Art is for Everyone - Fountain Valley OC Public Libraries - Fountain Valley
Location:
Fountain Valley
August 1st through November 30th 2019
Let your story become part of the library!
We welcome art about stories of coming to California or that share cultural traditions.
Adults can pick up a free blank notebook, fill it with art, and return it to the library by November 30th. Art will be exhibited and the notebooks will become part of the library's collection. Opening exhibition and reception held in December.
Notebooks can be picked at the Fountain Valley, Garden Grove Main, and Westminster Libraries.
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.
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Teen Volunteer School Session - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library OC Public Libraries - Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan
Location:
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan
The Costa Mesa Library is in need of Teen
Volunteers for the 2019/2020 school year. If you are interested please fill out
the attached Teen Volunteer Form and return it to the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan
Library.
We have two special volunteer opportunities:
TAG, Teen Advisory Group, which will meet on Tuesday, August 6th at 3:45 p.m.
Homework Helpers, which will meet on Tuesday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please call us at
949-646-8845.
Fitness Hike Ridge Park OC Parks - Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Location:
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Please note, this is a fitness hike; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile.
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 6.6-mile hike (1,100-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
For ages 15 and up. Ages under 18 with a signed waiver from parent. The waiver can be downloaded here: www.lagunacanyon.org/waiver.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. east to end; meet at the gate.)
Beginning Computer Class - Laguna Niguel OC Public Libraries - Laguna Niguel
Location:
Laguna Niguel
Learn the basics in this free, three-part, hands-on class. Each class is limited to four people for individual attention. Registration is required. Call or come in to register.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Contact: 949-249-5252
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Book Babies - Westminster OC Public Libraries - Westminster
Location:
Westminster
Get your littlest one started early at this lapsit program filled with songs, dance, play, and books! Recommended for children from 3 months to 1 year old, or until they are walking. No registration required.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Contact: 1-714-893-5057
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Kniterary Fiber Art & Craft Society - Brea OC Public Libraries - Brea
Location:
Brea Library
Join us for an enjoyable time to socialize and work on your own fiber arts projects - knitters, weavers, embroiderers, quilters, cross-stitchers and any other fiber-related crafters are welcome! Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
10:00 AM
Contact: Brea Library @ 714-671-1722
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Coffee and Computers --Library of the Canyons OC Public Libraries - Library of the Canyons
Drop in on Thursday mornings for a cup of coffee and some basic computer help! We can assist you with internet navigation, Email, Facebook, saving photos, and more! Find out more about the library's e-books, online courses, and Ancestry family research as well! Call for more information!
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Baby Lapsit - Garden Grove Chapman Library OC Public Libraries - Garden Grove Chapman
Location:
Garden Grove Chapman Library
Join us for a 20 minute storytime followed by a 30 minute playtime. For children, ages birth to 2 years old with a parent or caregiver.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact: Library Staff @ 7145392115
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Bouncing Babies - Irvine Heritage Park OC Public Libraries - Irvine Heritage Park
Location:
Irvine Heritage Park Regional
Babies birth to 12 months and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. Walk-ins are welcome!
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Contact: 1- 949-936-4040
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Savvy Caregiver Family Caregiver Training OC Community Resources - Office On Aging
Location:
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
The Savvy Caregiver program is an evidence-based training, resulting in caregivers who possess greater confidence, greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and practical skills to improve quality of life and support.
Those completing this nationally acclaimed course gain:
Personal knowledge, skills and caregiving perspective
Skills to assess abilities of their loved one with dementia
Confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
Strategies to manage activities of daily living
Understanding of the disease progression
Essential abilities to attend to self-care
Increased ability to work effectively with professionals providing care
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Savvy Caregiver Family Caregiver Training OC Community Resources - Office On Aging - Healthy Aging
Location:
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
The Savvy Caregiver program is an evidence-based training, resulting in caregivers who possess greater confidence, greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and practical skills to improve quality of life and support.
Those completing this nationally acclaimed course gain:
Personal knowledge, skills and caregiving perspective
Skills to assess abilities of their loved one with dementia
Confidence to set and alter caregiving goals
Strategies to manage activities of daily living
Understanding of the disease progression
Essential abilities to attend to self-care
Increased ability to work effectively with professionals providing care
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Preschool Storytime - Tibor Rubin Library OC Public Libraries - Garden Grove West
Location:
West Garden Grove
Preschool-aged children and their loved ones are invited to a weekly thematic storytime featuring stories, music and movement followed by a literacy activity. Participants are encouraged to sign up for a library card - a free ticket to a lifetime love of learning.
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Family Storytime -- Laguna Beach Library OC Public Libraries - Laguna Beach
Peapod Academy Storytime Welcome to the Peapod Academy. Join some of the cutest babies, toddlers, & preschoolers in town and adults of their choice at the Library. Little peas will enjoy books & storytime, songs & music, fingerplays, movement, hands on activities, arts & crafts, and other cadets. Each week has a different theme. Get to know others and support your little one’s developmental skills. No preregistration required.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Play and Learn - Irvine Heritage Park OC Public Libraries - Irvine Heritage Park
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Bilingual Storytime - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library OC Public Libraries - Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan
Location:
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan
Bilingual Storytime is for toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Join us for stories, songs and fun in English and Spanish. Every Thursday of each month at 10:30 am.
