Events

Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, September 26
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance,  and sing. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old.
Event Location: Second Floor
Book Club
Thursday, September 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, September 28, 3-4pm  Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse,... Read More
Event Location: Board Room
Halloween Craft
Monday, October 02
10:00am - 8:00pm
Pumpkin Paper Chain Craft October 2-5, All Day   Kids ages 3-12, stop   by the children's room to make a pumpkin paper chain you can use as a calendar to count down the days to Halloween. All supplies will be... Read More
Event Location: Children's Area
Monday, October 02
10:00am - 4:00pm
  OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit are here to help!   Every other Monday from 10am – 4pm, the mobile unit can assist you with interviewing, career development, explore local hiring events and complete individual assessments.   For more... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 03
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance and sing.  All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old.
Event Location: Second Floor
Little Friends Storytime
Wednesday, October 04
10:00am - 10:30am
 Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies-3 year olds.
Event Location: Second Floor
Spanish/ English Storytime
Wednesday, October 04
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 3:30pm   Join us for a Spanish/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories, sing and meet friends in English and Spanish. Fun for the whole family!   Acompáñanos para cuentos... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 07
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, songs, and meet friends. No registration is required.
Event Location: Second Floor
Saturday, October 07
10:00am - 5:00pm
In-N-Out Reading Program  October 7-November 18    Kids ages 4-12, read to receive up to three free In-N-Out burgers. Pick up a reading log in the children’s room.  Child must be present at time of receiving the... Read More
Event Location: Children's Area
Science
Saturday, October 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 7th, Saturday 2pm   Science Saturday: Solar Eclipses   The annular eclipse is just one week away! Learn about different types of eclipses and the proper way to view an eclipse. Attendees... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Monday, October 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult DIY Club - No Sew Blankets Monday, Oct. 9th at 6:00PM Second-floor Boardroom... Read More
Event Location: Board Room
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 10
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance and sing.  All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old.
Event Location: Second Floor
Books and dog
Tuesday, October 10
6:45pm - 7:45pm
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.       
Event Location: Children's Area
Little Friends Storytime
Wednesday, October 11
10:00am - 10:30am
 Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies-3 year olds.
Event Location: Second Floor
Spanish/ English Storytime
Wednesday, October 11
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 3:30pm   Join us for a Spanish/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories, sing and meet friends in English and Spanish. Fun for the whole family!   Acompáñanos para cuentos... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Thursday, October 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lotería October 12, 4 p.m.    Join us for lotería, also called Mexican bingo. We will play several rounds, and you just might win a prize.    Fun for the whole family.
Event Location: Second Floor
Saturday, October 14
9:00am - 10:00am
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party October 14, 9 a.m.    Bring chairs or blankets, relax on the library lawn, receive a free pair of eclipse glasses, and watch the solar eclipse. We will listen to stories from 9-9:15 a.m.... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Saturday, October 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday, October 14th, 3pm  Come join us and meet Nicola Harrison, author of Hotel Laguna!   Nicola Harrison will be talking about her latest novel, Hotel Laguna, all the research she did and what inspired her to write the book... Read More
Event Location: Board Room
Monday, October 16
10:00am - 4:00pm
  OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit are here to help!   Every other Monday from 10am – 4pm, the mobile unit can assist you with interviewing, career development, explore local hiring events and complete individual assessments.   For more... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Monday, October 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
No Sew Candy Corn Hat October 16, 6 p.m.    Kids 12 and younger, make a no sew candy corn hat out of felt. Decorate your hat with fall themed buttons and beads, and eat yummy pumpkin pie.    While... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 17
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance and sing.  All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old.
Event Location: Second Floor
Little Friends Storytime
Wednesday, October 18
10:00am - 10:30am
 Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies-3 year olds.
