Show Us Your Library Card, Buena Park!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Buena Park Library District wants to make sure that you and your child are among the two-thirds of Americans that carry the 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 flash your library card during the month of September.

“It’s a great way to promote library card sign-up month and give local businesses an opportunity to partner with us and support reading,” said Library Director Louise Mazerov.

Visit the Buena Park Library and its website for a list of participating businesses.

Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

The Buena Park Library has books, magazines, DVD’s, Videos, CD’s, Audiobooks, computers, and a variety of helpful, informative databases that can be accessed (using the BPLD library card) from our website. The Library also offers several free programs for all ages to stimulate the joy of reading. Librarians are on hand to help recommend material suitable for various ages and interests.

For more information on how you can sign up for your library card, visit the Buena Park Library at 7150 La Palma Avenue, call 714-826-4100 or see the library’s Web site at http://www.buenapark.lib.ca.us/. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sign-up for your free Buena Park Library Card today and then Show us Your Library Card, Buena Park!

Library Closure -- Labor Day -- Monday, Sept 3, 2007

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, 2007, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4th, 2007, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

Hurry! Check out the Buena Park Library's Blood Drive!

The Buena Park Library District is having its third American Red Cross Blood Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2007 in the downstairs auditorium. Appointments are appreciated, and potential donors are requested to call 714.826.4100 x125 or go to www.givelife.org and put in our sponsor code: BPL to make your appointments. Either way is really simple. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues.

The American Red Cross has provided a couple of incentives to help donors get here: all participants will receive an online coupon for a FREE small 1-topping Pizza from Papa John’s! (that must be redeemed online), and everyone has an opportunity to enter a regional drawing for "free gas for a year" in a $500 gas gift card.

Please call or log on to make appointments now. There is no time like the present to donate, and the need is urgent. This is a special blood drive to assist the St. Jude Medical Center, so c’mon down!

For more information about the Blood Drive and to make an appointment, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125. You can also visit our web site at www.buenapark.lib.ca.us to link to the web site for the American Red Cross Blood Drive (www.givelife.org) to sign up online.

Free Financial Planning Seminar -- Wednesday, August 22, at 6:30pm

The Buena Park Library District is sponsoring a free financial awareness seminar presented by Buena Park Chamber of Commerce members Peter Chow and Sylvia Woodside, who represent a large dealer/broker in financial planning. The seminar, entitled, Active Money Management for an Active World, will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

Topics to be covered during the program include:

• Good Defense vs. Good Offense
• Defensive Strategy – Pros and Cons
• Offensive Strategy – Pros and Cons
• Can You Have Both Defense and Offense?
• Active Third Party Money Management

This program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary. For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events -- August 6th through August 11th

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, August 6th, the evening’s entertainment is Blues musician Brother Yusef. Through dancing, singing, and audience participation, children and adults will discover the many expressions of the Blues. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, August 7th, there will be a Mystery movie for teens, ages 13-18, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. Call the Library for the title.

On Wednesday, August 8th, the Library's 4th annual talent show will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The talent show gives the children a chance to showcase their talent.

On Saturday, August 11th from 1:00-2:00 p.m., the Summer Reading Club will finish up with a Summer Reading Club Celebration. Readers and their families can join in the fun, games, food, and prizes as we finish the summer with a bang. Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Colorful and Unique Button Display now through the end of August!

Buttons1
Originally uploaded by bpld

Button, button, who has the button? The Buena Park Library District has buttons galore! Currently on display are sports and geographical buttons. Appropriately themed for summer, these pins are just a small part of the over 7,000 buttons collected by Buena Park resident Dennis Doran. The exhibit is on display in the Library lobby and runs now through the end of August 2007. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

Mr. Doran began collecting pin-back buttons during the 1970’s at an anti-Vietnam war rally. He has displayed his button collection at college and public libraries throughout Orange County for the past 20 years. His collection has grown to over 7,000 buttons which allows him to create themes for his displays. As a long-time Cypress College employee, most of the buttons have been given to him by colleagues and friends. He has even received buttons from people who have seen his exhibits! Stop by the Buena Park Library this summer and take a trip to faraway places through this amazing button collection.

