California Carving Guild Display at the Buena Park Library District

Members of Orange County Chapter #2 of the California Carving Guild are displaying their wood carvings at the Buena Park Library District. Over 60 of their creations are on display in the lobby now through June 24, 2005. The Buena Park Library District is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

The items on display have been created from familiar woods like basswood, walnut and pine, to more exotic woods like jelutong, a hardwood found in Indonesia and Malaysia. The carvings display a wide range of styles from the humorous caricatures of Ann Anton, to the stylized sting rays of Bill Bahret, and the amazingly, life-like birds of Richard Otsubo. Another noteworthy set of carvings by John Fleisher show the steps that turn a block of wood into a pike fish decoy. There are also fascinating pieces created from a single piece of wood such as Joyce Wofford’s "Chain Attached to a Ball in a Cage."

The skill levels displayed by the creators of the pieces range from the Novice, to the more skilled Expert and several of the carvers have brought sculptures representing their progress from Novice to Advanced to Expert Carver.

The California Carvers Guild is a statewide organization of woodcarvers. There are over 51 chapters statewide with over 900 active members. The California Carvers Guild was founded in 1974 and its primary aim is to promote and teach the art of carving. For more information about the California Carvers Guild, please call 714-530-7128. In the meantime, stop by the Library to be amazed at their handiwork.

Vendor Fairs at the Buena Park Library

The Volunteer Guild Bookstore and SLS Creative Business Solutions are co-sponsoring two vendor “faires” at the Buena Park Library. The first one is being held in the Library’s second floor Guild bookstore on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 7150 La Palma Ave, on La Palma between Knott and Western. The second will be outside on the grass at the “Wrap Event for Summer Reading” on Saturday, August 27th, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Volunteer Guild in their fundraising efforts to benefit the Library’s public programming and service needs.

Sales representatives and independent consultants for vendors Avon™, Becky and Betty, Celebrations by Lillian Vernon™, Cookie Lee Jewelry(R), Luxe & Co., Mary Kay(R) Cosmetics, Pampered Chef, Smith Chiropractic, Tastefully Simple and Tupperware(R) and will be on hand to demonstrate their wares for early gift, graduation and holiday shopping. There will be free opportunity drawings available to those who attend, as well as gift certificates and take-away items.

SLS Creative Business Solutions has organized this event in support of the Volunteer Guild.

For more information about this event and other Guild Bookstore activities, please call 714-826-4100 x123.

Caregiver Conflict Resolution Workshop -- May 9th

Come join us to share new ideas and ways to help children (ages 0-5) effectively solve problems and get along with others.

KCET, the Buena Park Library District, and the Buena Park School District invite you to attend the A Place of Our Own: Caregiver Conflict Resolution Workshop to be held at the Buena Park Library on Monday, May 9th, 2005 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm. The admission is free and refreshments will be provided. (Please RSVP to Christie or Loretta 714-562-1621).

Conflict occurs naturally in a typical child's day. It helps children learn and grow. You will explore and learn ways to help children develop the skills they need to work through problems safely and effectively through simple activities and crafts.

You will receive an Activity Kit that includes:

• A Place of Our Own video
• Activity Cards
• Children's storybook
• Certificate and other resources

A Place of Our Own is a new daily talk show on KCET for parents, grandparents, neighbors and other adults who care for young children. The program is hosted by Debi Gutierrez, and provides you with valuable information and tips on how to raise smart, healthy and happy children.

Teen Poetry Coffeehouse on Tuesday, April 12th

In celebration of National Library Week from April 10th through 16th, the Buena Park Library District will be presenting its first Teen Poetry Coffeehouse on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library’s auditorium. Teens are invited to share poetry they’ve written, to read a favorite poem or to just come and listen.

For more information, please call Phyllis Nisle, Youth Services Librarian at 714-826-4100 x125.

Author Event: A World War II Bombardier -- April 18th

On Monday, April 18, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the Buena Park Library District, World War II veteran Charles N. "Norm" Stevens will discuss his book, An Innocent at Polebrook: A Memoir of an Eighth Air Force Bombardier, and his experiences as part of the 351st Bomb Group based in Polebrook, England.

Stevens will be describing what it felt like as a 19-year-old from California to find himself in the Plexiglas nose of a B-17 flying bombing raids over Germany. A retired teacher who now lives in the Los Angeles area, Stevens researched his book with trips to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. to bolster his own recollections. This program is free and open to the public.

