In Stitches: A Knitting and Crocheting Group

The Buena Park Library District will be starting a new group called "In Stitches" --- ALL AGES are invited to join us as we knit and crochet for charity. This group will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Library's boardroom on the 2nd floor. The first meeting will be on January 8, 2009.

Everyone will be knitting and/or crocheting 7" x 9" squares as part of the Warm Up America! Program. The squares will be used to make an afghan that will be donated to a local Buena Park charity.

Yarn and stitching instructions will be provided for our first afghan, but please bring your own knitting needles or crochet hook to the meeting. You will need size 7 knitting needles or size G crochet hook. If you are new to knitting and/or crocheting -- there will be instruction available to help you get started.

If you have any questions about this event, please call the Library at 714-826-4100, ext. 125 and ask for Chris or Phyllis.

Christmas and New Year's Holiday Closure Dates

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th and 25th, in recognition of Christmas, and will be resuming normal hours on Friday, December 26th, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. The library will also be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 31st and January 1st, for New Year's, reopening on Friday, January 2nd for normal hours.

Job Interviewing and Resume Writing Skills Program on December 17, 2008

The Buena Park Library District will be hosting a Job Interviewing and Resume Writing Skills Workshop. This informative program will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

Michelle Lawrence with American First Credit Union will conduct a program teaching job interviewing skills and resume writing techniques in one session. Mock interviews will be demonstrated with an emphasis on eye contact and making the experience feel like a real interview. Resume writing skills will also be demonstrated, with sample resumes and handouts provided.

This program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary.

For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre presents a Family Program, December 16th

The Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre will present a Holiday Show for the whole family at the Buena Park Library on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:45 pm.

Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre has created a unique style of vaudeville storytelling that brings out the humor and whimsey inherent in multi-cultural literature. The dynamic team of Lorrie Oshatz and Theresa Amy provide exciting performances that put a fresh spin on folk tales, fables and poetry from around the world. Many of your favorite stories will spring to life in a lively display of masks, props and costumes.

Come early, seating is limited. For more information please call the Children's Room at 714-826-4100 ext. 126.

Volunteer Guild Bookstore Sale on December 13th

The Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library is having their Holiday Members Only Double Discount+ Sale. On Saturday, December 13th, they will hold the Members Only Sale in the bookstore on the second floor of the library from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Tables full of donations will be on display for perusal and purchase. Come early for the best selection!

If you are not currently a member, you may renew or begin a new membership at the event to take advantage of the discount. All members will receive the double discount of 40% plus an extra 10% for a grand total of 50% off!!

For further information, please contact Luann O’Hara, Bookstore Manager and President of the Volunteer Guild, (714) 826-4100, x123.

Special Sidewalk Book Sale! Saturday, November 8

Booksale at the Buena Park Library District, Saturday, November 8, 2008, 10am – 2pm.

Note: Everything will be sold for 50 cents. Cash only please.

Free Author Night with Actress Adrienne Barbeau -- October 29th, 2008

The Buena Park Library District is presenting a free author night with famed actress and novelist Adrienne Barbeau. The program, featuring her new book: Vampyres of Hollywood will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s downstairs auditorium, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

Adrienne Barbeau and co-author Michael Scott have given a novel twist to one of the hoariest clichés of vampire lore in this compulsively readable dark fantasy. In it secret vampires in the film industry have concocted vampire myths and disseminated them through horror movies to mislead superstitious humans. People and vampires in the story begin dying puzzling deaths, and the mystery must be solved before one character’s vampire pedigree is uncovered.

Please enjoy an entertaining evening as Adrienne Barbeau discusses her new book. She is well known for her many television and motion picture roles, including Maude, Cannonball Run, and The Drew Carey Show. Copies of Vampyres of Hollywood will be offered for sale at the author talk event.

This program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary. For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

Free Ballot Proposition Pro and Con Programs -- October 22, 2008

The Buena Park Library District is sponsoring two free ballot proposition discussion programs presented by the League of Women Voters. The informative programs will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

There are many election decisions to be made on November 4, 2008. California voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on twelve statewide ballot propositions. The League of Women Voters will discuss Propositions 1A through 12, and present the pros and cons of each to help voters make informed decisions. There will be two separate afternoon and evening programs. These programs are free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary.

For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Buena Park Library District

To celebrate Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), the Buena Park Library District will present an afternoon of festivities on Saturday, October 25, 2008, beginning at 2:30 pm in the Library Auditorium. Viola Rodríguez Sadler, a Board Member of the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research, will discuss the origins and customs of Día de los Muertos. The presentation will be followed by a ballet folklórico performance by Project SAY (Support Anaheim’s Youth). Everyone is invited to design and color a paper mask after the show. The Buena Park Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

In conjunction with the Día de los Muertos program, the Buena Park Library staff will create an exhibit about Día de los Muertos. The display provides information about the customs surrounding the holiday, as well as examples of the altars known as “ofrendas”, which are constructed in honor of the dead. The exhibit will be on display in the Library lobby from October 21, 2008 until November 7, 2008.

