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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
& FAMILIES
 
Winter Reading Program: 
Panda Express Challenge
Tuesday: Jan. 16th - Saturday: Feb. 24th
Kids 12 and younger, participate in the Panda Express challenge. Pick up a reading log at the Children's Desk, and read 5 books for a free Panda Express cub meal and mini panda figurine.
 
One reader will win a grumpy panda night light. Kids who cannot yet read can be read to/with.
 
Child must be present at time of receiving the award cards at the library. While supplies last.
 
The library thanks Panda Express for generously sponsoring this program.
Make a Valentine Gram
Tuesday: Feb. 6th- Wednesday: Feb. 7th
all day while supplies last
Children's Room
Kids 12 and younger, stop by the Children’s Room to make your own scratch off valentine and Hershey’s Kiss rose for someone special in your life.
 
Limit 3 per child. While supplies last.
 
No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
 
Lunar New Year Crafts
Monday: Feb. 12th
all day while supplies last
Children's Room
Kids 12 and younger, celebrate Lunar New Year with us by making your own miniature clay dumplings and a felt bokjumeoni (Korean lucky pouch).
 
Take your miniature dumplings home in a miniature bamboo steamer, and put something inside your lucky pouch when you get home.
 
All supplies will be provided. While supplies last.
 
No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
Read to a BARK Therapy Dog
Tuesday: Feb. 13th 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 pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
Valentine's Day Notes
Wednesday: Feb. 14th 
all day while supplies last
Children's Room
The library loves you! Kids 12 and younger, stop by the Children's Desk to receive a valentine with a handwritten note from a Children's Department worker. 
 
While supplies last. 
 
No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. 
SciFri: Cloud Science
Friday: Feb. 16th at 3:30PM
Second-floor Book Store
Kids in 2nd-6th grades, come learn about different types of clouds and how they form.
 
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. 
Korean/English Storytime
Monday: Feb. 26th, 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. 
Ongoing Storytimes
 
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
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. 
Little Friends Storytime
Wednesdays: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
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. 
Family Storytime
Saturdays: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
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. 
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
 
Teen Winter Reading Challenge
Tuesday: Jan. 16th - Saturday: Feb. 24th
Teens (ages: 13-18) can read books or listen to audiobooks and write reviews for a chance to win a grand prize! For each finished title, participants will be asked to write a short 1-2 sentence review to earn a badge.
1 badge = 1 entry for a prize.  
 
Participants have until February 24th to submit up to 5 reviews.
 
Grand Prize winners will be notified by March 2nd. Participants will have until March 9th to pick up all prizes.  
 
Sign up or log in to participate on the free Beanstack app or www.buenapark.beanstack.org
Cafe Study Sesh
Monday: Feb. 26th, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Second-Floor Boardroom
Calling all teens in need of caffeine and a study space!
 
Bring your friends to the Library and enjoy some lo-fi music, a virtual crackling fire, lattes from 7 Leaves, and pastries 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. Ask our Teen Library staff for assistance in using our free research and study databases.
 
No registration required. Ages 13-18, come cram with us!
Teen Tuesdays:
Valentines Party
Tuesday: Jan. 13th, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Second-Floor Boardroom
Valentines day isn't just for the couples anymore. We love our besties, our pets, and most importantly—ourselves!
 
Come celebrate love in all forms at our Teens Valentines party. We will be making last minute cards, and self-love charm sachets with rose, lavender, and other herbs. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 
 
No registration required. Ages 12-18, come create and get sappy with us! 

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
 
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
Tuesday: Jan. 16th - Saturday: Feb. 24th
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!
 
For each finished title, participants will be asked to write a brief review (1-2 sentences) to earn a small prize and badge. Each badge is your entry to win a Grand Prize.  
 
Submit up to five reviews by Feb. 24th. Participants who complete all five reviews will receive 5 extra Grand Prize entries!
 
Grand prize winners will be notified by March 2nd.
All prizes must be picked up by March 9th.
 
Sign up or log in to participate on the free Beanstack app or www.buenapark.beanstack.org
 
Book Club for Adults
Thursday: Feb. 8th at 5:00PM
Second-Floor Boardroom
Join us this month for a discussion on Atomic Habits by James Clear.
 
Packed with evidence-based strategies, Atomic Habits will teach you how to make small changes that will transform your habits and deliver amazing results.
 
No registration is required. Ages 18+
Adult DIY Club: Tin Wallets
Monday: Feb. 12th at 6:00PM
Second-Floor Bookstore
Hey, Adults! Do you need to organize your chapsticks, flash drives, earbuds, or coins? Come decorate your own tin wallet to keep them in! It's the perfect little craft to make for yourself or gift to someone!   
 
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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Buena Park Library District
7150 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, California 90620
714-826-4100

www.buenaparklibrary.org/