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!

Buena Park Library Volunteer Guild Book Sale

A large BOGO sale of ALL items will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, from noon to 4:30 pm in the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library’s Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library District, 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues. You will be able to “buy one at regular price, get one free of equal or lesser value.” Items may be mixed. This is a great time to stock up on all your summer and leisure reading. Stop by on August 7 for a really great selection of books, videos, DVDs, audiobooks and much more!

All Guild proceeds are used to generously fund and support Library programs and collections. 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.

Thank you to the Sponsors of the 2010 Summer Reading Clubs at the Buena Park Library

A BIG Thank You to all of our 2010 Summer Reading Sponsors
Please give them your support


Knott's Berry Farm
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• Camelot Golfland
• Concourse Bowling
• COSTCO La Habra
• Del Taco
• Festival of the Arts Laguna Beach
• Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
• Hof's Hut
• In-N-Out Burger
• Krikorian Premiere Theatres
• LEGOLAND
• McDonald's
• Nika Water
• Papa John's Pizza
• Rainforest Cafe
• Renaker-Klockgether Mortuary
• Speed Zone
• Salts' Family
• Santa Ana Zoo
• Scholastic Books
• Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Taco Bell
• Yamaha Music

And a Special Thank You to
The Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library

Book Discussion Groups at the Buena Park Library

Join the monthly meetings of the two book discussion groups at the Library and enjoy a pleasurable conversation about the book of the month.

The Afternoon Group meets the fourth Thursday of the each month (except Nov & Dec) from 1:00 to 2:30 pm in the downstairs meeting room. On July 22nd they will be discussing The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky.

The Evening Group also meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except Nov. & Dec.) from 6:30 to 7:45 pm in the 2nd floor board room. On July 22nd they will be discussing The American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham.

New members are always welcome.

Free Cartooning Class at the Buena Park Library

On Saturday, July 17th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm the Buena Park Library will present a free cartooning class for children and teens. Dave Boatman will be teaching students how to draw cartoons based on a Pirate theme. This class is designed to inspire and motivate the students to improve their drawing skills. It’s a fun interactive drawing experience. Students will also learn a little history on the historic Pirates of the Caribbean.

This class is free, but registration is required. Be sure to sign-up right away because class size is limited. This class was generously sponsored by the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library District.

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.

New Passport Fees Effective July 13, 2010

The Buena Park Library District is your United States Passport Acceptance Facility. Take advantage of this convenient service and help support library programs at the same time. Our service hours for walk-in service are Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

New passport fees for the U.S. Passport Book, the U.S. Passport Card, and other passport services will be in effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The schedule of new fees for passport books and passport cards are as follows:

U.S. Passport Book
Adults (Age 16 and older): Passport fee-$110
Minors (Under age 16): Passport fee-$80

U.S. Passport Card
Adults (Age 16 and older:) Passport fee-$30
Minors (Under age 16): Passport fee-$15

For further details please visit the U.S. Department of State website or call the Library at 714-826-4100.

Family Game Afternoon at the Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District will be holding a Family Game Afternoon on Saturday, July 10th from 2:30-4:00 pm, in the Library's downstairs community room.

Families will be able to participate in a variety of video, board, and table games. There will be Wii games: MarioKart and Super Smash Bros.; plus board and table games: Monopoly, Sorry, Uno, Scrabble, Boggle, Candyland, Chess, Checkers, and more. This will be a fun-filled afternoon for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. Children under 10 years-old must be accompanied by their grown-up.

The Fairy God Mother Show at the Buena Park Library

On Thursday, July 8th at 6:30 pm the Fairy God Mothers will entertain children and their grown-ups at the Buena Park Library with their fun-filled musical show. The Fairy God Mother Show is an enchanting magical musical theatre show that promotes literacy, diversity, self esteem and team work. Children will be dancing along, singing the songs and amazed by the magic. This show is free, but seating is limited to the first 250 people. This performance was generously sponsored by the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library District.

For more information, please call the library at 714.826.4100 x126, 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.

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

A large BOGO sale of ALL items will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010, from noon to 4:30 pm in the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library’s Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library District, 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues. You will be able to “buy one at regular price, get one free of equal or lesser value.” Items may be mixed. This is a great time to stock up on all your summer and leisure reading. Stop by on July 10 for a really great selection of books, videos, DVDs, audiobooks and much more!

All Guild proceeds are used to generously fund and support Library programs and collections. 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 membership and other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 ext. 123.

Robert P. Williams is newest recipient of Buena Park Library “Wall of Stars” award

From left to right: Louise Mazerov (Library Director), Robert P. Williams

The Buena Park Library District announced its newest recipient for the "Jerry Guthrie Wall of Stars" award. Robert P. Williams, a long time Buena Park resident and a strong supporter of the Buena Park Library was awarded with his Star on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Mr. Williams is being honored for his generous donations to the Buena Park Library.

Robert Williams, who turns 93 this month, has been supporting the Buena Park Library with an annual donation he makes to the Library on his birthday each year. In addition, he generously donates recently purchased books, magazines, CDs and DVDs from his own collection. “I love my Library. I can see you folks are doing all kinds of wonderful things here, and I want to help out by giving you money to buy books!” Williams exclaims.

