Welcome to the home of the County of Orange’s Paleontology and Archaeology collections, or the COPA. Since the 1970s, the County has been accepting cultural materials from development projects in order to preserve artifacts and fossils for the benefit of the scientific community and for the enjoyment of the citizens of Orange County. As stewards of this collection, OC Parks manages the 6 million artifacts and fossils the County has acquired.
The COPA has a word class paleontology collection, including fossils as far back as the Jurassic period 180 million years ago. Notable specimens include Eocene terrestrial mammals, late Oligocene-early Miocene terrestrial mammals; and Miocene-Pliocene marine mammals.
The COPA also contains an archaeological collection that reveals the human history of Orange County, including evidence of the first humans to arrive here 12,000 years ago up to the historic period 50 years ago.
Explore these pages to learn more about the evidence of the ancient history of life and humans in Orange County.
With coordination and support from the California Military Department, the Orange County Armory Emergency Shelter Program in Santa Ana and Fullerton is operating on a 24-hour basis beginning today through Saturday morning to provide shelter and protection to the homeless community during the current and predicted rain.
OC Animal Care broke its organizational record in 2018 by achieving a combined save rate of 81.74 percent for dogs and cats, almost 10 percent higher than in 2017.
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Orange County coastal and inland areas beginning at 10 p.m. this evening to 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.
February is Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month! During the month of February, OC Animal Care is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month! All Rabbit adoptions during this month are $14! We hope you hop on down and find some bunny to LOVE!
9:00 AM
Learn Basic Computer Skills - Dana Point Library Learn basic computer skills with a free, three-part, hands-on class. The classes will cover computer vocabulary, using a mouse, Email, and internet searching. Registration is required. Please call or visit the library to register.
9:00 AM
Tuesday Morning Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road Ready for a workout? Forget the gym for the day and head outside! Join us for an exhilarating morning fitness walk on the paved Hicks Haul Road. This hike allows you to choose between a 3, 6, or 8 mile route, all of which are conducted at the speed of about 3.0 to 3.5 miles per hour. Ages 16 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
9:30 AM
ANAHEIM CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
ANAHEIM CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
10:00 AM
Preschool Storytime - Rancho Santa Margarita Preschoolers and caregivers join us for stories, songs, and crafts!
10:00 AM
ESL Fun Club - Cypress English class with a gaming twist, centered around conversation and games. For adults and teens, all ESL levels.
10:00 AM
Preschool Storytime-Garden Grove Chapman Library Storytime for children, recommended ages 3-5. Songs, activities, fingerplays, stories and much more! No registration required.
10:00 AM
Preschool Storytime- Villa Park Library Spend a great morning playing and listening to stories.
10:00 AM
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Irvine Katie Wheeler
South Coast Literacy Council, in partnership with the Katie Wheeler Library, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
10:00-11:30am in the downstairs Community Room. Please check ocpl.org for the latest schedule updates. For intermediate-advanced level.
Toddler Storytime - Irvine Heritage Park Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
10:15 AM
Toddler Storytime - Laguna Niguel Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.
10:15 AM
Book Camp: Let's Read Together at Tustin Library
Book Camp: Let's Read Together
Tuesdays 10:15 - 11:15am
Bring your child and join us for this 6-week session of activities and tip to make reading a regular and enjoyable part of your family!
Please register at the Tustin Library Service Desk.
Space is limited.
Workshop runs Tuesdays from January 22nd- March 5th.
10:30 AM
Storytime - Seal Beach Mary Wilson Join us for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, giggly-good time. Older siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Latter storytime includes playtime with age-appropriate toys. Registration is not required.
Storytime is offered four times per week for your convenience: •Mondays 10:30 - 11am or 11:30 - 12pm •Tuesdays 10:30 - 11am or 11:30 - 12pm
10:30 AM
Book Groups for Adults - Aliso Viejo Join the Aliso Viejo Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month for a stimulating discussion of recent fiction and/or non-fiction titles. Copies of each month's books are located at the front desk. Ask any staff member on desk for a copy to check out. No registration required.
This month's title is Gulliver's Travelsby Jonathan Swift.
10:30 AM
Storytime - San Clemente
Storytime includes stories and activities to help children prepare for andsucceed in school. Storytime is aimed at children ages 3-5,although parents and siblings are also welcome.
10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime - Dana Point Library Stories, activities, and songs for children under 3 and their favorite adults to enjoy together. Free. No registration required.
Storytime is held in the program room.
10:30 AM
Baby Sweet Time - Ladera Ranch Library Baby Sweet Time, for children ages birth to 2 years of age. A special time for our youngest library patrons and an accompanying adult, join us for a twenty minute time of bouncing, singing and board books. We play with toys too! Two sessions one at 10:30 am and one at 11:00 am. Free.
10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime -Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
This storytime is for toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years old. Join us as we read stories, sing songs, dance, and play in this weekly event!
*Due to the new construction, storytime will be held at the Downtown Recreation Center next to the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library*
*Debido a la nueva construcción, Tiempo De Cuentos para los Niños Pequeños se llevará a cabo en el Centro Recreativo, junto a la Biblioteca de Costa Mesa Donald Dungan*
10:30 AM
Toddler Time - Westminster This movement-based program is just right for the new walkers! We’ll be doing lots of singing, dancing, playing—and we’ll do our best to squeeze a book or two in there as well! Recommended for children 1-2 years old. No registration required.
