Placentia Library District provides lifelong learning and reading opportunities that inspire, open minds, and bring our community together.
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Grand Re-Opening Celebration!
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Saturday, September 14,
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join the celebration of Placentia Library District's 100th Birthday and the Grand Re-Opening of our renovated library. Come explore our new space, enjoy free food, and participate in special activities and events, including a performance by magician Dave Skale.
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Until Saturday, September 14
The library will be
closed through September 13, and will re-open Saturday, September 14.
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Fall and Winter Newsletter!
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Make your creative dreams come true, or learn something new, with fun projects, new technologies, and expert advice from our resident Tinkerer. The Hangar will feature a Monthly Maker Challenge!
*For all ages.
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NEW!
September Tinker Tuesday & Monthly Maker Challenge Project
Tuesday, September 17 and 24, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Hangar 101: Explore our maker equipment, including safety procedures and policies, so you can tinker on your own during Hangar open hours.
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All-Ages Event Registration
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You can now register for library events online.
Please click here. Registration will open 6 weeks before the event date. Walk-ins will be admitted based on the space available after registered participants.
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Adult and Literacy Services
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Fridays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Placentia Library Meeting Room
The Read, Write, Speak Club is a great opportunity to chat with other English language learners in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will pick up new vocabulary and sharpen your pronunciation skills.
No registration is required.
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1st and 3rd Thursdays,
September 5 and 19, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Placentia Library Meeting Room
Placentia Teen Advisory Council is open to all high school students interested in gaining community service experience, volunteer hours, and leadership skills, through planning and supporting library events. Contact the library for details.
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NEW!
Crossroads Corner
Where Inspiration, Innovation and Innovation Converge
Placentia Library District is proud to introduce Crossroads Corner, an interactive city built for discovery! Let your little one explore and develop new learning skills and concepts through dramatic play and fun STEAM based activities.
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Saturdays, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
September 21 and 28, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Virginia and Norman Haussmann Storytime Alcove
Join us for a fun-filled storytime on Saturday mornings as we read amusing stories, learn fun songs and rhymes that engage your child and boost motor skills and concepts such as their ABCs, counting and colors too! Join us after story time for a craft or creative time with Legos! All ages are invited!
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Sunshine Babies Storytime
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
September 17, 19, 24 and 26
Virginia and Norman Haussmann Storytime Alcove
Get ready to clap and sing along, as we lead you and your baby through a sweet time of engaging songs, delightful stories and bouncing baby rhymes. Simple counting, rhyming words and color concepts prepare babies and toddlers for early literacy success. Class is open to all caregivers and their babies ages 0-18 months.
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Toddler Tales Storytime
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
September 17, 19, 24, 26
Virginia and Norman Haussmann Storytime Alcove
Busy babies can get their wiggles out in a storytime designed with music, movement and fun! Immersed in an engaging environment, toddlers will build on early literacy skills through rhymes, songs and silly stories preparing them to be kindergarten-ready! Class is open to all caregivers and their toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
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Monday, September 23, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Whitten Center, 900 S. Melrose St.
!Cuentos en Espanol! Join us for bilingual storytime Mondays at Whitten Center, with rhymes, song and stories in English and Spanish! Children will learn new vocabulary in both languages and be introduced to the wonderful world of dual language learning.
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Homework Help
Monday - Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
(begins after September 14)
Children's Department
Students in grades K-12 are welcome to join the after school Homework Help area from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Computers equipped with Tutor.com will be available for all students. Additionally, students in K-6 may receive in-person help from a Homework Helper.
Parents must register their child in-person at the Information Desk before students may join the Homework Help area.
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Library Hours (Beginning September 14)
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Passport Office Hours (Beginning September 14)
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday:
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
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Placentia Library District | (714) 528-1906 | information@placentialibrary.org | placentialibrary.org
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