yorba linda public library activity guide WINTER 2018 December January February inside S.T.E.A.M.: HOW IT WORKS! Students kindergarten on up, come explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through fun activities. PAGE 3 THE EXCHANGE Teens, grades 712, come experience a culture like never before! Food, fun, music, and more. PAGE 6 GOOD FOR YOUR GUT: KOMBUCHA Learn all about this amazing fermented beverage. PAGE 9 WHAT WE LL BE READING Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly
CHILDREN PAJAMA RAMA (All Ages) Wednesdays: December 6, January 3, February 7 7:007:45 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring your favorite teddy bear for an evening of stories, songs and puppets. Refreshments too! LAPTIME STORYTIME (018 Months) Tuesdays: January 9 February 27 9:309:55 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 December 18. Open registration begins January 2. (1835 Months) Tuesdays: January 9 February 27 10:3010:55 a.m. OR Wednesdays: January 10 February 28 9:309:55 a.m. OR Wednesdays: January 10 February 28 10:3010:55 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 December 18. Open registration begins January 2. (36 Years) Wednesdays: Now through December 13 12:0012:30 p.m. OR Thursdays: Now through December 14 10:3011:00 a.m. Wednesdays: January 3 May 16 12:0012:30 p.m. OR Thursdays: January 4 May 17 10:3011:00 a.m. Share new and exciting adventures through stories, songs and crafts. Children must be 3 years old. Sign up anytime! (K3rd Grade) Thursdays: Now through December 14 3:454:30 p.m. Thursdays: January 4 May 17 3:454:30 p.m. Join us for special stories, crafts, games, puppet shows, exciting S.T.E.A.M. activities, and snacks! Children must be in Kindergarten3rd grade. Sign up anytime! (All Ages) Saturdays: Now through December 16 10:3011:15 a.m. Saturdays: January 6 May 19 10:3011:15 a.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy stories, crafts and more! No registration required. CHILDREN Saturdays: December 16, January 13, February 10 1:303:30 p.m. Create and play with the library s LEGOs. Reach for the sky as you build your own spectacular creations. Stuffed Animal Sleepover Saturday, December 16 10:30 a.m. Drop your stuffed animal off at the Library anytime before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14. Stuffed animals will enjoy an evening of fun and then you can join us Saturday morning to see how the sleepover went. Only the stuffed animals will spend the night at the library. Dinosaurs Galore! Saturday, December 16 11:00 a.m. Join us for a Jurassic Experience! Meet Rocky, a lifesize TRex, Rebel, a baby TRex, and Scout, a newborn Triceratops during the show! Learn about dinosaurs and what life would have been like in the Jurassic period. Hang out after the show for a meet and greet with Rocky. S.T.E.A.M: How It Works! Saturdays: January 20, February 24 11:15 a.m.2:00 p.m. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Stop by to explore this exciting handson program for students of all ages. The Puppet Musical Thursday, January 25 6:307:15 p.m. Noteworthy Puppets presents an entertaining puppet musical that follows two students competing in a science fair. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics are all part of the fun in a show that will leave you singing and smiling. Animal Show Thursday, February 15 6:307:15 p.m. Incredible live animals will be showcased at this amazing animal show presented by Pacific Animal Productions. 2 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 3
TWEENS Tween programs are for students in grades 48 only. Teen programs are for students in grades 712 only. TEENS tween book club Tuesdays: December 12, January 16, February 20 6:307:30 p.m. Make new friends, read great books, do fun activities, and eat tasty pizza. Call Children s Services for book information. This book discussion group meets monthly. Tween Extreme Gingerbread Challenge Thursday, December 7 6:307:30 p.m. Calling all creative architects and designers... you are invited to participate in this delicious design competition. This S.T.E.A.M. event will be filled with candy and fun! Tween Mythbusters Thursday, January 11 6:307:30 p.m. Do you have what it takes to be a Mythbuster? Join us, as we confirm or bust crazy ideas with hands on experiments. Tween Sports Fest Thursday, February 1 6:307:30 p.m. With Super Bowl excitement in the air, tweens will celebrate all things SPORTS. Whether you enjoy playing, watching or just want to have a good time, the Sports Fest is here. Tweens will play games, create table top soccer, and even enjoy a tasty treat. WARM UP WITH A GOOD BOOK READING PROGRAM January 6 March 17 Read 15 library books OR read for 5 hours and earn a prize! Signup at the Children s Desk. This program is for all ages through 8th grade. TEEN PIZZA & PAGES Tuesdays: January 16, February 13 5:306:30 p.m. 10 signups receive a copy of the book for