10:30 AM
Play & Learn - Irvine Heritage Park Children of all ages will have an opportunity to learn through play. Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, fingerplay, songs, and a craft. No reservations required. Ideal for ages 3-5.
10:30 AM
Create!- Adult Art Program - Fountain Valley Discover your creative side, make new friends, and have fun when you join us for an hour of exploring the arts! This program is designed for adults with disabilities but all adults are welcome.
11:00 AM
Pre-School Storytime - Irvine University Park Library
Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM
Children, ages 3 to 5, enjoy stories, songs, and a craft! Free! No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
11:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Bouncing Baby Storytime - Rancho Santa Margarita For our littlest storytimers, ages 0 to 2, join us for nursery rhymes, songs, and play!
11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime - Garden Grove Main Preschool Storytime Tuesdays 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and rhymes followed by a Craftivity. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver.
11:00 AM
Toddler Storytime -- Library of the Canyons Join some of the cutest toddlers in town and adults of their choice at the library. We will enjoy story time, songs, music, finger plays, movement, and hands-on activities. Get to know others and support your little one’s developmental skills.
Our Toddler Story hour is designed for children 0-3 and their families, but all ages are welcome! No preregistration required.
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11:00 AM
Stay and Play - San Clemente Stay and Play with toys and games after Toddlertime, Storytime, and Bilingual Storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
11:00 AM
Stay & Play - Dana Point Library Join us after Toddler Storytime for a chance to socialize with others and play with puzzles and toys. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. No registration required.
11:00 AM
Baby Sweet Time - Ladera Ranch Library Baby Sweet Time, for children ages birth to 2 years of age. A special time for our youngest library patrons and an accompanying adult, join us for a twenty minute time of bouncing, singing and board books. We play with toys too! Two sessions one at 10:30 am and one at 11:00 am. Free.
11:00 AM
Storytime - La Palma Library Books, songs and fun! Aimed at children ages 4 and under, but all ages welcome. Little ones need to be accompanied by a caregiver.
11:00 AM
Crafty Adults @ the Library
Crafty Adults @ the Library
Adults are invited to join us as we complete a craft inspired by cherry blossoms and friendship. This monthly craft program is a fun way to make something creative while socializing with other adults. Tuesday, February 19th at 11 am. No registration is required and all supplies will be provided.
11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime - Irvine Heritage Park Children 3-5 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
11:00 AM
Baby Lapsit Tuesday Stortyimes - Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Library Baby Lapsit Storytime is for babies 0-2 years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Lots of songs and finger plays! After Storytime, stay for Playdate at the Library!
11:00 AM
Storytime -- El Toro Library
Our storytime is for children of all ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Stay for crafts and playtime after stories. No registration required.
11:00 AM
Tech Tuesdays-Fountain Valley Learn how to download e-books, movies, music, and more. Every Tuesday by appointment.
11:15 AM
Preschool Storytime - San Juan Capistrano
Childrenages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, craftsand fun. No registration is required. For more information, please contact thelibrary
11:15 AM
Preschool Storytime - Laguna Niguel Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and silliness! Walk-ins are always welcome, no registration required.
11:30 AM
Storytime - Seal Beach Mary Wilson Join us for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, giggly-good time. Older siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Latter storytime includes playtime with age-appropriate toys. Registration is not required.
Storytime is offered four times per week for your convenience: •Mondays 10:30 - 11am or 11:30 - 12pm •Tuesdays 10:30 - 11am or 11:30 - 12pm
11:30 AM
Toddler Storytime Join us for some stories, lap sit rhymes, and a play time designed especially for very young book lovers ages 1-3.
12:00 PM
Beginner/Intermediate ESL Class - Irvine Heritage Park South Coast Literacy Council (SCLC), in partnership with the Heritage Park Library, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults in the library program room. For beginner/intermediate level. To register, please call SCLC at (949)770-0642, or email: info@southcoastliteracy.com
12:30 PM
Needlework Circle - San Clemente Stop by to knit and crochet for a community service project.
1:00 PM
Writers' Group - Laguna Niguel
Do you have a book, a story, or some poetry to write?
Join a group of people who write all of the above and also critique constructively. Some are beginners, some are already published, and others are on their way. Come visit and see if you'd be interested in joining Orange Coast Writers.
2:00 PM
Afternoon Storytime - Aliso Viejo This storytime is for kids ages 3 and older; parents are welcome to stay. Located in the Children's Reading area. No registration required.
2:15 PM
Short Story Book Group - Irvine Heritage Park The Short Story Discussion Group is led by Doug Brown and meets on Tuesdays from 2:15-4:15 p.m. The discussion provides a structure for each person to share his or her individual reaction to the story. The group discusses a different short story each week. Here is this week's selection in our current book, The Best American Short Stories 2005 edited by Michael Chabon: Justice Shiva Ram Murthy by Richi Reddi
3:00 PM
Teen Games - Garden Grove Main
Join us for Wii and tabletop games! For grades 7-12.
3:30 PM
Rookie Readers - Cypress Practice reading skills and comprehension with a friendly and supportive teen volunteer. Focused, timed sessions: Grades K-2 read 20 min. Grades 3-5 read 30 min.
3:30 PM
Super-K Math Club - Rancho Santa Margarita Join us for a half an hour of math based games and activities just for kindergartners. Session runs for 8 weeks. Registration is required. Registration opens January 8th.
