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Guided Snorkel Tour

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Sensory Sensitive Storytime

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Join us for a 20-minute storytime with dimmed lights, gentle music, and options for participation based on preference and ability…

Whale and Marine Life Tour

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Teen & Adult Book Bedazzling

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Add a little shine to your favorite book cover—or bring a small personal item to decorate…

Lego Lab

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Cypress Branch: Cypress FOR BUILDERS AGES 5+ Use your building skills and imagination to create Lego masterpieces. No registration required. Email…

Squid Dissections

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Shop Small Soirée

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Sunday Funday Storytime

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Haskett Storytime Theater Branch: Haskett Branch If you have any questions, please call (714)765-5075. Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA or call 714-765-1700 at…

Sea Star Feeding

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Sea Shanty Sunday

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Afternoon at the Movies with Theo Siegel – The Deep

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Presenter: Theo Siegel Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan This film from 1977 was Peter Benchley’s best-selling sequel to his…

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

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Family Hike

* This program begins at the James Dilley Preserve, 350 Artisan Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651* Enjoy an easy 2.5-mile hike with your family at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park! Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will…

Mesa Verde Library Book Club

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Branch: Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde A book club for adults. Pick up a copy of the monthly book at the library service desk. This month's…

Norman “Nicky” Sjobeck : Celebration of Life

Celebrating the life of Norman "Nicky" Sjobeck with family, friends and music.

Concert in the Park – Funk Station (Old School Funk, Soul and R&B)

Join us to enjoy great music and fun with family and friends! New this year - food trucks will be available! https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3426

OC Summer Camp

Home OC Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN for Camp Discovery at Discovery Cube Orange County. When school ends, the science adventure begins! Join us for Camp Discovery as we travel beyond the classroom to explore…

Toddler Town

We’re opening the city just for toddlers! Climb, dance, problem-solve, and pretend your way through our miniature world, designed to support movement, connection, and big developmental leaps. Designed for children 19…

Adult Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Branch: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Coloring time for adults with special needs is an hour-long program for all levels of coloring…

Nature Buddies

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Ladera Ranch Branch: Ladera Ranch Nature buddies are all around us as woodpeckers gather acorns and butterflies visit flowers. Spend a morning being a…

Drop-in Tech Help

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Presenter: Laguna Hills Branch Location: Laguna Hills Branch: Laguna Hills Monday mornings 10:00-11:00 am Need help with the transition to Libby or other Library…

Drop-in Stitching

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Woods Branch: Laguna Woods Join us Monday mornings for drop-in stitching. Bring your own project or learn to knit. For more information call…

Kids Craft All Day

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons Every Monday and Saturday the Library of the Canyons will have a new craft for you -- whether you're a…

American Sitcoms

Dive into the fascinating world of American family dynamics by watching the classic American Sitcom. Each learner will observe, study, and understand verbal expressions, such as slang, idioms and conversational flow, as…

Bilingual Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Location: San Clemente Branch: San Clemente Bilingual - All Ages Monday at 10:15 Baby Ages 0-2 Tuesdays at 10:15 Pre-k Ages 2-4 Tuesdays at 11:15

Family Storytime & Play

Stuffy Sleepover Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Location: Cypress Branch: Cypress Hello Future Campers! Storytime attendees can bring their second favorite stuffy to this camp themed Storytime. Stuffies will be…

Lego Club

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Master builders of all levels are invited to join El Toro's Lego club, where we will create, learn and grow! All materials…

ESL Conversation Class

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Foothill Ranch Branch: Foothill Ranch Buildup your English speaking confidence by attending this hour of group conversation for beginning and intermediate…

Tech Help by Appointment

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Need help with your phone or computer? Want to learn how to borrow eBooks? Have questions on emailing? We can help!…

Art with Friends

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Branch: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Join us for a relaxed hour of art and creativity designed for adults with developmental disabilities…

Red Cross Blood Drive

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Branch: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Red Cross Blood Drive Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library Location: Program Room 12700 Montecito Rd Seal…

Storytime & Craft Corner

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Join us for stories, music, movement, and fun. Craft corner will be held following storytime. Come…

Get Moving Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Join us for lively and fun-filled storytimes with songs, movements, and interactive books. Suitable for…

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton Babies and caregivers can enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays in a social environment. This program will focus on building…

Books & Babies @ Central

It’s never too early for storytime! Join us for stories, songs, and fun designed especially for our youngest learners. Ages 0-24 months. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytimes…

Baby Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Erin Avila Location: Central Children's Area Branch: Central Library Stories, songs, and fun for babies and their caregivers. Mondays 11 am Children's…

Toddler Stories & Playtime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: East Anaheim Branch Branch: East Anaheim Branch Come join us for a fun filled storytime for our littlest learners. Each week we explore a different theme…

Lunch at the Library Meal Site

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sunkist MPR Branch: Sunkist Branch Lunch and activities/crafts for kids 0-18. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA or call 714-765-1700 at least 72 hours in…

Wild Wonders

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Learn about how our furry, feathered, and scaly friends keep our world green at this live animal education and conservation program! Held…

Family Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: La Palma Join La Palma Library for an interactive and engaging storytime designed for children ages 0–12 and their families! This fun-filled program…

Wild Things & Animals of Prey

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons Meet some amazing LIVE wild things like bugs, lizards, frogs, and snakes from around the world…

Science Heroes

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Tustin Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments…

Family Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Fun for the whole family!