FREE! Friends, food, and fun! The first January: Only Ever Yours by Louise O Neill February: The Handmaid s Tale by Margaret Atwood TEEN SNACK & STUDY SESSIONS Tuesdays: January 9, February 6 5:308:00 p.m. Need a space to meet with your friends and do homework? Come on down to the library to enjoy a space of your own to snack and study. Did we mention we have snacks? TEEN ANIME NIGHT Tuesdays: December 19, January 23, February 20 5:308:00 p.m. Join other teens in a celebration of Japanese culture by watching Anime, enjoying Japanese snacks, drawing and taking part in a Cosplay competition! Exposed: Fresh Perspectives Tuesday, December 5 6:30 p.m. Join us for the Exposed Gala and Awards Presentation where top placing artwork will be on display. Exposed is the library s annual art and literature contest for teens, grades 712. This year s theme is Fresh Perspectives. The Exposed Gala will be held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. Additionally, the awardwinning artwork will be on display through the middle of December. Teen Film Festival Teens, grab your cameras and create your best film ever! All entries are due to the library by 8:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Selected entries will be shown at the 2018 Teen Film Festival. Contact the library for details. Teen Movie Night Friday, December 15 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Teens join your friends as we munch on pizza and watch some awesome movies. December: How The Grinch Stole Christmas 4 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 5
TEENS Teen programs are for students in grades 712 only. Adult programs are for ages 18+. ADULTS Teen Holiday Cookie Decorating Tuesday, December 12 6:008:00 p.m. Celebrate the holidays by decorating cookies! Unleash your festive spirit by decorating (and eating) a delicious cookie. We will provide the cookies, frosting, and decorations. Yum, Yum! Hands that Touch a Heart: Valentine s Day Tuesday, February 13 6:308:00 p.m. Teens can enjoy some treats while making Valentine s Day cards that will be delivered to a local senior assisted living center. Students may receive credit for school community service hours if they bring their school form. Free Practice SAT Saturday, January 13 9:00 a.m.12:30 p.m. Practice taking the tests without affecting your score. Sponsored by C2 Education. Registration required through ylpl.org. Checkin begins at 8:30 a.m. Fandom Trivia Night Tuesdays: January 30, February 27 6:007:30 p.m. Come show off all of your knowledge at the Fandom Trivia Nights. We will have snacks too! January: Marvel February: The CW THE EXCHANGE Friday, February 16 5:307:30 p.m. Experience a culture like never before! Join us for food, music, and fun as we learn about different cultures from around the world! Join us for a quarterly expedition to a new part of the world. In February, we ll experience the depths of Chinese culture. BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK F E B R U A R Y 1 1 4 Looking for love this Valentine s Day? Let the library send you on a Blind Date with a Book from February 114. We will match Teens (grades 712) and Adults (18+) with an unknown book to check out, take home, and make an impression. HERSTORY: WOMEN S ISSUES THROUGH LITERATURE Mondays: December 18, January 22, February 26 7:00 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: January 6, February 3 10:00 a.m. while creating a craft inspired by the book. January: The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor Discuss this month s chosen title, February: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Stitchin in the Stacks Saturdays: December 2, January 6, February 3 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. We meet once a month on the first Saturday of the month around the fireplace on the 1st floor of the Library. Join us for dropin sessions, bring your knitting, crochet, or other needlework project and spend some time with old and new friends. All skill levels are welcome. Some starter supplies are available. No registration is necessary. GENEALOGY @ THE LIBRARY Ancestor Answers Mondays: 2nd and 4th of the Month 7:008:30 p.m. Come to the library and get expert help with all of your genealogy questions. Skilled volunteers provided by the local genealogical society. COFFEE TALK @ THE LIBRARY Teas Me Tuesday, January 23 10:30 a.m. Who doesn t love a nice cup of tea? Celebrate National Tea Month with us as we learn all about the history of tea. A teaenthusiast from Tea and Tea Cups will talk about the thousands of varieties available and choosing a tea that suits you best. Heart Felt Creations Tuesday, February 20 10:30 a.m. It s time to get crafty as we sew together a felt heart ornament. Awardwinning and fellow crafter Susan Vance will share tips and tricks as well as commonly used stitches. 6 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 7