3:30 PM
After School Club - San Clemente
AfterSchool Club is for children ages 5 and older. A variety of activities isprovided, including stories and crafts.
3:30 PM
Teen Program - Aliso Viejo Library Come hang out in our new programming space, The Orange Box! On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30, Teens ages 11-18 can hang out, relax, play virtual reality, study, or work on the weekly STEAM activity! Program is free, no registration required, limited supplies available for weekly STEAM activity.
3:30 PM
Knit and Crochet Group - Ladera Ranch Library A place to socialize, and share the joy of knitting and crocheting together. The opportunity to create projects for charity organizations such as Loma Linda Hospital and Warm Up America! Encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. Some materials are provided for teaching purposes. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join!
3:30 PM
Math at the Laguna Beach Library
After our successful Bedtime Math: Crazy 8’s program, the Laguna Beach Library designed a series of fun math activities for kids K-2nd grade.
4:00 PM
Homework Help - Laguna Hills Technology Library
Get help from our teen tutors!
Students in grades K-6 can drop in to receive FREE homework assistance on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00pm.
4:00 PM
Reading Is Fun - Laguna Niguel Beginning readers can practice fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension by reading to teen volunteers.
4:00 PM
Math Help - Irvine Katie Wheeler
Free math help from Portola High School math club members. This program is for children in grades 1-5.
4:00-4:45pm in the Community Room.
4:00 PM
Math Homework Help Portola High School math club members will be available to help children in grades 1 through 8 with their math homework. No fee.
4:00 PM
Discovery Club - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library STEAM program intended for ages 5-10 where we get creative with fun projects. Supplies are limited so call us to register a spot at 562-430-1048.
4:15 PM
Crazy 8s Math Club - Rancho Santa Margarita Join us for math based games and activities for 1st-2nd graders. Session runs for 8 weeks. Registration required. Registration opens January 8th.
4:30 PM
Homework Help - La Palma Library Homework Help is offered by teen & adult volunteers. Volunteers will help the child but will not do the homework for them. Students must bring all materials necessary to complete homework. For grades K-8.
4:30 PM
Homework Help - Irvine Heritage Park Students from grades 2nd through 8th are invited to receive free homework assistance from our volunteer teen tutors. Please bring all supplies and materials. Parents must attend with their children.Homework Help will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on January 15 until May 23 with a break the first week of April.
4:30 PM
Tinker Tuesday - Dana Point Join us for a different project every Tuesday. Create something! Learn something new! No registration required. Ages 12 and up.
4:45 PM
Anime Club - Cypress Do you like anime? Like reading manga? Join our teen Anime Club. For teens, ages 13-17.
5:00 PM
Rough Drafts Writers' Group Welcome novelists, poets, essayists, and scribes of all stripes! Whether you’re published or aspiring, come share your work and receive constructive feedback from a friendly community of writers. No registration is required.
5:00 PM
Write On! Writer's Group - Dana Point Library Write On! is a group of Orange County writers who meet twice a month at the Dana Point library to read, critique, and support each other's work.
5:00 PM
Ms. Jaime's Sunset Storytime - Ladera Ranch Library Sunset Storytime for families and children with the fantastic Ms. Jaime. Held in the upstairs Library. Please call for more information if you would like. (949) 234-5940
5:00 PM
Teen Study Hall - Irvine Katie Wheeler Come to the library to get some studying done on Tuesday evenings in the Quiet Room & 2nd Floor. Look for the purple reservation signs.
5:30 PM
Read to a Dog - Tibor Rubin Library Meet Hogan our new certified therapy dog. He is a chocolate lab who is sweet and gentle. Come read and/or pet him. Read from one of our books or bring your own! Hogan wants to listen to your favorite book! For ages 6-10.
5:30 PM
Club de Lectura en Español/Spanish Language Book Group - San Juan Capistrano
Nosreuniremos para leer y comentar libros en espanol. Nos reuineremos el tercer martes del mes a las 5:30 de la noche.Para mayor informacion, llamar a la biblioteca.
6:00 PM
Cozy Culinary Mystery Book Group - Seal Beach Mary Wilson Check out the latest book and discuss all the tasty details. Pick up this month's selection at the library.
6:00 PM
Family Storytime - La Habra Join Ms. Jessica for Storytime on Tuesday evenings at the library! This program is for children of all ages. Program includes books, songs, felt boards followed by a craft at the end. No registration required.
6:30 PM
Adult Book Club - Irvine Heritage Park Join us for our book discussion on "Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult. No RSVP required. Titles are available at the Service Desk for checkout.
7:00 PM
Full Moon Hike: Hicks Haul Road Enjoy the trails under the full moon's light! We will hike along the paved Hicks Haul Road, traveling through coastal sage scrub in this dark canyon's interior. The hike will cover about 3 miles round trip at a moderate pace as we hike along our trail discussing the night sky.
This program is for those that are interested in experiencing the trails after sunset and taking in the night sounds and smells along with the full moon's glow! Ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Wednesday February 20, 2019
All Day Event
February is Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month! During the month of February, OC Animal Care is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month! All Rabbit adoptions during this month are $14! We hope you hop on down and find some bunny to LOVE!