Play & Learn

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Westminster Join us for open play! Play and social interaction are a great way for our littlest patrons to learn essential concepts.

Lunch at the Library

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Free lunch for children and teens ages 0-18. No registration required. While supplies last.

Lunch at the Library

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano Lunch at the Library Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 15th - August 7th Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 1st - July 31st Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm. No meals served on June 19th or July 3rd. Must be…

California Joe Magic Show

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Come on a magical adventure in this fun, family friendly magic show! No registration required. Limited space and seating.

Brettso the Great Magic Show

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: La Palma Branch: La Palma Join La Palma Library for a fantastic magic show lead by Brettso the Great. Learn some new magic tricks and be entertained. All…

Summer Adventurers (Ages 5-7 *Kids Only*)

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Location: Library Community Room Register your 5-7 year-olds for Summer Adventurers and your 7-10 year-olds for Summer Explorers to enjoy age-appropriate stories…

Summer Explorers (Ages 7-10 *Kids Only*)

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Location: Library Community Room Register your 5-7 year-olds for Summer Adventurers and your 7-10 year-olds for Summer Explorers to enjoy age-appropriate stories…

Read with the Dogs

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Canyon Children's Space Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Cuddle with Alliance of Therapy Dogs while you read them a story. Please call (714) 765-6444 if you have…

Paints! Pots! Plants!

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Join us as we celebrate our theme for the summer with a pot painting and planting extravaganza…

Read to a Dog

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Practice your reading skills with a furry new friend! Bring your own book, or use one of ours! Read to a Dog meets in the…

Manga Mania: Teen Program

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Do you love anime and manga? Join us for an hour of anime viewing, discussion and coloring! For teens ages 12-17. Registration is not…

Chess Club

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Just starting to play or curious about chess? Join the chess club! Play with others to learn the ropes or improve on…

TechAssist

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Laguna Niguel Branch: Laguna Niguel TechAssist is a 15 minute appointment with a staff member to help with basic device questions. By advance appointment…

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Laguna Niguel Branch: Laguna Niguel Young Adults from grades 9th and above are invited to join us for 2 hours of playing the world’s most popular tabletop…

Casual Conversations: an ELL/ESL program

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Every Monday at 4:00 PM Join us each week to practice casual, conversational English through fun and…

3D Printing Workshops

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Presenter: Michael Sistrunck Location: Sunkist MPR Branch: Sunkist Branch This is our monthly 3D workshop for those 14 and older who are interested in learning to…

Art for Kids

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Location: Laguna Beach Branch: Laguna Beach A series of art classes, taught by professional LOCA artists. Children age 5+ will learn different techniques to create…

Bilingual Family Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presenter: Laura Rodriguez Location: Central Children's Area Branch: Central Library English/Spanish storytime for families with young children. For questions about…

Open Art Studio!

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presenter: Matthew Worden Location: Central MPR Branch: Central Library Join us in a fun and relaxing atmosphere where we will create artwork and practice different…

ESL Conversation Group

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea English Language Learners of all levels are invited to attend Brea Library's Conversation Group on Monday evenings for an hour of light…

Adult Fiber Arts Group

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Do you knit or crochet? Join us for a drop-in fiber arts session. Bring your own projects. Open…

Family BINGO

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Chapman Branch: Garden Grove Chapman Join us for all-ages BINGO! Fun for the whole family. Prizes while supplies last.

Walk-in Tutoring

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Walk-in tutoring is available through OC Read Adult Literary Services. Walk-in tutoring can offer quick…

Pajama Storytime

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Villa Park Branch: Villa Park Families and friends are welcome to join us for a cozy evening storytime! We'll sing songs, rhymes, and read books to help wind…

Pajama Storytime @ Mariners

Please join us for this evening storytime with stories, songs and fingerplays. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring a blanket or stuffed animal friend. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an…

OPEN Tuesdays for the Summer!

Pretend City is OPEN Tuesdays for the summer. Starting 5/26 through 9/1. TIME: 10am – 4pm There will be No Early Entry for Members.

