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Panda Express Reading Challenge Monday: Feb. 2 - Saturday: March 14 Children's Desk Kids ages 0-12, pick up a reading log at the Children's Desk, read and log 5 books, and return your log to the Children’s Desk for a free Panda Express cub meal. Caregivers of very young children may read to/with their children. The last day to pick up reading logs is March 14, and the
last day to turn in reading logs is March 21. The library thanks Panda Express for sponsoring this
program. While supplies last. |
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March Name Charm Challenge Monday: March 2 - Tuesday: March 31 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids ages 0-12, read and log up to 5 books in the March Name Charm Challenge on Beanstack (buenapark.beanstack.org or on the free Beanstack app). Each book logged will automatically enter your name into a drawing for a customized name charm generously
donated by Fluffy Market. Find Fluffy Market @fluffy_market_us on Instagram. Caregivers of very young children may read to/with their children. Winners will be contacted in early April. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: March 10, 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: March 12, 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Word Game Night: Boggle Monday: March 16, 6:30PM-7:30PM Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, join us to play the word game Boggle. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! You’ll play as a team with your family/grownup. At least one member of your team must be a child aged 4-12. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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LEGO Charades Thursday: March 17, 3:00PM-4:00PM Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, join us for charades... LEGO style! Build the mystery object listed on your card while others guess what you’re building, and guess what objects others are building. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Coloring with Cops Wednesday: March 18, 3:00PM-5:00PM First Floor Kids, meet friendly Buena Park police officers, and color with them! Chick-fil-A’s mascot Mr. Cow will also make a moo-tastic appearance. Coloring sheets and crayons will be provided. We thank our police officers and Chick-fil-A for making this program possible. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Word Game Night: Wordplay Monday: March 23, 6:30PM-7:30PM Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, join us to play the word game Wordplay. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! You’ll play as a team with your family/grownup. At least one member of your team must be a child aged 4-12. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Public Speaking Workshop Thursday: March 26, 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Pajama-rama Storytime Monday: March 30, 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Baby/Toddler Storytime Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 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 babies and toddlers. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime Thursdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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Family Storytime Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 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 for the entirety of this program. Space is limited. |
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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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Community Cafe: Free Art Night Tuesday: March 17, 5:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Welcome to community cafe in the teen space! During our community cafe, we have drop-in activities available to take breaks while you study. This drop-in, express yourself using all of our art, junk journal, and other crafty items! Materials will be provided. Bring your creativity and 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 $35 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: March 2, 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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Book Club Thursday: March 12, 5:00PM-6:00PM Second-Floor Join us as we discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker, a Gothic horror novel that unfolds through diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings where the ancient vampire Count Dracula, who moves from Transylvania to England, which leads to a battle between good and evil as a group of heroes hunts him down to destroy him. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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