Monday, July 23, 2007

Colorful and Unique Button Display now through the end of August!


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Button, button, who has the button? The Buena Park Library District has buttons galore! Currently on display are sports and geographical buttons. Appropriately themed for summer, these pins are just a small part of the over 7,000 buttons collected by Buena Park resident Dennis Doran. The exhibit is on display in the Library lobby and runs now through the end of August 2007. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

Mr. Doran began collecting pin-back buttons during the 1970’s at an anti-Vietnam war rally. He has displayed his button collection at college and public libraries throughout Orange County for the past 20 years. His collection has grown to over 7,000 buttons which allows him to create themes for his displays. As a long-time Cypress College employee, most of the buttons have been given to him by colleagues and friends. He has even received buttons from people who have seen his exhibits! Stop by the Buena Park Library this summer and take a trip to faraway places through this amazing button collection.

The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For information, please call the Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, ext. 125.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events -- July 30th through August 4th

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, July 30th, the evening’s entertainment is juggler, David Cousins. His comedy juggling show consists of audience involvement, interaction and music. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, July 31st, teens can team up to play Guesture, a game of split-second charades. The team to score the most points by acting-out words will win a prize. On Saturday, August 4th, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. there will be Monopoly® Tournament. Prizes will be awarded to winners.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events -- July 23rd through July 27th

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, July 23rd, the evening’s entertainment is John Abrams’ Animal Magic. Mr. Abrams combines world class magic with live exotic pets. Through zany comedy and stunning magic, John’s animals appear in ways and do things that leave you talking about it for weeks to come. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, July 24th, teens will be able to learn the basics about handwriting analysis and have fun applying it to handwriting samples. They will also take a look at their own handwriting and decide what they think about graphology as a tool to understanding people. On Friday, July 27th, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. there will be a Guitar Hero® Tournament. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place winners.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at
714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Monday, July 02, 2007

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, July 9th, the evening’s entertainment is "Rags to Reels" which is an Irish folk dance group. This program features music and dance from the Old Time American and Celtic traditions. Members of the audience are invited to become part of the show, as either dancers or percussionists. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, July 10th, there will be a Mystery Movie for teens, ages 13-18, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. Call the Library for the title. Teens can be a detective following the clues to solve the murder mystery, Cracks in the Wall, on Friday, July 13th from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at
714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Independence Day Closure -- Wednesday, the 4th of July

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2006, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday, resuming normal hours Thursday, July 5, 2007, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.