No Early Entry for Member’s

No Member’s Early Entry on Tuesdays

Books & Babies @ Mariners

It’s never too early for storytime! Join us for stories, songs, and fun designed especially for our youngest learners. Now offered at two times, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., to better fit your family’s schedule. Ages 0-24…

Baby Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Ladera Ranch Branch: Ladera Ranch Join us bouncing, singing, finger plays, and flannel boards. We play with toys too! For ages two and under, though all…

UC Master Gardeners – Fairy Gardens

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Woods Branch: Laguna Woods UC Master Gardeners will share tips and tricks about creating a magical, miniature plant world. Build your own tiny…

Coloring Hour

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton Join us for a fun hour of coloring! All ages are welcome and materials will be provided. Free, no registration required. For more…

Baby-Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Location: San Clemente Branch: San Clemente Bilingual - All Ages Monday at 10:15 Baby Ages 0-2 Tuesdays at 10:15 Pre-k Ages 2-4 Tuesdays at 11:15

Storytime at the Park – Sandpointe Park

Immerse your little ones in the magic of storytelling amid the beauty of nature. Contact us at 714-647-5358 for more information. Sumérgete con tus pequeños en la magia de los cuentos en medio de la belleza de la…

Morning Book Group

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Study Room 1 Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month as we discuss the monthly title selection. This month we will be discussing The…

Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Dana Point Branch: Dana Point Children under 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, movement and other fun…

Crafty Kids

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Enjoy a themed craft with family and friends! All materials provided. While supplies last. No registration required.

Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Location: Foothill Ranch Branch: Foothill Ranch Join us for storytelling, music, and movement in this storytime that is appropriate for children 2-6 and caregivers…

Tech Help by Appointment

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Need help with your phone or computer? Want to learn how to borrow eBooks? Have questions on emailing? We can help!…

Baby Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Villa Park Branch: Villa Park Little ones can enjoy getting their wiggles out, meeting new friends and listening to engaging stories at this weekly event…

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Branch: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Our youngest patrons, birth to 3 years, and caregivers can join in on storytime fun! Books will be…

Storytime & Stay and Play

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Join us for stories, music, movement, and fun. On Tuesdays, story-time will be followed by a Stay &…

Get Moving Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Join us for lively and fun-filled storytimes with songs, movements, and interactive books. Suitable for…

Family Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Fun for the whole family!

Toy Train Tuesdays @ CdM

Create your own railway adventures using wooden trains. We provide tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination! Ages 0-5. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding…

Books & Babies @ Mariners

It’s never too early for storytime! Join us for stories, songs, and fun designed especially for our youngest learners. Now offered at two times, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., to better fit your family’s schedule. Ages 0-24…

*NEW Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Storytime Theater Ages 3½ - 5 ONLY Children ages 3½ to 5 who are fully potty trained (no pull-ups) are invited to join this independent, kids-only storytime…

Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: La Palma Branch: La Palma Children 6 and under and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement during the weekly Storytime at La Palma…

Romp and Rhyme Stories and Playtime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Canyon Children's Space Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Sing, move, and listen to fun stories! Followed by free play and snack. Ages 2-5. Visit…

Fiber Arts for Adults

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Euclid Branch Branch: Euclid Branch Adults are invited to bring in their needlepoint, crocheting and knitting projects-- work on your own or work…

Stay & Play

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sunkist MPR Branch: Sunkist Branch Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun, engaging playtime! Ages 5 and under. ------- Visit…

Baby Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Brea Babies 2 - 18 months old and their caregivers are invited to join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, and lap bounces every Tuesday morning. Stay…

Tech Help

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Need basic computer help? Want to learn more about Libby or Hoopla? This is for you! Please…

Toddler Storytime – Summer Session

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Children ages 0-3 can listen to stories, rhymes, and songs with their parents in their laps! Older siblings are…

Music and Movement Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Chapman Branch: Garden Grove Chapman Join us every Tuesday morning for stories, songs, and movement for ages 5 and under. Followed by a craft…

Tech Help Tues

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Branch: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Looking for some tech help? Staff are available to assist with your questions. Tech help staff…

Baby Toddler Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Ladera Ranch Branch: Ladera Ranch A duplicate 11am session has just been added due to popular demand! Join us bouncing, singing, finger plays, and flannel…

Family Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Laguna Niguel Branch: Laguna Niguel Prepare for an exciting journey filled with stories, music, and fun spins! All ages are welcome.

Storytime + Stay & Play

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano A family storytime where we will read books, sing songs, and help promote early literacy skills. Storytime…

Drop-In Tech Help

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton Drop in to receive in-person tech help. We are able to assist you with your smartphone, laptop, eReader, tablet, digital library…

Community Partner Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Join us for a fun storytime with special guests and community partners!

