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In-N-Out Reading Challenge Saturday: Oct. 5th - Saturday: Nov. 16th Children's Room Kids ages 4-12, read to receive up to three free In-N-Out hamburgers, cheeseburgers, or grilled cheese sandwiches. Pick up a reading log in the Children's Room. Last day to register for this reading challenge is Nov. 16th. Last day to submit reading log is Nov. 23rd. Child must be present when reading log is submitted. The Library thanks In-N-Out for generously sponsoring this program. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: Nov. 12th at 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Fiction Area Kids 12 and younger, come read to our dog pals in the Children's Fiction Area. 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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Disguise a Turkey Monday: Oct. 14th - Wednesday: Nov. 27th Children's Room, while supplies last Kids 12 years old and younger, Turkey needs your help. Please disguise him so that he won't be eaten for Thanksgiving supper. Pick up your blank turkey in the Children's Room, give him a disguise, and return him to the Library by November 27th. We will put your disguised turkey on display. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Gratitude Storytime w/ OCAPICA Monday: Nov. 25th, 1:00PM-2:00PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Kids ages 3-12, join us for a special gratitude themed storytime led by our friends at OCAPICA. We will read stories, learn mindfulness exercises to help us shift from worry to gratitude, and make Thanksgiving charm bracelets. While supplies last. 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 pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Caregiver and Me Baby Yoga Tuesday: Nov. 26th, 1:00PM-1:45PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Babies and toddlers ages 0-3, take a breather during the holidays with a caregiver and me baby yoga class led by instructor Gina Velez. The theme of this class will be giving thanks. Caregivers will be required to participate with their children. Please bring your own yoga mat; extra mats will not be available. Space is limited. No pre-registration is required. |
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Kids Yoga Tuesday: Nov. 26th, 2:00PM-2:45PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Kids ages 4-12, take a breather during the holidays with a yoga class led by instructor Gina Velez. The theme of this class will be giving thanks. Caregivers will be required to remain in the room with their children and are invited to assist their children. Please bring your own yoga mat; extra mats will not be available. Space is limited. No pre-registration is required. |
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Bob the Blue Pumpkin Friday: Nov. 1st - Tuesday: Nov. 26th Children's Room Kids 12 years old and younger, stop by the Children's Room to estimate how many pom poms are inside Bob the Blue Pumpkin. The child with the closest estimate without exceeding the true number will win a Bluey book advent calendar. The winner will be contacted on November 27. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Thankful Turkey Friday: Nov. 1st - Saturday: Nov. 30th Children's Room Happy National Gratitude Month! Stop by the Children's Room, and help us feather our bald turkey by writing what you are thankful for on a feather. We will add your feather to our turkey. Check out our turkey throughout the month to see what others in our community are thankful for and be reminded that we have so much to give thanks for. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: November 12, 19, 26 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room 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: November 13, 20, 27 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, dance, and sing. 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: November 9, 16, 23, 30 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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Cafe Study Sesh Tuesday: November 12th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Board Room 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, 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. No registration required. Ages 12-18, come cram with us! |
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Teen Tuesday Friendsgiving: Tuesday: November 26th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Bring a snack, a friend, and your good vibes to our 2nd annual Teens Friendsgiving! Come play board games with us, enjoy fall snacks and cider, watch football and play Friendsgiving Bingo. Teens are welcome but not required to bring pre-packaged snacks to share with the group. No registration required. Ages 12-18. |
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Orange County Vote CenterSaturday: Nov. 2nd - Tuesday: Nov. 5th
Second-Floor Multipurpose RoomThe Buena Park Library will be an Orange County Vote Center from November 2nd - November 5th. Voting will be held in our Multipurpose Room on the second floor. Hours: Saturday 11/2: 8:00AM-8:00PM Sunday 11/3: 8:00AM-8:00PM Monday 11/4: 8:00AM-8:00PM Tuesday 11/5 (Election Day) : 7:00AM-8:00PM For more information on voting in Orange County, |
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Book Club for Adults
Thursday: November 14th at 5:00PM
Second-Floor Boardroom
This month, we will discuss The Haunting Of Alejandra by V. Castro. The Haunting of Alejandra is a horror novel about a woman who is haunted by La Llorona, a vengeful Mexican folk demon. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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