The 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.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events -- July 30th through August 4th

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, July 30th, the evening’s entertainment is juggler, David Cousins. His comedy juggling show consists of audience involvement, interaction and music. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, July 31st, teens can team up to play Guesture, a game of split-second charades. The team to score the most points by acting-out words will win a prize. On Saturday, August 4th, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. there will be Monopoly® Tournament. Prizes will be awarded to winners.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events -- July 23rd through July 27th

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, July 23rd, the evening’s entertainment is John Abrams’ Animal Magic. Mr. Abrams combines world class magic with live exotic pets. Through zany comedy and stunning magic, John’s animals appear in ways and do things that leave you talking about it for weeks to come. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, July 24th, teens will be able to learn the basics about handwriting analysis and have fun applying it to handwriting samples. They will also take a look at their own handwriting and decide what they think about graphology as a tool to understanding people. On Friday, July 27th, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. there will be a Guitar Hero® Tournament. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place winners.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at
714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Monday, July 9th, the evening’s entertainment is "Rags to Reels" which is an Irish folk dance group. This program features music and dance from the Old Time American and Celtic traditions. Members of the audience are invited to become part of the show, as either dancers or percussionists. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

On Tuesday, July 10th, there will be a Mystery Movie for teens, ages 13-18, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. Call the Library for the title. Teens can be a detective following the clues to solve the murder mystery, Cracks in the Wall, on Friday, July 13th from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at
714-826-4100 ext. 125.

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

The Buena Park Library District will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2006, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday, resuming normal hours Thursday, July 5, 2007, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events at the Buena Park Library

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children and teens this week.

On Friday, July 7th, teens can test their skill at Dance Dance Revolution. The DDR Tournament will run from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners.

Don’t forget the weekly clubs, movie times and storytimes for children.

For more information on any of these events, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

Summer Reading Club Weekly Events

The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Knott and Western Avenues, has a number of events for children, teens and adults during the week of June 25-30, 2007.

On Monday, June 25th, the evening’s entertainment is “The Buster Balloon Show” which is a frenzied and frantic blend of balloon twisting madness and vaudeville style comedy. The show begins at 7:00 p.m., so come by early for a choice spot!

Beginning Tuesday, June 26th at 2:00 p.m., children in 3rd grade and up can discover the world during the weekly Tuesday afternoon Geography Club.

Wednesdays, starting June 27th and Thursdays, starting June 28th, both at 2:00 p.m., grade school age children can also enjoy the weekly Wednesday Chess Club and the Thursday Origami Club. Skilled and unskilled are most welcome!

Two weekly family movies are being offered—Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m.

The Library offers five storytimes each week—Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. for preschoolers, Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. for toddlers, as well as family storytimes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

For teens, ages 13-18, there will be a UNO® tournament on Tuesday, June 26th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. and a Clue® Game Tournament on Friday June 29th from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

For adults the Library has two book discussion groups that will meet Thursday, June 28th. The afternoon group meets from 2:00-3:30 p.m. and will be discussing Manhunt by James Swanson. The evening group’s discussion of Judge and Jury by James Patterson will be from 6:00-7:45 p.m. New members are always welcome to attend.

Next week is going to be a busy one… why don’t you join us and see what all “the fuss” is about? For more information on any of these events, call the Library at 714-826-4100 ext. 125.

We Want Your Fingerprints all over this Summer's Reading Programs

I'm Puzzled Basket
Originally uploaded by bpld

Starting June 23, 2007, everyone from 2 to 102 years can register for a summer reading program and earn rewards, as well as the opportunity to win other great prizes. The Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues, will also be offering programs for all ages.

Come by and take a sneak peek at the programs and incentives being offered this summer, too! On display in the Library’s lobby are some of our 2007 Summer Reading Club "enticements" to encourage children, teens and adults to read like crazy all summer long.

The theme for children ages 2-12 is Get a Clue @ the Buena Park Library for children ages 2-12, with special programs every Monday night. You Never Know @ the Buena Park Library is the teen program, for ages 13 through 12th grade, which gives teens opportunities to participate in game and dance tournaments. The Adult Summer Reading program celebrates its second year with Find It @ the Buena Park Library, and participants will have a chance to win one of many great incentive baskets.

Programs and prizes are being offered through the generous donations of the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library and many in the Buena Park business community. A complete list of sponsors can be found at the Library.

Stop by the Buena Park Library and take a look at what’s in store this summer.

For more information about this and other Library programs, please call the Information Desk at 714-826-4100, x125 or visit our web site at http://www.buenapark.lib.ca.us/.

Free Financial Planning Seminar -- Wednesday, June 20, at 6:30pm

The Buena Park Library District is sponsoring a free financial awareness seminar presented by Buena Park Chamber of Commerce members Peter Chow and Sylvia Woodside, who represent a large dealer/broker in financial planning. The seminar, entitled, Long Term Care, will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

Topics to be covered during the program include:

• What is Long Term Care?
• Why Is Long Term Care So Important Today?
• Life Expectancy
• Cost of Nursing Home Care
• Who Pays for Long Term Care?
• Seven Most Common Myths About Long Term Care.

This program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary. For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month -- Display in the Library lobby -- now through the end of May

Teapot(Japan)
Originally uploaded by bpld

The Buena Park Library District celebrates Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month with a display of Asian and Hawaiian arts, crafts and other cultural items. The display is on exhibit in the Library lobby and runs now through the end of May 2007. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, between Knott and Western Avenues.

Objects on display range from musical instruments, clothing, jewelry, and art objects. Also available for checkout are books which highlight the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.