Play & Learn

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Westminster Join us for open play! Play and social interaction are a great way for our littlest patrons to learn essential concepts.

Pre-k Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Location: San Clemente Branch: San Clemente Bilingual - All Ages Monday at 10:15 Baby Ages 0-2 Tuesdays at 10:15 Pre-k Ages 2-4 Tuesdays at 11:15

Live! Music Matters – Music Classes

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Laguna Beach Branch: Laguna Beach Live! Music Matters presented by Laguna Live is a music class for children up to 5 years old with caregiver involvement…

Lunch at the Library: Summer Meals for Kids

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Haskett Branch Branch: Haskett Branch Free healthy meals for all children under 18 years. Children must be present, and meals must be eaten on site…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Free lunch for children and teens ages 0-18. No registration required. While supplies last.

Lunch at the Library

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano Lunch at the Library Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 15th - August 7th Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 1st - July 31st Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm. No meals served on June 19th or July 3rd. Must be…

Adult Book Group at Fountain Valley Library

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Branch: Fountain Valley Looking for a good book to read? Join the book group and tell us how much you loved or disliked this month title. Pick up your copy…

Adult Book Group

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Tuesday, July 28th at 1pm. Join us for a lively discussion at the Westminster Library Book Group. The group meets the fourth…

Inclusive Art for Adults

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Join us for a fun hour of art and simple crafts for adults with varying abilities. Each week…

Terrific Tuesdays

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Aliso Viejo Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us for a magic show with Brettso the Great! No registration required.

Billy Bonkers Magic Show

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Southern California’s only (and therefore best) British family entertainer is returning to the Fountain Valley…

Double Digits Club: Mini Maker Madness (Ages 10 – 13 Only)

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Location: Library Community Room Ages 10 - 13 Kids Only Enjoy all things mini! Mini golf, shrinky dinks, mini books, mini snacks, and more! Weekly Registration Required…

Teen Tuesdays: Beaded Plant

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Canyon Teen Hall Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Learn how to make a beaded potted plant! Materials are provided while supplies last. This event is intended for…

Upcycled Crafting- Book folding

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: East Anaheim Atrium Branch: East Anaheim Branch Learn the art of book folding, where old books find a new life as art pieces. Recommended for ages 10+ If…

Crafternoon – Perler Beads and Rock Painting

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Get into the swing of summer with a new craft every other week. This week we will be making perler bead designs and painting rocks! No…

Kids’ Book Club

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Each month we will be reading and discussing a different book! Did you love it? Did you hate it? There are no…

Michael Rayner – Found Object Juggler

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Branch: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin This show defies description but once seen, will not be forgotten! Enjoy an interactive juggling…

Adult Crafternoon

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: La Palma Branch: La Palma Join La Palma Library for a fun and creative craft program designed especially for adults. All supplies will be provided—just come…

Adult Fiber Arts Group

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Do you knit or crochet? Join us for a drop-in fiber arts session. Bring your own projects. This group is open to all levels…

Jeopardy Showdown: Adult Summer Series

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Location: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Branch: Los Alamitos Rossmoor A lively trivia night featuring categories like “First Lines,” “Famous Authors,” “Beach Reads,” and pop…

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presenter: M.G. Maloney & Matthew Worden Location: Central Teen Lounge Branch: Central Library Interested in earning community service hours at Anaheim Central…

Ukulele Lessons

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presenter: Madisyn Cote Location: Euclid Branch Branch: Euclid Branch Open to older teens and adults- this beginner friendly class will cover the basics of tuning…

Painting for Wellbeing/ Pintura para el bienestar

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Ponderosa Joint-Use Branch Branch: Ponderosa Joint-Use Branch Join us for “Painting for Well-Being,” where we’ll explore creative painting practices that…

Get Stitched

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Study Room 1 Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us for our weekly fiber arts meetup! Bring a project or come learn a new craft. No crafting experience necessary…

Música y Movimiento: Bilingual Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Chapman Branch: Garden Grove Chapman Enjoy stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish! Perfect for practicing Spanish at any level…

Spanish Conversation Group

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: San Clemente Branch: San Clemente Welcome to all interested in improving their Spanish skills! This casual meet-up is open to speakers of all levels…

Spanish Con Ms. Letty

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton ¡Hola, Amigos! Let’s practice our Spanish together through play, music, and library magic. Just bring your imagination as we learn…

End of SRP Party

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Sunkist MPR Branch: Sunkist Branch Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with crafts, snacks and prizes! All ages welcome. ------- Visit…

Rancho Readers

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM This casual "round robin" discussion group meets in the…

Pajama Storytime

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Presenter: Laguna Hills Branch Location: Laguna Hills Branch: Laguna Hills Pajama Storytime at the Laguna Hills Technology Library Families, join us for an evening…

Pajama-Rama (All Ages & Caregivers)

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Storytime Theater Kids can wear their jammies and bring a stuffy for an evening of fun storytelling, puppets, songs, and more. No Registration Required

Kids Water Testing!