“The Library staff looks forward to his weekly visits and appreciates his donations to the Library. It is a pleasure to award him with a Star”, added Library Director Louise Mazerov.
The Jerry Guthrie Wall of Stars was started when Jerry Guthrie, a library volunteer received the “Spirit of Volunteerism” award from J.C. Penney for his dedicated service to the Library. Jerry wanted to be sure that all volunteers who supported the Library were acknowledged and so the Wall of Stars was created. Since that time many organizations and individuals who have provided support to the Library have been added to the Wall. The Wall of Stars is a permanent display in the lobby of the Library.

Buena Park Library Announces Patti Hanley as New Director

From Left to Right, Patti Hanley, Louise Mazerov

The Buena Park Library District is proud to announce that Patricia (Patti) Hanley has been named the new Director for the Library. The Library began recruiting for a new director following the announcement that current Library Director Louise Mazerov will retire at the end of June 2010.

Ms. Hanley has been a director or manager for 3 libraries and has over 20 years of library experience. Her most recent experience was working in a special district library as Banning Library District’s director from 2007-2009. She earned her Master’s in Library Science (MLS) from the University of Oregon and her law degree from Northwestern School of Law (Lewis and Clark) in Oregon. She has worked in private practice and as a district attorney, and although she enjoyed law, she loves libraries and library work more!

"I grew up in and attended school in Orange County, so for me, this is like coming home. I am looking forward to working with the wonderful staff and to becoming reacquainted with the community to learn how we can continue to provide top notch library services to the district."

Keeping Cool in Summer Dishcloth Exchange at the Buena Park Library District

The In Stitches Knitting & Crocheting Group at the Buena Park Library District will be having a "Keeping Cool in Summer Dishcloth Exchange". Members of the group will be knitting or crocheting dishcloths or washcloths over the summer and then exchanging them with other members at our September meeting.

The In Stitches group is open to anyone interested in knitting or crocheting. Beginning instruction is available. Teens are also welcome to the group for this special summer event.

Yarn is being provided for the dishcloths & washcloths through a generous donation from the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library. The yarn is available to pick up at the next 2 meetings on July 8, 2010 or August 12, 2010 and then the dishcloths will be exchanged at our September 9, 2010 meeting.

Be cool and join us for this fun summer activity!!

Summer Reading Clubs for All Ages at the Buena Park Library

The Buena Park Library District will be hosting three Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults this summer.

Children, ages 2-12, are invited to Make a Splash...Read by joining the Summer reading club for a summer filled with reading, prizes, entertainment, and fun. The Children's Summer Reading Club begins June 19th with a kick-off celebration from 2:00-4:00 pm that will include a petting zoo, face painting, games, and more. On Thursday evenings all summer long, the Library will host special entertainment programs for families including magicians, jugglers, storytellers, and more.


Teens, grades 7-12, can Make Waves--READ for a summer of reading, prizes, game tournaments and more. Sign-ups for the Teen Summer Reading Club begin on June 18, 2010 with a kick-off celebration from 2:30-4:00 pm that will include Wii and board games, food and prizes. Teens will have a chance to participate in a variety of video and board game tournaments during the summer, as well as, a special after-hours Amazing Race on August 14th.



Adults, 18 and over, have their own summer reading program, Water Your Mind--READ, where they have a chance to win one of many great end-of-summer gift baskets. The Adult Summer Reading Program begins on June 19th.



All reading programs continue through August 14, 2010. This summer you will also be able to sign up and track your reading progress online. Just go to the Library's web page at www.buenaparklibrary.org for all of the details.

Stock Up On All Your Summer Reading With Our 99 Cent Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library

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 TWO DAYS ONLY on Saturday, June 5 and Saturday, June 19, 2010. This is a great time to stock up on books, movies, music and much more to keep you busy during the summer! 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 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 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, 714.826.4100 x123.

Buena Park Library District Offers Free Bilingual Spanish Internet Classes

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave. in Buena Park, will be offering a bilingual Spanish Introduction to the Internet class (Introducción a la Red) on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Library’s Boardroom. The class will be repeated on June 12, 2010. This class will cover the basics of the Internet. Attendees should have 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 6,000 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.

Memorial Day Weekend Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library

Join us for the Volunteer Guild Bookstore’s Special Memorial Day Weekend Sale where all paperbacks, audiobooks and VHS movies will be on sale for 50 cents. This special sale will be held on Friday, May 28, and Saturday, May 29, 2010. Come support the Library while stocking up on your summer reads. Cash will be the only accepted method of payment. The Volunteer Guild Bookstore is located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Ave. All Guild proceeds are used to generously fund and support Library programs and collections.

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 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, 714.826.4100 x123.

Free Practice SAT at the Buena Park Library for High School Students

Kaplan is sponsoring a free practice SAT at the Buena Park Library on Saturday, May 22nd from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. High School age students will have the opportunity to take a full-length SAT test under realistic testing conditions without affecting their college record. 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 online at kaptest.com/practicetest. 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 and SAT Test Strategies 101 Workshop on Wednesday, May 26th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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 located at 7150 La Palma Ave. 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.

Buena Park Library Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

On Saturday, May 15th from 2:30 to 4:00 pm, the Buena Park Library will be a celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. This special celebration for children and their grown-ups will feature Asian folktales and the Hiya Papaya dance group performing Hawaiian and Tahitian dances. After the entertainment we will be having an opportunity drawing for four Knott’s Berry Farm tickets.

There will then be crafts for the whole family. Children are invited to make a Japanese carp kite and a Chinese lantern. Teens and adults will be learning how to make origami cranes. In keeping with this special celebration we will be serving Asian inspired refreshments.