Únete a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y un tiempo divertido en Inglés y Español. Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe es todos los Jueves a las 10:30 am.
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Digital 1-on-1 - Garden Grove Main OC Public Libraries - Garden Grove Main
Location:
Garden Grove Main
Bring in
your smart phone/tablet/laptop and learn how to use our digital resources:
Learn a language with Mango
Learn a new skill with Universal Class
Learn to program with Lynda.com
Download a ebook with Libby
Download a movie with Hoopla
Half-hour sessions at 11am and 11:30am--call or stop by to register.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: Trace Gayheart @ 714-530-0711
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Music and Movement Storytime- Villa Park Library OC Public Libraries - Villa Park
Location:
Villa Park
Stretch with us and discover a new story. A great storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Contact: 1-714-998-0861
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Toddler Storytime - Irvine Heritage Park OC Public Libraries - Irvine Heritage Park
Location:
Irvine Heritage Park Regional
Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Contact: 1- 949-936-4040
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Toddler Play & Learn - Aliso Viejo OC Public Libraries - Aliso Viejo
Join us in our Programs Room for free play and music for babies up to 3 years old with an adult. No registration required. Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bilingual Storytime OC Public Libraries - Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde
Location:
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde
Bilingual Storytime is for children of all ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program include stories and songs in English and Spanish. Stay for craft time after story time. All our programs are free. No registration is required.
Para niños de todas las edades acompañados por un padre o cuidador. ¡Este programa incluye cuentos, canciones, y una actividad artesanal! ¡Todos nuestros programas son gratuitos! No es necesario registrarse.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Contact: (714) 546-5274
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Nature Walk Storytime--Library of the Canyons OC Public Libraries - Library of the Canyons
Location:
Silverado
This active and awesome stroytime will introduce a different native animal at an outdoor storytime. The program will feature a brief nature walk suitable for all ages, but no strollers!
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:00 AM
Contact: 1-714-649-2216
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Baby and Toddler Storytime - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library OC Public Libraries - Los Alamitos - Rossmoor
Location:
Los Alamitos
Our youngest patrons, birth to 3 years, and caregiver can join in on storytime fun. Books will be read with songs, rhymes, and activities to get started on the path to Early Literacy.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Contact: 1-562-430-1048
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Sensory Play - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library OC Public Libraries - Los Alamitos - Rossmoor
Location:
Los Alamitos
Expand your child's learning through hands on activities that stimulate the senses! Open to ages birth to 5 years old, different activities will be provided based on age range.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
Contact: 1-562-430-1048
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ESL Class - Foothill Ranch OC Public Libraries - Foothill Ranch
Location:
Foothill Ranch
South Coast Literacy council is offering free English classes. For more information, please email ocpl.fhr@occr.ocgov.com or call the branch at 949-855-8072.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 1-949-855-8072
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ESL Fun Club - Irvine Heritage Park Library OC Public Libraries - Irvine Heritage Park
Location:
Irvine Heritage Park Regional
Have fun learning and using English through songs, conversations, board and card games. No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome. For adults ages 18 years and older. Free! Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Contact: 1- 949-936-4040
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Senior Salon - Rancho Santa Margarita OC Public Libraries - Rancho Santa Margarita
Location:
Rancho Santa Margarita
salon (n): a social gathering often hosted on a monthly basis, wherein individuals seek to entertain and enlighten one another through the art of conversation and shared intellectual amusements.
The Rancho Santa Margarita Library is bringing back the classical-style “salon,” inviting senior members of our community to gather together every month for cards, chess, musical bingo, and other games; crafts, conversation, the occasional visiting lecturer or musician, and various other “entertaining and enlightening” pursuits.
No registration required; please join us! Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Contact: 1-949-459-6094
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ESL Conversation Club - Irvine Katie Wheeler OC Public Libraries - Irvine Katie Wheeler
Join us for an hour and a half of conversation where you can practice your English on various topics. This is a walk-in club. No registration required. Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Contact: 714-669-8753
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Read to a Dog with BARK - San Juan Capistrano OC Public Libraries - San Juan Capistrano
Read to a Dog with BARK
Studies have shown that children can improve their reading skills and boost their self-confidence by reading to a licensed therapy dog. First come, first served. Please contact the library for additional details.
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STEAM FUN - La Palma Library OC Public Libraries - La Palma
Fun activities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. A free program with hands on activities.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Contact: 714-523-8585
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MAKERspace: Jr Engineer at Rancho Santa Margarita OC Public Libraries - Rancho Santa Margarita
Location:
Rancho Santa Margarita
MAKERspace: Jr Engineer is a one hour program where kids ages 5 and older can come and play with nuts, bolts, blocks and other STEAM/STEM toys!
