Tax Forms at the Buena Park Library

The IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board have provided us with supplies of frequently used individual tax forms for free distribution to the public.

You can download and print copies of other forms which are not supplied to libraries for 15 cents per page. Bring your library card to use one of the computers. You may also order free tax forms to be mailed to your home by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 and the California Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-338-0505.

NOTE: Because the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 wasn’t signed until recently, some forms and instructions have been delayed and probably won’t arrive until late January or early February. Those affected that are of note are the 1040 and 1040A Instructions.

The staff at the Buena Park Library District cannot help with tax advice. Please consult a tax professional.

Linking Libraries to Help Haiti

The Buena Park Library has teamed up with other libraries in Orange County to raise money for a Haitian community library destroyed in last year's earthquake. The fundraising project "Linking Libraries to Help Haiti" will begin on Wednesday, January 12, 2011; – exactly one year after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated the country.

Library patrons can donate 25 cents to write their name on a fabric link that will help form a chain of support. Links can be purchased at the Library’s Check-Out desk through February 9, 2011. At the end of the four-week program, chains from each of the participating libraries in the county will be connected. The chain of support and the money will be sent to FOKAL, the American Library Association's organization for Haitian library aid. The money has been designated to Centre Culturel Pyepoudre, a community library in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince.

Find Out How to "Stop the Clutter" at a Program at the Buena Park Library

Do you have too much stuff? Do you want to know how to stop the clutter? Join us on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm to hear Penny Lambright of Clutter Cleaners, Inc. speak on living a clutter free life. If you are never sure what to keep, or what to throw out, or spend too much time looking for lost items – then this is the program for you. As a organizer and “clutterologist”, Penny will provide many hints on how to stop those packrat habits.

In 2000, Penny Lambright started Clutter Cleaners, after leaving the comforts of corporate America. She is a long time resident of Orange County and lives in the home where she grew up. She has been featured on Dateline, NBC and in the Orange County Register. She is a member of the Orange County Task Force on Hoarding and The National Association of Professional Organizers.

The program is free and open to the public.

Ring in the New Year with the 99 Cent Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library

To welcome you back after closing for the holidays, the Volunteer Guild Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library will have EVERYTHING ON SALE FOR 99 CENTS or less beginning Tuesday, January 4 through Saturday, January 8, 2011. You can apply the discount to EVERYTHING in the store. This includes the large selection of books, audio books, music CDs and much more! Come early for the best selection! Cash will be the only accepted method of payment.

The Guild Bookstore is on the 2nd floor of the Library, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue (between Knott and Western Avenues). The Bookstore hours are:

• Tuesday thru Wednesday from noon to 6 PM
• Thursdays from noon to 7:30 PM
• Fridays from Noon to 3 PM
• Saturdays from noon to 4:30 PM

The Bookstore is elevator-accessible. For further information, please contact the Volunteer Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 x123.

Buena Park Library -- Holiday Closures

The Buena Park Library will be closed:
Friday, December 24, 2010 through Monday, December 27, 2010 for the Christmas Holiday
AND
Friday, December 31, 2010 through Monday January 3, 2011 for the New Years Holiday.

Celebrate the Holidays with a Movie at The Buena Park Library

Enjoy Movie Time at the Library to celebrate the holidays. Showtime is on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

Bring the whole family and take a break from shopping, baking, or whatever else is keeping you busy this holiday season and enjoy a wonderful movie filled with humor and warmth. This movie is a nostalgic and witty remembrance of a time gone by.

Due to our licensing agreement, we cannot disclose the title of the film here; but if you want to see the famous leg lamp and hear dialog such as: "I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!" and "No, you'll shoot your eye out" --- join us on Saturday!!

The movie is rated PG (please call the Library at 714-826-4100 x125 for the title of the movie--if you haven't guessed already from the above clues). Bring your favorite snack and join us for this entertaining movie.