9:30 AM
ANAHEIM CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
ANAHEIM CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
10:00 AM
Toddler Storytime - Rancho Santa Margarita Toddler Storytime. Join us for stories, motor skill development, and songs!
10:00 AM
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class - Irvine Katie Wheeler South Coast Literacy Council, in partnership with the Katie Wheeler Library, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
10:00-11:30am in the downstairs Community Room. Please check ocpl.org for the latest schedule updates. For intermediate-advanced level.
ESL Classes Free ESL classes offered by South Coast Literacy Council volunteers. For more information, please email ocpl.fhr@occr.ocgov.com or call 949-855-8072.
10:00 AM
Bouncing Babies - Irvine Heritage Park Babies birth to 12 months and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. Walk-ins are welcome!
10:15 AM
Bilingual Storytime - Tustin Library Bilingual Storytime Join us for a fun mix of Spanish and English songs, stories and games for toddlers and preschoolers. No Spanish experience necessary. All are welcome.
10:15 AM
Toddler Storytime - Laguna Niguel Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.
10:30 AM
Baby/Toddler Storytime - Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Join us for stories, finger plays, movement and music! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Playtime with library toys is available from 10:00-10:30am and immediately after storytime.
10:30 AM
B.A.R.K. Stay & Play - Seal Beach Mary Wilson Visit or read with Lily, a therapy Bulldog from B.A.R.K. Great for children 5 and under.
10:30 AM
Stay and Play - Rancho Santa Margarita Stay and Play is an opportunity for kids and parents to come enjoy our toys, socialize, and learn from each other for 45 minutes after storytime.
10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime - Dana Point Library Stories, activities, and fun for children ages 3-5 years and their favorite grown-up. Free. No registration required.
Storytime is held in the program room.
10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime - Ladera Ranch Library It's preschool storytime! Two session times are available, you choose either 10:30 or 11:00. Join other adorable children and families as we celebrate picture books, songs and scarves. Take home crafts are available. Free.
10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime - La Habra Wednesdays @ 10:30am. We welcome children and caregivers to come and enjoy books, songs, finger plays, and a craft in our Library Program Room. We work to build pre-reading skills in children and to help parents to learn these skills to use at home. No registration necessary. Stay-&-Play for a little bit longer too!
10:30 AM
Pre-School Storytime - Westminster Help encourage early literacy skills in your children--and have fun--with stories, songs and a craft. Recommended for children 2-4 years old. No registration required.
10:30 AM
Play & Learn - Irvine Heritage Park Children of all ages will have an opportunity to learn through play.
10:45 AM
Chinese Storytime - Irvine University Park Library Chinese Storytime
First and Third Wednesdays @ 10:45 AM
This storytime is held in Chinese and includes stories, songs, and a craft! For children ages 0-5. Free! No registration required.
11:00 AM
Toddler Storytime - Aliso Viejo Stories, finger plays, and songs for infants to 3 and a half with an adult. Located in our Programs Room, no registration required.
11:00 AM
TED Talks Join us as we watch inspirational videos covering topics such as health, technology, entertainment, design, science and business given by the best thinkers of our time. A group discussion will follow each video. Every first and third Wednesday of the month. Free!
11:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Stay & Make - Dana Point Library Join us after Preschool Storytime for a fun craft or project. Kids must be accompanied by a grown-up. No registration required.
11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime - Ladera Ranch Library It's preschool storytime! Two session times are available, you choose either 10:30 or 11:00. Join other adorable children and families as we celebrate picture books, scarf play songs. Take home crafts are available. Free.
11:00 AM
Toddler Wednesday Storytimes - Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Library Toddler Storytimes is for children 1 to 3 years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Stay after Storytime for Stay and Play, where children can work on social and sensory skills.
11:00 AM
Toddler Storytime - Irvine Heritage Park Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes.
11:00 AM
Toddler Story Time and Play Time - Fountain Valley Visit the library for stories, songs and more! There will 20-30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes followed by 30 minutes for Stay N' Play playtime.
11:00 AM
Toddler Techy Storytime with Ms. Niloo at the Laguna Beach Library
Wednesdays, February 9, 13. 20, & 27 from 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.— Toddler Techy Storytime
Stories are important. That’s why we combined the classic storytime with technology to introduce Techy Storytime. We are going to use iPad, Apple TV, and occasionally 3D printer to make it fun and educational.
11:00 AM
Play-Time - Garden Grove Main Play-Time Wednesdays 11:00 AM
Let's move! Let's practice motor skills! Let's play and interact with each other! So much fun and social time for little ones and their caregivers at the library! For ages 0-5.
11:15 AM
Preschool Storytime - Laguna Niguel Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and silliness! Walk-ins are always welcome, no registration required.
12:00 PM
Readers' Cafe - Rancho Santa Margarita
Stop by our community room every 3rd Wednesday from 12:00 noon for Readers' Café! Feel free to bring a bag lunch and we will provide coffee, tea, and dessert. We discuss fiction and nonfiction, print and audio format.
Discover some delicious new reading ideas and share your own latest favorites!
12:00 PM
Adult Movie Matinee - Library of the Canyons Enjoy a recent film and light refreshments. All library programs are free.
1:00 PM
Living Well with Early Memory Loss
A four-week , supportive/educational group for people with early memory loss due to Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, to attend with their partner. To RSVP, please contact Donna Velarde.
Tutor can help with things such as basic reading and writing, understanding paperwork, filling out forms, phone use, or using the internet.