All refreshments and craft supplies were purchased with the generous support of the Buena Park Library’s Volunteer Guild. Also, a special thank you to Knott’s Berry Farm for their donation of the tickets.

Don’t miss the fun, join us for a fun-filled afternoon.

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

The Volunteer Guild's Members Only Double Discount Sale was rained out in December so we are holding a SPECIAL DOUBLE DISCOUNT SALE for all our members from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore locate on the 2nd level of the Buena Park Library.

This is a great time to stock up on your summer or vacation reading. There will be tables full of donations, including a large selection of audio books, music CDs and cassettes, music LPs, VHS movies, magazines, and plenty of fiction and non-fiction titles will be on display for perusal and purchase. Come early for the best selection! Cash only, please.

You may purchase or renew a membership before or at the sale for only $5.00 for a year's worth of savings! If you remain a non-member, though, you will pay regular bookstore prices ... which are still the best in town.

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 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, 714-826-4100 x123.

Day of the Child, Day of the Book Celebration at Buena Park Library

On Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 2:30-4:00 pm the Buena Park Library is celebrating The Day of the Child/Day of the Book, El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros. This will be a multicultural celebration of children and reading. Children & their grown-ups are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of stories, puppets, crafts, and refreshments.

For more information please call the Children's Room at the Library at 714-826-4100 x126.

Gustavo Arellano Will Talk About The History of Organic Foods in Orange County at the Buena Park Library

Gustavo Arellano, bestselling author and local columnist, will discuss the history of organic foods in Orange County. He will provide information on everything agricultural: from orange groves to peppers to the new restaurants to eat at. This program will be at the Buena Park Library District on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

Gustavo Arellano is a staff writer with OC Weekly, an alternative newspaper in Orange County, California, and a contributing editor to the Los Angeles Times Op/Ed pages. He is a familiar presence in Southern California radio as a frequent guest on liberal and conservative talk shows, where he discusses local and national issues.

Copies of his books Ask A Mexican and Orange County: A Personal History will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this program.

Halo 3 Tournament for Teens at the Buena Park Library

On Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Buena Park Library's auditorium there will be a Halo 3 Tournament for teens. It will be a team competition using a system link with multiple X-Box systems. A prize will be awarded to the winning team.

For more information, please call the Library at 714-826-4100 x125. The Buena Park Library is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., Buena Park. The Library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am-8pm and Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm.

April is Turn-off the TV Month at the Buena Park Library

The Buena Park Library District will have a Special Reading Program for children ages 5-12 to celebrate Turn-off the TV Month. The reading program will begin April 1st and will continue until April 30th. The Turn-off the TV Reading Program stresses the importance of reading and is encouraging all children to turn off the TV and read. All children who complete the program may choose a prize from the reading prize box. Stop by the Children's Room for your reading log and to see the prizes you can earn by reading.

Stock up on your Summer Reading with the 50 cent Paperback Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of the Buena Park Library

For ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, all mass media paperbacks will be on sale for 50 cents in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Library. Selections range from thrillers to romance to science fiction. There will be something to whet everyone's appetite for reading. 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.

Dean Dixon will talk about the Hidden Buena Park at the Buena Park Library

Dean Dixon, curator of the Buena Park Historical Society, will present an insider's view of Buena Park history through real stories. His talk will be accompanied by a slide presentation. Dixon has been involved in historic preservation since the 1970s and will share his "warts and all" approach to local history. He believes in "giving our past a future" -- stop by and find out about the hidden Buena Park. The program will be on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Media Madness Sale Returns to the Buena Park Library District

Starting Tuesday, March 16, 2010, the Volunteer Guild celebrates the return of its ever popular St. Patrick's Media Madness Sale. The sale runs through Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 4:30 p.m., but don't wait until then to get the best bargains ever! It is a BOGO Event -- Buy One, Get One Free of Equal or Lesser Value -- of all audio items such as DVDs, VHS, and all kinds of audio music in CDs, Cassettes and LPs. Come see for yourself the treasures you can find! Come early--come often to help the Guild help the Library.

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 x123.

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, March 13, 2010, from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Library’s Boardroom. The class will be repeated on March 27 and April 3, 2010. 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.

Fan Exhibit Opens at the Buena Park Library District

The Buena Park Library District hosts an exhibit of hand-held fans from the collection of Tracy Winkler. The hand fans have been collected from around the world and cover a time period from the 1850’s to the present day. The display is located in the Library lobby and runs now through March 31, 2010. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues. 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.

The exhibition includes a wide variety of fans from Asia, Spain, Europe and the Americas. On display are examples of fixed, folding, cockade and brise fans. Fans can be made of a wide variety of materials besides the more common wood and paper. Materials include feathers, fabric, lace, plastic, shell and bone. Ms. Winkler, a long-time Cerritos resident, was encouraged by an aunt to start a hobby and has been collecting fans since the age of nine. Ms. Winkler is a member of FANA (Fan Association of North America) and FCI (Fan Circle International), organizations dedicated to promoting, exhibiting, conserving, and educating the public about fans.

Fans have been used for thousands of years. Folding fans were invented in Japan over 1500 years ago. Dutch and Portuguese traders brought these fans to Europe during the 1500’s. From the 1600’s to the early 1900’s, fans were an important fashion accessory. Through the years, fans have been used as a token of love, as an advertising medium, as a signal across battlefields, as well as a cooling device.