ADULTS Adult programs are for ages 18+. Adult programs are for ages 18+. ADULTS GROW IT NOW @ THE LIBRARY Planning a Colorful Spring Garden Thursday, January 4 7:00 p.m. Spring is right around the corner and nothing says springtime like colorful flowers! Vibrant, colorful gardens are still possible in these water thrifty times. Learn the power of properly prepared soil and the benefits of mulch, as well as design techniques to create stunning flower beds or pots. Basics of Seed Saving Wednesday, January 24 7:00 p.m. Want to save seeds for next year s harvest but not sure how? Learn the basics of seed saving, including how to save your favorite vegetables year after year. Tomato Gardening Thursday, February 8 7:00 p.m. You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, you ll enjoy learning about tomatoes: the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs. growing in containers and finally, how to use them. These events are provided in partnership with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County. Hands that Touch a Heart: Holiday Cards Saturday, December 2 1:303:30 p.m. Help us come together as one community to create holiday themed cards for local assisted living centers. All ages are welcome and all materials will be provided. Students may receive credit for school community service if they bring their school form. DIY Gift It! Nite Wednesday, December 13 6:308:00 p.m. Don t settle for store bought gifts when you can create amazing DIY gifts! Get into the holiday gift giving spirit by creating edible gifts, ornaments, and more to give to friends and family. Free supplies and written instructions will be provided. Enjoy festive refreshments and spread some holiday cheer! Registration required, space is limited. SAVE THE DATE The library s annual tea will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Registration required. Registration for Yorba Linda residents opens on March 5. Open registration begins March 19. Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting Saturday, January 6 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday, January 10 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an introduction to the centuries old techniques of Chinese Brush Painting on rice paper from instructor Amy Lin. Amy will demonstrate basic techniques then provide a stepbystep guide to creating a simple picture. Registration required. Basics of Sculpture Wednesdays: January 31, February 28 7:00 p.m. Learn the basics of sculpture using selfhardening clay with an instructor from The Drawing Board. Good for Your Gut: Kombucha Saturday, February 3 2:00 p.m. Learn all about this amazing fermented beverage from Dr. Yasmine Mason of Fermentation Farm! Get some insight into the wonderful health benefits of drinking kombucha and how to make it at home. DIY Spa Night Wednesday, February 14 6:308:00 p.m. Spoil yourself with a little pampering this Valentine s Day! Bring your friends, or meet new ones, as we relax while making sugar scrubs, bath bombs, and more! Supplies and written instructions will be provided. Registration required. Jewelry Making Saturday, February 17 2:00 p.m. Bead Corner Design Academy instructor Tanya Hill will demonstrate the basics creating a beautiful and simple necklace. Read Locally: Local Author Festival Saturday, May 5 1:003:30 p.m. Celebrate local writers during the Yorba Linda Public Library s second Local Author Festival. Applications for Yorba Linda authors to participate in the event will be available beginning Monday, January 22. 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? Plus, your winter reading could win you a Kindle Fire from the library! All you have to do is complete a row of bingo in our Bingo Challenge. The challenge runs from November 13January 20. For Teens, grades 712, Adults 18+ 8 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 9
CALENDAR DECEMBER 2017 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 4 HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. 5 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 6 10:3010:55 A.M. 11 HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. ANCESTOR ANSWERS 7:008:30 P.M. 12 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN COOKIE DECORATING 6:008:00 P.M. TWEEN BOOK CLUB 6:307:30 P.M. 13 18 HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. 19 TEEN ANIME NIGHT 5:308:00 P.M. 20 HERSTORY 7:008:00 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. PAJAMARAMA 7:007:45 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. DIY GIFT IT! 6:308:00 P.M. 1 2 7 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. TWEEN EXTREME GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE 6:307:30 P.M. 8 9 14 10:3011:00 A.M. 15 TEEN MOVIE NIGHT 5:308:00 P.M. 16 3:454:30 P.M. 21 22 23 MAKE N TAKE BOOK CLUB 10:00 A.M. STITCHIN IN THE STACKS 10:00 A.M.12:00 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. HANDS THAT TOUCH A HEART 1:303:30 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. ANIMAL SLEEPOVER 10:3011:30 A.M. DINOSAURS GALORE! 11:00 A.M.12:00 P.M. LEGO MANIA! 1:303:30 P.M. 25 26 27 Library Closed Christmas Day 28 29 30 n CHILDREN S n TWEENS (GRADES 48) n TEENS (GRADES 712) n ADULTS n FRIENDS n FAMILY n ALL AGES 10 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 11
