February Library Closures

On Monday, February 9, 2009, the Buena Park Library District will be closed to the public due to Staff Development Day activities. The Library will resume regular hours, Tuesday, February 10, 2009, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

The Library will also be closed on Monday, February 16, 2009, in recognition of the Presidents' Day holiday, resuming normal hours Tuesday, February 17, 2009, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

The Buena Park Library Goes "Batty"

Pictured above: Blue Bat and Library Director, Louise Mazerov

The Buena Park Library goes “batty” with special bat-themed storytimes the week of January 26, 2009, through January 29, 2009, in honor of its guest, “Blue Bat.” The Buena Park Library is one of only 25 libraries nationwide chosen to be on Blue Bat’s tour. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues. Storytimes are Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Blue Bat is one of three handmade, stuffed “book bats” created by Brian Lies, the author and illustrator of “Bats at the Library.” Blue Bat is traveling in his special “steamer trunk” with his own passport and a copy of the book. According to Lies, “Bats at the Library” and the “Bat to Basics” Tour is meant to remind people that “they can go ‘bat’ to the basics – simple, inexpensive entertainment, such as the joy of getting lost within the pages of a book.” The author has loved libraries and books since he was little, and when he travels, he rarely misses an opportunity to explore the local library. The author states, “Things are tough right now. The economy is in rough shape, and people are looking for cost-effective things to do with the family. What’s better than free? … Books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers. All free. The only thing you have to do is promise to bring stuff back.”

When he is not visiting storytimes, Blue Bat will be in his “Bat Cave” in the Childrens’ Room. Stop by and visit him. 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 Childrens’ Room at 714-826-4100, ext. 126.

Creole Portraits by LeDOUX on Display at the Buena Park Library District

Portrait of A.P. Tureaud
by LeDOUX

Currently on display at the Buena Park Library are the portraits of Creole men and women, rendered in pencil and charcoal on paper, by the artist LeDOUX. His work is on display in the Library lobby until February 28, 2009. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

LeDOUX's career has spanned the fashion industry as a designer and a business owner. He has imparted his knowledge and experience in the fashion industry as a lecturer at fashion schools and colleges in the Los Angeles area. Mr. LeDOUX's interest in his Creole culture and genealogy has influenced the portraits presented in this exhibit.

There are many definitions of the term "Creole" and the meaning has changed through the centuries. It originally referred to anyone born in the French and Spanish colonies of the Caribbean and Gulf Coast of North America, regardless of race. Later, after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, it was used to differentiate between those native to Louisiana and the Anglo-American newcomers. Today, the term Creole often refers to a mixture of French or Spanish, African, and Native Indian culture. Creoles can be found in Haiti, Cuba, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. In the United States, the Creole community is concentrated in Louisiana. They developed a distinct identity and culture, especially in language, food, religious practices, and architecture (as seen in the French Quarter of New Orleans).

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.

In Stitches -- A Knitting and Crocheting Group

The first meeting of our In Stitches group was held on January 8th, 2009 and we started working on our first charity project, which will be a WarmUpAmerica! afghan (made of 7" x 9" squares) to be given to a local Buena Park charitable group.

Our next meeting will be on February 12, 2009 (Thursday) from 2-4 PM in the Board Room on the 2nd floor of the Library.

If you can't make the meetings, but would still like to contribute to our project -- please stop by the reference desk to get the directions for crocheted or knitted squares. The patterns can also be found online at the WarmUpAmerica! site. We do have some donated yarn left that we can give out until it's gone. Or you can choose your own yarn. Currently the colors we are using are a dark blue, medium blue, and light blue (or any color that would complement that color scheme) of 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn.

Squares can be dropped off anytime to the reference desk or at our monthly meeting. The group is open to the idea of working on other charity projects in the future, some things that have been mentioned are preemie caps, chemo caps, knitting for the troops.... Please join us!

For further information please contact Phyllis or Chris at 714-826-4100 x 125

Holiday Closure -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -- Monday, Jan 19th

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2009, in observation of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.

Volunteer Guild Bookstore 99 Cent Sale

Ring in 2009 with the 99 cent sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library. Beginning Monday, January 12, 2009, the Volunteer Guild Bookstore will have EVERYTHING ON SALE FOR 99 CENTS or less. You can apply the discount to their large selection of books, audio books, music CDs and much more! This sale lasts through Saturday, January 17, 2009, but 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. Sale proceeds will benefit the Volunteer Guild, which generously funds Buena Park Library programs and services.

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. The Bookstore hours are Monday through 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, 714-826-4100 x123.

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
Originally uploaded by bpld

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.