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Get Down & Dirty at the Buena Park Library

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Davis

Two experts from the Fullerton arboretum will discuss different green gardening topics during a program at the Buena Park Library on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

Jonathan Davis is a biologist/ethnobotanist at the Fullerton Arboretum and cares for the Arboretum's rare fruit collection. He has also developed an 11,000 square foot organic vegetable garden. He will present a talk called Garden Alchemy: How to Turn Your Turf Into Organic Vegetables.

Chris Barnhill is the living collections curator at The Arboretum. His presentation will be on Drought Tolerant Gardening.

Join us to find out how to make your garden "green" -- just in time for spring. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this program.

Recyclable Crafts for Teens at the Buena Park Library

Teens can Go Green at the Buena Park Library on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 2:00--4:00 p.m. and participate in the Recyclable Craft Workshop. Teens will learn to make fashionable jewelry by first creating handmade paper beads out of old magazines. Beads will be used to create bracelets. Teens can also make a useful wallet out of duct tape. All supplies needed for the workshop will be available at the Library.

Paper Flower Making class at the Buena Park Library

Handmade crepe paper flowers are elegant, delicate and easy to make. Join instructor Rosa Armendariz to learn the basics of paper flower making from start to finish. Instruction will be given on making five different styles of flowers so that you will finish with a completed bouquet. This program will be for older teens and adults. This craft program will be held at the Buena Park Library District on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the Downstairs Community Room.

Christiane Salts, Local Author, Will Give a Presentation at the Buena Park Library

Local author, Christiane Salts, will be giving an author talk at the Buena Park Library on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the 2nd floor Board Room. She is the author of a book on a Buena Park icon, Mrs. Knott. Her book is an entertaining and informative biography called Cordelia Knott: Pioneering Business Woman. The book tells the story of Cordelia and how she developed a world-class food business and helped her family not only survive, but thrive during the worst of times.

Mrs. Salts will be talking about her book and also about how she came to write and publish it. She will be an inspiration to budding authors when she talks about why she thinks that everyone should not be shy about writing down their memoirs for their children and grandchildren to enjoy. Her talk called “Capturing History – How I Came to Write the Biography of an Unsung Buena Park Heroine: Cordelia Knott” will be enjoyable to Buena Park history buffs and those wanting to write their own book.

Light refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase after the presentation.

Romance is in the Air at the Volunteer Guild Bookstore of 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 Friday, February 12th and ending Saturday, February 20th, all Romance Paperbacks and all mass media-sized paperbacks are priced at 25 cents each! Drop by and spend some time and money. As always, come early for the best selection! Anyone purchasing 100 paperbacks at one time will receive an additional 20 paperbacks for FREE.

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. All Guild proceeds are used to generously fund and support Library programs and collections.

For further information about this and other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-826-4100 x123.

A Free Practice SAT (for High School Students) 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, February 6th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. High School students will have the opportunity to take a full-length SAT test under realistic testing conditions without affecting their college record.

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 x125. Participating students will need to bring a calculator and two #2 pencils to the practice test.

Parents, while your student takes the SAT practice test, join us in the Boardroom at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 6th for a College Fund Seminar sponsored by Epi-Digm. This seminar will provide resources to help families plan financially for their student's college education.

For all participating students (and their parents), there will be a SAT test results and SAT Test Strategies 101 Workshop on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Congratulations to the Winners of the "Keep Warm This Winter' Opportunity Drawing at the Buena Park Library District

The Winners
(from left to right)
Zeny Martinek won the Stained Glass Afghan
Erlanna Lohayza won the Cheerful Squares Afghan

The Buena Park Library recently had the drawing for the two afghans that were made and generously donated by the "In Stitches" knit & crochet group. The opportunity drawing raised $208 which will be used by The Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library to support children's programs.

Thank you to everyone that participated in this fund raising effort!

The Buena Park Library District's group of knitters and crocheters, "In Stitches", continues to meet from 2-4 pm the second Thursday of each month in the board room on the second floor of the library. New attendees are always welcome. Come and enjoy the company and inspiration of other knitters and crocheters. Please bring your own yarn and knitting needles or crochet hooks.

Play Rock Band at The Buena Park Library (for the Whole Family)

Come Together and join the fun!

Tweens, teens and adults from 10 to 99 will enjoy spending time together after a Hard Day's Night competing in the popular Beatles version of Rock Band. Teams can come ready to compete or be randomly selected. Remember, All You Need is Love and to Act Naturally to have a great time! In The Beatles: Rock Band you won't just watch and listen as The Beatles make rock history, create landmark records and conquer the world-for the first time, you'll be part of the band.

You will have the opportunity to sing, play the drums or the guitar to one of the Beatles' tunes on the extensive track list that covers the length of The Beatles’ career, from the opening blast of I Saw Her Standing There to the earthshaking later albums. You will be playing in classic Beatles settings like the Cavern Club, Abbey Road, or Shea Stadium.

Do You Want to Know a Secret? --- Prizes will be awarded to the winning band.

Join us on Saturday, January 30th at 2 pm in the Downstairs Community Room. For more information, please call the Library at 714-826-4100 x125.

Tax Forms Available at the Buena Park Library (or online)

Did you know that you can get all your tax forms and publications online? If you need federal forms and publications they can be found at the IRS website. If you need California state forms and publications they can be found at the Franchise Tax Board website.

You can also find them at the Buena Park Library District from now until the end of April. All basic forms and instructions are free, including the IRS 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, and some of the most popular schedules. California booklets, which include forms and instructions, are also free of charge. Taxpayers who need specialized forms can seek help at the Library's reference desk, where documents can be printed for 15 cents per page.