Join OC Park Naturalists as we explore how abiotic factors of water affect what lives there by testing water from Barbara’s Lake and exploring what microscopic organisms we can find within it. Age: 7 or older…

All Abilities Coloring Hour

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Garden Grove Chapman Branch: Garden Grove Chapman Join us for a delightful hour of coloring designed especially for adults with special needs! Whether…

Bilingual English Spanish Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Ladera Ranch Branch: Ladera Ranch Join us for stories, songs, and all-around silliness in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers…

Computer Class/Tech Help

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Niguel Weekly on Wednesdays, 10am. Learn the basics in this free, three-part, hands-on class. The classes cover topics such as basic computer…

Comedy/Juggling Performance

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Woods Branch: Laguna Woods Stop by to see the fantastic Michael Rayner dazzle the audience with his hilarious and impressive juggling show. On…

Creative Conversations: ESL Circle

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton Practice your English speaking in a friendly, relaxed setting and color while you chat. All levels are welcome! Free, no…

Family Storytime & Craft

Preschool Storytime

Discover the joy of reading at our Preschool Storytime! Perfect for children ages 3-5, this engaging program includes charming stories, sing-alongs, and activities that spark imagination. Each session ends with a…

Family Art Day

Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and…

Toddler Tales

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Brea Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays every Wednesday morning. Stay around after for playtime…

Bilingual Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Missed one of the summer crafts? We've got you covered! Stop by and get creative with us!…

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton Prepare for kindergarten with books, music, rhymes, and movement activities. We will introduce and practice basic reading, math…

Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Location: Foothill Ranch Branch: Foothill Ranch Join us for storytelling, music, and movement in this storytime that is appropriate for children 2-6 and…

Books & Bubbles Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Branch: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Join us Wednesdays at Tibor Rubin Library for stories, music, movement and bubbles. Come 15…

Builders’ Club

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons We'll provide the manipulatives -- things like Legos, puzzles, and other blocks -- and participants…

San Clemente Book Group

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: San Clemente Branch: San Clemente Join us the last Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am for our San Clemente book discussion group. Books for the…

Play Dough Play Date

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Play, create, and connect! This program offers open-ended play that encourages creativity, sharing, and social skills.

Toddler Storytime @ Central

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories, songs, and craft activities for toddlers from 18-36 months. Crafts available while supplies last. Storytimes subject to change or cancellation. Funding generously…

Wacky Wednesday Storytime (All Ages & Caregivers)

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 11:30am Location: Library Community Room Enjoy bounces, songs, rhymes, stories, and puppets designed for you and your little ones. No Registration Required

Tiny Tales Baby Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Canyon Children's Space Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Bond with your baby and practice early literacy skills with singing, stories, and bounces. Followed…

Lunch at the Library Meal Site

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sunkist MPR Branch: Sunkist Branch Lunch and activities/crafts for kids 0-18. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA or call 714-765-1700 at least 72 hours in…

Music & Movement Storytime

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Aliso Viejo Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us for a fun interactive storytime celebrating stories, music, and dance. Ideal for children ages 5 and under with…

Motor Time

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Toddlers can practice their fine motor skills with activities and crafts.

Authors Heidi Moreno and Kat Choppy

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Join us for a fun-filled story time with the author and illustrator of But I’m a Pumpkin: A Summerween Story , Kat Choppy and…

End of SRP Party

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM Location: Foothill Ranch Branch: Foothill Ranch To end the Summer Reading Pro come have fun during this one hour program and enjoy games, popsicles*, and face…

Preschool Storytime – Summer Session

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Children ages 3-5 can listen to stories, rhymes, and songs! Older and younger siblings are welcome to join in on…

Bilingual Storytime (English/Spanish)

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Join us every Wednesday at 11am for a fun mix of Spanish and English stories and songs. Acompáñenos cada miércoles a las 11 am…

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Location: Canyon MPR Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Save a life! Give Blood! Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code: "CanyonHillsLibrary" to schedule…

Play & Learn

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Aliso Viejo Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us after storytime for open play! Play and social interaction are a great way for our littlest patrons to learn…

Lunch at the Library: Summer Meals for Kids

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Haskett Branch Branch: Haskett Branch Free healthy meals for all children under 18 years. Children must be present, and meals must be eaten on site…

Toddler Tales

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Brea Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays every Wednesday morning. Stay around after for playtime and…

Science Heroes: Digging It!

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Cypress Branch: Cypress Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive show. The audience will help conduct exciting science experiments all…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Free lunch for children and teens ages 0-18. No registration required. While supplies last.