Walk-in tutoring sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule is subject to change
1:30 PM
OC Subdivision Committee All Subdivision Committee hearings are scheduled to be held at 1:30 pm, every first and third Wednesday of each month at the County of Orange, H.G. Osborne Building, 300 North Flower Street, Room B-10, Santa Ana, CA 92703, unless no items are scheduled to be heard.
2:00 PM
Future Makers - Westminster Kids 6-12 years old can join us for a fun makerspace activity once a month. Each of these STEAM-based projects is sure to get kids thinking, building, and discovering! No registration required.
2:00 PM
E-Help Wednesdays - Irvine Katie Wheeler Need assistance navigating your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? We can help! Book an appointment with a staff member for Wednesdays between 2:00-3:00pm. Call or come in to make an appointment.
2:30 PM
Beginning Genealogy Class Curious about where your ancestors came from? This class will equip you with the organizational skills you need to begin your research. Registration required.
3:00 PM
Afterschool Storytime - Brea Join us at the library for stories and crafts. This storytime is geared for elementary school aged children, however the entire family is welcome!
3:00 PM
Anime Club - La Palma Library Share your favorites or discover new anime shows after school! Certain Wednesdays after school.
3:00 PM
Read to a Dog - Irvine Heritage Park Read a story to specially trained dogs in a relaxed and dog-friendly atmosphere.
3:00 PM
EAP Manager & Supervisor Training The Employee Assistance Program will be facilitating Manager and Supervisor Training. Topics will include:
Types of EAP Referrals
Steps to Reconcile Performance Problems
How the EAP can assist Managers & Supervisors
3:00 PM
Teen Academy Award Nominee Screening - Garden Grove Main Join us to watch Bohemian Rhapsody, a PG-13 Academy Award-nominated film! Snacks for attendees.
3:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime -- El Toro Library Bienvenidos! Bilingual storytime is for children of all ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Hear stories in English and Spanish. Stay for a craft after storytime.
3:00 PM
Do Your Worsted ! --San Juan Capistrano Library Do Your Worsted!--Drop-in Stitching Group. Share tips and tricks. Check out the Library's vast collection of knitting, crochet, and quilting books and magazines.
3:20 PM
Teen Advisory Board Welcome to the teen leadership team for the La Habra Library. From Halloween parties to movie days and volunteer opportunities, TAB is involved in the planning of teen events at the library. If you are interested in a leadership role, or just want to come socialize with other teens and talk about what things there are to do at the library, all are welcome. Volunteer hours received for attendance. Light refreshments provided.
3:30 PM
Toddler Play & Learn - Aliso Viejo This program for toddlers & parents features free playtime & occasional guest speakers on topics such as early literacy & development. Located in our Programs Room. No registration required.
3:30 PM
Homework Help - Cypress Mon & Wed. Grades K-8: Drop in for help with daily homework. Provided by high school volunteers. Focused time limits may be implemented. Bring all materials and supplies.
3:30 PM
Teen Anime Club--Rancho Santa Margarita Teens grades 7th-12th join RSM Anime Society, our monthly anime club. We'll watch anime, discuss manga, do crafts, and more!
4:00 PM
Movie at the Library - San Clemente Join us for a movie at the library! Today's movie is The Incredibles 2 (PG).
4:00 PM
Math Club - Irvine University Park Library
Math Club
Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45pm
Need some help with your math problems? Wantto take on some new challenges? Get some free help from high schoolmath club members from around the area, and when you're done, you can play math games! For children in grades 1-5.
Free! No registration required.
4:00 PM
Homework Help - Garden Grove Main Homework Help Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM
High school volunteers help elementary and middle school students with homework. For first grade to eighth grade students.
No Homework Help on school holidays and breaks.
4:00 PM
Teen Volunteer Orientation Learn what you'll be doing to earn community service volunteer hours at the library. Expectations and requirements will be explained. For teens ages 13-17.
4:00 PM
Little Architects - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
Little Architects ages 4 and up can drop in to get creative with Legos and Duplos. Free build for creative play or follow one of our themes for fun. The possibilities are endless!
Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
4:00 PM
Crazy 8's Math Club - Laguna Hills Tech Library
Laguna Hills Library presents Crazy 8s Math’s club season 4, where you’ll race across the country, make music with hands and feet, train to be a firefighter...It’s totally new kind of math club.
4:00 PM
Homework Help - Brea
Brea Library's Homework Help program is for children in 2nd - 8th grade. Children are welcome to complete their homework in our Homework Help area.
Teen volunteers from our local high school will be available to assist children with their homework. No registration is required, but feel free to call the library if you have further questions.
4:30 PM
Homework Help - Laguna Niguel Teen volunteers give one-on-one homework help to elementary school-aged children.
5:00 PM
Movie - Seal Beach Mary Wilson Join us for a whimsical and enjoyable family movie, rated PG. Bring a picnic dinner and blankets. See the library for movie title and details.
5:00 PM
Read to a Dog with Lilo - Garden Grove Chapman Library Come read with a gentle therapy dog at our Read to a Dog program. Kids can read, pet, and cuddle with our lovable pal, Lilo! This is a great opportunity for reluctant or emergent readers.
5:00 PM
Persian Storytime - Irvine University Park Library
Persian Storytime
Wednesdays @ 5:00PM
This storytime is held in Persian andincludes stories, songs, and a craft! For children ages 3-6. Free! Noregistration required.