Visitors will find tax forms in the reference area on the first floor of the Library at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park. Library staff members will be happy to help with finding forms, but they cannot give tax advice or instructions on completing them.

Learning a new language is free and easy at the Buena Park Library

[Buena Park, CA] – The Buena Park Library has recently added Mango Languages, a language-learning system, to its online information resources for Library patrons. With Mango Languages, Library users now have access to 22 Mango Basic language courses and 14 ESL courses at their fingertips just by logging in to the Library’s website at www.buenaparklibrary.org –all they need is a Buena Park library card.

“We are very excited to offer this new online language-learning system for free to our community,” said Louise Mazerov, Library Director. “Many library users are interested in learning a new language—whether it is for work, travel, or for personal enrichment, and the Library is here to help them achieve their goals.”

The 22 Mango Basic language courses include Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese. The 14 ESL courses are for native speakers of Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, French, German, Italian, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Greek, Japanese, Polish, and Portuguese.

For more information about the library’s online information resources or other services, please call the library at 714.826.4100 x125, or visit our virtual branch at www.buenaparklibrary.org.

Buena Park Library District Celebrates Cordelia Knott's 120th Birthday

On Saturday, January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. there will be a special storytime at the Buena Park Library celebrating the life of Cordelia Knott. This special storytime will feature Christiane Salts, author of Cordelia Knott: Pioneering Business Woman. Mrs. Salts will be performing the life story of Mrs. Knott in a way that children can fully appreciate the profound influence Mrs. Knott has had on Buena Park.

In celebration of Mrs. Knott's 120th birthday we will be serving birthday cake and punch. There will also be a drawing for a door prize for adults and 2 prizes will be awarded to children who are the winners of the Mrs. Knott coloring contest. Refreshments and prizes are being supplied by Knott's Berry Farm and the Salts family.

Children ages 2 through 12 may participate in the coloring contest by picking up a coloring sheet in the children's room of the Buena Park Library. Coloring sheets must be turned in to the Library before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22nd.

Fore more information, please call the Children's Room at the Buena Park Library at 714-826-4100 x126.

In Stitches Group will meet at the Buena Park Library

The next meeting of "In Stitches" will be on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 2-4 pm in the 2nd floor Board Room at the Buena Park Library.

Bring your knit or crochet project to work on and get inspired by projects from other group members. Please feel free to work on your charity project or your personal project. The group has made items for the following charities: Knott Avenue Care Center in Buena Park, items for Buena Park residents distributed by the volunteer group Citizens Assisting Police (CAP), Newborns in Need, and Project Linus. Or if you have other charities that you would like to add to the list -- please bring those ideas along!!

New attendees are always welcome. Please bring your own yarn and knitting needles or crochet hooks. If you have any questions please call 714-826-4100 x125.

The Buena Park Library has IRS and California Tax Forms

Taxpayers who need state or federal tax forms can find them at the Buena Park Library District from now until the end of April. All basic forms and instructions are free, including the IRS 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, and some of the most popular schedules. California booklets, which include forms and instructions, are also free of charge. Taxpayers who need specialized forms can seek help at the Library's reference desk, where documents can be printed for 15 cents per page.

Visitors will find tax forms in the reference area on the first floor of the Library at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park. Library staff members will be happy to help with finding forms, but they cannot give tax advice or instructions on completing them.

The Buena Park Library District Offers Open Lanes for Wii Bowling (for adults)

Every Friday in January there will be an opportunity to bowl a frame or two using Wii Bowling. Join others for some fun and a little exercise. The lanes will be open at 10 am on the following Fridays: January 8th, January 15th, January 22nd, and January 29th in the 2nd floor Boardroom.

Wii is a video console from Nintendo and Wii Bowling is a virtual bowling experience. It can be approached with all the gusto of being on a real alley or you can sit down and just swing your arm to "throw the ball". It is an ideal game for all skill levels.

Read-to-Me Reading Program at the Buena Park Library

The Buena Park Library District's Read-to-Me Reading Program will begin January 2nd and will continue until February 6th, 2010. The Read-to-Me Reading Program, for children through age 5, stresses the importance of reading to young children. Parents who read 25 picture books to their child will be entered into a drawing and may win four Knott's Berry Farm tickets. All children who complete the program may choose a prize from the reading prize box.

For more information, please call the Children's Room at 714-826-4100 x126.

Buena Park Library Offers Free Beginning Computer Class

The Buena Park Library District will be offering their "Beginning Computer Class" on the following dates:

• Saturday, January 9, 2010
• Saturday, February 20, 2010

The class will be from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Library's Boardroom.

The class is designed for those who have little or no experience with computers. Attendees will learn basic mouse and keyboard skills.

The class is limited to an enrollment of 10 people. If you would like to register for one of the classes, please visit the Library or call the Information/Reference Desk at 714-826-4100 x 125 to sign up.

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 at 7150 La Palma Ave., will have EVERYTHING ON SALE FOR 99 CENTS or less beginning Tuesday, January 5 through Saturday, January 9. 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. 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 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, please contact Luann O'Hara, Bookstore Manager and President of the Volunteer Guild, 714-826-4100 x123.

The Orange County DREAM team to Present "Access to Higher Education" at the Buena Park Library

The Orange County DREAM Team (OCDT) will present "Access to Higher Education" at 2pm on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the Buena Park Library, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., in Buena Park. The OC DREAM Team will discuss AB 540, which allows undocumented students of all nationalities (that meet specific requirements) to pay in-state tuition fees if they wish to attend California's public community colleges and universities. They will also provide information on the DREAM ACT.
This program is aimed at helping students complete high school and prepare for college or the workforce. It is made possible through a generous AT&T Foundation grant.


