December brings a season of celebration, creativity, and family fun to the Children’s Library. Our regularly scheduled children’s programs and storytimes at the Central Library will be on break for the month of December and will resume the week of January 5, 2026. There is still plenty happening this month for families to enjoy!
Virtual storytimes will be available throughout December on the
Huntington Beach Children's Library YouTube Channel, where families can enjoy new and archived videos at any time. Families can also enjoy stories on the go with Dial-a-Story by calling 714-374-5335 to hear a pre-recorded story read by HBPL storytellers, suitable for car rides, quiet time, or bedtime.
The early-literacy
Fun with Friends program continues at the branches this month, offering play and learning opportunities for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. These sessions provide a chance for young children to explore, learn, and make new friends while caregivers connect with one another.
Throughout the month of December, families can participate in the Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt at multiple HBPL locations. Search for Cat’s missing cookies, complete a puzzle sheet, and return it to the Children’s Desk for a prize while supplies last.
Read to a Dog will be held on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the Talbert Room. Children of all ages are invited to read aloud to therapy dogs, with 15-minute reading sessions available upon arrival.
Ballet Etudes presents its annual production of
The Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 21 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Central Library Theater. This one-hour performance is ideal for young audiences. Tickets are $10 per person and available online through the Friends of the Children's Library. Purchase your tickets here:
fotcl.org
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