PLACENTIA SUMMER READING CELEBRATION LIBRARY DISTRICT SUMMER GUIDE

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1 SUMMER READING CELEBRATION PLACENTIA LIBRARY DISTRICT SUMMER GUIDE 2016 Saturday, AUGUST 20, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 Placentia Civic Center Plaza Join us for end of Summer Reading fun! Free entertainment, pony and train rides, a bounce house, photo booth, food, games, face painting, storytime, and more. Celebrate reading with your community! Summer Reading Programs are generously sponsored by the Placentia Library Friends Foundation. Beginning June 20th, register online for the Summer Reading Program at Participate, Register, #WinCoolPrizes #OneMillionReaders

2 2 PL Placentia Library District SUMMER PLACENTIA LIBRARY LIBRARY HOURS 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. 411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA Main Phone: (714) Fax: (714) *Beginning July 1, 2016 all Tween and Teen programs will be held at: Placentia Teen Center 116 N. Walnut, Placentia, CA Monday - Thursday: 2:00-7:30 P.M. Friday: 2:00-6:00 P.M. Table of Contents Adult General Programs - Pg. 3 Teen General Programs - Pg. 4 Children s General Programs - Pg. 5 PLD Read for the Win Summer Reading Program Reading Program Online Registration Info - Pg. 6 Adult Events - Pg. 7 Teen Events - Pg. 8 Children s Events - Pg. 9 These programs are not affiliated with the school or school district. The school district does not endorse or sponsor these activities. ADULT SERVICES the Placentia Library! Placentia Library volunteers make meaningful contributions to the library and our community while learning new skills and having fun. A variety of volunteer positions are available. An active library card, volunteer orientation and application is required. Applications are available online at and should be completed prior to attending the orientation. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old or older. Volunteer Orientations will be held: Wednesday, June 29, 6:15-7:45 P.M. *Saturday, August 13, 1:00-2:30 P.M. *Literacy Orientation follows immediately afterward. Local History Lecture Series Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM The first Monday of the month is Local History Day at the Placentia Library! No registration is required. Attend one or all sessions. June 6: Early Man to the First Settlers: A Human History of Orange County; JuLY 6 (*Wednesday): Choo Choo!: How the Railroad Changed Placentia; August 1: Heritage Festival: A History Book Club Second Tuesday of Each Month, 12:00-1:00 p.m., History Room June 14: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; July 12: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler; August 9: Moloka i by Alan Brennert Painting in the Stacks* Sunday, June 26, 1:30-4:00 p.m. (Tree of Life), PLD QUIET STUDY AREA Release your inner artist! Registration required, participants may attend one class per calendar year. Financial Literacy Workshop: Everything You Need to Know about Loans Wednesday, June 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM Learn how to save, manage and invest your money with knowledgeable Associates from Orange County s Credit Union. No registration is required. Stress Reliever Adult Coloring Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 P.M., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM June 23, July 28 & August 25 Coloring is a relaxing and fun activity that has been found to reduce anxiety levels. Must be 18 years or older. Registration is required. Conversation Club Fridays, 9:30-11:00 a.m., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 26 The Conversation Club is a great opportunity to chat with other English language learners in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will pick up new vocabulary, improve your English literacy and sharpen your pronunciation skills. No registration is required. 3