About the Orange County DREAM Team (OCDT)
The Orange County Dream Team (OCDT) was born out of a community's profound need to help its talented undocumented youth obtain access to higher education. Established in 2004, the OCDT began with a small but diverse group of high school, college and university students united under a common goal of passing the DREAM and Student Adjustment Acts.
At present time, the OCDT has grown into a dedicated Organization and has gained support from several community organizations such as Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, League of United Latin American Citizens, and Los Amigos de Orange County. We will continue to grow and strongly believe that all sectors of the Orange County Community will ultimately benefit from our accomplishments.

Christmas and New Year's Holiday Closure Dates

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

Win an afghan!! Support children's programming!!

The Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library is sponsoring the "Keep Warm This Winter" Opportunity Drawing. Take a chance on winning one of two hand knitted and crocheted afghans. The two afghans are the "Cheerful Squares" afghan (made of multicolored knitted or crocheted squares) and the "Stained Glass" afghan (made to resemble a stained glass window). Both afghans were made and generously donated by the members of the "In Stitches" Knitting and Crocheting Group of the Buena Park Library.

All proceeds from this opportunity drawing will be used to support children's programs at the Library. The chances are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00, or 12 for $10.00. Tickets are available at the Library in 3 locations: the Check Out desk, the Reference desk, and the Volunteer Guild Bookstore.

The afghans will be on display in the Library and the last day to purchase tickets is January 22, 2010. The drawing will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010. The winner need not be present.

Volunteer Guild Bookstore Holds Members Only Double Discount Sale

The always popular Double Discount Sale of the Volunteer Guild Bookstore will be held Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Guild's bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library. 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.

Non-members can take this opportunity to purchase a membership for only $5.00 for a year's worth of savings! If you remain a non-member, though, you will pay regular bookstore prices ... which are still the best in town.

For further information, please contact the Bookstore at 714-826-4100 x123.

The Buena Park Library District Presents an Identity Theft Workshop

Learn what the thieves don't want you to know about identity theft. This program will be presented by Detectives Pimentel and Tewell, specialists in Economic Crimes at the Buena Park Police Department. The program will be on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm in the Downstairs Community Room at the Library.

Identity theft (also knows as identity fraud) is one of today's fastest growing crimes. Learn what to do if you ever find that your personal identifying information is being used by someone else for fraudulent or criminal purposes. Join us for this informative program that you can't afford to miss.

Special Storytime at the Buena Park Library

On Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-7:45 PM, there will be a special storytime celebrating healthy eating. Principal Rene Jeffery of Pendleton Elementary will be reading stories at the Buena Park Library to encourage children to make healthy choices. This special storytime is the second of three in conjunction with the Buena Park School District promoting healthy lifestyles among children.

Please join us for a fun evening of stories, learning about good nutrition, and a craft.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Thursday and Friday, (November 26 and 27) in recognition of Thanksgiving, and will be resuming normal hours on Saturday, November 28, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.

The Buena Park Library District Celebrates Year's End with a Display of Holiday Buttons

The Buena Park Library District hosts an exhibit of holiday-themed buttons courtesy of Buena Park resident Dennis Doran. The display is located in the Library lobby and runs now through December 29, 2009.

Mr. Doran has been wearing and collecting buttons and pins for over 20 years. He has displayed his button collection at college and public libraries throughout Orange County. His collection has grown to over 7,000 buttons. Almost all of Mr. Doran's buttons have been given to him by family, friends and colleagues. According to Mr. Doran, he would wear a different button to work everyday from November to the end of December. He has brought a small portion of his collection to share with the patrons of the Buena Park Library. Included in the display are some buttons from local businesses and amusement parks.

Catch some holiday cheer and enjoy a unique way to celebrate the festive season.

The Buena Park Library District Hosts a Mysterious Evening

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Join other mystery lovers to listen to a panel of mystery authors discuss their books and how they have mastered the art of mystery writing. The panel will consist of three California authors: Teresa Burrell, Gayle Carline, and Jeff Sherratt. Please join us at the Buena Park Library District on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 6:00 pm in the 2nd Floor Board Room for a mysterious evening.

Teresa Burrell's debut novel is The Advocate, reviewed as a "wonderful twisty novel...not your normal court room story". It is a suspenseful drama that transports the reader into the heart of the juvenile court system and provides critical insight into the labyrinth of child welfare. Burrell maintained a private law practice in San Diego and focused on domestic, criminal, and civil cases. She has also enjoyed a satisfying career as a teacher.

Gayle Carline, a Placentia resident, will talk about her novel, Freezer Burn which has been reviewed as a must read for lovers of murder and mayhem. Carline writes a humor column for her local newspaper, the Placentia News-Times. She has been a software engineer, a dancer, and even a flying angel for the Crystal Cathedral's Glory of Christmas.

Jeff Sherratt will discuss this book The Brimstone Murders, which is the first of his Jimmy O'Brien Mystery series. His mystery story is said to be "filled to the brim with good fun and great action". Sherratt currently lives in Newport Beach and is a member of Sisters in Crime and the Mystery Writers of America.

After the discussion, the authors will be available to sign their books and answer questions. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win a door prize.

