Kids' activities in San Marcos

Tots and Blocks

Bring your little ones for play time at the library! Children 0-5 and their caregivers are encouraged to play with the toys provided by the library. *Toys only available during Tots and Blocks. This program is generously sponsored by the San Marcos Friends of the Library.

Level 1 - ( )

Sea Otters ( (Co-Ed 3-4 year olds)

Nature Adventure Birthdays

A private Nature Center experience designed to make any birthday celebration a wild adventure!

Kids Dance & Music Classes

San Elijo Dance & Music Academy publishes current days and times on their own site. Open their schedule to see what is running now and register directly.

Kids Weekly Art Classes (6–7 Years) — Wednesdays

Imagination, color and fun for little artists: a variety of art tools, textures and techniques through playful exploration.

Kids Weekly Art Classes (8–12 Years) — Wednesdays

Advanced materials and concepts — perspective, shading, color theory and storytelling through art.

Boys Level 1 ( )

Level 1 - ( )

Baby Storytime

Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join our vibrant Baby Storytime featuring: songs, stories, and playtime! WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS starting at 1:00PM.

Teen/Tween Jackbox Games

Think you’re funny? Prove it. Join our teen Jackbox game night for off‑the‑wall challenges, ridiculous trivia, and nonstop laughs. Bring your friends (or make new ones) big laughs, wild prompts, and bragging rights guaranteed.

Family Storytime

Come to Family Storytime on Thursdays all ages welcome! Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. Make sure to stick around after the first story time of each month for a special craft activity!

Crochet and Knit Club

Do you enjoy crochet or knitting? Bring your current project and join us on Thursdays at 4:30 for an hour of crochet and knitting. All skill levels are welcome.

Tots and Blocks

Bring your little ones for play time at the library! Children 0-5 and their caregivers are encouraged to play with the toys provided by the library. *Toys only available during Tots and Blocks. This program is generously sponsored by the San Marcos Friends of the Library.

Nature Adventure Birthdays

A private Nature Center experience designed to make any birthday celebration a wild adventure!

October Trail Talk: Creatures of the Dark: Halloween Edition

Join us for a spooky-but-family-friendly nighttime adventure at Lakeview Park as we uncover the truth behind nature’s most misunderstood creatures. From bats and spiders to moths, owls, and other nighttime “creepy crawlies,” discover how these animals became symbols of Halloween and why they’ve been feared for centuries. Along the trail, we’ll separate myths from reality, explore the fascinating adaptations that help these creatures survive after dark, and learn why many of nature’s “spookiest” animals are important helpers in our ecosystem.

Japanese Storytime

Family story time conducted in Japanese -- all ages welcome. Listen to stories and sing songs, all in Japanese! Each week, storytime will end with a fun craft.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read encourages children to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. This partnership allows children to bolster their self-confidence, reduce reading anxiety and enjoy the experience of reading to calming therapy dogs. Each 15-minute session will include a child, parent or guardian, a dog handler and a licensed therapy dog. Children read aloud for about 10 minutes followed by time to interact with the dog. In-person sign up is required and available at the Service Desk in the Kids & Family section starting at 3:30 pm on the day of the event. Parent or guardian supervision is required during the entire reading session. Space is limited.