Event Location: Second Floor
Spanish/ English Storytime
Wednesday, October 18
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 3:30pm   Join us for a Spanish/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories, sing and meet friends in English and Spanish. Fun for the whole family!   Acompáñanos para cuentos... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 21
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, songs, and meet friends. No registration is required.
Event Location: Second Floor
Blood Drive
Monday, October 23
10:00am - 4:30pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive   Monday, October 23, 2023 10 AM- 4:30 PM   Buena Park Library 7150 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620   Outside in the blood mobile.   To register or for more information please go to the American Red Cross website:... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 24
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance and sing.  All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old.
Event Location: Second Floor
Little Friends Storytime
Wednesday, October 25
10:00am - 10:30am
 Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies-3 year olds.
Event Location: Second Floor
Spanish/ English Storytime
Wednesday, October 25
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 3:30pm   Join us for a Spanish/English bilingual storytime. We will read stories, sing and meet friends in English and Spanish. Fun for the whole family!   Acompáñanos para cuentos... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Book Club
Thursday, October 26
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Book Club Thursday, October 26th 3-4pm Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson Moving forward and backward in time, Jacqueline Woodson's taut and powerful new novel uncovers the role that history and community... Read More
Event Location: Board Room
Thursday, October 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creepy Crawlies Storytime  October 26, 6:30 p.m.   Join us for a CREEPY storytime just in time for Halloween. We will meet live, creepy bugs and animals courtesy of Doodlebugs Animal Adventures and listen to creepy... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 28
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance, and sing. All ages are welcome. Join us for stories, songs, and meet friends. No registration is required.
Event Location: Second Floor
Monday, October 30
10:00am - 4:00pm
  OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit are here to help!   Every other Monday from 10am – 4pm, the mobile unit can assist you with interviewing, career development, explore local hiring events and complete individual assessments.   For more... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Monday, October 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mini "Gingerbread" Haunted House October 30, 6 p.m.    Kids 12 and younger, decorate a mini graham cracker haunted house with candy in your own, spooky style. Halloween costumes are welcome but not required.   ... Read More
Event Location: Second Floor
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 31
10:00am - 10:30am
Listen to stories, dance and sing.  All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old.
Event Location: Second Floor
Tuesday, October 31
10:00am - 8:00pm
Alice in Wonderland Halloween Hunt    October 31, All Day    The evil Queen of Hearts has scattered playing cards all over the first floor! Pick up a clue sheet at the reference or children’s desk,... Read More
Event Location: First Floor
Closed Sign
Saturday, November 11
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.   You may check your account and renew items here. ... Read More
Event Location: Library Closed
Monday, November 13
10:00am - 4:00pm
  OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit are here to help!   Every other Monday from 10am – 4pm, the mobile unit can assist you with interviewing, career development, explore local hiring events and complete individual assessments.   For more... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Closed Sign
Thursday, November 23
10:00am - 8:00pm
The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.   You may check your account and renew items... Read More
Event Location: Library Closed
Closed Sign
Friday, November 24
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.   You may check your account and renew items... Read More
Event Location: Library Closed
Monday, November 27
10:00am - 4:00pm
  OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit are here to help!   Every other Monday from 10am – 4pm, the mobile unit can assist you with interviewing, career development, explore local hiring events and complete individual assessments.   For more... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Monday, December 11
10:00am - 4:00pm
  OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit are here to help!   Every other Monday from 10am – 4pm, the mobile unit can assist you with interviewing, career development, explore local hiring events and complete individual assessments.   For more... Read More
Event Location: Outside
Closed Sign
Saturday, December 23
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 23th in observance of Christmas Eve.   You may check your account and renew items ... Read More
Event Location: Library Closed
Closed Sign
Monday, December 25
10:00am - 8:00pm
The Library will be closed on Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day.   You may check your account and renew items here. ... Read More
Event Location: Library Closed
Closed Sign
Saturday, December 30
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 30th in observance of New Year's Eve.   You may check your account and renew items... Read More
Event Location: Library Closed