Día de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Central America. A melding of native (pre-Hispanic) and Catholic beliefs about the afterlife, Día de los Muertos was celebrated as a holiday to honor deceased relatives. It has evolved into a holiday celebrated around the world. In 2003, UNESCO proclaimed Día de los Muertos, as celebrated by the indigenous peoples of Mexico, an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

A native of Texas, Ms. Sadler became interested in researching her family history more than twenty years ago. She and her husband, Charles, have been able to trace her ancestral lines back to the indigenous, and non-indigenous, people of Mexico, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Ms. Sadler is a volunteer at the Anaheim Family History Center and has served three terms on the Orange County Grand Jury.

Project SAY is the City of Anaheim’s Youth Development Program. Project SAY serves junior high and high school age youth and their families living in Anaheim, and uses a combination of outreach, recreation, educational workshops and individualized guidance to engage youth in positive and constructive activities to promote the healthy development of young people.

The Buena Park 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.

Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library Holds October Sidewalk Sale

The Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library is offering a few hours of unbridled joy for book lovers at a very reasonable price. On Saturday, October 11th, they will hold a Sidewalk Sale in front of the Library at 7150 La Palma Avenue from 10 AM to 2 PM. Tables full of donations will be on display for perusal and purchase. Everything will be on sale for 50 cents! Come early for the best selection!

The Sidewalk Sale will include fiction and non-fiction, paperback and hardcover, magazines, videos/DVDs, audiobooks and plenty of children’s books. Cash will be the only accepted method of payment. Sale proceeds will benefit the Volunteer Guild, which generously funds Buena Park Library programs and services.

For further information, please contact Luann O’Hara, Bookstore Manager and President of the Volunteer Guild, (714) 826-4100, x123.

New Bilingual Family Storytime Begins At the Buena Park Library District

Join us Thursday evenings from 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. beginning September 18th for the Buena Park Library District's new Bilingual Family Storytime (English/Spanish). The library is located at 7150 La Palma Ave. between Knott and Western. Bring the whole family—maybe you'll learn some new words in Spanish. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 126.

Painted and Quilted Crafts on Display at the Buena Park Library District

Detail of "Winter Trees" by Julie Oh
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Currently on display at the Buena Park Library are the arts and crafts of Julie Oh and Holly Peng. Ms. Oh is exhibiting several oil paintings and watercolors, while Ms. Peng has provided quilted purses and other accessories. Their work is on display in the Library lobby until October 16, 2008. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

Ms. Peng has been quilting for several years and is using her talents to quilt purses, hats, wallets, and other items. Ms. Oh has been painting about 20 years, since learning to paint in high school. The two women became friends through their children.

The Buena Park 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.

Show Us Your Library Card, Buena Park!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Buena Park Library District wants to make sure that you and your child are among the two-thirds of Americans that carry the smartest card of all – a library card.

In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, some local businesses are offering discounts and other perks if you flash your library card during the month of September.

“It’s a great way to promote library card sign-up month and give local businesses an opportunity to show their support for reading and education in our community,” said Library Director Louise Mazerov. Visit the Buena Park Library and its website www.buenaparklibrary.org for a list of participating businesses.

Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

The Buena Park Library has books, magazines, DVD’s, Videos, CD’s, Audiobooks, computers, and a variety of helpful, informative databases that can be accessed (using a Buena Park Library card) from our website. Librarians are on hand to help recommend material suitable for various ages and interests. The Library also offers several free programs for all ages to stimulate the joy of reading.

For more information on how you can sign up for your library card, visit the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Avenue, call 714-826-4100 or see the library’s Web site. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sign-up for your free Buena Park Library Card today and then Show us Your Library Card, Buena Park!

A Free Practice SAT to be Held At The Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., will be hosting a free practice SAT test on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 from 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. sponsored by The Princeton Review. Students will take a full-length test under realistic testing conditions. This practice session will give students an opportunity to see how they will score on the real SAT without affecting their college record. Students in the 7th-12th grade are welcome to participate. Registration is required for this event. Students can register in person at the Information and Reference desk at the Library, by calling 714-826-4100 ext. 125, or emailing Phyllis, the Youth Services Librarian, at pnisle@buenapark.lib.ca.us. Participating students need to bring a calculator and two #2 pencils to the practice test.


For all participating students and their parents, there will be a SAT Scoreback & Parent Information night on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. During this information meeting, students will receive a score report showing their strengths and weaknesses, as well as, free information about college admissions and test taking strategies to improve their score. This meeting is intended for students and their parents.


