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1 yorba linda public library activity guide FALL September October November - inside - MINECRAFT: FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD Come explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through Minecraft. PAGE TWEENS, ENJOY A WINTER WONDERLAND Tweens, grades 4-8, jump into a snow party, Southern California-style. PAGE WINNER, WINNER TURKEY DINNER Choosing, preparing, and cooking the perfect bird with Chef Renee. PAGE 9 WHAT WE LL BE READING Love and Ruin by Paula McLain

2 CHILDREN LAPTIME STORYTIME (0-18 Months) SESSION I: Tuesdays: September 4 - October 16 9:30-9:55 a.m. SESSION II: Tuesdays: October 30 - December 11 9:30-9:55 a.m. Babies and caregivers will enjoy this bonding time together with simple stories, songs, bounces, puppets, and lots of interactive fun! Group playtime and visiting opportunity follows Laptime. Space is limited. Registration for Yorba Linda residents begins August 20 (Session I) and October 15 (Session II). Open registration begins August 27 (Session I) and October 22 (Session II). (18-35 Months) SESSION I: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER Tuesdays: September 4 - October 16 10:30-10:55 a.m. OR Wednesdays: September 5 - October 17 9:30-9:55 a.m. OR 10:30-10:55 a.m. SESSION II: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Tuesdays: October 30 - December 11 10:30-10:55 a.m. OR Wednesdays: October 31 - December 12 9:30-9:55 a.m. OR 10:30-10:55 a.m. Toddlers and caregivers will share stories, rhymes with movement, songs, and puppets that encourage early literacy development. Group playtime and visiting opportunity follows Toddler Time. Space is limited. Registration for Yorba Linda residents begins August 20 (Session I) and October 15 (Session II). Open registration begins August 27 (Session I) and October 22 (Session II). (3-6 Years) Wednesdays: September 5 - December 12 12:00-12:30 p.m. OR Thursdays: September 6 - December 13 10:30-11:00 a.m. Share new and exciting adventures through stories, songs, and crafts. Children must be 3 years old. Sign up anytime! NEW! (Preppy K-1st Grade) Thursdays: September 6 - December 13 3:45-4:30 p.m. Discover new wonders through age appropriate stories, songs, snacks, and special S.T.E.A.M. activities. NEW! (2nd-4th Grade) Thursdays: September 6 - December 13 3:45-4:30 p.m. Experience special adventures with S.T.E.A.M., interactive stories, hands-on activities, snacks, and author spotlights. (All Ages) Saturdays: September 8 - December 15 10:30-11:15 a.m. enjoy stories, crafts, and more! Bring the whole family to CHILDREN PAJAMA - RAMA Wednesdays: September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 7:00-7:45 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring your favorite teddy bear for an evening of stories, songs, and puppets. Refreshments too! Saturdays: Sep. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 1:30-3:30 p.m. Create and play with the library s LEGOs. Reach for the sky as you build your own spectacular creations. Billy Bonkers Magic Show Thursday, September 20 6:30-7:15 p.m. You will go bonkers at the Billy Bonkers Magic Show! This high-energy, silly performance full of amazing tricks and illusions is sure to delight. Minecraft: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Saturday, September 22 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Come explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through Minecraft! Make lava slime, mine for diamond, explode creepers, enjoy Minecraft snacks, and more! Found Object Juggling Show Thursday, October 18 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wacky! Preposterous! Incredible! This hilarious Juggling Show full of silly antics and odd talent will leave you wondering, Can I do that? Explore S.T.E.A.M. with Elephant, Piggie, & Friends Saturday, October 20 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Come explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with Elephant, Piggie, and their friends! Make ice cream, design and build a nest, create your own Elephant & Piggie puzzle, and more! Mr. Electric! A Very Big Electricity & Energy Show Thursday, November 15 6:30-7:15 p.m. Matter, light, energy, and electricity are all part of this incredible presentation. Mr. Electric will present amazing and mysterious science discoveries! Watch real indoor lightning using a powerful Tesla Coil. Students will be supported in air with magnets and more. 2 ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 3

