• Finding titles, authors or subject interests
• Finding information for personal, business or educational needs
• Accessing the full range of library materials, including books, magazines, audio tapes and CDs, videos, online databases and the Internet
• Requesting materials or information from other libraries
• Using the online catalog and other technology in the library
• Placing reserves on new books
• Choosing reading materials to match individual interests
• Finding needed social services and other community information
• Obtaining books, audio materials and videos for those unable to come to the library (our Homebound Program)

MATERIALS available to you include:

• Books, large print books, magazines, newspapers, videos, and music on tapes or CDs. Recorded books on tapes or CDs are also available.
• Reference books on all subjects, as well as separate business, job-seeking and consumer information reference areas
• Internet access
• Online databases offering free access to full-text magazine articles, business and financial data, car repair instructions, college catalogs, biographies, statistics, health and medical info, newspaper articles, book recommendations and literary criticism.

PROGRAMS for adults are held throughout the year in the Civic Center Community Rooms and the Mission Branch Library Community Room.

Oceanside Public Library’s World Music Series is held in the Community Rooms of the Civic Center Library or at other nearby locations.