99 Cent Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library

Just in time for the holidays, the Volunteer Guild Bookstore is holding a 99 Cent Sale to help you find some great gifts and stocking stuffers for your family and friends! The Volunteer Guild Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Ave., will have EVERYTHING ON SALE FOR 99 CENTS or less for ONE DAY ONLY between noon and 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 18, 2010.

We've got many things to please the book lover, the music lover and the movie lover with our vast assortment of books, movies, music and much more! Don't wait until the last minute to get the best bargains ever! Come early for the best selection! Cash will be the only accepted method of payment.

Buena Park Library's Volunteer Guild Bookstore Members Only Double Discount Sale

The always popular Double Discount Sale of the Volunteer Guild Bookstore will be held Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 12 pm to 4:30 PM in the Guild's bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library District at 7150 La Palma Avenue.

Just in time for the holiday gift shopping, tables full of donations, including a large selection of audio books, music CDs and cassettes, music LPs, VHS movies, magazines, Christmas themed books of all kinds, and a ton of fiction and non-fiction titles will be on display for perusal and purchase. Come early for best selection! Cash only, please. The Bookstore is elevator-accessible.

For further information, please contact the Volunteer Guild, 714.826.4100 x123.

Learn a New Language with Mango! It's fun, fast and FREE!

Did you know we have a fun, fast and easy language learning program called Mango Languages? The best part is it’s FREE—all you need is your Buena Park Library card and internet access! Visit http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/, scroll down and click on the Mango Languages icon at the bottom of the page. If you don’t have a Buena Park Library card, don’t worry. You can apply for one by visiting us at the library or apply for a library card online.

Mango is the easiest and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Mango is available in two versions:

Mango Basic:
Perfect for a foreign language beginner, Mango Basic teaches everyday greetings, gratitudes, goodbyes and helpful phrases in a short period of time. The courses, which require only two to five hours of time to complete, are currently available in 22 foreign languages and 14 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Mango Complete:
Mango Complete offers a 100-lesson course that digs much deeper and is designed to provide a more complete understanding of the entire language and culture. It is available in nine foreign language and three ESL courses. Foreign language courses include Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. ESL courses include Polish, Spanish and Portuguese.

Even better, you can visit http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/ and start learning today!

For more information, please contact the Library at 714.826.4100 x125.

Celebrate National Gaming Day at the Buena Park Library

Bring your friends and family and have fun at National Gaming Day

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games on
Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 2:30--4:00 pm

Kids, teens and adults of ALL AGES are invited to try a new game or play an old family favorite!!

Games will include:

• Wii: Super Smash Bros.
• Wii: Mario Kart
• X-Box: Halo
• Monopoly Deal
• Connect Four
• Chutes & Ladders
• Candyland
• Sorry
• and more!!!

Kids and teens -- are you ready to challenge your parents, grandparents and fellow gamers to find out who gets schooled!

Bring your hand held devices to play alone or challenge a new friend.

Meet Edgar Allan Poe at the Buena Park Library District

Duffy Hudson, an acclaimed actor, director, and filmmaker will perform his one-man play, In the Shadow of the Raven: The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe in the Downstairs Community Room at the Buena Park Library on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm. You will think that you have met Mr. Poe himself after spending the evening in the presence of Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson, who brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in his unique one-man play.

The play, In the Shadow of the Raven, begins as Edgar Allan Poe rises from the scene of his mysterious death and continues as he pieces together the events of his life. Using a combination of biographical information and the dramatic interpretation of Poe’s literature, Annabel Lee, The Raven, and The Tell-Tale Heart, Hudson provides a unique, in-depth theatrical experience of the life and works of one of America’s best-known and enigmatic personalities.

Mr. Hudson is a co-owner of a film company, has many film acting credits, and has co-founded several theatre companies. He has also performed on Broadway and directed more than 300 theatrical pieces, working with Brooke Shields, Jessica Lange, Don Johnson, Tatum O’Neal, and Marlo Thomas. Duffy is also the author of the children’s book, The Boy Who Came From Heaven and another one-man show, The Relativity of Albert Einstein.

The program is made possible by funding from the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library. Admission is free and no tickets or reservations are necessary.

