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Books in a Jar Guessing Game
Tuesday, Jan. 3rd - Tuesday, Jan. 31st Children's Room Kids 12 and under, take a look at our books in a jar. Then try to figure out what books they are. They'll be disguised, so it'll be tricky! Correct guesses will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Target gift card. No registration is required. |
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Winter Reading Challenge
Wednesday, Jan. 18th - Tuesday, Feb. 28th Children's Room Kids 12 and under, pick up a reading log and read 10 books. Kids who complete the challenge will be able to adopt a mini Squishmallow from the Squishville Public Library in the Children's Room. Kids who cannot read can be read to/with. While supplies last. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Fiction Area 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. All participants 2 years of age and older will be required to wear a mask while participating in this program. No registration is required. |
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Science Saturday: Magnets Saturday, Jan. 21st at 2:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Kids in 2nd-6th grade, learn about and explore magnets. No registration is required, but seating is limited. |
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Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays: 10:00AM-11:00AM Donna Bagley Community Room Listen to stories, dance, sing, and play. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old. No registration is required. |
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Little Friends Storytime Wednesdays: 10:00AM-11:00AM Donna Bagley Community Room Listen to stories, dance, sing, and play. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies-3 year olds. No registration is required. |
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Fantabulous Friday
Fridays: 3:30PM -4:30PM 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. |
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Family Storytime Saturdays: 10:00AM-11:00AM Donna Bagley Community Room Listen to stories, dance, sing, and play. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. |
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Winter Reading Challenge Wednesday, Jan. 18th - Tuesday, Feb. 28th Starting January 18th through February 28th, teens can read books and write reviews for a chance to win one of six (6) prizes! After finishing a book, you will be asked to write a short review (1-2 sentences) to earn a badge. Sign up or log in starting Jan. 18th to participate on Beanstack! |
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Teen Pet Dress Up Contest January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Help us celebrate by sending a picture of your pet all dressed up to sbidgoli@buenaparklibrary.org and you'll be entered in our contest to win a special prize for your pet! Deadline: Tuesday, January 31st |
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Teen Tuesday
Tuesday, Jan. 31st, 6:00PM - 7:30PM Donna Bagley Community Room Teen Tuesdays are back! Join us for video games, board games, crafts, snacks, and more! Drop in at anytime during this event! No registration required. Ages 13-18 Please contact Sarah at 714-826-4100 ext. 177 or email sbidgoli@buenaparklibrary.org if you have any questions. |
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Calliope Digital Literary Magazine Calliope is Buena Park Library District’s Teen Digital Literary Magazine. Inspired by the Greek muse of eloquence and poetry, our magazine aims to amplify creative voices and raise conversations in the community. Every quarter, a new theme will be announced and middle and high school students who live in or near Buena Park can submit art, poetry, short stories, and media (books, movies, TV shows, music) reviews related to the theme. Participants will not only have their work published, but will be given service hours as a reward for their work. For more information, please visit our Calliope site or contact our Teen Librarian at sbidgoli@buenaparklibrary.org. |
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Winter Reading Challenge Wednesday, Jan. 18th - Tuesday, Feb. 28th Adults 19 years of age and older can read books or listen to audiobooks and write reviews for a chance to win a grand prize. Sign up or log in starting Jan. 18th to participate on Beanstack! |
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American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, Jan. 23rd at 10:00AM-4:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room To register, please go to www.RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: BPL or call the Reference Desk at: 714-826-4100 ext. 125. To thank donors for helping during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1-31, 2023, will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona! (rcblood.org/SuperBowl) |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday, Jan. 26th at 3:00PM Donna Bagley Community Room Join us this month for a discussion on Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. No registration is required. Ages 18+ Please contact Helen at 714-826-4100 ext. 172 or email hkoo@buenaparklibrary.org if you have any questions. |
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