Lunch at the Library

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano Lunch at the Library Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 15th - August 7th Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 1st - July 31st Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm. No meals served on June 19th or July 3rd. Must…

Motor Time

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Toddlers can practice their fine motor skills with activities and crafts.

Happy Art Group

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Canyon MPR Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Join us for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and conversation. Ages 17+ If you have any questions, please…

Field Games Extravaganza & Ice Cream Party

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan End Summer with a bang! Compete against your friends and family in a field games…

Michael Rayner Comedy Juggling Show

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano Join us for a hilarious juggling show by Michael Rayner! No registration is required.

Science Camp

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Turn into a scientist every Wednesday at the Brea library! Every week, we are exploring a different branch of science and conducting an…

Harry Potter’s Birthday

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Wizarding Fun! It’s Harry Potter’s Birthday! Let’s celebrate all things Hogwarts with fun, crafts, food and…

LEGO Wednesdays @ Mariners

Build, invent, and explore new designs every week. From towers to spaceships, kids are free to create whatever they dream up using LEGO bricks. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages…

Drones in the Library!

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Canyon Teen Hall Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Have fun with a variety of autonomous and remote-controlled drones! If you have any questions, please call…

Plant a Pumpkin Costume Party

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Ladera Ranch Branch: Ladera Ranch Plant a Seed, Read Family Programs at Ladera Ranch Library Families of all ages are welcome to join us for garden themed…

Billy Bonkers Magic Show

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita At the Billy Bonkers magic show, the kids are the stars! Join us for a show full of amazing magic…

Family Fun Day!

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Villa Park Branch: Villa Park Play fun games, make your own buttons, and enjoy face painting at our summer wrap-up party!

Wonderful Wednesdays: Harry Potter Party

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Join in the celebration of Harry Potter's birthday with some exciting games, crafts, and activities that will bring the…

Teen Leadership Committee

Develop leadership and interpersonal skills. Cultivate appreciation for your community and share stories and observations to help improve TeenTime and its programs. CContact us at 714-647-6534 for more information…

Junk Journaling

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Euclid Branch Branch: Euclid Branch Let's turn trash into treasure - and treasure into art -by upcycling old magazines, book pages, and more into a unique…

Teen/Tween Slime Time!

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Study Room 1 Branch: Aliso Viejo Mix and combine ingredients to craft your very own slime, and customize it to be as stretchy, fluffy, or colorful as you…

The Craft Lab

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan A time and space for you to create, decompress, renew, and connect. Free of charge. Rules: reasonable use and clean up. Items…

Teen Escape Room: Haunted Greenhouse

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Can you outsmart some of the deadliest shrubbery in existence? Grab your gardening gloves and come find out! Registration…

Paint and Sip with Flor Campos for Families

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley It’s a fun and relaxing time painting with a exciting step-by-step guide! Recommended for ages 10+. Space and…

Teen Paint Party

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Laguna Niguel Branch: Laguna Niguel Teens ages 14-18 are invited to join us for a paint party with step-by-step instructions. All materials will be…

A Very Potter Birthday Bash

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Branch: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Step into the magical world of Harry Potter at our special event! Join us for enchanting activities…

Teen Volunteer Orientation—CANCELLED

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Like organizing? Need service hours for school? Pick up & return a volunteer application and attend a mandatory…

Adult Book Group

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Join us for a lively discussion over a warm beverage! Check out this month’s reading, The Women by Kristin…

Kicker Monster Truck Show

See the Kicker Monster Truck Show at the OC Fair & Event Center with massive trucks, family fun, and a pre-show Pit Party.

Asylum Reading Ward: Horror Book Club

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Asylum Brewing Horror Book Club hosted by Anaheim Public Library July 2026 pick: When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Join us for some time where the…

Guided Snorkel Tour

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Adult Enrichment Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin This inclusive Music & Movement Storytime is designed for adults with special needs and their caretakers. Each storytime encourages…

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Location: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Branch: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Help kids get ready for kindergarten with this storytime focused on reading, basic math, social…

Toddler Stay & Play

3-4-5 Jump & Jive Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Euclid Branch Branch: Euclid Branch Enjoy stories, fingerplays, music, and movement activities-followed by playtime! (For ages 0-5 years old) For more…

Toddler Story Time

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Parents, caregivers, babies, toddlers, are welcome at our toddler story time. Join us for…

STEAM Challenge

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Join us at the library for STEAM themed craft programs and explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! No…

Playtime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Foothill Ranch Branch: Foothill Ranch Drop-in for playtime at the library, intended for children ages 6 and under. Toys will be available for…

Food Literacy – Kindergarten Readiness Storytime and Activity

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Laguna Beach Branch: Laguna Beach Last Thursday of the month Special edition of Kindergarten Storytime! Food and books team up to promote healthy eating…

Preschool Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Presenter: Laguna Hills Branch Location: Laguna Hills Branch: Laguna Hills Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Develop early literacy skills and social skills…

Dance Party!