The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California. For more information, please call the library at 714-826-4100, ext. 125, or visit our virtual branch at www.buenaparklibrary.org. The Buena Park Library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month with a Movie at the Buena Park Library District

Enjoy Movie Time at the Library to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month. Showtime is on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.

The plot of this movie involves two Coeur d'Alene Indians who trek from their Idaho reservation to Phoenix. It is based on Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. This is the first film written, directed and acted completely by American Indians. Janet Maslin (of the New York Times) said this movie is "warmly comic with charming performances and a splendid screenplay!"

The movie is rated PG-13 (please call the Library for the title of the movie at 714-826-4100 x125). Bring your favorite snack and join us for this entertaining movie.

The Great California Shakeout at the Buena Park Library

On Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:21 a.m., the Buena Park Library District will be participating in the Great California Shakeout. At 10:21 a.m., there will be some "earthquake sounds" alerting us to the start of the "earthquake" -- this begins the "Drop, Cover, Hold" portion of the drill. At the end of the "earthquake", the evacuation of the building will begin. Once the evacuation has been completed and the building has been declared "safe", everyone can reenter.

Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold on drill? As with anything, to react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down--or drops something on you.

If you are in the Library at the time of the drill you will be part of the largest earthquake drill ever!!

Opportunity Drawing for the Autumn Leaves Afghan at the Buena Park Library

Take a chance on winning the beautifully hand-knit "Autumn Leaves Afghan" that has been donated by the In Stitches Knitting and Crocheting Group of the Buena Park Library. All proceeds will be used to support children's programs at the Library. The suggested donation is $1.00 (or feel free to donate more!!!) -- so, please visit the Library and stop at the Check-Out desk to view the afghan and purchase your chance.

Chances will be available from October 12th through November 20th, 2010. The winning name will be drawn on Tuesday, November 23rd (winner need not be present).

The In Stitches group meets once a month to knit or crochet for charity or just for fun. New members are always welcome. Please join the group the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the 2nd Floor Boardroom.

Buena Park Library Taking Part in "Snapshot: One Day in the Life of California Libraries"

The Buena Park Library is joining libraries across the state in participating in “Snapshot: One Day in the Life of California Libraries” on October 5, 2010, to show how important academic, public, school, and special libraries and library systems are to the state of California. This Snapshot Day has been developed by the California Library Association (CLA).

On October 5, 2010, Buena Park Library will compile statistics, users’ comments, photographs, and other data chronicling a typical library day. The results collected at Buena Park Library will be added to those of other libraries across California, by CLA, to show how libraries provide invaluable services to California citizens.

Buena Park Library is also planning several programs that day for patrons of all ages. We will also be taking photos and collecting comments:

• Preschool Storytime, 11 am, Downstairs Community Room, Enjoy stories & songs. For kids ages 3 to 5 years old.

• Get in the Picture!, 11 am – 6 pm, Get your picture taken with your library card or your favorite book! For all ages.

• Books with Beat Reading Program for Teens, Sign up and participate in the library’s online reading program at www.buenaparklibrary.org. Teens that read at least one book and write a review on the book will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. For teens only.

• Magic Show with Rafael & Katia, 6:30 PM, Downstairs Community Room, Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your favorite magicians! For all ages.

• BOGO Sale in the Guild Bookstore, 12 pm – 6 pm, 2nd floor Bookstore, EVERYTHING in the Bookstore is BUY-ONE, GET-ONE FREE!

BOGO Sale at the Volunteer Guild Bookstore at the Buena Park Library

The Volunteer Guild Bookstore is having a large BOGO sale of ALL items beginning Tuesday, October 5th and ending on Saturday, October 9th. The Guild Bookstore is located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library District, 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues.

Here's your chance to stock up on GREAT books, CDs, and DVDs to entertain you as fall approaches. EVERYTHING in the Bookstore will be on SALE this week--BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. You will be able to “buy one at regular price, get one free of equal or lesser value.” Items may be mixed. Come early for the best selection. Cash only please.

