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In-N-Out Reading Challenge Saturday: Oct. 4 - Saturday, Nov. 15 Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, read to receive up to three free In-N-Out hamburgers, cheeseburgers, or grilled cheese sandwiches. Pick up a reading log in the Children's Room. The library thanks In-N-Out for generously sponsoring this program. |
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Pajama-rama Storytime Thursday: Nov. 6, 6:30PM-7:00PM Children's Room Join us in your pajamas for an evening of stories. Stuffed animal friends are more than welcome. Fun for the whole family! No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Special Thanksgiving Storytime Saturday: Nov. 8, 10:00AM-10:45AM Children's Room Kids ages 3-12, join us for a special Thanksgiving themed storytime led by Kennedy High School students. Following our stories, we will make candy filled tube turkeys. Gobble, gobble. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Turkey Tot Trot Saturday: Nov. 8, 1:45PM-2:30PM Children's Room Calling all baby athletes to the Turkey Tot Trot! The first baby to crawl across the children’s room and reach the finish line will win a crocheted turkey leg hat and be crowned fastest turkey tot. - All baby contestants must be accompanied by 2 caregivers (parents, grandparents, older siblings, etc.): one caregiver will be at the start line and the other at the finish line.
- All baby contestants must be 14 months or younger and NOT yet walking on their own on race day.
- Race bib pickup and registration will start at 1:45PM. The race will begin at approximately 2:00PM.
- We will cut registration in the case of too many baby contestants.
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Public Speaking Workshop Thursday: Nov. 13, 6:30PM-7:30PM Children's Room Calling all 1st-6th grade students! Are you interested in practicing public speaking by storytelling? Join us for this interactive workshop led by a passionate, nationally recognized speech and debate high school student. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: Nov. 18, 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Room Kids 12 and younger, read to a BARK therapy dog. Readers will receive a time slot with a dog on a first come, first served basis. BARK therapy dogs are nonjudgmental listeners and help children who read aloud to them to not only improve their reading skills but also build self confidence. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: Nov. 20, 6:30PM-7:00PM Children's Room Join us for songs and stories in Korean and English. Fun for the whole family! No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Drop-In Crafternoon Perler Beads Monday: Nov. 24, 4:00PM-6:00PM Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, stop by the Children's Room to make a small Perler Bead project. A librarian will take care of the ironing step for you. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Drop-In Crafternoon Autumn Leaf Puppet Tuesday: Nov. 25, 4:00PM-7:00PM Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, stop by the Children's Room to make colorful leaf puppets out of paper and popsicle sticks. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: November 4, 18, 25 10:00AM-10:30AM Children's Room Join us for stories, songs, and movement. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward 3-5 year olds. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Little Friends Storytime Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00AM-10:30AM Children's Room Join us for stories, songs, and movement. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime Thursdays: November 6, 13, 20 10:00AM-10:30AM Children's Room Join us for songs and stories in Spanish and English. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Family Storytime Saturdays: November 1, 8, 15, 22 10:00AM-10:30AM Children's Room Join us for stories, songs, and movement. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Spend time in our Teen Space! First-Floor Teen Space Teens can now enjoy their very own space at the Library! Whether you need a place to study, hang out with friends, make crafts, or just be, please know that there is a free space at the Library reserved just for you. The area is located on the first floor and is reserved for TEENS ONLY (grades 6-12): Mon-Fri: 2:00PM-closing Saturdays: all day If you have any questions, please ask staff at the Service Desk or call us at 714-826-4100 ext.125. We hope to see you soon!
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Teens Study Cafe Tuesday: Nov. 18, 4:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Calling all teens in need of caffeine and a study space! Bring your friends to the Library and enjoy iced tea and snacks for all your cozy cafe needs. Take study breaks at our de-stressor station equipped with fidgets and other calming activities. Basic study materials and charging outlets will be provided. Come cram with us! No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Teen Friendsgiving Tuesday: Nov. 25, 5:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Stop by our annual Friendsgiving! Bring a prepackaged snack to share with friends, play minute to win it games for giveaways, craft, make friendship bracelets, and enjoy the teen space. Come hang with us! No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Zip Books Zip Books is a grant program funded by the California State Library. The program allows our library patrons to request a book that is not already in the library's collection.
The book is shipped directly from Amazon to the patron’s home. When finished, the patron will return the item to the library and the library will add the item to our collection to share with the rest of the community!
Requirements: - Your account must be at least six months old and in good standing with the Buena Park Library.
- You must have an adult patron account.
- The item may be a physical book, large print book, or audiobook on CD.
- You must request a book that is not already owned by the library.
- The cost of the item must be less than $40 for a book, $75 for a CD.
- The book must be available through Amazon Prime.
We do not accept requests for DVDs, textbooks, test prep books, workbooks, on-demand print, activity books, used items, or items from non-US vendors. |
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OC Mobile Unit Monday: Nov. 3, 10:00AM-4:00PM Monday: Dec. 1, 10:00AM-4:00PM Library Parking Lot The OC Workforce Mobile Unit will be available at the Buena Park Library from 10am-4pm. Employment and Workforce Development Services Include: - Recruiting & Employment Screening
- Interviewing & Training
- Career Development Activities
- Individual Assessments
- Local Hiring Events
- And More!
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Take-Home Craft Kit Mini Glass Gratitude Jar Starting Monday: Nov. 3 Service Desk A gratitude jar is a container where you collect notes on slips of paper detailing things you are thankful for. It's a simple tool for practicing gratitude by encouraging reflection on positive experiences, both big and small. Use the contents of this kit to help you practice gratitude and reflect on the positive experiences in your life. Pick up a kit at our Service Desk starting on Monday, Nov. 3 starting at 10:00AM. One per person present, while supplies last. No registration required. Ages 16+ |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: Nov. 13, 5:00PM-6:00PM Second-Floor Periodicals Area Join us as we discuss The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. This book follows writer Alma Cruz, who inherits land in the Dominican Republic and creates a graveyard for her manuscript drafts and unfinished characters, hoping to finally give them rest. No registration required. Ages 18+ |
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Meet the Author: Carolyn Huynh Saturday: Dec. 6, 2:00PM Second-Floor Boardroom Carolyn Huynh loves writing about messy Asian women
who never learn from their mistakes. Her debut book, The Fortunes of Jaded Women was a Good Morning America book club pick and is being adapted for television by Heyday Studios and Universal. Her latest book is The Family Recipe. Come meet her! No registration required. Ages 18+ |
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