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Contact: 1-949-459-6094
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Family Movie Night - Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library OC Public Libraries - Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan
Location:
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan
Lights! Camera! Action! Every Thursday @ 3:30 PM, enjoy some of your favorite children's movies at your library. Titles are subject to change. Please call to see which movie we will be showing every week @ 949-646-8845. No registration required.
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Teen Game Night - Fountain Valley OC Public Libraries - Fountain Valley
Location:
Fountain Valley Library
Hey teens, come to the library for some fun and games! We have board games, card games and a Virtual Reality computer! Don’t forget to bring your friends! If you have a cool game you think no one else has heard of, feel free to bring it to share with the group! For ages 11-18. No registration required.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Contact: 714-962-1324
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Teen Game Night - Fountain Valley OC Public Libraries - Summer Reading
Location:
Fountain Valley Library
Hey teens, come to the library for some fun and games! We have board games, card games and a Virtual Reality computer! Don’t forget to bring your friends! If you have a cool game you think no one else has heard of, feel free to bring it to share with the group! For ages 11-18. No registration required.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Contact: 714-962-1324
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S.T.E.A.M Workshop OC Public Libraries - Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde
Location:
Costa Mesa Verde Library
Join us for fun educational activities about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Fun for families and children. No registration is required.Located at the Children’s Craft Table area. Craft materials will be provided. Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: David Cheung @ 714-546-5274
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Kids Book Club - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library OC Public Libraries - Los Alamitos - Rossmoor
Location:
Los Alamitos
Open to ages 8 – 12, grab a copy of the current book club choice at the Service Desk. Click Here for more Info
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: 1-562-430-1048
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Teen/Adult Arts & Crafts - San Juan Capistrano OC Public Libraries - San Juan Capistrano
Location:
San Juan Capistrano Regional
Meet monthly to create a beautiful art! This month make felt succulents! All materials are provided. No registration required.
Homework Help - La Palma Library OC Public Libraries - La Palma
Homework help is offered by teen and adult
volunteers. Students should bring homework and other materials needed in
order to complete their homework. Volunteers will help the child but will
not do the homework for them. For grades K-8.
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Tijuana Dogs and Family Style: 2019 OC Parks Summer Concert Series OC Parks - Beaches & Coastal Facilities - Salt Creek Beach
Location:
Salt Creek Beach
The County of Orange and OC Parks welcome back the annual outdoor summer concert series with 10 free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 20 – August 29 from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music under the summer sky at Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
Join us Thursday, August 22 at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach for live music featuring Tijuana Dogs and Family Style.
Event opens at 5 p.m. for guests to enjoy the beer garden, food trucks, and to save their spot on the grass for the concert! All concerts are from 6 to 8 p.m., free and open to the public of all ages. Concertgoers 21 and over can purchase beer and wine at the beer tent. Bring your family and enjoy live music under the stars with OC Parks this summer.
Event: Free
Parking: Free after 4 p.m.
Click link below for a complete list of OC Parks Summer Concert Series events.
Join this unique critique group that provides a supportive environment to share and discuss your writing projects. All writing levels welcome.
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Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Contact: 1-949-855-8072
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OC Read Speaker Series - Garden Grove Main OC Community Resources - Read OC
Location:
Garden Grove Main
Join OC Read and the Family Caregiver Resource Center to learn about practical tips and community support for caregivers.
Discover resources for your tutoring sessions
Network with fellow tutors/learners
Learn how you can help yourself or another OC adult improve their reading and writing skills.
Family Fun Night - Dana Point Library OC Public Libraries - Dana Point
Location:
Dana Point Library
Family Fun Night is an evening of activities, crafts, and a story based on our favorite characters. This month we celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends!
We will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar at 5:30pm and then families can have fun with activities at their own pace. Best for families with children under 7. Free! No registration required.
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Shhh...Hike, Look and Listen OC Parks - Irvine Ranch Open Space
Come end your day with a quiet walk through the calming canyons on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. We will watch for soaring red-tailed hawks, listen to birds quietly sing, and inhale the fragrance of fresh sage. Shed away the day’s repetitions and join us as we take a “slow walk” into Baker Canyon, mindful of all that is happening around us. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Online Registration
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Family Storytime -Stanton OC Public Libraries - Stanton
Location:
Stanton
All ages are
welcome to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories which celebrate reading, books and
using the library as a family. After storytime we will have a coloring sheet or
craft available.
Registration
is not required.
Date:
8/22/2019
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Contact: 714-898-3302
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Email 201 for Adults - Irvine University Park Library OC Public Libraries - Irvine University Park
Location:
Irvine University Park Library
Email 201 for Adults
Thursday @ 6PM
Already got the basics down but don't know how to see the pictures you receive from your friends? We're here to help!
Email 201 is an intermediate course where you will learn how to:
Forward emails
Send an email with an attachment
Open attachments
Print your email (email address and password required!)
Seating is limited to 12! Please register at the Service Desk. Sign-ups will be available 2 weeks before each session.
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