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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
 
Chess Club
Friday: August 1, 1:00PM-2:00PM
Children's Room
Kids ages 6-12, learn how to play chess, and strengthen your strategic play. Your fellow chess players and Coach Graham will help you along and challenge you. 
 
Seating is very limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
 
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger.
Drop In Crafternoon: Pet Rock
Saturday: August 2, 12:00PM-4:00PM
Children's Room
Kids ages 3-12, drop in to decorate your own pet rock. Your pet rock will sit absolutely still, bark silently, and be totally ROCK-some. 
 
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
Drop In Crafternoon: 
Back to School Gummy Bear Backpack Charm
Monday: August 4, 3:00PM-6:00PM
Children's Room
Kids ages 4-12, stop by the juvenile chapter book area to make your own gummy bear backpack charm to hang on your backpack this school year. Participating children must be at least 4 years old.
 
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
Read to a BARK Therapy Dog
Tuesday: August 12, 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.   
Pajama-rama Storytime
Thursday: August 14, 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.   
Soccer Storytime
Monday: August 18, 6:30PM-7:10PM
Children's Room
Listen to stories read by professional soccer players on Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC). After OCSC players read to us, they will answer audience questions and show us a few drills and tricks.
 
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
 
Korean/English Bilingual Storytime
Thursday: August 28, 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.  
Ongoing Storytimes
 
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays: August 5, 12, 19, 26
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. 
Little Friends Storytime
Wednesdays: August 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 babies and toddlers. 
 
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
Thursdays: August 7, 14, 21, 28
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.  
Family Storytime
Saturdays: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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. 
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
 

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! 
Teens Game Cafe
Tuesday: August 12, 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  
Zentangles & Zen Gardens
Tuesday: August 19, 5:00PM-7:00PM
First-Floor Teen Space
Ease into the new school year with the calmest of vibes at our very zen experience! Listen to soothing lo-fi, make Zen gardens (VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY! AVAILABLE FOR FIRST 12 IN THE TEEN SPACE), zentangle doodles, and make lavender scent bags with us.
 
No registration is required. Ages 12-18   
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
 
OC Mobile Unit
Monday: August 4, 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 
OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit.
Buena Park Library District
7150 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, California 90620
714-826-4100

www.buenaparklibrary.org/