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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: Oct. 8th 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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Halloween Magic Show Monday: October 28th, 6:30PM-7:15PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Join us for a "not so spooky" Halloween magic show by magician Billy Bonkers. Fun for the whole family. Seating is limited and not guaranteed. We will begin distributing tickets at the Children's Desk at 5:30PM. Ticket will be required for entry. We will cut the line and close the doors if we reach capacity. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Decorate a Fabric Pumpkin Tuesday: October 29th, all day Children's Room, while supplies last Kids ages 3-12, stop by the Children's Room to decorate a fabric pumpkin. We'll supply the pumpkin and craft supplies, and you'll provide the creativity. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Make Your Own UFO Wednesday: Oct. 30th, all day Children's Room, while supplies last Kids ages 3-12, stop by the Children's Room to make your own UFO craft. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Candy Corn Micro Succulent Thursday: October 31st, all day Children's Room, while supplies last Kids ages 3-12, stop by the Children's Room to transform a mini pot into a candy corn and take it home with a mini succulent inside. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Trick or Treating Thursday: Oct. 31st at 5:00PM-7:00PM Children's Room Kids of all ages, make the Library a stop during your evening of trick or treating. Visit the four stations in the Children's Room for some candy. We will provide candy until supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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: October 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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Cafe Study Sesh Tuesday: October 8th, 6:00PM-7:30PM 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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Spooky Crafternoon: Painting Ghosts, Pumpkins, & Ghouls! Tuesday: October 22nd, 6:00PM-7:30PM This spooky season, get crafty with our mini pumpkin decorating station, and the return of last year's ghost painting trend--where we paint ghosts onto vintage style pictures. Enjoy Halloween snacks and a creepy playlist to match. Come vibe and get spooooky with us! No registration required. Ages 12-18. |
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Meet with The Orange County Registrar of Voters
Monday: October 7th at 11:00AM & 5:00PM
Second-Floor Multipurpose Room
The Orange County Registrar of Voters will be providing a presentation at the Buena Park Library. This presentation will include the history of voting, voter registration, and how to vote in Orange County. They will also have staff on-site to register anybody interested in voting. Sessions will be held at 11:00AM and 5:00PM. |
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Book Club for Adults
Thursday: October 10th at 5:00PM
Second-Floor Boardroom
This month, we will discuss The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. Lucy Foley's The Midnight Feast is a masterful blend of mystery and thriller tropes set against the eerie backdrop of an isolated manor. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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Adult DIY Club: Dia de los Muertos
Monday: October 14th at 6:00PM
Second-Floor Multipurpose RoomThe Buena Park Library would like to invite you to a DIY art event for all adults. This event will highlight the Dia de Los Muertos tradition. Together, we will create sugar skull rocks and glowing sugar skull mason jar lanterns. Come and learn more about this tradition and create a community with all of us. Feel free to invite a friend, neighbor, or family member. Supplies will be provided, while they last. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required. Ages 16+
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday: October 21st at 10:00AM-4:00PM
Second-Floor Multipurpose Room
The American Red Cross will be here on Monday, October 21st from 10:00AM-4:00PM. To sign up, go to www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: BPL Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. |
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Movie Club for Adults
Monday: October 30th at 5:00PM
Second-Floor BoardroomJoin us for spooky Movie Club in October! Watch Lovely, Dark, and Deep on Kanopy at home and come in for the discussion! Maybe there will be treats as well, but no tricks. Lovely, Dark and Deep – 2 tickets to watch A new back-country ranger travels alone through the dangerous wilderness, hoping to uncover the origins of a tragedy that has haunted her since she was a child. What is Kanopy? Kanopy is a Buena Park Library's new video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favorites. Kanopy partners with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment. How can I watch Kanopy? Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your Desktop, and SmartTV apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick. How to create an account:
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