The Guild Bookstore hours are Tuesday thru Wednesday from noon to 6 PM, Thursdays from noon to 7:30 PM, Fridays from noon to 3 PM, and Saturdays from noon to 4:30 PM. The Bookstore is elevator-accessible. For further information about other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 ext. 123.

Phil Brigandi presents A Discussion of the History of Scouting in Orange County at the Buena Park Library

Noted local historian and former Orange County archivist, Phil Brigandi, will discuss the history of scouting in Orange County on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Buena Park Library. As an historian, his emphasis has always been on telling the story. He says that: "Orange County has always been fertile ground for Scouting. Our first troop was founded in Anaheim in 1910, the same year the Boy Scouts of America was founded." Brigandi is a third generation scout and over the years he has also been an historical society volunteer, a museum curator, an archivist, and an author, just to name a few. He will also be available after the talk to sell and sign his excellent new book, On My Honor, a Century of Scouting in Orange County.

This program is being presented by the Buena Park Historical Society and the Buena Park Library District. Light refreshments will be served. Scouts (past and present), their families, and the general public are welcome.

The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue (between Western & Knott) in Buena Park.

Learn How to Create an Email Account at the Buena Park Library

This class is for you if you have ever tried to apply for a job online and find that you need an email or if you just want to catch up with family news online. Join us to learn how to create a Yahoo! Mail account at the Buena Park Library on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9:00 to 9:45 am. We will walk you through the steps to create your own email account. Please call the Library to register at 714.826.4100 x125. The only requirement is that you must know how to use a mouse and keyboard.

The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California. For more information, please call the library at 714-826-4100, ext. 125, or visit our virtual branch at www.buenaparklibrary.org. The Buena Park Library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Halo Reach Event for Teens at the Buena Park Library

Teens, be one of the first to play the NEWLY RELEASED Halo Reach on Saturday, September 18th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s community room. The game will be system linked for 8 players. Other video and board games will be available to play.

For more information, please call the Library at 714.826.4100 x125, or visit our virtual branch at www.buenaparklibrary.org. The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Ave, Buena Park, CA. The Library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

99 Cent Back to School Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library

Get all your “Back to School” tools at the Volunteer Guild Bookstore’s 99¢ SALE! The Volunteer Guild Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Ave., will have EVERYTHING ON SALE FOR 99¢ or less for ONE DAY ONLY between noon and 4:30 pm on Saturday, September 18, 2010.

This is a great time to stock up on books, DVDs, videos, audiobooks and much more to help you succeed in school! Don’t wait until the last minute to get the best bargains ever! Come early for the best selection! Cash will be the only accepted method of payment. All Guild proceeds are used to generously fund and support Library programs and collections.

The Bookstore hours are Tuesday thru Wednesday from noon to 6 PM, Thursdays from noon to 7:30 PM, Fridays from noon to 3 PM, and Saturdays from noon to 4:30 PM. For further information, please contact Luann O’Hara, Bookstore Manager and President of the Volunteer Guild at 714.826.4100 x123.

Show Us Your Library Card, Buena Park!

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Buena Park Library District wants to make sure that you and your child carry the most valuable 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 show your library card during the month of September. “This is a great way to promote library card sign-up month and give local businesses an opportunity to partner with us to show their support for reading,” said Library Director, Patti Hanley. Visit the Buena Park Library or the Library website for a list of the discounts or special offers you will receive from the following businesses:

• Auntie Anne's Pretzels
• Avon
• Bags & Bling
• Benny the DJ
• Bella Dia Salon & Day Spa
• Buena Park Library Volunteer Guild Bookstore
• Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
• Granny's Flowers
• Quiznos
• Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

There’s a lot happening at the Buena Park Library for everyone in our community, and the best part is that in these tough economic times, it’s all free with a library card. The Buena Park Library has books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks, computers, and a variety of helpful, informative databases that can be accessed using your Buena Park Library card. The Library also offers several free programs for all ages to stimulate the joy of reading. Librarians are available to help recommend material suitable for various ages and interests.

Getting a library card is easy. For 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 at www.buenaparklibrary.org. Library hours are Tuesday 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!

