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February Name Charm Challenge Monday: Feb. 2 - Saturday: Feb. 28 www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids ages 0-12, read and log up to 5 books in the February Name Charm Challenge on Beanstack (buenapark.beanstack.org or on the free Beanstack app). 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 March. |
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Panda Express Reading Challenge Monday: Feb. 2 - Saturday: March 14 Children's Desk Kids ages 0-12, pick up a reading log at the Children's Desk, read and log 5 books, and return your log to the Children’s Desk for a free Panda Express cub meal. Caregivers of very young children may read to/with their children. The last day to pick up reading logs is March 14, and the
last day to turn in reading logs is March 21. The library thanks Panda Express for sponsoring this
program. While supplies last. |
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Drop In Craft: Valentine Heart Buttons Monday: Feb. 9, 5:00PM-6:30PM Children's Room Kids ages 3-12, drop in between 5:00PM-6:30PM to make a heart button to give to a loved one. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Drop In Craft: Bear Hug Scratch Off Valentine Cards Monday: Feb. 9 - Saturday: Feb. 14 Children's Room Kids ages 3-12, drop in to make a bear hug scratch off Valentine’s Day card to give to a loved one. While supplies last. 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: Feb. 10, 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: Feb. 12, 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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Public Speaking Workshop Thursday: Feb. 19, 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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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: Feb. 26, 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: Feb. 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 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: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 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: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 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: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 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 Cupid Craft Night Tuesday: Feb. 10, 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, make a card or a small gift for someone special! Materials will be provided. Bring your creativity and come hang with us. 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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OC Mobile Unit Monday: Feb. 2, 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!
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Book Club Thursday: Feb. 12, 5:00PM-6:00PM Second-Floor Join us as we discuss Lily King's, Heart the Lover. Heart the Lover by Lily King focuses on a college love triangle that spans decades, exploring different facets of love, friendship, and personal growth over a lifetime through the protagonist's complex relationships with two male classmates. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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