Teen Bunco Tournament -- Friday, July 11th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen MONOPOLY® Tournament

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

Wii Sports for Teens!

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

Melissa Green to Perform at the Buena Park Library District

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

Model Making Workshop for Children and Teens

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

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

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

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

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

Buster Balloon Show at the Buena Park Library District

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

Summer Reading Programs for All Ages

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

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

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

Library Services Survey April 28th through June 21st

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wood Carvings on Display at the Buena Park Library District

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

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

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

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

Financial Workshop Cancelled -- Tuesday, June 10th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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