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Welcome to January Programming!
 
A new year is upon us and we have a packed calendar of events just for you!  Ring in the new year with Gardening, Book Clubs, Sewing, E-Reader Workshops and more. Try something new to start 2026 off on an adventurous note.  As always, registering is greatly appreciated and assures participants receive updates on programs.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
 
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Featured Programs
Writing Meetup
January 19th at 6pm
Central Library
Dear Writer,
Come and join us for this designated writing time.
All notebooks, tablets and laptops welcome, along with their writers, practiced and new.
For writers aged 13 and up. 
 Register here
Veterans Resource Center Night
January 15th at 6pm
Central Library
Please join us for a presentation by Tom Boscamp on educational benefits for Veterans and their families.  All are welcome.
Register here
Historical Fiction Book Club
January 20th at 6:30pm
Central Library
Join us to learn more about historical fiction. We will learn more about the genre, talk about our favorite authors and time periods, and select a book to read for the next meeting.
 Register here
Looking for more?
View upcoming adult events in our online calendar by clicking the button below!
Looking for a printable version? Check it out on our Adult programs website HERE!
 
 
Creative Programs
Adults with Disabilities with Families/Caregivers
January 6th at 10am
Central Library
A time to explore your creativity and meet new friends.
Register here
Yarn and Conversation
Every Wednesday at 5:30pm 
Oak View Branch Library
¡Está invitado a reunirse, conversar, y trabajar en sus proyectos juntos!  Come meet, chat, and work on projects with other crafters.
Puede registrar / register here
Yarn and Conversation
January 8th at 4pm
Banning Branch Library
Drop in with your current work in progress and join other crafters to work in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome.
 
 Register here
El Rincón del Artesano
January 12th at 6pm
Oak View Branch Library
Únase a nosotros para una manualidad divertida y fácil.
Join us for an enjoyable and easy craft.
Puede registrar / register here
 
Tiny Clothes Sewing Workshop
January 12th at 6pm
Central Library
Do you have a Labubu who needs clothes? Sonny Angel who needs a pair of pants? A favorite toy who’s wardrobe you want to update? Join us as we learn some sewing basics and create small closet staples for our toy friends! Please be sure to bring the toy that you are making clothes for. All other materials will be provided.  
 
 Register here
Writing Meetup
January 19th at 6pm
Central Library
Dear Writer,
Come and join us for this designated writing time.
All notebooks, tablets and laptops welcome, along with their writers, practiced and new.
For writers aged 13 and up. 
 Register here
Fun and Games
Lotería Night / Noche de Lotería
January 5th at 6pm
Oak View Branch Library
¡Únase a nosotros para una tarde de Lotería - un juego de azar tradicional similar al Bingo!
Join us for an evening of Loteria - a game of chance similar to Bingo!
Puede registrar / register here
Bingo Night / Noche de Bingo
January 26th at 6pm
Oak View Branch Library
¡Únase a nosotros para una divertida noche jugando Bingo! Gana premios y conoce nuevos amigos.
Join us for an evening of Bingo! Win prizes & make new friends.
Puede registrar / register here
Veterans Resource Center Night
January 15th at 6pm
Central Library
Please join us for a presentation by Tom Boscamp on educational benefits for Veterans and their families.  All are welcome.
Register here
Whimsical Gardens
January 17th at 11am
Main Street Branch Library
Join us as we venture into the world of gardening and garden crafts.  Each month we will learn about gardening and make something "Whimsical" for our gardens.  
 Register here
Digital Resource Hour
January 22nd at 4:30pm
Banning Branch Library
Looking to have access to your favorite library books on the go? Bring your device, any device passwords, and your library card number and we’ll help you get set up to use our e-book and downloadable audiobook apps.
Register here
Cookbook Club
January 27th at 6:30pm
Central Library
If you love to cook, want to try a new recipe, or meet new friends--all at the same time--join our very first Cookbook Club! Details on how to participate available at the registration link. 
 
Register here
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
Central Library Book Club
January 6th at 7pm
Central Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month. This month we will be discussing Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
 
Register here
Helen Murphy Branch Book Club
January 7th at 11am
The Helen Murphy Branch Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month. This month, we will discuss Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
 
Register here
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club) by Clare Leslie Hall
The Cliffs: Reese's Book Club by J. Courtney Sullivan
Main Street Branch Library Lunch Book Club
January 15th at 12pm
Come and spend your lunch hour discussing The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan. Tea and snacks will be provided or bring your lunch. Lunch Book Club meets the third Thursday of every month.
 
Register here
Banning Branch Library Book Club
January 15th at 5:30pm
Join us as we discuss How to Stop Time by Matt Haig. The Banning Branch Book Club mees the last Thursday of most months.
 
Register here
Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie
Walking Audiobook Club
January 15th at 9am
Central Library
Meets in front of the library
Meet other audiobook listeners and book lovers while exercising and enjoying the outdoors. We will be walking the one mile path at Central Park.
 Register here
Historical Fiction Book Club
January 20th at 6:30pm
Central Library
Join us to learn more about historical fiction. We will learn more about the genre, talk about our favorite authors and time periods, and select a book to read for the next meeting.
 Register here
Hablemos de Libros
January 30th at 10:30am
Oak View Library
¡“Hablemos de Libros” da la bienvenida a cualquier persona de 18 años o más que disfrute leer acompañada de una buena taza de café o té! Este programa será ofrecido en español.
 
Puede registrar aquí
 
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Central Library
7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach, California 92648
714.842.4481

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