Copies of An Innocent at Polebrook will be available for purchase and signing at the conclusion of Stevens’ talk. His book is also available from the publisher, AuthorHouse (authorhouse.com) or from amazon.com.

Date: Monday, April 18, 2005
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Buena Park Library District
2nd Floor Board Room
7150 La Palma Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-826-4100, Ext. 125

Deciphering the Da Vinci Code -- April 16th

The Buena Park Fine Arts Commission in conjunction with the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library will host a reception and art lecture intended to decipher The Da Vinci Code and the Last Supper. Art professor and historian, Beth Rasmussen will present an objective interpretation of author Dan Brown’s provocative bestseller, The Da Vinci Code and offer a historical interpretation of Da Vinci’s most notable painting, the Last Supper.

The salon will be held on April 16th at 3:00 P.M. at the Buena Park Library, 7150 La Palma Ave., Buena Park. Admission is $10, which includes the reception and presentation. Limited space, reservations required. Please call 714-236-3860 for reservations and more information.

Deciphering Da Vinci is the first of Buena Park’s newly created cultural arts series to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of the local community. The series will focus on literary, visual and performing arts with presentations by noted artists, writers, historians and performers.

Meet Children's Author Sabina Rascol -- April 19th

Meet Sabina Rascol, author of the recently published children's book The Impudent Rooster, on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Downstairs Auditorium of the Buena Park Library District.

Children will have an opportunity to participate in a live staging of Sabina’s adaptation of this Romanian folktale. Aspiring authors of all ages will enjoy hearing Sabina’s informative presentation on the process involved in publishing a children’s book.

This program is part of the Buena Park Library District’s National Library Week celebration and is sponsored by the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library District.

Free Puppet-Making Workshop for Children (ages 7-12)

This free event will be held on Saturday, March 26, at the Buena Park Library District, downstairs auditorium from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Diana Big Mountain of the House of Puppets will be showing children how to make their own puppets. Spaces are limited to 30, so you must call ahead for reservations at 714-826-4100 x126. No drop-ins will be possible. Be sure to specify how many children from ages 7-12 will attend.

A special note to parents: The workshop is not designed for younger children because of the kinds of materials used to make the puppets.

This is an opportunity to find out how to make and play with your own puppet with the skills and talents of Diana Big Mountain, founder of the House of Puppets, also a trained puppeteer and a member of the Orange County Puppetry Guild.

Come to the Buena Park Library District , 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park. Please call 714-826-4100 x126 for further information.

Change Your Luck at the March Media Madness Sale!

The Volunteer Guild’s Bookstore, located on the 2nd floor of the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Avenue, is having its special St. Patrick’s Media Madness Sale starting Thursday, March 17, 2005 and ends at the close of business Saturday, April 2nd or while supplies last.

All music items are on sale – cassettes, CD’s, vinyl record albums, sheet music books, etc., plus VHS videos and audio books. The donations have been remarkable, so come by early for the best selection.

“Everything is priced at $1.25. As an added bonus, computer manuals will also be featured at the same price during this sale. No Blarney!” says Luann O’Hara, Guild President and Bookstore Manager.

Come share our good fortune during our regular store hours Monday and Thursday, Noon to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Noon to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, Noon to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, Noon to 4:30 p.m.

Special note: The Guild Bookstore will be closed Thursday, March 24 through Saturday, March 26 for the Easter Holiday.

All proceeds from the Bookstore aid the Library with special programs and projects – so with your help, we help the Library. Good luck!

A New Look for our Adult Library Card

The Buena Park Library District is happy to debut a new design for our adult library card. When registering for the first time, you may choose between our new design and our old design. If you already hold an adult card, you may replace the old card with the new one for a $1.00 replacement fee.

We are proud to say that this card is an original design by our own talented graphic artist, Sonia Rojas. Her contributions always help to keep the Buena Park Library's commitment to public service fresh and unique. Thanks, Sonia!

When the Library is closed, do you...

...need some live help?

If so, you may AskNow via Internet Chat! This service lets you ask questions and get answers in real time from reference staff in libraries throughout California and the nation at any time of day or night. You may click the icon below to connect or look for the icon on the website for the Buena Park Library District.

Here are some answers to questions you may have about the service:

1. What is AskNow?
AskNow is a service that combines the speed and convenience of the Internet with the information savvy of librarians. California residents were among the first in the nation to enjoy live online reference service. That means you can go to a library website, type your question, "talk" to a librarian and get an answer while you wait--virtually the same as if you were in a library.