Any questions call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125 and ask for Phyllis.

"How We Got the Vote" Film to be shown at the Library -- August 19th.

On Tuesday, August 19th, the League of Women Voters will show a film titled "How We Got the Vote", an exciting account of how courageous American women fought for suffrage which finally brought about the 19th Amendment. This 52 minute film contains original film, photography, cartoons and exclusive personal interviews. This video won 2 Emmys and the Freedom Foundation Principal Award. The film will be shown at 3:00 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s Meeting Room on the 2nd floor.

Wii Rock Band Competition for Teens -- Friday, August 22nd

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, will be hosting a Wii Rock Band Competition for teens on Friday, August 22nd, 2008 from 2:00-4:00pm in the library’s auditorium. Teens will compete in groups of three for “rock stardom.” Prizes will be awarded to the top-scoring band. Refreshments will be served. Pre-register is recommended for this event. Register by calling the library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Rafael's Pirate Magic Show -- Wednesday, August 20th

On Wednesday, August 20th, magicians Rafael & Katia will present a Pirate Magic Show. Children will magically learn about books and reading during this fun and entertaining magic show. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited. This show was made possible by a generous contribution from A-American Storage.

Wii Game Event for Teens -- Tuesday, August 19th

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a Wii game event for teens on Tuesday, August 19th from 6:30 -7:45 p.m. Teens will be able to battle their friends while playing a variety of Wii mini-games. Refreshments will be served.

Children's Talent Show -- Monday, August 18th

On Monday, August 18th, 2008, the Buena Park Library District will present a Children’s Talent Show showcasing some of the local talent from the Buena Park area. The performers are all children who participated in the Summer Reading Club. There will be a variety of acts from singing and dancing to talented musicians. The show begins at 6:30 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Swazzle Puppets At the Buena Park Library District

On Monday, August 11th, 2008, the Buena Park Library District will present a bug-themed puppet show by Swazzle. This family show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Summer Reading Prizes on Display

Spa Basket - Mission Read - Adult SRP
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There is still time to sign up for the Buena Park Library’s Summer Reading Programs. The Library has Reading Clubs for Children, Teens and Adults. Take a look at the Library’s display cases and lobby to see the awards you can earn for your summer reading. You might even win one of the fabulous prizes! The programs run now through August 23, 2008 so sign up soon!

Storyteller Steven Henegar -- Monday, August 4th

On Monday, August 4th, 2008, storyteller Steven Henegar will share both original and traditional American tales in celebration of the wonderful variety of stories that are shared among friends, families and communities. Steven’s funny and entertaining stories will be enjoyed by every member of the family. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Graphologist Paula Sassi to Present Two Workshops on Handwriting Analysis -- Saturday, August 2nd

On Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 graphologist Paula Sassi will present two programs on handwriting analysis at the Buena Park Library District. At 2:00 p.m., Paula will help participants discover The Write Job by using handwriting analysis to find out what job categories best fit their individual personality and abilities. At 3:30 p.m., Paula will present What is Your Personality Type? in which participants will have fun learning about themselves and others by discovering the secrets revealed through handwriting analysis. These programs are designed for both adults and teens. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Allen Oshiro Presents Illusions by Allen At the Buena Park Library District

Magician Allen Oshiro will present a magic show at the Buena Park Library District on Monday, July 28th, 2008. Allen will astonish the audience with slight of hand tricks, incredible levitation, plenty of audience participation, and even a live rabbit and doves. This family show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Buena Park Library District to Host Guitar Hero III Tournament for Teens

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, will be hosting a Guitar Hero III Tournament for teens on Friday, July 25th, 2008 from 2:00-4:00pm in the library’s auditorium. Prizes will be awarded to winning guitarists. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Wii Olympics for Teens -- Tuesday, July 22nd

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a Wii Olympics event for teens on Tuesday, July 22nd from 6:30 -7:45p.m. Teens will be able to participate in such Wii Olympic events as track and field and swimming. Refreshments will be served.

Juggler David Cousin -- Monday, July 21st

On Monday, July 21st, 2008, the Buena Park Library District will present juggler, David Cousin. His comedy juggling show consists of audience involvement, interaction and music. This family show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Magic Workshop for Teens -- Saturday, July 19th

Magician Dave Skale will present his comedy magic show and workshop at the Buena Park Library District on Saturday, July 19th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. The workshop will teach teens basic magic concepts and skills. Teen participants will actually learn several tricks that they get to take home. Space is limited so come early.

Wii Carnival Games for Teens -- Tuesday, July 15th

The Buena Park Library District will be holding Wii Carnival Games for teens on Tuesday, July 15th from 6:30 -7:45p.m. Teens will be able to earn tickets to redeem prizes by playing such carnival games as skeet ball, balloon darts, shooting gallery hoops, ring toss, and more. Refreshments will be served.