3 TWEENS Tween programs are for students in grades 4-8 only. Tween programs are for students in grades 4-8 only. TWEENS Tween Snack Attack Thursday, September 6 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy learning (and eating) new ways to turn your after-school snacks into fun and tasty culinary creations. tween book club Tuesday, September 18 6:30-7:30 p.m. You gotta read this!! Share about your most favorite book ever and decorate a canvas banner as we kick off fall. Make new friends, eat tasty pizza, talk about books, and do fun activities in our monthly book discussion group. Tween Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 4 6:30-7:30 p.m. Just in time for Halloween, tweens will have a scary good time participating in the toilet paper mummy challenge, creating creepy crafts, and enjoying spooky snacks. Nothing to fear, this is all good fun! tween book club Tuesday, October 16 6:30-7:30 p.m. A valuable treasure is lost in the library! Do you have what it takes to solve the case? Make new friends, eat tasty pizza, share about mystery books, and do fun activities in our monthly book discussion group. Tween Backwards Bonanza Thursday, November 1 6:30-7:30 p.m. Backwards, forwards, upside down! Sometimes it is fun to be a little goofy, a little different, and a little backwards. Join us as we play traditional games with a backwards twist, create crazy crafts, and eat a breakfast snack at dinnertime. tween book club Tuesday, November 13 6:30-7:30 p.m. En garde! Join us for a fascinating demonstration of fencing by Gryphon Fencing Club. Make new friends, eat tasty pizza, share about Medieval and Renaissance-era books, and do fun activities in our monthly book discussion group. Tween Winter Wonderland Thursday, December 6 6:30-7:30 p.m. We are having a Southern California snow party! Tweens will play with snow and participate in other snow-themed games, build sock snow-people, and enjoy an edible snowman! tween book club Tuesday, December 11 6:30-7:30 p.m. It s the most wonderful time of the year and gingerbread is one of the reasons why! Make new friends, eat tasty pizza, share about holiday-themed books, and do fun activities in our monthly book discussion group. October 6 - November 17 Children ages 4-12 can sign up for the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club to read library books and get free hamburgers! YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICE DAY Saturday, November 17 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. held at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House Looking to give back to your community? Teens, grades 6-12, donate your time by creating care packages, cards, and paracord bracelets for our active military! All materials will be provided. Students may receive school community service credit; please bring your school form. For more details, visit ylpl.org/serviceday 4 ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 5

4 TEENS Teen programs are for students in grades 7-12 only. Adult programs are for ages 18+. ADULTS Teen Cupcake Decorating Tuesday, September 11 6:00-7:30 p.m. Want to have fun designing a masterpiece that you can eat? Then come to our cupcake decorating night and use icing and fondant to craft your yummy work of art! Which College is Right for Me? Tuesday, September 18 6:00-7:30 p.m. Private, public, UC, Cal State, and community college. With so many college options, how do you select the one that's right for YOU? Join us as representatives from local colleges explain their admissions process and what makes their school different! Teen Fortnite Night Tuesday, September 25 6:00-8:00 p.m. We're bringing Fortnite to the library! We ll have consoles, pizza, and a Fortnite dance competition. What could be better? Permission slip required. Available at the Library or at ylpl.org/events/teen-fortnite. College Essay Workshop Monday, October 1 6:00-7:30 p.m. Not sure how to get started on your college essay? Join us as C2Education gives us tips on how to write a college essay and make your essay stand out! Craft for a Cause Tuesday, October 23 6:00-8:00 p.m. Teens, come down to the library to create Halloween holiday cards and decorate pumpkins that will be delivered to a local senior assisted living center. We ll provide the pumpkins and supplies, you bring the creativity! Students may receive school community service credit; please bring your school form. International Games Day Tuesday, November 6 6:00-7:30 p.m. Did you know there s an entire week dedicated to playing games? Celebrate with us as we play our favorites! Exposed: Out of Focus Teens, grades 7-12, express yourself through art and literature in the library s annual Exposed Contest. Entries are due to the library by 8:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, For official guidelines and entry forms, please contact the library. HERSTORY: WOMEN S ISSUES THROUGH LITERATURE Mondays: September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17 7:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for a monthly book discussion where we ll discuss women s issues through literature and more. Make N Take Book Club Saturdays: September 1, October 13, December 8 10:00 a.m. Discuss this month s chosen title, while creating a craft inspired by the book. September: Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See October: Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister December: If Not for You by Debbie Macomber Stitchin in the Stacks Saturdays: September 1, October 6, November 3 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Knit, socialize, and share your techniques with others. There is even an opportunity to share your talent for various yarn-crafting charities. Please bring your own supplies. Drop-ins welcome. COFFEE THE LIBRARY Medicare Demystified Tuesday, October 16 10:30 a.m. Mystified by Medicare? Join us for a presentation on the basics of Medicare with an instructor from CareMore. GROW IT THE LIBRARY Plant Propagation Thursday, September 13 7:00 p.m. Basic principles and general techniques of plant propagation including seed starting, division, and taking cuttings will be discussed and demonstrated. This event is provided in partnership with the UCCE Master Gardeners of OC. CHILL OUT BINGO CHALLENGE When the rain starts falling, the books will be calling this winter season. What better way to pass those chilly winter days than by cozying up with a good book? All you have to do is complete a row of bingo in our Bingo Challenge. The challenge runs from November 19-Janaury 19. For Teens, grades 7-12, Adults ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 7