5:00 PM
Family Storytime - Tustin Library
Family Storytime
Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm. This storytime is an opportunity for families to unplug, relax and spend some quality time together. Enjoy new and classic stories then make a craft together to take home. All children and families are welcome to attend this free program.
5:00 PM
Sit n' Stitch w/ Open Sewing Lab- Fountain Valley A casual social knitting and crochet group. Drop in and bring your knitting, crochet, or other yarn project to work on. Trade tips, patterns, troubleshoot, or make new friends. All skill levels welcome. Some starter supplies may be available.
Makerspace will be open for lab time with sewing machines!
5:30 PM
Full Moon Cardio Night Hike: Limestone Canyon Join us for a strenuous, extremely challenging, fast-paced cardio hike in Limestone Canyon under the light of a full moon. Along the way we'll be rewarded with canyon views and possible nocturnal wildlife sightings. This is an advanced 8-mile cardio hike, completed in less than 2.5 hours, and includes 1700 feet of elevation gain. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
5:45 PM
Eat, Move, Grow: Healthy Living Yoga Classes - San Juan Capistrano EAT, MOVE, GROW: HEALTHY LIVING
Join us for a restorative hour of yoga with YOGA BUNGALOW instructor, Tam Nguyen. We will focus on breathing techniques and relaxation skills. Adults, teens and school age children are welcome. No reservations are required, but space is limited. Please note that program is subject to change.
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6:00 PM
Read to a Dog - Cypress 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Read to and/or pet one of our gentle, furry friends! Studies show that children can improve their reading skills and boost their self-confidence by interacting with a licensed therapy dog.
6:00 PM
Bilingual Storytime - La Habra Wednesdays @ 6pm. Stories for little ones in both English and Spanish in the Library Program Room. No registration necessary.
6:00 PM
After Work Fitness Hike on Paved Hicks Haul Road Join us every Wednesday night for a fitness-focused hike on the paved Hicks Haul Road. Ages 16 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
6:00 PM
Horror Club - La Palma Library Watch and discuss a variety of topics in the horror genre from books to movies to television shows. Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month.
6:30 PM
Pajama Storytime - Irvine University Park Library
Pajama Storytime
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled family storytime with stories, songs, and activities for children ages 3-7. Older and younger siblings are welcome! Pajamas are optional!
Free! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Thursday February 21, 2019
All Day Event
February is Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month! During the month of February, OC Animal Care is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Rabbit Month! All Rabbit adoptions during this month are $14! We hope you hop on down and find some bunny to LOVE!
8:30 AM
Fitness Hike at Little Sycamore
Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced 4.8-mile hike (400-foot elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.
Ages 15 and up.
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5-miles south of I-5/405).
Online reservations required.
For questions, call 949-497-8324 Monday-Friday or 949-923-2235 Saturday and Sunday.
Parking: $3 per vehicle.
9:00 AM
Beginning Computer Class - Laguna Niguel Learn the basics in this free, three-part, hands-on class. Each class is limited to four people for individual attention. Registration is required. Call or come in to register.
9:30 AM
ANAHEIM CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
ANAHEIM CENTER ADULT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
9:30 AM
Arabic Storytime - Irvine Heritage Park Children and their parents or caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in Arabic. This new program will take place on the third Thursday of the month.
10:00 AM
Book Chat Group - Cypress Join us for a lively discussion. This month's title is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. Pick up your reserved copy from the front Service Desk or at the meetings.
10:00 AM
Non-Fiction Book Club
Dewey Calls! A Non-Fiction Book Club
Join us for a readers' tour of the non-fiction stacks every third Thursday! Unlike other book clubs, YOU choose what you read within that month's field of subjects from the Dewey Decimal System, then share the interesting knowledge you discover! Contact the Tustin Library staff with questions about this book club or to find out which Dewey number is selected for each month.
10:00 AM
Kniterary Fiber Art & Craft Society - Brea Join us for an enjoyable time to socialize and work on your own fiber arts projects - knitters, weavers, embroiderers, quilters, cross-stitchers and any other fiber-related crafters are welcome!
10:00 AM
Baby Lapsit - Garden Grove Chapman Library Join us for a 20 minute storytime followed by a 30 minute playtime. For children, birth to 2 years old with a parent or caregiver.
10:00 AM
Preschool Playtime Stop by the branch between 10:00 and 11:00 to play with the library's toys and meet some new friends. All ages welcome.
10:30 AM
Avoiding Scams and Schemes - Dana Point Library
Swindlers use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year, and often combine sophisticated technology with age-old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information.
Stay a step ahead with the latest information provided by the Better Business Bureau.
10:30 AM
Bilingual Storytime - San Clemente
Bienvenidos! Allages are invited to enjoy canciones y cuentos!
10:30 AM
Thursday Philosophy Group - Irvine University Park Library
Thursday Philosophy Group
Third Thursdays, 10:30am - Noon
Friendly! Relaxed! Informed! Join us for a major philosopher's life and ideas. Bring your thoughts and opinions! Every thinking person is a philosopher; discover the philosopher in you.
10:30 AM
Book Babies - Westminster Get your littlest one started early at this lapsit program filled with songs, dance, play, and books! Recommended for children 0-1 year old, or until they are walking. No registration required.
