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Black Bear Diner Reading Challenge Monday: Dec. 23 - Saturday: Jan. 11 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids 12 and younger, read 4 books, and log them in Beanstack for a free cub's meal at Black Bear Diner (7005 Knott Avenue location). After you've logged your 4 books, stop by the Children's Desk to pick up your meal voucher. Kids who cannot yet read can be read to. The last day to log reading in Beanstack is January 11, and the last day to pick up meal vouchers is January 31. While supplies last. The library thanks Black Bear Diner for sponsoring this program. |
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Pajama-rama Storytime Thursday: January 9th at 6:30PM 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 pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: Jan. 14th at 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Fiction Area Kids 12 and younger, come read to our dog pals in the Children's Fiction Area. Readers will receive a time slot with a dog on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime Thursdays: Jan. 16th & 30th at 10:00AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Join us for songs and stories in Spanish and English. Fun for the whole family! No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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SciFri: Science of Flight Friday: January 17th at 3:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Kids in 2nd-6th grades, learn about different types of aircraft and how they fly. We will briefly cover airfoil design and Bernoulli's principle. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Drop In Craft: Red Envelopes Tuesday: Jan. 28 - Wednesday: Jan. 29 Children's Room, while supplies last Giving red envelopes, symbols of good luck for the new year, to family and friends is a common Lunar New Year tradition in many East Asian cultures. Drop in to decorate your own red envelopes, and put a chocolate gold coin and good wishes for your recipients inside. Then, give the red envelopes to your loved ones. Limit 3 envelopes per child. For kids ages 4-12. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. |
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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: January 23rd at 6:30PM Children's Room Join us for songs and stories in Korean and English. Fun for the whole family! No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Snake Show Monday: January 27th at 6:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 is the year of the snake. Come meet and learn about snakes, including a large boa, and legless lizards from wildlife biologist Rachael Wallman. Fun for the whole family. This program will be held in the Multipurpose Room. A ticket will be required for entry. We will begin distributing tickets at the children's desk at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the program. Seating is limited. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Panda Express Reading Challenge Wednesday: Jan. 29 - Saturday, Feb. 22 Children's Room Kids 12 and younger, participate in the Panda Express reading challenge. Pick up a reading log at the Children's Desk, and read 5 books for a free Panda Express cub meal. Kids who cannot yet read can be read to/with. The library thanks Panda Express for generously sponsoring this program. While supplies last. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Little Friends Storytime Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. 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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Family Storytime Saturdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Teen Cafe Study Sesh Tuesday: January 14th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Board Room Calling all teens in need of caffeine and a study space! Bring your friends to the Library and enjoy some cafe style music, a virtual crackling fire, iced and hot 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. No registration required. Ages 12-18, come cram with us! |
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Teen Tuesdays: New Years Zines Tuesday: January 28th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Express yourself with making your own mini magazines (aka zines!) We'll have endless stickers, collage materials, and other pieces for you to get creative with. Never made a zine before? No problem! We'll show you. Come, bring your friends, and get artsy with us! Light snacks provided. No registration required. Ages 12-18. |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: January 9th at 5:00PM
Second-Floor Board Room This month, we will discuss Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll is a fictionalized thriller about two women who join forces to find justice after experiencing tragedy and horror. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday: January 27th, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Second-Floor Multipurpose Room The American Red Cross will be here on Monday, January 27th from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. |
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