5 ADULTS Adult programs are for ages 18+. Adult programs are for ages 18+. ADULTS OPERA THE LIBRARY Don Carlo Thursday, October 11 7:00 p.m. Join us for an interactive presentation given by one of LA Opera s Community Educators! With rich orchestrations, thundering choruses and an endless flow of rapturous melodies, one of Verdi s grandest and greatest works is an enthralling tale of morality and mortality. This event is provided in partnership with the L.A. Opera. THE LIBRARY Ancestor Answers Mondays: 2nd and 4th of the Month 7:00-8:30 p.m. Come to the library and get expert help with all of your genealogy questions. Skilled volunteers provided by the local genealogical society. Genealogy - Bring Your Ancestors to Life Wednesday, October 10 6:00-7:00 p.m. Join us for an informational session on the basics of conducting a family history. We will cover how to research, organize, and find information on your ancestors. Genealogy as Detective Work Wednesday, October 10 7:15-8:15 p.m. We will learn about tools and skills available to use in our research and how analysis can move us forward to success. Easy Ways to Begin Preserving your Family Stories Monday, November 5 7:00-8:30 p.m. Dawn Thurston will present ideas for creating lasting and meaningful family histories to share with your children and grandchildren. DIY Paint Night Wednesday, September 12 6:30-8:00 p.m. It s time for a paint party! Join us for a fun night full of painting. Choose from available supplies to blend and paint to create a unique project. Supplies provided. Registration required. Jewelry Making: Earrings Saturday, September 15 2:00 p.m. Bead Corner Design Academy instructor Tanya Hill will demonstrate the basics of creating beautiful earrings. Registration required. Flower Arranging Basics Wednesday, September 26 7:00 p.m. Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements. With plenty of tips and tricks you can turn a simple store bouquet into a beautiful arrangement. Attendees will have an opportunity to put their new knowledge to the test by creating an arrangement with fresh flowers. Registration required. Lines of Fire: Andrew Carroll s Search for the Greatest War Letters Ever Written Saturday, October 13 2:00 p.m. Andrew Carroll, the bestselling author and director of the Center for American War Letters at Chapman University, is traveling the country to seek out 1,000,000 letters written during every war in U.S. history, from the Revolution up to the present day. Carroll will talk about his campaign to save wartime correspondences and show audience members some of the most extraordinary letters. Carroll will also discuss his recent book My Fellow Soldiers. History of Jazz Wednesday, October 24 7:00 p.m. What are the essential characteristics of jazz? How do jazz musicians tell stories? In this talk, Cal State Fullerton music historian Dr. Matt Thomas will present an overview of jazz history introducing prominent styles Winner, Winner Turkey Dinner with Chef Renee Saturday, November 10 2:00 p.m. Learn everything you need to know about choosing, preparing and cooking your bird! We will be exploring cooking methods and essential side dishes for a delicious and thankfully easy holiday Origami Cranes Wednesday, November 14 7:00 p.m. Join us for some paper folding fun! Instructor Carol Stevens will demonstrate how to neatly fold a traditional paper crane as well as a unique variation of the paper crane. Supplies provided. Registration required A Night at the Three Broomsticks: Harry Potter Trivia Wednesday, November 28 7:00 p.m. Do you have wit beyond measure? Then test your Harry Potter trivia knowledge with us! Bring a team (up to 4) or be a team of one, the choice is yours. Traditional Harry Potter tastes and temptations will be provided. Registration required. 8 ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 9