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita Dance party is a celebration of music and movement, perfect for active children. Little ones can…

Brettso the Great: Summer Reading Program

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: San Clemente Branch: San Clemente Brettso the Great combines magic, stories, balloons and balloon puppets in an interactive show that the whole family…

Adult Book Group

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Join us for a lively discussion over a warm beverage! Check out this month’s reading, The Women by Kristin…

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime & Craft

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster This interactive storytime focuses on the skills kids aged 3-5 need to be ready to succeed in school. Stories, songs, and…

Toddler Storytime @ Mariners

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories, songs, and craft activities for toddlers from 18-36 months. Crafts available while supplies last. Storytimes subject to change or cancellation. Funding generously…

Preschool Storytime @ Central

Strengthen early literacy skills with interactive stories, silly songs, and fun crafts for children ages 3-5 years. Crafts available while supplies last. Storytimes subject to change or cancellation. Funding generously…

Sensory Storytime & Craft

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: East Anaheim Branch Branch: East Anaheim Branch Join Miss Lisa for stories, music, and movement in a sensory friendly environment. For children of all…

Toddler Stories & Playtime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sunkist MPR Branch: Sunkist Branch Stories, fingerplays, & songs, followed by a playtime! Ages 4 and under. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA or call…

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Aliso Viejo Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us for a fun interactive storytime with a focus on early learning skills. Ideal for children ages 3+ and their…

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Ladera Ranch Branch: Ladera Ranch Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and all-around silliness. Storytime themes introduce early literacy skills and…

Tech Help

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Branch: Costa Mesa - Donald Dungan Need basic computer help? Want to learn more about Libby or Hoopla? This is for you! Please…

Family Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Branch: Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Join us for Family Storytime where we read stories, sing songs, and learn fingerplays. Fun for…

Tape Town

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Cypress Branch: Cypress Come visit our kid built Tape Town. Bring a toy vehicle from home, and visit different parts of our town by following the colored…

Meet & Play

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: La Palma Branch: La Palma Parents and caregivers can meet and chat while children play and socialize. Join us at La Palma Library for this weekly library…

KIDS IMAGINE NATION: Musical Dance Party

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Laguna Niguel Branch: Laguna Niguel Join us for YouTube stars Kids Imagine Nation for their latest interactive musical dance party! Children must be…

Popcorn Science

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Library of the Canyons Branch: Library of the Canyons Explore one of our favorite foods the scientific way. We'll weight, pop, dissect, and snack. For…

Music & Movement Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Visit us each Thursday at 11am for a fun interactive storytime celebrating music and dance.

Lunch at the Library with Curious George

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Tustin Meet and greet with Curious George! Taking place during Lunch at the Library.

Air Plant Himmeli

Learn how to make a brass himmeli with a handmade tassel for air plants. Himmeli is a traditional Swedish ornament meaning heaven or sky. Hang your himmeli as a decoration or decor piece to bring joy to your personal…

Play & Learn

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Aliso Viejo Branch: Aliso Viejo Join us after storytime for open play! Play and social interaction are a great way for our littlest patrons to learn…

Lunch at the Library: Summer Meals for Kids

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Haskett Branch Branch: Haskett Branch Free healthy meals for all children under 18 years. Children must be present, and meals must be eaten on site…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: El Toro Branch: El Toro Free lunch for children and teens ages 0-18. No registration required. While supplies last.

Lunch at the Library

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano Lunch at the Library Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 15th - August 7th Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm…

Lunch at the Library

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Tustin Branch: Tustin Free Lunch for Children & Teens June 1st - July 31st Monday - Friday 12:00-1:00pm. No meals served on June 19th or July 3rd. Must be…

Live Music with Andy Z

Join Andy Z for a high-energy, family-friendly musical adventure full of catchy songs, fun stories, and interactive play that will have kids smiling, singing, and moving along! Contact us at 714-647-6992 for more…

Live Animal Show–Wild Wonders (Caregiver Required)

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Location: Library Community Room Recommended Ages 5+ (Caregiver Required) Come learn all about the wonders of the animal kingdom and see real live animals. Space is…

Citizenship Counseling with OCCORD

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Kelly Querijero Location: Central Career Cove (on 2nd floor) Branch: Central Library Citizenship counseling and information sessions provided by Orange…

Teen Craft: One Piece Clay Art

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: San Juan Capistrano Branch: San Juan Capistrano Make One Piece inspired devil fruit out of clay! Ages: 10-18. No registration is required.

