LibraryAware August 2023

The Buena Park Library District will be closing for approximately four weeks, beginning on August 14, 2023, to complete the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction project that began last summer.

The almost 2-million-dollar public works project was originally approved by the Library Board of Trustees in September 2021. Due to supply chain disruptions, the work had to be completed in two phases. The first phase of the project was completed in summer of 2022. The long-awaited air handling units have finally arrived, and work will resume to complete the project. The second phase of the project will consist of the demolition and removal of the old air handlers and installation and programming of the new ones. Due to the lack of airflow in the building, the library needs to close to complete this work.

This HVAC project is being supported in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library through the Building Forward Infrastructure Grant. The Buena Park Library District was awarded $318,360 through the grant, which will be used toward the project.

Library Director Helen Medina expressed her appreciation to the State of California for the funds. “Our current building was constructed in 1969. While it has a solid foundation, it does require additional updates. This grant will free up funding to allow us to pay for other important projects. Our community and patrons appreciate the investment the State of California has made in our Library.”

The Buena Park Library District is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Follow the Buena Park Library District on Facebook and Instagram (@buenaparklibrary) or visit www.buenaparklibrary.org for information about the infrastructure improvements and library programs, services, and online resources.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Mystery in a Box

pick up a box from Aug. 7th-12th

Children's Room

O, no! The Villainous Book Thief has stolen all the books in the library! Visit the children's room to pick up a box of clues, and uncover the five secret codes using the clues to get the library's books back. An Internet connection is required for this at home activity. Recommended for kids ages 6-12 and their caregivers. For fans of mysteries, escape rooms, and Sherlock Holmes.

One box per household. While supplies last.

Back to School Reading Bingo

August 14th-September 16th

Kids ages 4-12, take the back to school reading bingo challenge. Kids who cannot yet read can be read to/with. Sign up at buenapark.beanstack.org or download the free Beanstack Tracker app, and register for the challenge called “2023 Back to School Reading Bingo.” You will get 1 virtual drawing ticket for every reading activity on the bingo card you complete, 3 bonus tickets for your first bingo (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line), and 5 bonus tickets if you black out your entire bingo card. Enter your tickets into the prize drawings by September 16 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Ding Tea, Target, Claire’s, or Roblox. We will contact winners during the week of September 18.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday: August 1st

6:00PM-7:00PM

Donna Bagley Community Room

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.

Buena Park Library District
7150 La Palma Ave
Buena Park, California 90620
714-826-4100
www.buenaparklibrary.org/