6 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2018 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 1 MAKE N TAKE BOOK CLUB 10:00 A.M. STITCHIN IN THE STACKS 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. 3 4 LAPTIME STORYTIME 5 Library Closed Labor Day 10 ANCESTRY ANSWERS 11 LAPTIME STORYTIME 12 TEEN CUPCAKE DECORATING 17 HERSTORY 7:00-8:00 P.M. 18 LAPTIME STORYTIME WHICH COLLEGE FOR ME? TWEEN BOOK CLUB WHO DONE IT? 2:00-4:00 P.M. 25 LAPTIME STORYTIME 26 ANCESTRY ANSWERS TEEN FORNITE NIGHT 6:00-8:00 P.M. PAJAMA-RAMA 7:00-7:45 P.M. DIY: PAINT NIGHT 6:30-8:00 P.M. FLOWER ARRANGING n CHILDREN S n TWEENS (GRADES 4-8) n TEENS (GRADES 7-12) n ADULTS 6 TWEEN SNACK ATTACK GROW IT NOW MAGIC SHOW 6:30-7:15 P.M n FRIENDS n FAMILY LEGO MANIA! 1:30-3:30 P.M. JEWELRY MAKING: EARRINGS 2:00 P.M. MINECRAFT: FULL S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD 11:15 A.M.-1:00 P.M. FRIENDS BOOK SALE 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. 10 ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 11

7 CALENDAR OCTOBER 2018 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 1 COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP 2 LAPTIME STORYTIME 3 8 ANCESTRY ANSWERS 9 LAPTIME STORYTIME 10 TEEN MYSTERY NIGHT 15 HERSTORY 7:00-8:00 P.M. 16 LAPTIME STORYTIME COFFEE TALK: MEDICARE 10:00-11:30 A.M. TWEEN BOOK CLUB WHO DONE IT? 2:00-4:00 P.M. 23 CRAFT FOR A CAUSE 24 ANCESTRY ANSWERS PAJAMA-RAMA 7:00-7:45 P.M. THE LIBRARY 6:00-8:15 P.M. HISTORY OF JAZZ 4 TWEEN SPOOKTACULAR OPERA TALK: DON CARLO JUGGLING SHOW 6:30-7:15 P.M STITCHIN IN THE STACKS 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. LEGO MANIA! 1:30-3:30 P.M. SIGN-UPS FOR IN-N-OUT COVER TO COVER START MAKE N TAKE BOOK CLUB 10:00 A.M. LINES OF FIRE: ANDREW CARROLL 2:00 P.M. EXPLORE S.T.E.A.M. WITH ELEPHANT & PIGGIE 11:15 A.M.-1:00 P.M LAPTIME STORYTIME 31 n CHILDREN S n TWEENS (GRADES 4-8) n TEENS (GRADES 7-12) n ADULTS n FRIENDS n FAMILY 12 ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 13

8 CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2018 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 5 WAYS TO PRESERVE YOUR 6 LAPTIME STORYTIME 7 FAMILY STORIES TEEN INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY LAPTIME STORYTIME 14 Library Closed Veterans Day TWEEN BOOK CLUB 19 HERSTORY 7:00-8:00 P.M. 20 LAPTIME STORYTIME 21 CHILL OUT BINGO CHALLENGE BEGINS 26 WHO DONE IT? 2:00-4:00 P.M. 27 LAPTIME STORYTIME 28 ANCESTRY ANSWERS PAJAMA-RAMA 7:00-7:45 P.M. ORIGAMI CRANES LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 P.M. HARRY POTTER TRIVIA n CHILDREN S n TWEENS (GRADES 4-8) n TEENS (GRADES 7-12) n ADULTS 1 TWEEN BONANZA TEEN EXPOSED ENTRIES DUE BY 8:59 P.M MR. ELECTRIC SHOW 6:30-7:15 P.M Library Closed Thanksgiving n FRIENDS n FAMILY Library Closed Thanksgiving STITCHIN IN THE STACKS 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. LEGO MANIA! 1:30-3:30 P.M. WINNER, WINNER TURKEY DINNER WITH CHEF RENEE 2:00 P.M. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICE DAY - FIELD HOUSE 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SIGN-UPS FOR IN-N-OUT COVER TO COVER ENDS 14 ylpl.org Fall 2018 Activity Guide 15

9 LIBRARY INFORMATION Library Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Address Yorba Linda Public Library Imperial Highway Yorba Linda, CA Web Address ylpl.org Telephone Renewal YLPL (9575) Loan Periods Most items - 3 weeks DVD/Videos - 10 days Overdue Fines 20 per item, per day $1.00 per day on videos and DVDs The Book Corner a used book store Monday 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Contact The Book Corner at While unlikely, programs are subject to change without notice. Space can be limited on selected events. While an event is listed in the Activity Guide, the event may be full as all events are subject to available capacity. Yorba Linda Public Library 2018 yorba linda public library