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Winter Reading Challenge Monday: Dec. 1 - Saturday: Jan. 3 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids ages 0-12, read for free kids' meals at Broken Yolk Cafe! Register for the reading challenge on Beanstack (buenapark.beanstack.org or on the free Beanstack app). When you log 5, 10, and 15 books, you will be prompted to pick up a meal certificate at the Library. Kids who cannot yet read may be read to/with. The library thanks Broken Yolk Cafe for their generous sponsorship of this reading challenge. |
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Pool Noodle Structure Challenge Saturday: Jan. 3, 1:30PM-2:30PM Children's Room We are starting the new year aiming high! Kids ages 4-12, stop by the Children’s Room to build the tallest structure you possibly can using only small pool noodle sections and toothpicks. The creator of the tallest structure at the end of the hour will win a $10 Roblox gift card.
All supplies will be provided. While supplies last.
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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January Name Charm Challenge Monday: Jan. 5 - Saturday: Jan. 31 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids ages 0-12, read and log up to 5 books in the January Name Charm Challenge on Beanstack (buenapark.beanstack.org or on the free Beanstack app). Each book logged will give you a virtual ticket to enter 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. |
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Public Speaking Workshop Monday: Jan. 5, 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: Jan. 13, 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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Pajama-rama Storytime Thursday: Jan. 22, 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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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: Jan. 29, 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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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 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: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 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: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 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: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 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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Community Cafe Vision Board Party Tuesday: Jan. 13, 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 short breaks while you study. This drop in will feature vision board making. Manifest your best year yet with us! Snacks and drinks will be provided! No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Community Cafe Coloring Club Tuesday: Jan. 20, 5:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Make space for connection and much needed study breaks during our community cafe in the Teen Space! Drop in for a brain break and color all your favorite designs, including our Coco Wyo coloring pages! 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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Book Club Thursday: Jan. 8, 5:00PM-6:00PM Second-Floor Join us as we discuss Coltan Scrivner, PhD's Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away. What makes us peek at a car wreck or binge-watch true crime shows late into the night? Why are some of us drawn to horror movies while others shudder at the thought? In Morbidly Curious, scientist Coltan Scrivner takes readers on a thrilling journey into the psychology of morbid curiosity, uncovering why we can’t resist the macabre. From grisly serial killers to spine-chilling paranormal stories, Scrivner reveals the psychological forces that compel us to explore our darkest fears—and explains how this proclivity is more than just a quirk. It’s a powerful survival instinct, helping us mentally prepare for real-world threats, all from the safety of our imaginations.
Blending fascinating insights and cutting-edge research at haunted houses across the world, Scrivner makes a powerful argument for the value of playing with fear and embracing the gruesome. Whether you’re a horror fan yourself or just want to better understand the true crime craze, Morbidly Curious will open your eyes to the hidden benefits of exploring the dark side of human nature. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday: Jan. 26, 10:00AM-4:00PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Give blood. Help save lives. Or call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 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. Come give blood for a $20 e-Gift card to your choice of merchant. |
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