10:30 AM
Bilingual Storytime -Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
BilingualStorytime is for toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Join us forstories, songs and fun in English and Spanish. Every Thursday of eachmonth at 10:30 a.m.
Únete anosotros para cuentos, canciones y un tiempo divertido en Inglés y Español.Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe es todos los Jueves a las 10:30 am.
*Due to the new construction, Bilingual Storytime will be held at the Downtown Recreation Center next to the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library*
*Debido a la nueva construcción, Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe se llevará a cabo en el Centro Recreativo, junto a la Biblioteca de Costa Mesa Donald Dungan*
10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime - Irvine Katie Wheeler This drop-in event is for children 0-3 years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver. It is held upstairs in the Children's Area. We look forward to seeing you there!
11:00 AM
Toddler Play & Learn - Aliso Viejo This program for toddlers & parents features free playtime & occasional guest speakers on topics such as early literacy & development. Located in our Programs Room. No registration required.
11:00 AM
Braille Institude Free Workshops Calendar Braille Institute, Anaheim Center - Free Workshops Calendar
11:00 AM
Baby/Toddler Storytime --Library of the Canyons
This lap sit story time will introduce a love for books to your baby and/or toddler by using song, movement, and rhyme. It will also improve motor, sensory, and social skills with play time.
11:00 AM
Stay and Play - San Clemente Stay and Play with toys and games after Toddlertime, Storytime, and Bilingual Storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
11:00 AM
Digital 1-on-1 - Garden Grove Main
Bring inyour smart phone/tablet/laptop and learn how to use our digital resources:
Learn a language with Mango
Learn a new skill with Universal Class
Learn to program with Lynda.com
Download a ebook with Libby
Download a movie with Hoopla
Half-hour sessions at 11am and 11:30am--call or stop by to register.
11:00 AM
Music and Movement Storytime- Villa Park Library Move to the beat and share fun books.
11:00 AM
Techy Storytime - Laguna Hills Technology
Join us for a Techy Storytime fun!
Enjoy stories, songs and tech activities using iPads, virtual reality viewers, Makey Makey, 3D printer and more!
For ages 3-6 with accompanying adult; siblings are welcomed too!
11:00 AM
Bilingual Thursday Storytimes - Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Library Bilingual Storytime is for children of all ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Hear stories in English and Spanish. Stay for craft time after Storytime.
11:00 AM
Intermediate/Advanced ESL Class - Irvine Heritage Park South Coast Literacy Council (SCLC), in partnership with the Heritage Park Library, offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults in the library program room. For intermediate/advanced level. To register, please call SCLC at (949)770-0642, or email: info@southcoastliteracy.com
11:00 AM
Road Scholar - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library Do you love to travel, enjoy learning, exploring interesting places, and meeting people who share a love of adventure? Come by to learn how to plan inexpensive, fun, and enriching trips from Road Scholar. Free and open to the public.
11:00 AM
Storytime -- El Toro Library Our storytime is for children of all ages accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Stay for crafts and playtime after stories.
11:00 AM
Toddler Storytime - Garden Grove Main Toddler Storytime Thursdays 11:00 AM
Stories, songs and movement for toddlers. Stay afterward for playtime!
12:00 PM
ESL Class Free ESL classes offered by South Coast Literacy Council volunteers. For more information, please email ocpl.fhr@occr.ocgov.com or call 949-855-8072.
12:15 PM
Rethinking breakfast, lunch and dinner Running out of ideas for your meals? Not sure what a healthy meal consists of? Come learn ways to ensure you eat healthy even when you choose to eat out.
All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a fitness tracker.
1:00 PM
Savvy Caregiver - Special 6 week Series for Family Caregivers
Savvy Caregiver series is evidence-based, and consists of a 12-hour training provided over a six-week period, resulting in caregivers who possess greater confidence, greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and practical skills to improve quality of life and support care. Seating is limited. RSVP mandatory. Free Respite care can be arranged. For information or to RSVP, please call 844-435-7259.
1:00 PM
Guided Autobiography for Seniors-Garden Grove Main
Are you 55-plus and looking for a way to make a record of your life story? In this interactive class you will learn the tools for recalling and writing your own life story. This is a 5-week workshop, meeting Thursdays at 1:00 pm from Feb. 14th until March 14th. the first session is a 1-hour orientation, the remaining sessions run for 2-hours.
Please register by visiting Garden Grove Main library, or call us at
ESL Conversation Club - Irvine Katie Wheeler Join us for an hour and a half of conversation where you can practice your English on various topics. This is a walk-in club. No registration required.
1:30 PM
OC Zoning Administrator All Zoning Administrator hearings are scheduled to be held at 1:30 pm, on the first and third Thursday of each month at the County of Orange, H.G. Osborne Building, 300 North Flower Street, Room B-10, Santa Ana, CA 92703, unless no items are scheduled to be heard.
3:00 PM
Read to a Dog with BARK - San Juan Capistrano
Read to a Dog with BARK
Studies have shown that children can improve their reading skills and boost their self-confidence by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Sign up today at the Children's or Information desk or by phone to reserve your spot to read to a dog. Please contact the library for additional details.
3:00 PM
Storytime and Craft - Irvine Heritage Park Join us for a fun and exciting afternoon of stories, songs, and and making yarn art! For toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required.