LIBRARY CLOSED NOV 14-18 TO MAKE WAY FOR NEW ON-LINE CATALOG

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On November 19th, the Buena Park Library will “GO LIVE” with the Polaris Library System--its new online catalog. The Library will be closed November 14th thru November 18th to prepare for the new system. To assist you during the Library’s closing, the Library will be offering extended checkout prior to closing. Also, there will be no fines for any Library items returned between November 19th and November 28th.

“Dynix Classic,” our current Library computer system, was installed over 20 years ago, and although it has served the Library well for many years, our current vendor will not be supporting our system much longer. Therefore, we have been saving for the past few years knowing the day would come when we would have to move on to a new system.

The Polaris system uses current technologies and will improve the library’s entire scope of automated services, from ordering and tracking materials, to a more efficient check-in and check-out process. Best of all, it offers many new features for our customers including an enhanced library catalog with book cover images, book reviews, tables of contents and summaries, and a special children’s catalog. The Polaris System uses a standardized Web-based interface, and, as a result, customers will feel comfortable using the new system since it functions much like their computers at home or at work.

“You can do so much more with this new system, including keeping a list of books you’ve read and receiving pre-notification emails to remind you that your library materials will be due soon,” exclaimed Library Director Louise Mazerov. “We are confident the new system will improve your library experience.”

The Buena Park Library District has over 6,000 visitors per week and lends out 500,000 books, DVDs, audiobooks and music CDs per year. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Ave. in Buena Park. For more information, please call the library at 714.826.4100 x125, or visit our virtual branch at www.buenaparklibrary.org.

99 Cent Storewide Sale in the Volunteer Guild Bookstore

Beginning Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 the Volunteer Guild Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library, will have a 99 cent STOREWIDE SALE. Everything in the bookstore will be 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, November 7th, 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. All Volunteer Guild Bookstore procees are used to generously fund and support Library programs and collections.

Knott’s Berry Farm Book Author Talk at the Buena Park Library

The Buena Park Library District will be hosting a book talk featuring author Jay Jennings at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in the Downstairs Community Room of the Library.

Mr. Jennings will be speaking about his newly published book: Knott’s Berry Farm: the Early Years, which covers Walter Knott and the history of Knott’s from its humble beginnings as a roadside berry stand in the 1920s, to the 1970s, by which time it had grown into a world-class amusement park. Copies of the book will be available for sale at $21.99, and for signing by the author following his presentation.

Jay Jennings is a Los Angeles native who has spent many years visiting Knott’s Berry Farm and researching its history. He is also the owner of one of the largest collections of Knott’s souvenirs and memorabilia in the country. In addition, he is a writer, director, producer and music composer in the motion picture business.

Writer's Workshop: The Bumpy Road to Getting Published

The Buena Park Library is presenting a writer's workshop by local author and writing teacher, Maralys Wills. In this workshop called "The Bumpy Road to Getting Published" Wills will offer real-world suggestions for writing novels or non-fiction and turning them into salable works. This workshop is designed for readers who aspire to be published writers. She will suggest concrete writing tips, such as saving your strongest word for the end of the sentence and upgrading dialogue so even dull characters sound interesting. Maralys Wills, a college creative writing teacher for more than 20 years and author of 12 books shares the dos and don'ts of getting published.

The workshop will be on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 6:30 pm. It will be held in the Downstairs Community Room of the Library.

Marayls Wills, an award-winning author, brings her varied and exciting lifestyle to the podium. An author of twelve books in a variety of genres, she was never content to contemplate life in the abstract: she was too buy living it. Even as her six children (five boys and a girl), were growing up, Wills began teacher novel-writing to adults, bestowing on them her energy, her enthusiasm and her passion for good writing.

Her most recent book is Damn the Rejections Full Speed Ahead and copies of this will be available for sale and signing at the workshop

Buena Park Library Offers Free Beginning Computer Classes

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The Buena Park Library District will be offering a beginning computer class on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Library's Boardroom. The class is designed for those who have little or no experience with computers. Attendees will learn basic mouse and keyboard skills.

The class will be repeated on November 7th and 21st. If you would like to register for one of the classes, please call the Information/Reference Desk at 714-826-4100 x125 to sign up. Space is limited.

Bestselling Author Gustavo Arellano (and the Los Hermanos Taco Truck) to Visit the Buena Park Library

Orange County native Gustavo Arellano is a nationally bestselling author, syndicated columnist, and the spiciest voice of the Mexican-American community. He is a staff writer with the OC Weekly in Orange County and a contributing editor to the Los Angeles Times Op/Ed pages.

During this program Arellano will be talking about his book, Ask A Mexican!. Books will be available for sale, and Arellano will be signing them after the discussion. Gustavo Arellano will be at the Library on Thursday October 8, 2009 at 6:00 pm in the Downstairs Community Room.

From 4-6PM (in front of the Library) the local Los Hermanos Taco Truck will be on hand selling some of their famous tacos and more! Part of the proceeds will go the the Library. Please come and enjoy a taco with Gustavo and help benefit the Library as well!!

Buena Park Library Celebrates National Piano Month

The Buena Park Library is offering an evening of music by local pianist, Paul Kosmala to celebrate National Piano Month. The program will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Downstairs Community Room at the Library. Kosmala will "tickle the ivories" of his keyboard and perform a variety of his most requested tunes. These will range from ragtime, blues, Gershwin, show tunes, classical, movie themes, etc.

