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
and

• 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.