3:00 PM
EAP Manager & Supervisor Training The Employee Assistance Program will be facilitating Manager and Supervisor Training. Topics will include:
Types of EAP Referrals
Steps to Reconcile Performance Problems
How the EAP can assist Managers & Supervisors
3:30 PM
Teen Program - Aliso Viejo Library Come hang out in our new programming space, The Orange Box! On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30, Teens ages 11-18 can hang out, relax, play virtual reality, study, or work on the weekly STEAM activity! Program is free, no registration required, limited supplies available for weekly STEAM activity.
3:30 PM
Teen Tutors - Aliso Viejo Library Volunteers for the National Honors Society meet every Thursday to provide free tutoring to middle school and high school students. Program is free, no registration required. Please check in with the front desk to see where Teen Tutors are located.
4:00 PM
Homework Help--Rancho Santa Margarita Homework Help--Students grades K-6 can drop in between 4-5:30 pm on Thursday afternoons for homework help. One session is 30 minutes. No appointment required.
4:00 PM
Kids Book Club - Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library Open to ages 8 – 12,grab a copy of the current book club choice at the Service Desk.
4:00 PM
I Love Math?! - Garden Grove Tibor Rubin
Don't think math can be fun? We hope to prove you wrong with a series of challenges and games for math lovers and less enthusiastic kids alike. Designed for ages 4-10.
4:00 PM
Kids' Crazy 8's Club - Seal Beach Mary Wilson Join the Crazy 8's math club, where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. Children in grades K - 2 will participate in mischief-making activities that kids love, like Bouncy Dice Explosion, Glow in the Dark Geometry, and Toilet Paper Olympics. The club will meet once a week for one hour, limited to 12 spots for each session.
Please register at ocpl.sealbeach@occr.ocgov.com to reserve a spot beginning January 5 for the first session on Thursday January 10.
4:00 PM
Chess Club - Irvine University Park Library
Chess Club
Thursdays @ 4:00PM
Learn techniques and sharpen your skills at Chess Club! Play and learn with University High School's Chess Club members. Free! No registration required.
4:00 PM
Homework Help - Garden Grove Main Homework Help Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM
High school volunteers help elementary and middle school students with homework. For first grade to eighth grade students.
No Homework Help on school holidays and breaks
4:00 PM
Homework Help - Irvine Katie Wheeler
Teen volunteers assist elementary and middle school students with completing their homework assignments. This drop-in program is held downstairs in the Community Room.
A responsible parent or guardian is required to sign the student in/out and provide a valid contact number in case of emergency.
When school is not in session, there will be no Homework Help.
4:00 PM
Teen Game Night - Fountain Valley
Hey teens, come to the library forsome fun and games! We have board games, card games and a VirtualReality computer! Don’t forget to bring your friends! If you have acool game you think no one else has heard of, feel free to bring it toshare with the group! For ages 11-18. No registrationrequired.
4:30 PM
Homework Help - Irvine Heritage Park Students from grades 2nd through 8th are invited to receive free homework assistance from our volunteer teen tutors. Please bring all supplies and materials. Parents must attend with their children. Homework Help will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on January 15 until May 23 with a break the first week of April.
4:30 PM
Homework Help - La Palma Library Homework Help is offered by teen & adult volunteers. Volunteers will help the child but will not do the homework for them. Students must bring all materials necessary to complete homework. For grades K-8.
5:00 PM
BARK - Rancho Santa Margarita BARK! Beach Animals Reading with Kids. Come to the library and practice your reading skills by reading for ten minutes to a certified therapy dog. Parent/legal guardian permission is required. Parent/guardian may sign permission at the time of the event
5:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - Brea
On February 21, we'll be hosting an introductory session all about Dungeons & Dragons. If you're interested in this creative, cooperative game full of improv and quick thinking, join us to find out what you'll need to get started playing with us here at Brea Library!
5:00 PM
Teen Crafternoon - Garden Grove Chapman Library Teens can spend a relaxing afternoon of crafting. This month we'll make nerdy designs with perler beads. All materials provided at this free event.
5:30 PM
Family White Elephant BINGO - Garden Grove Main Family White Elephant Bingo Third Thursday each month 5:30-6:30 PM
Play bingo at the library and win a range of fun, mystery prizes. For all ages!
5:30 PM
Writers - Read & Review Join this unique critique group that provides a supportive environment to share and discuss writing projects. All writing levels welcome.
5:30 PM
Intermediate Evening Mountain Bike Ride Explore Limestone Canyon by night on this intermediate mountain bike night ride. We will ride out of Augustine, up Loma Ridge, down to the Sinks, and along Limestone Ridge or Limestone Valley, depending on the group. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
5:30 PM
Pajama Storytime - Laguna Niguel SUNSHINE READERS STORYTIME High school volunteers from the National Charity League will spread a little sunshine by reading and playacting stories to children.
5:30 PM
Pajama Storytime - Laguna Niguel SUNSHINE READERS STORYTIME High school volunteers from the National Charity League will spread a little sunshine by reading and playacting stories to children.
6:00 PM
Nonfiction Book Club - La Palma Library Nonfiction Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Copies of this month's selection can be picked up in the library.
7:00 PM
Thursday Evening Book Club - Irvine University Park Library
Thursday Evening Book Club
Third Thursdays @ 7:00PM
Join our friendly group; you are welcome! Books are available at the Service Desk. This month's title is Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah. For ages 18 and older.
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