Mr. Kosmala grew up in Buffalo, New York where he studied classical and popular music with several private teachers. He began performing professionally at age 16. Since moving to Southern California in 1979, he has performed with many local orchestras and bands, at many hotels, restaurants, countless private parties, and as a solo pianist on Sitmar Cruises. He is also an experienced piano teacher and has been inspiring students for over thirty years.

Mariachi 101 at the Library

The Buena Park Library will be hosting an author talk on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Gil Sperry, author of Mariachi for Gringos: Unlocking the Secrets of Mexico's Macho Music will be presenting his most entertaining talk called "Mariachi 101."

Have you ever wondered what the top 50 mariachi songs are? Or have you asked yourself last time you were at a Mexican restaurant -- do we stop eating and drinking when the mariachi arrive at our table? Sperry will entertain you with answers to these questions plus much more. He'll talk about the history of mariachi music, women and mariachi, the musicians and their instruments, and famous mariachi songs and their composers.

Gil Sperry is a modern-day renaissance man who delights in entertaining and informing audiences through both the spoken and the written word. His first book, Mariachi for Gringos, was originally released in 2006. His second book Soccer's Story & A Futbol Fable was released in 2009 and is currently being adapted into a screenplay by two veteran Hollywood screenwriters. His third book, The Hispanic Heritage of the Food We Eat, is now under construction.

Sperry lives with his wife in Baja where he enjoys the Mexican lifestyle, food, and music. He makes time to teach elementary school in Chula Vista, California and is an avid sports enthusiast, fisherman, and jazz aficionado. He is a graduate of Ohio's Kenyon College and also holds an M.A. in History from Stanford University.

This program is appropriate for the whole family and should be a very entertaining evening of all things mariachi. Refreshments will be provided and autographed copies of his book will be available for purchase.

Text Your Questions

Get answers to questions fast through a new Buena Park Library District service by texting My Info Quest at 309-222-7740, entering the code “bpl” and then your question. The service is available Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday from 6 am to 4 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. A librarian will text back with an answer within 10 minutes.

The service is a new option for patrons to get information on the go. This service is ideal for questions that must be answered immediately and allows more access to library information from remote locations.

Questions are answered by librarians from across the country who take turns fielding incoming texts. Patrons can simply enter the phone number into their directory and have an immediate way to get answers.

The Buena Park Library District Says Farewell to Summer with a Seashell Display

"She sells seashells by the seashore" ... so goes the tongue twister. At the Buena Park Library District, Margaret Cooney presents an exhibit of shells collected by her late mother, Elizabeth M. Schofield, over the past 40 years. Friends, family and neighbors brought Mrs. Schofield shells from their travels. Currently on display in the library lobby, the exhibit will run through September 30, 2009.

Shells are the external skeleton of a soft-bodied animal known as a mollusk. Clams, snails, abalones are all mollusks. Mollusks live in the oceans and in fresh water, as well as on land. The shell is composed of calcium carbonate and other substances which are secreted by the mantle of the mollusk. The mantle is also responsible for the formation of pearls in oysters and mussels. Mollusks have been used as a source of food for thousands of years. Shells have been prized from ancient times. Shells have decorated Mesoamerican temples and Greek and Roman vases. They have also been used as a form of currency by Native Americans.

The Buena Park Library will Host a Writer's Workshop

The Buena Park Library is presenting a writer's workshop by local author and writing teacher, Barbara French. The workshop topic is "Seven Ways to Hook Your Reader." French says, "Whether you want to hook an agent, publisher, or book buyer, you need to know how." The workshop will be on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the 2nd Floor Board Room.

Barbara has taught creative writing for 17 years in Anaheim and Cypress for the North Orange County Community College District. Her novelized memoir, Someday Street, is an inspiring story of a family surmounting dire circumstances in the Great Depression with economizing, humor and life-affirming philosophies. Besides publishing a book, she has also published 28 articles, a newspaper column and has won short story and poetry prizes.

Buena Park Library to be Closed on Mondays Effective August 24th

At their meeting on August 11, 2009 the Buena Park Library District Board of Trustees made budget revisions based on the recent State budget which allows the transfer of 8% of library property tax revenue to the State. In order to save the amount needed, the Board voted to close the Library on Mondays beginning August 24th and to pass on additional retirement costs to the employees. These reductions will be in addition to the reductions made in January 2009 and July 2009, including a 50% reduction in the materials budget and a reduction in hours of part time employees.

"While the earlier decisions were made in order to not reduce hours or services, that is no longer possible. The Library Board deeply regrets the impact of these decisions on the community," commented Board President Bob Niccum. "The Library continues to be used more than ever during these bad economic times, but like everyone else, the Library has to live within its means."

Please contact the Library Director at 714-826-4100 x121 with any questions.

The Buena Park Library Presents a Talk on Backpack Safety

It is time to start thinking about back to school supplies and backpacks to carry all those supplies. Did you know that using a backpack improperly can cause long-term back problems? Do you have more questions about backpack safety and correct posture for kids? Dr. Stephen Smith will be giving a short talk at the Library on just this. It will also include correct posture for computer use, cell phone use and video gaming posture. His presentation at the Library will be on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm and is appropriate for both kids and adults.

Dr. Smith has run a successful chiropractic practice in Buena Park since 1981. He has been active in his profession having served on the Board of Directors of the California Chiropractic IPA and on the board of Regents of The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Locally, Dr. Smith has twice served as president of the Buena Park Chamber of Commerce and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Buena Park. Before becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Smith was a professional musician and stand-up comedian, which comes through in his presentations.

Library Closure -- Labor Day -- Monday, Sept 7, 2009

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2009, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.