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Free Lunch for Kids & Teens Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays July 5th - July 27th 10:45AM-11:30AM Join us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:45AM to 11:30AM for free meals for kids and teens under 18. Lunches must be consumed onsite: our front lawn and community room will be available. Free lunches to anyone 18 years or younger. No registration required. Thank you to the Centralia School District for serving lunch at the library! Stop by our craft table on the front lawn and get a free kids craft provided by a Lunch at the Library grant (limit 1 per child, child must be present). Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California. |
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The Ben Band ShowThursday: July 6th, 6:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Join us for a night of live music with The Ben Band. The Ben Band consists of... Ben. And only Ben. Ben sings about random objects, such as his alarm clock and refrigerator. Fun for the whole family. No registration is required. Please arrive early, seating is limited and not guaranteed. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger.
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Making Monday: Candy Lab Monday: July 10th at 3:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Kids ages 4-12, build a marshmallow tower, construct a candy flinging catapult from everyday objects, and create a candy mosaic you can eat! 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: July 11th at 6:45PM 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 registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Spanish/English StorytimeWednesdays: July 12th & 26th at 6:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Join us for Spanish/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories, sing, and play in English and Spanish. Fun for the whole family! No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger.
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| Sherlock Puppet Show Thursday: July 13th at 6:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room The baseball diamond has been stolen, and it’s up to Sherlock and Watson to solve the mystery. The audience decides whodunit in this show featuring original songs and handmade puppets. Fun for the whole family. Seating is limited. No registration is required. Please arrive early, seating is limited and not guaranteed. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Art Adventures: Draw 3D Art Thursday: July 20th at 3:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Kids, ages 4-12, explore 3D shapes through a book and then learn to draw 3D art. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Illusions Magic Show
Thursday: July 20th at 6:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Enjoy an evening of Mr. Oshiro’s astonishing magic. Fun for the whole family. Seating is limited. No registration is required. Please arrive early, seating is limited and not guaranteed. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Making Monday: DIY Cactus PlantMonday: July 24th at 3:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Kids ages 4-12, learn about the physical properties of cacti and make a DIY cactus plant. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger.
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Korean/English Storytime Monday: July 24th at 6:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Kids, ages 0-12, join us for Korean/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories, sing, learn a bit of Korean, and make simple crafts. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Thor's Reptile Family Show
Thursday: July 27th at 6:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Meet Thor’s reptiles. Thor developed his deep interest and understanding of animals while growing up in Egypt, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand. Thor has set up and managed marine parks and programs and loves sharing his passion for anything that slithers, crawls, or hops. Fun for the whole family. Seating is limited. No registration is required. Please arrive early, seating is limited and not guaranteed. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Family Storytime Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays July 5th - July 29th 10:00AM-11:00AM Donna Bagley Community Room Listen to stories, dance, sing, and play. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Fantabulous Friday
Fridays: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 3:00PM-4:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Play boardgames and videogames, make crafts, and meet friends. This program is geared toward children who are in elementary school. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Summer Teen Tuesdays
Tuesdays: July 11th & 18th 6:00PM-7:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Enjoy Teen Tuesdays TWICE a month this summer! Come enjoy music, crafts, games and snacks! Drop in at anytime during this event! No registration required. Ages 12-18 |
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Teen Tourneys Presents: Smash Bros & Ping Pong
Tuesday: July 25th 6:00PM-7:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Teens/Tweens can come and compete in our Super Smash Bros and Ping Pong tournaments for prizes. Snacks will be provided. No registration required. Ages 12-18 |
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Are you passionate, creative, and wanting to represent the teens in your community? Join Buena Park Library's Teen Advisory Board! TAB is a group of teen volunteers who help plan, lead, and advise for teen programs here at the Buena Park Library in exchange for community service hours. Members should be 14-18 years old and enrolled in high school. Members must be able to commit to serving a full term (6 months minimum) Pick up your TAB application at the Children's Desk or email bporras@buenaparklibrary.org for any additional questions. |
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UCCE Master Gardeners: Drought Tolerant Gardening Saturday: July 15th at 11:00AM Zoom Live Meeting This presentation covers gardening in the Southern California Mediterranean climate and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide tips for designing and planning the drought tolerant garden including steps to implement the garden design. Beginning with a definition/description of drought tolerant plants, attendees will learn how to select, plant, water and maintain the right plants to thrive in their gardens. Come join us and learn how to tend to your garden this summer! |
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DIY Club: Sea Turtle Paper Mosaic Monday: July 17th at 6:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Make a splash this summer by making your own paper mosaic sea turtle. All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. This program is designed for adults 19+. |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: July 27th at 3:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Join us this month for a discussion on Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Black Cake is a generational family story that follows a brother and sister, Benny and Byron, who have to come to terms with their mother's death. Their mother's passing brings up many unresolved feelings about their pasts, how the family became estranged, and reckoning with their overall grief. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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