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Chewbacca Challenge Wednesday: May 1st-Friday: May 31st Kids ages 0-12, write the title of your favorite book on a Chewbacca “feather,” and add the feather to Chewbacca in the Children’s Room for a chance to win a Chewbacca plushy. One feather entry per child per day. Caregivers can write on feathers on behalf of children who cannot yet write. We will draw three winners and contact them in early June. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Paper Baby Yoda Saturday: May 4th, while supplies last Children's Room Happy Star Wars Day! Stop by the Children’s Room to make a paper Baby Yoda. 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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K-pop Dance Party Saturday: May 11th at 1:00PM Library Front Lawn Kids and families, celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with us by learning to dance BTS’ “Permission to Dance” on the library’s lawn with special instructor Kevin from KPOP CENTER. Decorate photocards of BTS, Blackpink, NewJeans, and Stray Kids, and enjoy light refreshments. All supplies will be provided. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Mental Health Awareness Month Monday: May 13th-Saturday: May 18th Children's Room May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to check in with your emotions. Stop by all week to make an emotion stone, talk about your emotions with the help of emoji dice and feelings plush toys, and receive a warm fuzzy (faux fur ball) to hug when you’re feeling sad or worried. All supplies will be provided. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Korean/English StorytimeMonday: May 13th, 4:30PM-5:00PM Second-Floor Bookstore Join us for Korean/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories and sing in English and Korean. Fun for the whole family! 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: May 14th at 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Fiction Area 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 pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Storytime with OCSA Book Bears Monday: May 20th at 6:30PM Children's Room Listen to stories read aloud by high school students from the Orange County School of the Arts Book Bears Club and make a bear buddy craft to take home. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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SciFri: Solar System Friday: May 24th at 3:30PM Kids in 2nd-6th grades, come learn about the sun and eight major planets. Seating is limited and available 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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Mental Health Awareness StorytimeTuesday: May 28th at 10:00AM Children's Room Listen to stories about emotional and mental wellness read aloud by our friends at the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA), and make crafts related to the stories. OCAPICA’s mission is “to build a healthier and stronger community by enhancing the well being of Asians and Pacific Islanders through inclusive partnerships.” Learn more about OCAPICA at www.ocapica.org. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger.
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Bookstore Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. 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: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Bookstore Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies-3 year olds. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Family Storytime
Saturdays: May 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Bookstore 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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Cafe CRAMMING Sesh EXTENDED HOURS Mondays: May 6th & 13th, 5:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Boardroom Calling all teens in need of caffeine and a study space! Due to the upcoming AP exams/finals season, our study sessions are twice this month, and our hours will be extended. Bring your friends to the Library and enjoy some lo-fi music, a virtual crackling fire, lattes from 7 Leaves, 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. **FREE EXAM SURVIVAL KITS AVAILABLE at both of our May study sessions! Equipped with No. 2 pencils, pens, fidgets, and brain power snacks. No registration required. Ages 13-18, come cram with us! |
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Teen Kind to Your Mind Kits Monday: May 13th, while supplies last Reference Desk May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Library wants to remind you that we care about you and your well being. Starting May 13th, stop by the Reference Desk and ask for a Kind To Your Mind Kit. Each kit is equipped with items such as journals, special stickers, stress fidgets, tea, and more. No registration required. Ages 12-18. |
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Teen Tuesdays: Mental Health Matters Tuesday: May 21st, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Boardroom Let us at the Library help you engage in self care! Make your own Zen Garden to take home, learn the art of zentangling, and make aromatherapy sachets to help ground yourself. Snacks will be provided and music will be played. No registration required. Ages 12-18, come vibe and de-stress with us! |
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Star Wars Reading Challenge Saturday: May 4th-Friday: May 31st www.buenapark.beanstack.org Adults, is the reading force strong with you? Read books or listen to audiobooks and write reviews on Beanstack for a chance to win a Star Wars-themed prize! Login or register for an account starting May 4th to participate in this reading challenge! May the force be with you! Ages 19+ |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: May 9th at 5:00PM Second-Floor Boardroom Join us this month for a discussion on Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen. Ava Wong, a strait-laced Chinese American lawyer, reconnects with her enigmatic college roommate, Winnie, and becomes entangled in a scheme that involves importing counterfeit luxury handbags. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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