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Draw "A Day at the Library" Monday: April 7 - Saturday: April 12 First-Floor, all day Stop by the drawing station next to the Reference Desk to draw what “A Day at the Library” means to you, and we will put your drawing on display. Participants will receive a National Library Week bookmark. While supplies last. For all ages. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Vote for Your Favorite Book Series Monday: April 7 - Saturday: April 12 Children's Room, all day Kids 12 and younger, stop by the Children’s Room to vote for your favorite book series. At the end of the week, see which series got the most votes! One vote per child per day please. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Baby Band Monday: April 7, 11:30AM-12:00PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Calling all babies (ages 0-2)! Kick off National Library Week with a time of music and movement. We will sing songs, move our bodies, and play simple instruments. No registration is required. Caregivers are required to be present and actively participate with their little ones. Seating is limited. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: April 8, 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Room Kids 12 and younger, come read to a dog. Readers will receive a time slot with a dog on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Reading Buddies Wednesday: April 9 & Thursday: April 10 4:30PM-6:00PM Children's Room Children ages 4-12, read with a reading buddy from the Buena Park High School National Honor Society. Your reading buddy will listen to you read aloud and help you along the way. Bring your own book, or choose from the provided selection. Readers will receive a 20 minute slot with a reading buddy on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited.
No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime Thursdays: April 10 & 24 10:00AM-11:00AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Join us for songs and stories in Spanish and English and enjoy a time of free play. Fun for the whole family! Special guest Toffee the Bunny will be at the April 10th meeting! We will be dancing, singing, and taking pictures with all the children and their caregivers. We’re excited to share this wonderful experience with everyone! Please note: Toffee is not a real bunny but a human in a bunny costume. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Anime Your Way Saturday: April 12, 2:00PM-3:00PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Do you like all things anime? Former Simpsons artist Carlos Nieto III will be here to show you a step-by-step method to creating and drawing anime characters of all kinds. No matter your drawing level, this will be a great experience for art and anime lovers alike. All materials will be provided. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required. Ages 9+ |
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Pajama-rama Storytime Thursday: April 17, 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! We will be joined by Toffee the Bunny at this special bunny themed storytime. Meet Toffee, take a photo with her, and receive a little goodie to take home. Please note: Toffee is not a real bunny but a human in a bunny costume. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Korean/English Bilingual Storytime Thursday: April 24, 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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SciFri: Fossils Friday: April 25, 3:30PM-4:15PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Kids in 2nd-6th grades, learn about different types of fossils and how they form. Real fossils will be available for viewing. While supplies last. Seating is limited. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00AM-11:00AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, meet friends, and enjoy a time of free play. 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: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00AM-11:00AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, meet friends, and enjoy a time of free play. 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: April 5, 12, 19, 26 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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Draw "A Day at the Library" Monday: April 7 - Saturday: April 12 First-Floor, all day Stop by the drawing station next to the Reference Desk to draw what “A Day at the Library” means to you, and we will put your drawing on display. Participants will receive a National Library Week bookmark. While supplies last. For all ages. |
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Book Title Pictionary Monday: April 7 - Saturday: April 12 First-Floor, all day Adults and teens, guess the book title represented by the pictures/emojis. Your submission will give you a chance to win a prize. Come to the library lobby and choose just one set of pictures for submission. Winners will be contacted Tuesday, April 15th. No registration required. Ages 12+ |
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Tuesday: April 8, 4:00PM-7:00PM First-Floor Teen Space Celebrate National Library Week’s “Drawn to The Library” with some sketching, doodling, painting and more! We will have a shared art challenge, a design of your own bookmark station, and free art to create as much as you’d like. All materials will be provided. Come vibe and create with us!
No registration required. Ages 12-18 |
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Anime Your Way Saturday: April 12, 2:00PM-3:00PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Do you like all things anime? Former Simpsons artist Carlos Nieto III will be here to show you a step-by-step method to creating and drawing anime characters of all kinds. No matter your drawing level, this will be a great experience for art and anime lovers alike. All materials will be provided. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required. Ages 9+ |
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Teen Study Cafe Tuesday: April 29, 5:00PM-7:30PM First-Floor Teen Space 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. Come cram with us! No registration required. Ages 12-18 |
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Draw "A Day at the Library" Monday: April 7 - Saturday: April 12 First-Floor, all day Stop by the drawing station next to the Reference Desk to draw what “A Day at the Library” means to you, and we will put your drawing on display. Participants will receive a National Library Week bookmark. While supplies last. For all ages. |
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Book Title Pictionary Monday: April 7 - Saturday: April 12 First-Floor, all day Adults and teens, guess the book title represented by the pictures/emojis. Your submission will give you a chance to win a prize. Come to the library lobby and choose just one set of pictures for submission. Winners will be contacted Tuesday, April 15th. No registration required. Ages 12+ |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: April 10, 5:00PM Second-Floor Board Room This month, we will discuss Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, a story of a seemingly ordinary domestic flight where a mysterious woman, dubbed the "Death Lady", begins revealing specific predictions about when and how each passenger will die, forcing them to confront their mortality and grapple with the implications of knowing their fate on a plane journey filled with unexpected twists and character interweaving. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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Anime Your Way Saturday: April 12, 2:00PM-3:00PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Do you like all things anime? Former Simpsons artist Carlos Nieto III will be here to show you a step-by-step method to creating and drawing anime characters of all kinds. No matter your drawing level, this will be a great experience for art and anime lovers alike. All materials will be provided. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. No registration is required. Ages 9+ |
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