Storyteller/Juggler Christopher Yates -- Monday, July 14th

On Monday, July 14th, 2008, the Buena Park Library District will present storyteller Christopher Yates as Lord Rusty. This family variety show is filled with stories, juggling and audience participation. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Storyteller Steven Henegar to Present Urban Legends: Truth and Lies from a Friend of a Friend -- Saturday, July 12th

On Saturday, July 12th at 2:00 p.m., storyteller Steven Henegar will present Urban Legends: Truth and Lies from a Friend of a Friend. Join Steven as he shares some modern urban legends. Part performance, part discussion, Steven presents a thoughtful, fun, and interactive presentation that will help participants to spot these stories, ask why we tell them, and what we are saying about each other. Steven also invites the audience to share the versions that they have heard. This program is designed for adults and young adults.

For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Teen Bunco Tournament -- Friday, July 11th

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a Bunco tournament for teens on Friday, July 11th from 2:00-3:30p.m. This is a simple team game of chance which requires no prior knowledge of the game. Prizes will be awarded to tournament winners.

Yahtzee Tournament for Teens -- Tuesday, July 8th.

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a Yahtzee Tournament for teens on Tuesday, July 8th from 6:30-7:45p.m. Refreshments will be served. Prizes will be awarded to tournament winners.

Dave Skale the Magician -- Monday, July 7th.

Magician Dave Skale will present a family magic show at the Buena Park Library District on Monday, July 7th. This show features tons of magic, loads of audience participation, comedy and even a live bunny. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited

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

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday, resuming normal hours Saturday, July 5, 2008, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.

Teen MONOPOLY® Tournament

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a MONOPOLY® tournament for teens on Saturday, July 5th from 12:30-4:30p.m. Prizes will be awarded to tournament winners.

Wii Sports for Teens!

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a Wii Sports event for teens on Tuesday, July 1st from 6:30 -7:45p.m. Teens will be able to participate in Wii tennis, bowling, and boxing. Refreshments will be served.

Melissa Green to Perform at the Buena Park Library District

On Monday, June 30th, the Buena Park Library District will present musician Melissa Green. Melissa will play the guitar and sing upbeat, interactive, original and traditional songs from her album Here We Go, as well as, singing along to picture books. This is a musical treat for children and their families. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Model Making Workshop for Children and Teens

The Buena Park Library District will be having a model making workshop on Saturday, June 28th, 2008 in the library’s auditorium for children, teens and their parents. All model builders must be accompanied by a parent in order to participate. All supplies needed to build the models will be available free of charge to workshop participants. Sign-up in the Children’s Area for one of the three workshop times—1:30, 2:30, or 3:30. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 126.

Teen UNO Tournament to be Held at the Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a UNO tournament for teens on Friday, June 27th from 2:00-3:30p.m. Prizes will be awarded to tournament winners.

Teen Game-a-Thon to be Held at the Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a game-a-thon for teens on Tuesday, June 24th from 6:30 -7:45p.m. Teens will be able to participate in both video and board games. Refreshments will be served.

Buster Balloon Show at the Buena Park Library District

On Monday, June 23rd, the Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., is hosting "The Buster Balloon Show". This show is a frenzied and frantic blend of balloon twisting madness and vaudeville style comedy. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come early, seating is limited.

Summer Reading Programs for All Ages

The Buena Park Library District will be hosting three Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults this summer. Children, ages 2 to 12, are invited to join the Catch the Reading Bug summer reading club for a summer filled with reading, prizes, entertainment, and fun. Teens, ages 12 through 18, can participate in Reading: Your Passport to Adventure, the summer reading club especially for teens that includes reading, prizes, game tournaments, a magic workshop and more. Adults, 18 and over, have their own summer reading club, Mission Read: Explore Your World, where they have a chance to win one of seven great gift baskets.

Sign-ups for the Teen Summer Reading Club begin June 20th, 2008 with a kick-off celebration from 2:00-4:00pm. The Children and Adult Summer Reading Clubs begin June 21st, 2008 with a kick-off celebration for the children from 2:00-4:00pm. On Monday evenings all summer long, the Library will host special entertainment programs for families including magicians, a juggler, music, and more. Teens will have a chance to participate in a variety of video and board game tournaments, as well as, a special after-hours Amazing Race on August 16th, 2008. All reading clubs continue through August 23rd, 2008.

For more information, call the library at 714-826-4100, visit our website at www.buenaparklibrary.org or visit us at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park.

Library Services Survey April 28th through June 21st

The Buena Park Library District will be conducting a library services survey beginning Monday, April 28th and running through June 21st. The survey is available in English and Spanish as a link on the Library’s website at http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/. Copies of the survey are also available at the Library. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western.

