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Cafe Study Sesh Monday: Dec. 11th, 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, 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! |
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Teen Tuesday: Paint & Sip Tuesday: Dec. 19th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second Floor Boardroom With winter and the holidays in full swing, what better way to get into the spirit than painting a festive winter wonderland? Join us to paint some snowy winter landscapes. We will also have a hot cocoa station for the ultimate cozy vibes. No registration required. Ages 12-18, come get comfy and create with us! |
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DIY Take-Home Craft Kits Snowman Tummy Ornament Pick up at Reference Desk starting Dec. 1st, while supplies last Warm up your winter with this cool snowman craft! Each kit will contain everything you need to make your very own snowman tummy ornament. Kit materials may vary. Kits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Reference Desk or via Curbside Service starting Friday, Dec. 1st. No registration required. One kit per person, ages 16+ |
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OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit Monday: Dec. 11th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM Library Parking Lot OC Workforce Solutions is bringing employment and workforce development services near you! Employment and Workforce Development Services Include: - recruiting & pre-employment services
- interview & training
- career development activities
- individual assessments
- local hiring events
Services are available via appointment. Walk-up services are available as occupancy permits. To book an appointment: |
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Book Club for Adults Thursday: Dec. 14th at 3:00PM Second Floor Boardroom Join us this month for a discussion on The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. The swimmers are unknown to one another except through their private routines (slow lane, medium lane, fast lane) and the solace each takes in their morning or afternoon laps. But when a crack appears at the bottom of the pool, they are cast out into an unforgiving world without comfort or relief. No registration is required. Ages 18+ |
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Stories with Soccer Stars Monday: Dec. 4th at 4:30PM Second Floor Bookstore Meet 3 professional soccer players from Orange County Soccer Club! The OCSC players will read us stories, share about their lives as pro athletes, and answer audience questions. You might even go home with some free OCSC merch. Fun for the whole family. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Holiday Cards for Seniors Tuesday: Dec. 5th - Saturday, Dec. 9th Children's Room Kids 12 and younger, make holiday cards for seniors. The cards will be given to seniors at the Buena Park senior center's holiday luncheon. Help make senior citizens of our community feel loved. 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: Dec. 12th 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. |
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Korean/English StorytimeMonday: Dec. 18th 4:30PM-5:00PM Second Floor Bookstore Join us for stories and songs in Korean and English, and pick up a holiday craft to make at home. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger.
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Winter Fleece Throw Pillow Thursday: Dec. 14th at 6:30PM Second Floor Bookstore Kids 4-12, join us for a cozy night in. Warm up your heart by listening to a reading of Olaf's Night Before Christmas, and make a tie knot fleece throw pillow to snuggle up with. Younger children may need assistance tying knots. No sewing required. Limited to 54 participants. 1 craft per child. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Bookworm Time Capsule Tuesday, Dec. 27th - Saturday, Jan. 6th Children's Room Kids 12 and younger, stop by the children’s room to guess how many gummy worms are in the bookworm jar, and pick up a bookworm mini time capsule kit to decorate and complete at home. Open your mini time capsule at the very end of 2024 to see if your reading tastes have changed (or stayed the same!) by the end of the year. While supplies last. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: Dec. 5, 12, 19 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. |
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Little Friends Storytime Wednesdays: Dec. 6, 13, 20 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. |
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