Aliso Viejo
Extra-Special Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 pm
Sunshine Storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette, and her cow friend, Mookie, will entertain an audience of all ages with humorous tales in this special Pajama Storytime presented as part of Orange County's Imagination Celebration.
Read Aloud Club
Wednesday, May 21st from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Practice your reading skills one-on-one! Read out loud to a National Charity League volunteer every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required, just drop in!
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday and Thursday Mornings at 11 am
Stories, finger plays, and songs for Infants to 3 1/2 year-olds, with an adult.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays from 1:15 to 1:45 pm
This storytime with books, rhymes, and songs is just for kids ages 3½ to 6 years old, able to attend on their own. Registration is required by phone or at the Children’s Information Desk.
Pajama Storytime
Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm
Pajamas are welcome at our evening storytime for kids and adults of all ages.
Costa Mesa/Donald Dungan
Toddler Storytime and Playtime: Children ages 0-3 and their caregivers are invited to come to the library on Mondays at 11 AM for stories, songs, and fingerplays. After storytime, toddlers can play with educational toys and each other! This is a great chance for toddlers to learn by doing what they do best, playing! Plus, parents have a chance to talk. May 5, 12, and 19 Note: No Storytime on May 26.
Family Storytime: All ages are invited to the Wednesday evening storytime at 7PM for stories, songs, crafts, and fun. May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Drop in Craft day
Saturday, May 31, 10AM-5PM
Stop by the children’s section to make and take a great craft! See the library for more details.
Foothill Ranch
The Branch will be CLOSED May 10 for maintenance repairs.
SPRING STORYTIMES
Toddler Storytime
Spring Session (April 8 - May 20)
Tuesdays at 11:30 am
Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! Walk-ins are always welcome. Please call (949) 855-8072 for more information.
Preschool Storytime
Spring Session (April 8 - May 20)
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and simple crafting fun! Walk-ins are always welcome. Please call (949) 855-8072 for more information.
Pajama Storytime
Spring Session (April 9 - May 21)
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Children are encouraged to come in pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal. Walk-ins are always welcome. Please call (949) 855-8072 for more information.
Garden Grove Chapman
Imagination Celebration Event!
Wednesday, May 14th, 3:30pm
Juggler Izzi Tooinsky - Join juggler-storyteller Izzi Tooinsky for an afternoon of amazing tales and awesome juggling and discover how Imagination Powers the Planet! This event is free of charge and is presented by Chapman Library and Target. For more information contact Chapman Library at (714) 539-2115.
Storytimes
Wednesdays, 10:30am
Books & Blocks Preschool Storytime! Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for an exciting program full of stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts! Preschool Storytime includes by a special “Play and Learn” session; a half hour of free play with a variety of fun toys! Preschool Storytime is open to kids ages 3-5. No registration is necessary. For more information contact Chapman Library at (714) 539-2115.
Tuesdays, 11:15am
Books & Blocks Toddler Storytime!
Join us every Tuesday at 11:15am for a special program full of stories, songs and fingerplays designed for a younger crowd with parent participation. Toddler Storytime is followed by a special “Play and Learn” session; a half hour of free play with a variety of fun toys! Toddler Storytime is open to kids ages 18 months to 2 years. No registration is necessary. For more information contact Chapman Library at (714) 539-2115.
Garden Grove Regional
The Branch will be CLOSED May 24 due to The Strawberry Festival.
NIGHT OWL STORYTIME
Tuesdays, 7-7:30 pm
May 6, 13, 20 and 27
Bring your family to a fun storytime at the library. This month we’ll hear stories about famous dancers, artists and musicians as part of the Imagination Celebration.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
May 6, 13, 20 and 27
Spend a happy morning at the library learning new songs and hearing great stories. This month we will focus on using our imagination and celebrate Children’s Book Week on May 13.
Irvine Heritage Park
Wed, May 7, 14 3pm
After School Club - This program is for school age kids 1st through 6th grade and includes books, games and crafts and last about an hour.
Wed, May 21 3pm
Reading to Rover – Come read to one of several specially trained therapy dogs. These sweet, friendly dogs LOVE to hear stories and can’t wait to meet you. Kids improve their skills by reading to certified READ dogs. Open to kids of all ages.
Tues, May 6, 13, 20 10:00
Fri, May 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00
Toddler Storytime – Storytime for children 3 years old and younger and their parents.
Mon, May 5, 12, 19 7pm
Wed, May 7, 14, 21 10am
Family Storytime - This 30 minute program is geared towards children 3-6 years old, but siblings of all ages as well as parents are welcome. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. The program includes books, flannel stories, puppets, fingerplays and activities.
Wed, May 7, 14, 21 7pm
Goodnight Moon Storytime – Pajama storytime - This 30 minute program is geared towards children 3-6 years old, but children of all ages as well as parents are welcome. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. The program includes books, flannel stories, puppets, fingerplays and activities.