May is Asian / Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush designated May to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States May 7, 1843 and to mark the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid tracks for the Central Pacific portion of the railroad were Chinese immigrants. According to U.S. Census statistics, there are 16.3 million residents who said they were Asian or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, alone or in combination with another race.

Stop by the Buena Park Library and take in the amazing range of items. 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.

The BOGO Cookbook Sale at the Guild Bookstore Continues! We're Doing a Children's Books BOGO, Too!

The monster BOGO sale of cookbooks continues through Saturday, June 2nd, 2007, 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. It is a “buy one at regular price, get one free of equal or lesser value” – in other words, a BOGO! There are STILL some really good choices available.

There will also be a large BOGO sale of children’s books, beginning Monday, June 4th, 2007, and ending Saturday, June 30th, 2007. There large selection of titles available for this sale, but remember – it doesn’t start until June 4th!

The Guild Bookstore sales proceeds benefit the Volunteer Guild which supports all the Library’s programs and collections. The Guild is a 100% sponsor of the Youth Services and Adult programs offered annually here at the Library. If you want to become a member, it is just $5.00 a year!

For further information about membership and other upcoming sales, please call the Guild Bookstore at 714-825-4100 ext. 123.

An Imagination Celebration Event at the Buena Park Library: "Harry and the Tyrannosaurus Rex"

Swazzle – the amazing puppetry duo of Sean and Patrick Johnson – will be presenting "Harry and the Tyrannosaurus Rex" at the Buena Park Library District on Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Join us for a special program and workshop designed for the whole family. Join Swazzle puppeteers (www.swazzle.com) in an interactive puppet show about Harry, a young mammal of the Late Cretaceous Period, who learns that meaning of true friendship. Afterwards, the attendees will be able to make their own puppets in the workshop following the show. Call Mary or Lynn at the Children’s Desk, (714) 826-4100 x126 to place your reservations, as space is limited. We have a list already started. The Library is located at 7150 La Palma Avenue between Knott and Western Avenues.

This is all part of the “Creative Faces, Creative Places” theme of programs brought to you by the Arts Orange County and Orange County Department of Education, as a presentation of the Imagination Celebration, “a county-wide spring arts festival for families, children and creative people of all ages.” For more details and events, please visit: www.ocImaginationCelebration.org. The program is also sponsored by the Library’s support group, the Volunteer Guild of the Buena Park Library.

Celebrate!! Mariachi Magic Show on Monday, April 30th -- -- Celebremos!! Día del Niño/ Día del Libro -- Lunes, Abril 30

April 30th marks a special day in the lives of children. It is a day to celebrate children and books. Known as "El diá de los niños/El diá de los libros,"or "Day of the Children/Day of the Books," this is a day to celebrate the joys and wonders of childhood and the importance of books in our lives.

Mariachi magicians Rafael and Katia will present the “Magic of Reading,” an hour of magic and entertainment that will surprise and delight everyone in the family on Monday, April 30th starting at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the downstairs auditorium at the Buena Park Library District, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, between Knott and Western Avenues.

For further information about this event, please call the Buena Park Library District at (714) 826-4100.

Free Financial Planning Seminar -- Wednesday, April 25

The Buena Park Library District is sponsoring a free financial awareness seminar presented by Buena Park Chamber of Commerce members Peter Chow and Sylvia Woodside, who represent a large dealer/broker in financial planning. The seminar, entitled, Mortgage Financing, will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Buena Park Library’s 2nd floor Board Room, located at 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, California.

Topics to be covered during the program include:

• Finding the Right Loan for You
• Points and Closing Costs
• Debt Consolidation
• Fixed Rate vs. Adjustable Rate
• Mortgage Myths.

This program is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. No reservations are necessary. For more information, please call the Buena Park Library District Reference Desk at 714-826-4100, extension 125.

The Definitive 200 -- Where Would You Be Without Them?

The Buena Park Library District is pleased to announce the addition of more than 60 titles to our Music CD collection for your listening pleasure. This is in response to the Definitive 200 campaign launched by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The campaign which asks “Where Would You Be without Them?” is an attempt to rank some of the most commercially and critically successful albums of all time. The list of 200 ranked albums celebrates the classic recordings by favorite iconic and contemporary artists and is proclaimed to be albums that every music lover should own – or check out from the library.

The list can be found at http://www.definitive200.com/. The top ten albums on the list are:

• Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club by the Beatles
• Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
• Thriller by Michael Jackson
• Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
• Joshua Tree by U2
• Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones
• Tapestry by Carole King
• Highway ’61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
• Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys
• Nevermind by Nirvana

The Buena Park Library will be adding the titles that we do not already own in our collection to make sure we have at least the top 50 from the Definitive 200 list, plus selected other classics. Visit us at 7150 La Palma Ave., between Western and Knott, to “check-out” the music or visit our website to see what titles are available.