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The Huntington Beach Public Library Monthly Newsletter |
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Message from the Manager Dear Library Community,
As we move out of May gray and hopefully into a sunnier June (fingers crossed for no June gloom), the Library is about ready to launch our all-ages Summer Reading Program. Check out this newsletter and our online calendar for all of the fun programs and events we have for you to go along with our theme of "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." There are so many ways you can choose to participate this year: read a book or listen to an audiobook, visit all of our locations to see what's new, attend a program or storytime, or bring your friends and family for a library trip.
There’s a lot of heaviness in the world right now and our hearts go out to the family members and all those affected by the recent shootings in both New York and Texas. The Library hopes to be a bright spot, a place of community, education, resources, and entertainment - for everyone. As the esteemed Mr. Rogers said, "...look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." We ask our community to help each other and let us help you. Bring your questions and ideas and connect here. We look forward to seeing you all at your Library. Jessica Framson, Library & Cultural Services Manager Currently reading: People We Meet on Vacation, by Emily Henry, and The Unsinkable Greta James, by Jennifer E. Smith Want to receive the most up-to-date information on programs, events, and services at the Huntington Beach Public Library? Follow us on social media! |
Exploring Books from the LGBTQIA+ Experience The Huntington Beach Public Library and libraries across the country celebrate June as Rainbow Book Month, a national celebration of authors and books that honor the lives and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. No longer a place for just books, libraries are transforming lives by fostering community, understanding, and access to the very best in LGBTQ+ literature and community resources for all ages. |
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June events for adults @HBPL
Summer is here, and you know what that means... READING TIME! There are so many things to do at the library in June, especially with the launch of our 2022 Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is Read Beyond the Beaten Path, so we're encouraging you to go outside, read books you're excited about, and connect with the reading community! Follow us on social media to keep up with a weekly reading challenge as well as all the things we have going on, then head to the library's online calendar to sign up for all the exciting events we're hosting, including Frozen Food Truck Fridays, crafting and gardening classes, book clubs, and more! Check out all of our virtual events for adults and register online using the calendar button below. |
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Adult Program Picks for June |
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Frozen Food Truck Fridays Friday, June 24, 3-5pm |
Adult Events Calendar Printer-Friendly PDF Click the icon to download |
Crafts & Things: Craft Programs for Adults Tuesday, June 28, 6:30pm |
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June events for teens @HBPL Summer Reading is here! The 2022 Summer Reading Challenge will run from June 18 through July 31st with the theme "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." There will be fun bi-weekly and special events including an intro to backpacking from REI, earth-friendly crafts, financial literacy classes to teach you how to master the stock market, our first ever after-hours teen program, awesome weekly raffles, chances to win some amazing grand prizes, and so much more! For all of the fun details, event listings, book recommendations, and more, check out the Summer Reading Program website and click on the TEEN tab in the Summer Activities box. June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, when we remember the 1969 Stonewall riots that sparked the movement for LGBTQ+ rights, and celebrate the equality and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ folks everywhere! HBPL and libraries across the country celebrate June as Rainbow Book Month™, a national celebration of authors and books that reflect the LGBTQ+ experience. Check out bit.ly/HBPLPride for book recommendations, resources and more to read with Pride this June and all year long! Looking for volunteer credit this summer? Check out our Zoom event in honor of World Oceans Day, Saving Our Oceans with Teen Activist Marlow Baines. Teens who attend will receive 3 hours of service credit! Or, you can sign up to be part of our Teen Summer Reading Staff and volunteer your time to help us with everything happening this summer at HBPL! Visit bit.ly/SRP-2022 to register before applications close on June 11th. Check out all of our virtual events for teens and register online using the calendar button below.  |
Teen Program Picks for June |
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Summer Reading Challenge
June 18 - July 31 Register online or in-person |
Saving Our Oceans
with Teen Activist Marlow Baines For tweens, teens and adults June 8, 4:00 PM on Zoom |
Backpacking Basics with REI
For teens 12+
Saturday, June 25, 2:30 PM |
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Summer Reading is Here!