"We want to hear from our many customers, as well as those who live and work in Buena Park and don’t currently use the Library," said Director Louise Mazerov. "The information collected from the survey will be used to improve the Library’s services to the community."

Author Gayle Brandeis to Speak at The Library -- Monday, June 16th

Author Gayle Brandeis will be sharing her latest book Self Storage on Monday, June 16th at 6:30p.m. in the Library’s auditorium. Gayle's poetry, fiction, and essays have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies and have received several awards, including Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize for her fiction book The Book of Dead Birds. In Self Storage, Flan Parker supports her family by going to self-storage auctions and selling the contents of the storage units. Flan embarks on a life-changing odyssey of self-discovery and awareness after bidding on a mysterious box that is empty except for the word "yes." Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by the author. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Becoming a Money Wise Teen Workshop -- Saturday, May 31st

On Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at 2:00p.m., teens and their parents are invited to attend Becoming a Money Wise Teen. A professional investment counselor from FFS First Financial will instruct teens on how to invest, save, and make financially responsible decisions. This free workshop covers the proper use of credit cards and the importance and proper use of a checking and savings account.

Please pre-register for this workshop at the Library’s Information/Reference desk or by calling 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Wood Carvings on Display at the Buena Park Library District

Goldfish by Zola Matsumoto
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The members of the Orange County Chapter #2 of the California Carver’s Guild display their artistic creations carved from wood at the Buena Park Library District. The display is on exhibit in the Library lobby and runs now through June 27, 2008. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

The works range from animals (both lifelike and stylized) to humorous figures, including a collection of carved Santa Clauses. In addition, the display features a finely detailed pair of mallard ducks carved by Richard Otsubo. Otsubo has carved many extinct Hawaiian birds and has recently been commissioned to carve one for a museum in Hawaii. Several bears carved by Gary Batterton have been included which illustrate the steps involved in carving a figure. The carvers have employed a variety of woods and a wide range of techniques, including pyrography (the burning of wood). Several intricate knots and cubes have been carved from a single piece of wood. The members have displayed their artwork at the Orange County Fair and several other shows. The Orange County Carvers Show will be held October 18-19, 2008 at the Tustin Senior Center.

There are more than fifty chapters of the California Carver’s Guild in the state, with three chapters located in Orange County. The organization’s goals are to teach, share and promote the art of woodcarving. The Orange County Chapter #2 Woodcarvers meet at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday night at the Tustin Senior Center.

The Buena Park 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.

Financial Workshop Cancelled -- Tuesday, June 10th

The financial workshop titled "The Ins-and-Outs of Reverse Mortgages" scheduled for 6pm on Tuesday, June 10th, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Author Janet Lynn Mitchell to Speak at the Library -- Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Author Janet Lynn Mitchell will be sharing her own personal story of determination, courage, and faith as a victim of medical malpractice on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 at 6:30pm in the Library’s auditorium. Her newest book, Taking a Stand, recounts the events following a botched surgery in which Janet lost the use of her legs. Ten surgeries and fifteen years later, she was shocked to learn that her unfortunate surgical outcome was due to medical negligence and concealment. Janet has since become the voice for others who have suffered medical malpractice, and new California laws have been unanimously passed as a result of her story. Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by the author. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Holiday Closure -- Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th, 2008

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2008, in observation of the Memorial Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.

Special Discount Sale at the Buena Park Library District -- Come Early, Get Great Stuff!

Beginning Monday, May 12, the Volunteer Guild Bookstore located in the Buena Park Library will be having a 20% off sale on all items $1.00 and over. Now is the time to stop by and take advantage of special offers throughout the bookstore. You can apply the discount to our large selection of books, audio books, music CDs and much more! This sale lasts until Saturday, May 24, but don’t wait until the last minute to get the best bargains ever! Come early for the best selection!

The Guild Bookstore is on the 2nd floor of the Library (elevator access is available), located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues. Sale proceeds benefit the Volunteer Guild, which supports all the Library’s programs and collections.

For further information about this and other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 ext. 123.

Free Financial Planning Program at the Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District is sponsoring a free financial planning program presented by Javier Rodriguez and Alfredo Garcia, Jr. with FFSI Insurance Services. The program, entitled The Real Secrets of Money, will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

Topics to be covered during the program include: How Money Works; How to Save for Retirement; How to Plan for Your Children's Education; and Many Other Important Facts About Money.