3 ADULT SERVICES COMPUTER WORKSHOPS CHILDREN S SERVICES Fun-tastic Preschool Storytime! All classes except Introduction to Computers require mousing, keyboarding skills, and familiarity with the Internet. All computer workshops require registration. Tuesdays, 9:45-10:15 A.M. or 10:30-11:00 A.M., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM June 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9 Microsoft Word: Basics and Beyond Stories, rhymes, puppets, and music & movement for children ages three to six years old.. *Please note: Storytimes will be on break August 16, 23, and 30. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45 p.m., PLFF Computer Lab Session 1: June 21 & June 28 Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics and Beyond Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45 p.m., PLFF Computer Lab Session 1: July 5 & July 19 Introduction to Computers Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m., PLFF Computer Lab Session 1: August 13 & August 20 TEENS & TWEENS PTAC (Teens) Pocket Tales! Family Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 P.M., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM June 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10 The whole family can participate in activities that stimulate development of the six Early Literacy Skills. Listen to stories with puppets, rhymes, and fingerplays. Please note: Storytimes will be on break August 17 and 24. Bouncing Babies! Lapsit Storytime Thursdays, 9:30-10:00 A.M. or 10:30-11:00 A.M., PLD COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM June 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11 Stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays for children ages two years and under, with a parent or caregiver. Please note: Storytimes will be on break August 18 and 25. Wiggles & Giggles Baskets Placentia Library would like to help welcome your new baby and begin to foster a love of reading from an early age for your child! Sign-up your child, ages 12 months and younger, for a free library card, and receive a welcome basket. Baskets are available while supply lasts. First and Third Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* June 2, 16; July 7, 21; August 4, 18 Read to the Dogs Placentia Teen Advisory Club is open to all high school students interested in gaining community service experience, volunteer hours, and leadership skills while planning and supporting great library events. All applicants must pass an interview. Applications are available at the information desk. Space is limited. This is a semester (6 month) commitment. Open to children of all ages! Read to a trained, furry friend from Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Children will also be able to make an animal craft each month too. Knights of the Square Table (Tweens) First and Third Fridays, 3:15-4:45 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* June 3, 17; July 8, 22; August 5, 19 Open to all middle school students who enjoy chess or checkers and friendly competition! Come learn how to play this game of kings and also learn strategies to master your skills. Amateurs are welcome! Mondays 6:00-7:00 P.M., Children s Department June 6, July 11 & August 1 Lego Club MondayS, 6:00-7:00 P.M., PLD Community Meeting Room June 27, July 25 & August 29 Our monthly club will feature Lego fun for all building enthusiasts, with different themes each month! Sensational Saturdays! Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 P.M., PLD Community Meeting Room Time for your family to creatively engage in stories, activities, and games at the library! Looking for a fun family activity? This new family event is designed to engage all members of your family at the library. We will start with a story and a variety of activities your family can participate in together. Activities will include arts and crafts, building, games or science fun. Then stay for family interactive board and electronic games. June 18: Wimpy Fun: cartoon drawing, games, and make your own diary. July 16: Water Escapades: make your own boat and race for the win! 4 5

4 ADULT SERVICES Adult Summer Reading Program: Read For the Win! June 20 - August 20 You are invited to participate by reading or listening to books and entering drawings for chances to win great prizes. Two lucky grand prize winners will each win a $250 Target gift card! Bonus: the first one hundred registrants will walk away with a Starbucks Card to give you a running start to your summer reading win. SUMMER READING PROGRAM ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ADULTS, TEENS & CHILDREN Log on to Under Departments, select Summer Reading Program. Choose reader s age group. Fill in registration form. Start your reading race! Read for the Win: Weekly Challenge Are you up for the challenge? Every Monday from June 20 - August 14, we ll post a different challenge on our Facebook page and at the Information Desk. Complete that challenge and log in your response on your answer sheet. At the conclusion of the 8 week challenge, turn in your answer sheet to the Information Desk by August 15, and one lucky winner will win a $50 Target gift card! What is a challenge? Think scavenger hunt encompassing anything in our physical or virtual library. Kishin Daiko Taiko Japanese Drumming Performance Saturday, July 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Placentia Civic Center Plaza Kishin Daiko will entertain, educate and enlighten audiences with the dynamic, powerful and heart stopping sounds of taiko (Japanese drumming). They are a multi-ethnic, multi-generational taiko group that exemplifies harmony with diversity in their membership makeup and the music they play. A few lucky adults will have an opportunity to experience taiko drumming first hand! It s a unique performance you will not want to miss! Share your SUMMER READING PHOTOS with #PLDRead4TheWin Remember to make note of your login and password! 6 7