Thur, May 1, 8, 22, 29 3:30-4:00 School-age
Fri, May 2, 16, 23, 30 11:30-12:40 Infants & toddlers
Korean Storytime & Crafts – Join us for a Korean Storytime and crafts! Speakers of all languages are welcome. The stories will be geared for different ages but all ages and parents are invited.
Ladera Ranch
Read Aloud Club
Alternating Saturdays: May 10 and 24, 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Practice your reading skills one-on-one! Read out loud to a Tesoro High School student volunteer. No registration required, just drop in!
Infant Lapsit Storytime
Tuesdays in May 10:30am and 1:00pm
This storytime with books, rhymes, and songs is just for kids ages 0 to 2 years old with an accompanying adult. Registration is required by phone or at the Children’s Information Desk. The Spring Session of Infant Lapsit Storytime runs thru May27th. There will be a break during the month of June. Lapsit Storytime will begin again for the summer on July1st at 10:30am and 11:00am , a change of time, and will run through August 19th.
Toddlers:
Wednesdays in May 10:30am and 12: 30pm
Twenty minutes of simple stories, music, rhythm band, flannelboard stories and fun for children 2 to 5 years old with an accompanying adult. Registration is required by phone or at the Children’s Information Desk. Toddler Storytime runs thru May27th. There will be a break during the month of June. Toddler Storytime will begin again for the summer on July1st at 10:30am and 12:30pm and will run through August 19th.
La Habra
Thu, May 15 @ 4:40pm
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION EVENT SPONSORED BY TARGET:
Juggler/Storyteller Izzy Tooinsky will dazzle and amuse while showing how Imagination Powers the Planet! Seating is limited, children have priority. Sorry, no strollers allowed in the meeting room. Admission is free. PLEASE BE AWARE NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS OR DRINKING FOUNTAIN AVAILABLE @ LIBRARY DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT ------STORYTIME WILL TAKE A BREAK STARTING MON, MAY 19, 2008 AND RESUME AGAIN FOR 8 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER ON TUE, JUN 17, 2008.
PLEASE BE AWARE NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS OR DRINKING FOUNTAIN AVAILABLE @ LIBRARY DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
May 6 & 13 Tue evenings @ 7:00pm
Family Storytime--- Books, songs and finger plays for pre-schoolers, siblings, and parents. No sign up is necessary. Meet in the Picture Book area of Children’s Section. See you all then!
May 7 & 14 Wed mornings @ 10:30am
ABC Kids Storytime Pre-School Storytime for children and caretakers are welcome to come and enjoy books, songs, finger plays, and a craft in our Library Meeting Room. No registration necessary.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Storytimes: May 6,7;13,14;20,21;27,28
Toddlers: 10:15 AM Twenty minutes of simple stories, music, rhythm band, flannelboard stories and fun for children 18 months to 3 years old with an accompanying adult.
Preschool: 11:00 AM Thirty minutes of stories, music rhythm band, puppets, and crafts for children 3-5 years old.
PJ Storytime May 8 7:00 PM Thirty minutes of stories and songs for ages 5-8. Come in your Pj’s and enjoy some wonderful tales.
Tesoro High School Reading Incentive Club students read to children Monday –Thursday at 3:30 in the Children’s Room.
Grandparents from our Grandparents and books program read to children on the following days;
Monday 10:30
Wednesday 10:30
Thursday 1:00 PM
Tustin
Read With Fido -- July 10 and July 24 at 11:00am
CATCH THE READING BUG with the Tustin Library
Read, Play, Win! Our Summer Reading Game runs June 23rd – July 31st. Children ages birth-12 are invited to come take part in the fun!
Don’t miss our FREE special summer programs on Tuesdays at 11:30am in the Clifton C. Miller Community Center
• June 24 -- Tawny Bubbles’ Super Amazing Balloon Show
• July 1 -- Dr. Sue’s Traveling Insect and Arthropod Zoo
• July 8 -- David Cousin, Juggler Extraordinaire
• July 15 -- Cowboy Ken’s Bug-o-Rama
• July 22 -- Magician Abbit the Average’s Bugs, Books and Buffoonery
Westminster
Tuesdays, 11am
Toddler Storytime – The Westminster Library now offers Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays, in addition to our regular Wednesday timeslot. The stories presented will be the same as on Wednesday, so you can choose which day is more convenient for you!
Wednesdays, 10:30am and 11am
Preschool and Toddler Storytimes – Storytime with songs, coloring, lots of stories, and fun! There are now two storytimes on Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime will be at 10:30am and Toddler Storytime will be at 11am.
Saturdays, 10:30am
Family Storytime – Too busy to come to the library during the week? Want to bring the whole family? No problem! Our Children’s staff hosts Family Storytime every Saturday at 10:30am.
