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"Who Stole Grandma's Pie" Challenge Monday: Nov. 16-Monday: Nov. 23 Stop by the library, and figure out who stole grandma's Thanksgiving pie for a chance to win a year of free pies from Polly's Pies (one pie per month). Three clues will lead you to the thief. Open to all ages. We extend our sincere thanks to Polly's Pies for their partnership and pie donation. |
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Fall Into Reading Challenge Monday: Sept. 28-Wednesday: Dec. 23 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids ages 0-12, sign up for our fall reading challenge, offered in partnership with Giving Children Hope. Receive a prize when you log 7 and 14 books. While supplies last. Grownups can read to/with children who cannot yet read. Register and find more details on Beanstack. |
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In-N-Out Reading Challenge Saturday: Oct. 3-Saturday: Nov. 14 Kids ages 4-12, read to receive up to three free In-N-Out hamburgers, cheeseburgers, or grill cheese sandwiches. Pick up a reading log in the children's room (Room 15) during the program dates. We thank In-N-Out for generously sponsoring this program. |
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November Name Charm Challenge Sunday: Nov. 1-Monday: Nov. 30 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids ages 0-12, log up to 5 books in the 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 December. |
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Pajama-rama Storytime Thursday: Nov. 5 at 6:30PM-7:00PM Room 16 Join us in your pajamas for an evening of stories. Stuffed animal friends are more than welcome. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: Nov. 10 at 6:45PM-7:45PM Room 16 Kids ages 0-12, read to a BARK therapy dog. Readers will receive a time slot with a dog on a first come, first served basis. Signups start at 6:30PM. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: Nov. 12 at 6:30PM-7:00PM Room 16 Join us for stories and songs in Korean and English. Fun for the whole family! No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Chess Club Monday: Nov. 16 & 30 at 6:30PM-7:30PM Room 16 Kids ages 6-12, join us to play chess and learn chess strategies. A chess coach and your fellow chess players will help and challenge you. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Kid Builder Storytime Wednesday: Nov. 18 at 10:10AM-11:10AM Room 16 Babies and toddlers, join us for storytime followed by a First 5 Kid Builder session of fun activities that support your growth. Caregivers, you’ll learn about key developmental milestones and simple ways to support your little one’s learning through everyday moments. Learn more about First 5 OC’s work at www.first5oc.org No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Beginners' Origami Hour Wednesday: Nov. 18 at 6:30PM-7:30PM Room 16 Kids ages 4-12, make three beginners’ origami projects to take home with you. Supplies and instructions will be provided. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Word Game Night: Boggle Thursday: Nov. 19 at 6:30PM-7:15PM Room 16 Kids ages 5-12, come play the word game Boggle with familiar faces and new friends. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Preschool Storytime Mondays & Tuesdays: Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 10:10AM-10:40AM in Room 16 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. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Baby/Toddler Storytime Wednesdays: Nov. 4, 18 10:10AM-10:40AM in Room 16 Join us for stories, songs, and movement. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime Thursdays: Nov. 5, 12, 19 10:10AM-10:40AM in Room 16 Join us for songs and stories in Spanish and English. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Family Storytime Saturdays: Nov. 7, 14, 21 10:10AM-10:40AM in Room 16 Join us for stories, songs, and movement. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. All adults present must be in the immediate presence of a child 12 years old or younger. Space is limited. |
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Join TAB today! First Monday of each month (Nov. 2) 6:00PM-7:00PM in Room 16 Looking for a way to get involved, build leadership skills, and shape our Library? Come learn all about our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB is a student led volunteer group that plans Library programs, discusses books and trends, and helps make the Library a place that you and your peers want to be. TAB is open to teens ages 14-18 and in high school. Unsure about joining? You can earn a free service hour just for sitting in on your first meeting! If you decide you'd like to commit, you can submit an application. First free hour offered to all teens 14-18 and in high school, until all TAB spots are filled. Questions about TAB? Please email BPLDTAB@buenaparklibrary.org or call 714-826-4100 ext. 177 |
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Teens Study Cafe: Sip & Study! Monday: Nov. 9 at 6:00PM-7:30PM Room 16 Need a cozy spot to hit the books? Come join us at the Teen Study Cafe! Whether you're tackling homework, or just need a chill space to focus, we've got you covered. Take a study break at our DIY Tea Refresher Station to keep you energized through your session. No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Cozy Corner Friendsgiving Tuesday: Nov. 17 at 6:00PM-7:30PM Room 16 Bring a friend or yourself to our Teens Friendsgiving! Enjoy a snack (and feel free to bring one to share!) while we make fall themed bookmarks and work to complete a cozy puzzle.
No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: Nov. 12 at 5:00PM-6:00PM Room 16 Join us to discuss Marguerite by the Lake by Mary Dixie Carter. Marguerite by the Lake is an atmospheric, tense novel about the death of a glamorous garden designer, a widower trying to keep his secrets buried, and the beautiful young gardener who finds herself entangled in their lives. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: Dec. 10 at 5:00PM-6:00PM Room 16 Join us to discuss Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Eckstrom Courage. Rose, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sophia plan to host Rose’s family for a midwestern wedding in Miami, only to discover a body in a freezer full of cheesecakes. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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