This program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary. For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

Jewelry Making Workshop at the Buena Park Library District

On Saturday, May 10th from 2:00-4:00pm, as part of the Orange County Imagination Celebration at the Buena Park Library District, Allyson Daniels will be conducting a jewelry making workshop for teens. Teens will be able to create wonderful jewelry using handmade paper beads for themselves or for a special gift for mom on Mother’s Day. All supplies needed for the workshop will be available at the library. Space is limited so please register in person at the Library’s Information/Reference desk or by calling 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Free Business Marketing Program at the Library -- Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The Buena Park Library District and National Merchant Center are sponsoring a free marketing workshop to be presented by Tom Patty of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business. The workshop, entitled Marketing: How to Get and Keep More Customers, will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to identify your target audience and learn how to move it through the six steps of the "purchase process" – from "awareness" to "buy."
• How to implement the two critical ways to grow your business.
• Why all customers are NOT equal and how you can focus your business on those customers who provides the "highest yield" to your revenue and profit.
• How to calculate and how to improve the "value equation" of your product or service.

This workshop is a must for all entrepreneurs who want to "win" the "marketing battle."

The program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. Seating is limited and reservations are required. You may register online only through the Orange County SCORE Web site at www.score114.org.

One World Rhythm at the Buena Park Library District

On Saturday, May 3rd from 2:00-4:00pm, as part of the Orange County Imagination Celebration at the Buena Park Library District, One World Rhythm will provide an interactive music entertainment program. The unique One World Rhythm combines multimedia with live performance and places an instrument into the hands of all guests. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 126.

Mariachi Magic Show at the Buena Park Library District

April 30th marks a special day in the lives of children. It is a day to celebrate children and books. Known as El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros, or Children’s Day/Book Day, this is a day to celebrate the joys and wonders of childhood and the importance of books in our lives.

Mariachi Magicians Rafael & Katia will present the “Magic of Reading,” an hour of magic and entertainment that will surprise and delight everyone in the family on Wednesday, April 30th from 7:00-8:00pm. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 126.

Buena Park Library District to Host Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament for Teens

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, will be hosting a Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament for teens on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 2:00-4:00pm in the library’s downstairs auditorium. Pre-registration for this event is recommended to ensure a spot in the tournament. Teens can register at the Information/Reference Desk at the Library. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Flights of Fantasy at the Buena Park Library District

Saturday, April 19th from 2:00-4:00pm, as part of the National Library Week/Orange County Imagination Celebration at the Buena Park Library District, Flights of Fantasy will present a rousing interpretation of folk tales and fables by weaving comedy and theatre into an exciting display of literature. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 126.

Author Andrea Portes to Speak at the Buena Park Library District

One of California’s brightest new literary stars, Andrea Portes, will be at the Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., on Saturday, April 12th starting at 2:00 pm in the Library’s auditorium. She will read from and discuss her “knockout” debut novel, HICK. The novel hit the Los Angeles Times bestseller list, was a May Book Sense Pick, a Midwest Connections Pick, and earned glowing reviews nationwide. Books will be available for purchase and can be signed by the author. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Join the circle of knowledge @ your library: Celebrate National Library Week at the Buena Park Library District, April 13-19

It’s National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in communities nationwide – and the perfect time to discover how you can join the circle of knowledge @ your library.

The Buena Park Library District is kicking off National Library Week on Saturday, April 12th at 2:00pm with Andrea Portes, author of Los Angeles Times bestseller Hick. Then on Saturday, April 19th from 2:00-4:00pm, Flights of Fantasy, a storytelling duo that performs traditional folktales, will entertain families by weaving comedy and theatre into an exciting display of literature.

"Everyday, libraries help transform their communities," says Louise Mazerov, Director. "At our library, people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to do research with the assistance of a trained professional, to find a fun book, CD or DVD, or to attend programs for children, teens and adults."

For more information, visit the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Ave., call 714-826-4100 or view the Library’s Web site at www.buenaparklibrary.org. The Library’s hours are Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday and Saturday 10-5.

Buena Park Library District to Host Video Game Mania Event for Teens

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, will be having a Video Game Mania event for teens on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the library’s downstairs auditorium. Games will include Wii’s new Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Playstation 2’s Guitar Hero III, and Game Cube’s Super Mario Kart. No prior registration is necessary. For more information, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Library Tour for California's Newest Literary Talent -- Andrea Portes to Read and Discuss her debut novel, "Hick", at the Buena Park Library District

One of California’s brightest new literary stars, Andrea Portes, begins a regional library tour this April and one of her stops will be at the Buena Park Library. She’ll read from and discuss her “knockout” debut novel, Hick.

Saturday, April 12, 2008
2pm
Buena Park Library District
7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
714-826-4100

The novel hit the Los Angeles Times bestseller list, was a May Book Sense Pick, a Midwest Connections Pick, and earned glowing reviews nationwide. All this for a new voice publishing with an independent press, which means, of course, that buzz continues to build about Portes herself, a young, hip, striking nightlife writer who survived a difficult, transient childhood only to reach Bryn Mawr…and now the bestseller list. Indeed, this new literary tour de force comes with as powerful a personal story as the ones she writes.