Teen Game Day

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster It's game day for teens only! We have Nintendo Switch 1 + 2 games to play! Not into video games? Browse our boardgame…

Summer STEAM

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Canyon Children's Space Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Join us for kids S.T.E.A.M activities during the Summer Reading Program. Every session is a new…

Drop-in Tech Cafe for Older Adults

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Canyon MPR Branch: Canyon Hills Branch Get basic tech help in a stress-free environment! If you have any questions, please call (714)765-6444…

Chopping’ It Up with the Anaheim Convention Center Chefs

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Ponderosa Joint-Use Branch Branch: Ponderosa Joint-Use Branch Teens! Join us for our annual Choppin’ It Up culinary series, where Anaheim Convention…

Summer Reading Wrap-Up

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: La Palma Branch: La Palma Join La Palma Library as we wrap-up the summer with a celebration of everyone’s hard work. Come have a snack and get ready to say…

Live Animal Show–Wild Wonders (Caregiver Required)

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Location: Library Community Room Recommended Ages 5+ (Caregiver Required) Come learn all about the wonders of the animal kingdom and see real live animals. Space is…

Foam Party & Face Painting

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Seal Beach Branch: Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Let’s close out the summer with a bang! Come celebrate with a foam party complete with music, face painting…

¡A Charlar!: Spanish Conversation Group for Kids

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Let's chat! School-age children are invited to join us for an informal hour of light conversation to practice Spanish speaking and…

Teen Volunteer Appreciation Party

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Branch: Rancho Santa Margarita This party is for teen volunteers. Thank you for helping at the RSM Library!

Easy Zines For Teens

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Presenter: Matthew Worden Location: Central Teen Lounge Branch: Central Library What is a Zine? They are handmade comics and magazines that are unique works of art!…

Macrame Hanging Baskets

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Central Children's Area Branch: Central Library Learn how to macrame and make a hanging basket for your plants at home! Ages 8-12 For questions about this…

Star Party Family Night: Astronomy for All (All Ages)

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Haskett Branch Branch: Haskett Branch Join us for a monthly astronomy program for all ages, where Dr. Jeff will talk about different topics each month. If…

Harry Potter’s Birthday

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Branch: Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Help the library celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! There will be party games and refreshments…

Movies at the Library

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Fountain Valley Branch: Fountain Valley Enjoy a wholesome movie for the family! Join us in a viewing of Warner Brothers’ rendition of Superman (2025)…

OC Parks – Paleontology with Dr. Will

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Branch: Garden Grove Tibor Rubin OC Parks paleontologist, Dr. Will Gelnaw, will discuss show how the environment of Orange County…

Summer Reading: Messy Time!

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Laguna Beach Branch: Laguna Beach Do you ever just want to make a mess? Come to the library for Messy sensory play - play with cooked noodles, rice, beans…

TechAssist

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Laguna Niguel Branch: Laguna Niguel TechAssist is a 15 minute appointment with a staff member to help with basic device questions. By advance appointment…

MAD SCIENCE! Up, Up and Away

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Los Alamitos Rossmoor Branch: Los Alamitos Rossmoor This show looks at something we all take for granted - the air around us! Through various…

Summerween Party!

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Stanton Branch: Stanton Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and beach bums! Who says we have to wait until October to celebrate our favorite spooky holiday? Throw…

Drop In Tech Help

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Westminster Branch: Westminster Need help with your phone or computer? Want to learn to borrow eBooks? Have questions on emailing? Drop In Tech Help can…

Teen Leadership Committee: Memory Book

Develop leadership and interpersonal skills. Cultivate appreciation for your community and share stories and observations to help improve TeenTime and its programs. Snacks will be provided! Contact us at 714-647-5358…

Pajama Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presenter: Jamie Turner Location: Euclid Branch Branch: Euclid Branch Kids and their families are invited to enjoy a cozy evening of storytime! We'll sing songs…

OC Parks Summer Concert Series – Beatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was

The County of Orange and OC Parks are proud to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series with 9 free concerts open to all ages! Concerts will take place at Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Craig…

Summerween

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Garden Grove Chapman Branch: Garden Grove Chapman Join us for the spookiest event of summer! Make a craft, trick-or-treat, or get your face painted…

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: La Palma Branch: La Palma Join us for bilingual storytime for the entire family! Enjoy stories and songs perfect for practicing Spanish at any level…

Pajama Storytime

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Brea Branch: Brea Join us for a pajama storytime on Thursday evenings where we will enjoy stories, songs and rhymes! This program is for children of all…

Live Animal Show–Wild Wonders (Caregiver Required)

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm Location: Library Community Room Recommended Ages 5+ (Caregiver Required) Come learn all about the wonders of the animal kingdom and see real live animals. Space is…