The 2022 Summer Reading Program will run from June 18 through July 31st! There will be Summer Reading Challenges for all ages, a fun online Great Outdoor Activity Challenge, FOTCL Fun Friday weekly events, and so much more coming your way during the Children's Library's largest annual celebration of reading. Join us at the annual Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival on June 18 from 10am to 2pm for games, snacks, crafts, and more. While you're here, you can register for the Reading Challenge and pick up your FREE Summer Reading tote bag and log book - available while supplies last! For all of the fun details, event listings, book recommendations, and more, check out the Summer Reading Program website. The Children's Library is also happy to announce the return of our annual Rainbow Book Month celebration! HBPL and libraries across the country will celebrate June as Rainbow Book Month™, a national celebration of authors and books that reflect the LGBTQ+ experience. To celebrate, the Children's Library will have a Rainbow Book Month Book Display at the Central Library, with our librarian's picks for the best in LGBTQ+ literature for families. Lastly, it's time to shake off the dust from our Program Siesta in May and welcome everyone back to our regular program schedule! Join us at one of our many Storytimes at Central Library or at three of our HBPL branch locations (including the newly-added Helen Murphy Branch!), hands-on drop-in Creativity Corner art activities, Wise Owl Book Clubs for tweens, and many more fun activities for kids & tweens! Looking for even more? Check out the full list of programs for children in the online event calendar using the button below! |
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Children's Program Picks for June |
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival Saturday, June 18, 10am-2pm Outside the Central Library |
Summer Reading Challenge June 18 - July 31 Register online or in-person |
Join us at Storytime! Click the icon above to view the full storytime calendar online |
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Explore HBPL's Branch Libraries! HBPL's four branch libraries are open and so excited to announce their lineup of June events and programs. People of all ages can join us starting on June 18th for our largest annual reading challenge, the Summer Reading Program. Challenge yourself to read for fun this summer as we explore our 2022 Summer Reading theme, "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." Little ones and their caregivers can come sing, read and play with Miss Maribel at our Oak View Branch Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime every Wednesday at 10am. You can also join us at the Oak View Branch Library every Friday for an Afternoon Craft Storytime, perfect for children ages five and up and their caregivers. Visit our Main Street Branch every Wednesday at 10am for a Family Storytime with Miss Katie, suitable for little ones of all ages and their caregivers. Adults can during any Main Street Branch open hours to relax and work on a community puzzle. Be on the lookout for the Banning Branch Book Club to start at the end of June, as well! Lastly, everyone is invited to attend the Adult Literacy Services Open House on June 29 at Central Library. Learn about the services that Adult Literacy offers at both Central and Oak View sites, meet the Board of Directors, volunteer tutors, and staff and discover the important difference they make in our community. Check out the library's online Branch Calendar using the button below for a full listing of branch programs!
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Branches & Literacy Program Picks for June |
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Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime Wednesdays at 10am, Oak View Branch Library |
Adult Literacy Services Open House Wednesday, June 29, 5-7pm, Central Library |
Afternoon Storytime & Crafts Fridays at 2pm, Oak View Branch Library |
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What's new in June @HBPL? It’s your Lucky Day at HBPL! Thanks to the First Partner’s Office, the California State Library, and California State Parks, HBPL now offers State Park Passes for checkout to library cardholders. This month, we’re adding fifteen more passes to our collection, including ten Lucky Day passes. In addition to the reservable passes, we’ll have several passes available on a first-come, first-served basis at each of our branches. These passes will not be available for holds and check out for one week. Stop by the Main Street branch on your next trip to Bolsa Chica State Beach or Banning before your day at Huntington State Beach. Maybe you’ll get lucky and snag a pass for free parking! This month in the Makerspace, we have a new heavy duty sewing machine, perfect for redoing your patio chairs for summer picnics and fixing torn sofa cushions if you’d rather enjoy the AC. It can handle leather, upholstery, canvas, and other thick materials. On June 14th, sign up for a special Father’s Day Gift program. Make a gift for the father-figure in your life – a phone stand, key chain, golf cover, greeting card, or pencil box. Coaches will show you how to make a personalized gift using Makerspace equipment. Best part? It’s all free! For recent grads, EBSCO Learning Express is an excellent way to keep learning and refining your skills over the summer. Job seekers can get tips on preparing for an interview, improve their computer skills, or practice career exams, like the NCLEX. You’ll also find GRE tests, Citizenship practice, and more. On June 25th, we invite you to celebrate World Beatles Day. Use your library card to celebrate with tips from our music selector.
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HBPL's Top Picks for June |
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EBSCO Learning Express Online Learning Available 24/7 with your HBPL library card |
Lucky Day CA State Parks Passes Try your luck for a State Parks Pass at all HBPL locations! |
Father's Day Gifts in the Makerspace Tuesday, June 14, 10:30am-12pm |
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| Huntington Beach Public Library
Central Library
7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach, California 92648
714.842.4481
www.hbpl.org |
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