Hick is the story of Luli McMullen—feisty, precocious, and out on her own at 13. Luli is running away from Nebraska to Las Vegas, where she plans to escape her disturbing present and even less hopeful future by finding herself a sugar daddy. That Luli finds trouble on the road almost immediately is no surprise. But on her perilous journey west, she learns the truth of American rootlessness and discovers both the power and the peril of her own sexual curiosity.

It’s Luli’s voice that makes this novel gripping. She charts her own course with a vivacity and vision that marks her indelibly in any reader’s memory. Hick is quite a ride—raw and edgy, hilarious, hopeful and heartbreaking. It's at once a true-to-life portrait of an inviolable spirit threatened by drugs and alcohol, teen sex and crime, and a stubbornly idealistic novel about growing up in America.

Luli’s story is loosely based on Andrea Portes’ own childhood. Portes is a young writer who is becoming a cultural force in the hippest parts of Los Angeles. She grew up outside Lincoln, Nebraska, later shuffling between Illinois, Texas, Brazil, North Dakota, and North Carolina before attending Bryn Mawr College. She received her MFA in Theater from UC San Diego and became a script reader for Paramount Pictures. She now lives in Los Angeles and is a nightlife columnist for several websites.

Learn more about Andrea Portes at http://www.myspace.com/andreaportes.

Scale Model Planes, Ships, and Automobiles on Display at the Buena Park Library

1911 Fire Truck by Mark Deliduka
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The Orange County chapter of the International Plastic Model Society (IPMSOC) shares their hobby in March and April with an amazing display of scale models at the Buena Park Library District. Although the word "plastic" is part of the club name, many different materials were used to build these models, including paper, wood, and resin. The display is on exhibit in the Library lobby and runs now through April 26, 2008. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

Besides the variety of building materials, the modelers have an array of subjects they turn their eye to ... airships, fire engines, submarines, Notre Dame cathedral, rockets and space ships, and even a science fiction insect. The IPMSOC members have included a description of the model building process and an explanation of scale modeling in their display. The organization states model building is a pastime that "builds minds and fosters relationships". Besides improving manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, developing patience and imagination, children can also deepen their relationships with parents or grandparents as they work together. It's a hobby for all ages ... the youngest model builder represented is a 3 year old! The Orange County chapter of IPMS was founded forty years ago in 1968. They meet on the third Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the La Quinta Inn in La Palma.

Drop by the Buena Park Library and look at the parade of cars, ships, jets, and other incredibly detailed models ... you may find a new hobby to take up! The Buena Park 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.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Media Madness Sale Returns

Starting Monday, March 17th, 2008, the Volunteer Guild celebrates the return of its ever popular Media Madness Sale in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The sale ends Saturday, March 29th, at 4:30 p.m., but don’t wait until then to get the best bargains ever! It is a “Buy One, Get One of Equal or Lesser Value” of all sale items such as: VHS videos, Sheet Music books, and all kinds of audio music in CDs, Cassettes and LPs – that’s long-playing albums, folks. Yes, WE HAVE A LOT of LPs, of all different kinds – classical, easy listening, rock … you name it. In fact, come see for yourself! We will have magazines on sale during this event, too, so all your bases are covered during the March Media Madness Sale. Come early for the best selection!

The Guild Bookstore is on the 2nd floor of the Library, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues. Sale proceeds benefit the Volunteer Guild which supports all the Library’s programs and collections.

For further information about this and other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 ext. 123.

Homeschool Open House at the Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District is hosting a special Open House event for home educators and their students in the Buena Park and surrounding communities on March 10th, 2008 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues.

Home educator families are invited to attend a special "Passport to Information" tour of the Library so that we can explain the programs and services – like our Passport Acceptance Service, our Guild bookstore and more – that are available here. This event will begin in the 2nd floor Library Board Room and end in the downstairs Auditorium. Light refreshments will be offered at the end of the tour.

We look forward to seeing you here, and bring your questions! No reservations necessary.

Free Wireless Internet Access Featured at the Buena Park Library

The Buena Park Library District now has free wireless Internet access available for visitors to the library. If your laptop computer has a wireless interface card, you can use our free wireless system. To use it just open your Internet browser. Then log in with your e-mail address or you may use our guest e-mail address listed on the log-in page. The main search page in Google will then come up and you are ready to use our wireless system! Pretty nifty!

For access to the Library’s wireless network, you will need to have a Wireless Network PC card in your laptop. Our wireless system uses the Wi-Fi standard IEEE 802.11b. Unfortunately, printing is not available from the visitor laptops. A special note to visitor’s considering wireless access: due to liability issues, the Library’s staff cannot assist you with the wireless log-in procedure, nor will they be able to handle your personal computer equipment.