Gardening: A Family Affair at the Buena Park Library

Sherry, and her grandson, in the garden

Did you know that Fall is the best time to plant a garden in Southern California? Two of our local gardeners, Sherry Jones & Rosalyn Strickler, are going to show you the many fun ways to create a garden in any space. Rosalyn said that some of the best gardens she has seen have been planted in children's wading pools. They will talk about how to create butterfly, pizza, salsa and stir fry gardens. Or if you like the idea of having fresh tomatoes for the holidays -- they will show you how to make it happen. There will be many more great ideas, information, and fun!!!

Join us on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:30 pm in the Downstairs Auditorium of the Buena Park Library District at 7150 La Palma Avenue.

This program is for ALL gardeners or want-to-be gardeners (young and old). Everyone will go home with a starter kit to plant their very own vegetable or flower in their garden. There will also be a drawing for a door prize. So, come one, come all, to find out fun ways to create your very own garden.

A Free Practice ACT/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 ACT/SAT combo test on Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This practice test is perfect for the student who is trying to decide whether he/she wants to take the ACT or the SAT test. This combo test includes a condensed version of both the SAT and ACT.

High School age students are welcome to participate. Registration is required for this event. Students can register in person at the Information/Reference desk at the Library or by calling 714-826-4100 ext.125. 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 combo test results and ACT & SAT Workshop on September 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Any questions call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext.125 and ask for Phyllis.

Buena Park Library District Offers Free Bilingual Beginning Computer Classes

The Buena Park Library District will be offering a bilingual beginning computer class (computación para principiantes) on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 10 am to 11:30 am in the Library’s Boardroom. This class is designed for those who have little or no experience with computers. Attendees will learn basic mouse and keyboard skills. Participants are asked to call the Information/Reference Desk at 714.826.4100 x125 to sign up since space is limited.

The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, CA. The Library has over 5,000 visitors per week and lends out 500,000 books, DVDs, audiobooks and music CDs per year. For more information, please call the library at 714.826.4100 x125, or visit our virtual branch at www.buenaparklibrary.org. The Buena Park Library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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Healthy Body, Happy Heart and Power Brain Workshop at the Buena Park Library

Please join us for a free training clinic with Master Amy Ko of Dahn Yoga in Buena Park. She will teach ancient meditation techniques and healthy yoga postures that will help you deal with the modern stresses of society. This class is beneficial for all age groups, so bring the whole family!!

The workshop will be on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm in the downstairs community room at the Library.

Some of the highlights of the class will be:
Water Up, Fire Down
This is the core principle for Dahn Yoga. It is the complete cycle of energy circulation and by repeating this cycle, life maintains its balance and continuity.

Ki Gong Exercises
These energy martial arts help practitioners completely rebalance their body. Practitioners of Ki Gong learn to keep a peaceful, confident mind even in the face of stress.

Brain Wave Vibration
This is the signature exercise of Dahn Yoga. It is a simple, easy-to-follow brain fitness and holistic healing method that helps bring your body and mind back into balance.

Energy Meditation
Serenity, clarity, and creativity are unleashed through this subtle free-form energy meditation.

There will be books about these techniques available for sale after the class. In addition, there will be a 20% discount off a one month membership at Dahn Yoga for those who sign up after the class.

Free Summer Concert at the Buena Park Library

Please join us as we present a free summer concert for all ages by talented local pianist, Paul Kosmala. The performance will be on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the 2nd floor Board Room.

Kosmala will be performing his most requested tunes on the keyboard. There will be everything from Gershwin to Broadway and he'll also take requests. He has been playing professionally since the age of 16 and is also an experienced piano teacher.

Every adult attending will get one free entry slip for a chance to win one of the end-of-summer gift baskets from the Adult Summer Reading Program and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a bucket of cool merchandise donated by Hooters of Costa Mesa. (The gift bucket includes: 2 T-shirts, a certificate for a VIP Wing Party, plus much more.)

The joint will be jumpin' -- come for the music and fun!