CALENDAR JANUARY 2018 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 1 2 3 Library Closed New Year s Day 8 HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. ANCESTOR ANSWERS 7:008:30 P.M. 9 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN SNACK & STUDY 5:308:00 P.M. TEEN CRAFT NIGHT 6:008:00 P.M. 10 15 16 LAPTIME STORYTIME 17 9:309:55 A.M. Library Closed 10:3010:55 A.M. Martin Luther King TEEN PIZZA & PAGES Jr. Day 5:306:30 P.M. TWEEN BOOK CLUB 6:307:30 P.M. 22 WHO DONE IT? 2:004:00 P.M. HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. ANCESTOR ANSWERS 7:008:30 P.M. HERSTORY 7:008:00 P.M. 23 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. COFFEE TALK: TEAS ME 10:3011:30 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN ANIME NIGHT 5:308:00 P.M. 24 29 HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. 30 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN FANDOM TRIVIA 6:007:30 P.M. 31 12:0012:30 P.M. PAJAMARAMA 7:007:45 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. INTRO TO BRUSH PAINTING 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. BASICS OF SEED SAVING 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. BASICS OF SCULPTURE n CHILDREN S n TWEENS (GRADES 48) n TEENS (GRADES 712) n ADULTS 4 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. COLORFUL SPRING GARDEN 5 6 11 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. TWEEN MYTHBUSTERS 6:307:30 P.M. 12 13 18 10:3011:00 A.M. 19 20 3:454:30 P.M. 25 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. THE PUPPET MUSICAL 6:307:15 P.M. 26 27 n FRIENDS n FAMILY MAKE N TAKE BOOK CLUB 10:00 A.M. STITCHIN IN THE STACKS 10:00 A.M.12:00 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. INTRO TO BRUSH PAINTING 2:00 P.M. TEEN PRACTICE SAT TEST 9:00 A.M.12:30 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. LEGO MANIA! 1:303:30 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. S.T.E.A.M.: HOW IT WORKS! 11:15 A.M.2:00 P.M. CHILL OUT BINGO CHALLENGE ENDS FRIENDS BIG BOOK SALE 10:00 A.M.4:00 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. 12 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 13
CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2018 monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 5 HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. 6 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 7 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN ART CRAWL 6:008:00 P.M. 12 ANCESTOR ANSWERS 7:008:30 P.M. 13 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. PIZZA & PAGES 5:306:30 P.M. HANDS THAT TOUCH A HEART 6:308:00 P.M. 14 19 20 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 21 COFFEE TALK: HEART FELT 10:3011:30 A.M. Library Closed President s Day 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN ANIME NIGHT 5:308:00 P.M. TWEEN BOOK CLUB 6:307:30 P.M. 26 WHO DONE IT? 2:004:00 P.M. HOMEWORK HELP 3:155:30 P.M. ANCESTOR ANSWERS 7:008:30 P.M. 27 LAPTIME STORYTIME 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. TEEN FANDOM TRIVIA 6:007:30 P.M. 28 HERSTORY 7:008:00 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. PAJAMARAMA 7:007:45 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. DIY SPA NIGHT 6:008:30 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. 9:309:55 A.M. 10:3010:55 A.M. 12:0012:30 P.M. BASICS OF SCULPTURE 7:008:30 P.M. n CHILDREN S n TWEENS (GRADES 48) n TEENS (GRADES 712) n ADULTS 1 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. TWEEN SPORTS FEST 6:307:30 P.M. BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK BEGINS 2 3 8 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. TOMATO GARDENING TEEN FILM FESTIVAL ENTRIES DUE BY 8:59 P.M. 9 10 15 10:3011:00 A.M. 3:454:30 P.M. ANIMAL SHOW 6:307:15 P.M. 16 THE EXCHANGE 5:307:30 P.M. 17 22 10:3011:00 A.M. 23 24 3:454:30 P.M. n FRIENDS n FAMILY MAKE N TAKE BOOK CLUB 10:00 A.M. STITCHIN IN THE STACKS 10:00 A.M.12:00 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. KOMBUCHA 2:00 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. LEGO MANIA! 1:303:30 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. JEWELRY MAKING 2:003:30 P.M. 10:3011:15 A.M. S.T.E.A.M.: HOW IT WORKS! 11:15 A.M.2:00 P.M. 14 ylpl.org Winter 2018 Activity Guide 15
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 18181 Imperial Highway Yorba Linda, CA 92886 7147772873 Web Address ylpl.org Telephone Renewal 714777YLPL (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 7146935044. 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 20172018 yorba linda public library