2. How is AskNow different from search engines?
A search engine is a computer program that “crawls” the Web, looking for the words you typed into the search box. AskNow connects you with an information pro--a reference librarian who is also an Internet expert. Thanks to interactive technology, you can communicate with the librarian online and use all of the online resources available through your own libraries. These resources include full-text articles from magazines and journals, encyclopedias, almanacs, directories and other commercial data services. A transcript of the session, including URLs for Web sites and other resources used, can be sent by e-mail after you’ve finished.

3. How does it work?
Simply log on to AskNow from any computer with Internet access. The AskNow icon is available on the Buena Park Library District website. When you type your question, a librarian will respond by typing an answer.

4. What kinds of questions can AskNow answer?
AskNow is designed to answer brief, factual questions for school, business or home use. A few examples: "What does the "D" in D-Day stand for?" "How do I get a patent?" "Can I take my dog to the Philippines?" "When does Daylight Savings Time end?" "How do I get information about overseas adoption?" "What is an appropriate gift for a silver anniversary?" If your question requires in-depth research, the librarian may suggest Web sites and other sources of information to get you started. The librarian may also refer you to a subject expert. We also encourage you to call or visit the reference desk of your local library.

Please remember, this great service is always available, whether the library is closed or not. So whenever you find yourself needing to get a quick useful answer, try AskNow.

Presidents' Day Closure -- Monday, February 21st

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2005, in recognition of the Presidents' Day holiday, resuming normal hours Tuesday, February 22, 2005, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

Library Closed on Monday, February 14th

This is just a reminder that the Buena Park Library District will be closed to the public on Monday, February 14th for Staff Development Day.

Auto Repair Manuals are now online!

We are happy to announce the addition of the Auto Repair Reference Center to our website's collection of online databases. To use the database you only need to enter your Buena Park Library card number at the login prompt.

EBSCO Publishing describes the new service in the following paragraph:

"This database contains complete automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, publisher of Chilton's information. Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. Database content includes approximately 23,000 vehicles covered from 1954 to present; over 100,000 factory drawings and step-by-step photographs; over 60,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; Quick Tips, a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance and much more. New repair procedures and updates will also be added continuously."

February Library Closures

On February 14, 2005, the Buena Park Library District will be closed to the public due to Staff Development Day activities.

Library materials (audio books, books, DVD’s, magazines, music CD’s and videos) can be returned through the Library’s BOOK DROP return located to the left of the main entrance. Most of these items can be renewed on the Library’s website at http://www.buenapark.lib.ca.us/ . Remote access to the library catalog, databases and our Library’s “web branch” – the ASK NOW homework and reference services are also available through the Library’s website.

The Library will resume regular hours, Tuesday, February 15, 2005, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

The Library will also be closed on February 21, 2005, in recognition of the Presidents' Day holiday, resuming normal hours Tuesday, February 22, 2005, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

Romance Paperback Sale Month in February

February is Romance Month and also time for the annual Romance Paperback Sale Month in the Library’s second floor Volunteer Guild Bookstore. All 50 cent romance paperbacks are selling for 25 cents each, and there is no limit to the number you can buy. In fact, buy 100 sale paperbacks at one time, and get 10 free! Membership is easy, too, for only $5.00 per year. Members receive discounts during sales, and have their own special annual double discount sale in December. Ask any Bookstore Volunteer for the benefits of membership.

New After-School Storytime added on Wednesdays

Starting Wednesday, February 2, 2005, the Buena Park Library District will be offering a free After-School Storytime starting at 3:30 p.m. for school aged children. There will be a story or two and a simple craft, and it will all be held in the downstairs auditorium. All the Winter/Spring Storytimes run from January 4 to May 28, 2005. January storytime calendars are available on the Library’s website at www.buenapark.lib.ca.us or at the Library. February storytime calendars will be available soon.

Buena Park Woman's Club - Identity Theft Program!

The Buena Park Woman's Club has a special program on Identity Theft and Fraud, presented by Detective Jeff Fagin on January 20, 2005, at the Woman's Club clubhouse, located at 6711 Beach Blvd, across the street from Buena Park City Hall. All are welcome to this very relevant program, and a luncheon is provided, starting at noon. Detective Fagin's program starts shortly thereafter. If there are any questions about the program or about joining the Woman's Club, please call Club President, Donna Bagley at 714-521-8044.