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Review a Book for Cone Cash Tuesday, Sept. 2- Saturday, Sept. 20 Children's Room Kids ages 0-12, stop by the Children’s Room to add a book review to our Here’s the Scoop on These Books wall. We will put your book review up, and you will receive Cone Cash, good for one free single scoop of ice cream at The Original Rainbow Cone in Cypress. Review a book, get some Cone Cash, and enjoy free ice cream in these last few days of summer. Caregivers can write reviews on behalf of very small children. One book review submission per child. Cone Cash available while supplies last. Thank you to The Original Rainbow Cone in Cypress for their generous partnership. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Public Speaking Workshop Monday: Sept. 8, 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 passionate, nationally recognized speech and debate high school students from QD Learning Speech and Debate Academy. Together, we’ll analyze stories, craft characters, and act out scenes. 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: Sept. 9, 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: Sept. 11, 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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Lotería Night Monday: Sept. 15, 6:30PM-7:30PM Children's Room Join us for lotería, also called Mexican bingo, in celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Winners will receive an assortment of Mexican candies. 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: Sept. 25, 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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Special Spanish Storytime Monday: Sept. 29, 6:30PM-7:00PM Children's Room Join us for a special Spanish storytime in celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Hear stories, sing, and meet friends. 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: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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: September 3, 10, 17, 24 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: September 4, 11, 18, 25 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: September 6, 13, 20, 27 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 all day 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), during ALL library open hours. If you have any questions, please ask staff at the Reference Desk or call us at 714-826-4100 ext. 125. We hope to see you soon!
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Teens Game Cafe Tuesday: Sept. 9, 5:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Calling all gamers, old and new. Bring your Nintendo Switch, play board games, card games, and more. Please feel free to bring your own Switch or portable gaming device! No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Teen Study Cafe Tuesday: Sept. 16, 5:00PM-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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Paint & Sip: Watercolor Galaxies Tuesday: Sept. 23, 5:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Watercolor was made for painting starry skies, Milky Ways, galaxies, and all things space. With zero experience, you can make a stunning piece of art! Who knew? Themed out beverages will be offered as well. Come vibe and create with us! **Art can be messy, so do not wear anything you would mind getting paint on. No registration is required. Ages 12-18 |
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Take-Home Craft Kit for Adults Mini Paper Notepad Starting Tuesday: Sept. 2 Reference Desk Starting Tuesday, September 2nd, take-home craft kits will be available for pick up at our Reference Desk or via Curbside Service. Make your own mini paper notepad! Perfect for class, work, or to give as a gift! You will need your own scissors, writing utensil, and maybe a hole punch. Colors and designs of supplies may vary and kits will be available while supplies last. No registration required. First come, first served. 1 kit per adult present. Ages 16+ |
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OC Mobile Unit Monday: Sept. 8, 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!
For more information and to book an appointment visit |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: Sept. 11, 5:00PM-6:00PM Second-Floor Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak is a supernatural thriller about a recovering addict, Mallory Quinn, who takes a job as a nanny for a young boy, Teddy, who starts creating increasingly disturbing drawings. The drawings, initially simple, evolve into detailed, unsettling images that seem to depict a past murder, leading Mallory to suspect a supernatural presence. No registration required. Ages 18+ |
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