5 TEENS & TWEENS Teens & Tweens Summer Reading Program Read for the Win! - June 20 - August 20 Join teens all over the country in reading and have an opportunity to win a gift to die for! For each set of 3 books read, receive a raffle ticket to be entered in the grand prize drawing. Participate in all the teen/tween programs beginning June 20 for the opportunity to earn extra raffle tickets for the grand prize. PLD Collaboratory (Tweens) Second Tuesday of the month, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* Open to all middle and high school students who would like to learn and play in do it yourself environments. The PLD Collaboratory will integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), an educational movement that engages students in integrated learning as they explore the world around them, create innovative solutions to problems, and communicate their results. June 14: Invasion of the Vibrobot Cockroaches! July 12: Coding: create your own Read for the Win story. August 9: Make + Key = MaKey MaKey! The Vault (Teens) Bi-Monthly Every 4th Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* No Parents allowed! Fun and engaging programs that answer questions, provide information, help develop character skills, and self-esteem for participants. July 26: Help PLD build its first ever DRONE! Art Series (Teens) JULy & AUgust 15-17, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* Release your inner artist! Master Artist will take you step- by-step as you create your masterpiece. Join us for an afternoon of creative fun. Excursion Day (Teens) Wednesday, july 27 & AUGUST 10, Placentia Teen Center* Follow us on P. T.A.C. to get details about these great adventures! Wii Tournament (Teens) AUGUST 1-3, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* Open to all teens who enjoy friendly competition! End of Summer Party (Teens) thursday, august 18, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Placentia Teen Center* Enjoy music, dancing and food! End the summer with style! Calling all Teens! Register as a Summer Reading Program volunteer, fill out the volunteer application found on under the Support the Library menu tab. Second, attend one of the teen volunteer summer orientations scheduled: Wednesday, June 8, 6:00-8:00 P. M.; Sunday, June 12, 2:00-4:00 P. M..; Wednesday, July 6, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P. M. 8 CHILDREN S SERVICES Children s Summer Reading Program Read for the Win! - June 20 - August 20 Children of all ages can join our summer reading program encouraging children to read books from our fantastic collection! Also attend our exciting Wednesday programs to collect prizes and virtual badges! Online registration and participation is new this year, too! Last day to enter our grand prize drawing is August 18 by 8:00 P. M. Last day to pick up prizes is Saturday, August 20 by 5:00 P. M. Read-to-me Program (0-5 yrs.) - Receive a badge and prize for every 15 books you read to your child (max 30 books). Read 30 books and enter our grand prize drawing! Independent Readers - Receive a badge and a prize for every 200 minutes spent reading (max 800 minutes). Read for 800 minutes and enter our grand prize drawing! Children are invited to attend these free programs each Wednesday at 2:00 P. M.: June 22: Kinderwise Performers! A high-energy, musical stage production for children which features the Kinderwise performers in a magical journey of singing, dancing, and comedic skits that is not to be missed! June 29: Wild Wonders, Inc.! Science comes alive in this interactive wildlife program featuring six furry, feathered, and scaly animals! Children will be enthralled with this educational, entertaining, live animal show. July 6: Fantastick Patrick Show! Entertainer, Fantastick Patrick, brings his fast-moving show of comedy, juggling, balancing acts, musical numbers, and an awesome, 10-foot unicycle finale to our library! Tons of fun for kids of all ages! July 13: Bubblemania! Our Bubblologist will demonstrate the science behind a variety of bubbles and provide an interactive, grand finale! It s amazing! It s fun! And it s educational! July 20: The Magic of Jay Leslie! Be amazed by the sleight of hand and spellbinding tricks of magician, Jay Leslie! Be prepared to participate! July 27: Swazzle Puppet Show! Enjoy a colorful and exciting performance of the classic fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, by Swazzle Puppets! This brand-new puppet show features beautifully handcrafted puppets, imaginative physical comedy, and engaging characters. August 3: John Abrams Animal Magic! Get ready for a comedic and interactive magic show featuring John Abrams and his exotic animal pals! August 10: Free To Be Me Drum Circle Let your hearts and minds be free to drum out their own rhythms! This is a fully immersive and participatory event so be prepared to express the music within you! 9

6 Going somewhere? Need to get your Passport? The Placentia Library District is your passport destination! Become a Member of the Placentia Library Friends Foundation! PL Placentia Library District Placentia Library Friends Foundation Help support the programs and community you love! Memberships range to fit your budget. 10% off bookstore and 2nd Sunday Sales! Jewel members enjoy priority program registration and waived late return fines on library materials. Membership forms available online or at the bookstore. Passport Office Hours Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday 9:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 1:00-4:30 P.M. Our Passport Office is here for your passport photo and processing needs! Visit for a list of passport requirements and more information. Library Card DESIGN Contest June 13 - July 15 Submit your design for new library cards! 2 winners will be chosen. Visit or the Information Desk for entry forms and contest information