The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues. This information is also on its web page at www.buenaparklibrary.org/wireless_access.htm. The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Amazon.com Sales Proceeds Benefit Buena Park Library District!

"Support the Library Shop @ Amazon.com" – those magic words will bring a little extra money to your local library every time you shop through the Buena Park Library District’s web page! Amazon.com contributes a percentage of your purchases to the library when you use a special link found on the right side of our newly designed web page at www.buenaparklibrary.org. There is NO additional cost to you or the library, and it is a great fundraising benefit for the Buena Park Library. Because we are now an associate through Amazon.com’s affiliate marketing program, we are able to link to Amazon products and services for the Library’s site visitors to enjoy.

According to Amazon.com, "[It] strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform." There are "hundreds of thousands of world class retailers and individual sellers available" on this all-encompassing website, and now we have it available to you! So, look around a little … you’ve only hit the tip of the iceberg!

The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues. The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"Check it out. We connect you to the world of knowledge."

It's February and Romance is in the Air at the Buena Park Library District

This week kicks off a celebration of ROMANCE and "finding your passion" at the Buena Park Library District. In recognition of February as Library Lover’s Month, the annual Volunteer Guild’s Romance Paperback sale is here! Starting Thursday, February 14th and ending Saturday, March 1st, 2008, come by and spend some time and money and take advantage of special offers in Romance Paperbacks. For example, buy 100 of the 50 cent Romance Paperbacks and get 20 of the Romance Paperbacks for free! All the 50 cent paperbacks are half off or just 25 cents! Come early for the best selection!

The Guild Bookstore is on the 2nd floor of the Library, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues. Sale proceeds benefit the Volunteer Guild which supports all the Library’s programs and collections.

For further information about this and other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 ext. 123.

Holiday Closure -- President's Day -- Monday, February 18th, 2008

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, February 18th, 2008, in observation of the President's Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 19th.

D'oh! ... "The Simpsons" are on Display at the Buena Park Library District

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Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson are now on display at the Buena Park Library District. Hito Zapata's fantastic collection of comics, toys, and other “Simpsons” collectibles are now on exhibit in the Library lobby through the end of February 2008. The Buena Park Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

A kindergarten teacher, Zapata began collecting comic books in 1993 and has an extensive collection. Although he has an entire collection of “Simpsons” comics, he did not begin collecting “Simpsons” toys until 2000. Amongst the items on display at the Library are a “Clue” game with Simpson characters, Homer slippers, a set of toys based upon “The Island of Dr. Moreau” - even a “Chia” head of Homer.

“The Simpsons” were created by cartoonist Matt Groening. He named the characters after members of his own family (except Bart – an anagram of “brat”). “The Simpsons” first appeared on the Tracey Ullman Show in 1987 as short, animated cartoons. “The Simpsons” debuted in their half hour series in December 1989. Always irreverent, sometimes steeped in controversy, “The Simpsons” have added a number of phrases to popular culture such as “D’oh” and “Don’t have a cow, man!”

Stop by the Buena Park Library and look for your favorite residents of Springfield. You will be amazed at the inventive ways the Simpsons have been used to market items. Anyone for a pair of Homer boxers? The Buena Park 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.

Holiday Closure -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -- Monday, Jan 21st

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, January 21st, 2008, in observation of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 22nd.

AARP Income Tax Assistance at the Buena Park Senior Center

AARP INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE appointments are being taken January 28th for every Tuesday morning starting February 5th at the Buena Park Senior Center, 8150 Knott Avenue in Buena Park (phone number 714-236-3870).

AARP and IRS-trained volunteers will be providing FREE income tax assistance so you can file your 2007 income tax return before the deadline of April 15th, 2008. The income tax counselors will be at the Buena Park Senior Center every Tuesday till April 8th from 9am to noon. Reservations can be made by phone (714-236-3870) or in person at the Senior Center's Front Desk.

A Free Practice SAT to be held at the Library -- Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., will be hosting a free practice SAT test on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 from 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. sponsored by The Princeton Review. Students will take a full-length test under realistic testing conditions. This practice session will give students an opportunity to see how they will score on the real SAT without affecting their college record. Students in the 7th-12th grade are welcome to participate. Registration is required for this event. Students can register in person at the Information and Reference desk at the Library, by calling 714-826-4100 ext. 125, or emailing Phyllis, the Youth Services Librarian, at pnisle@buenapark.lib.ca.us. Participating students need to bring a calculator and two #2 pencils to the practice test.

For all participating students and their parents, there will be a SAT Scoreback & Parent Information Night on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. During this information meeting, students will receive a score report showing their strengths and weaknesses, as well as, free information about college admissions and test taking strategies to improve their score. This meeting is intended for students and their parents.

Any questions call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125 and ask for Phyllis.