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Music Appreciation Series feat. Trio Renacimiento
September 17 (ET)
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Thursday, September 17 at 5:00 PM
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
September 17 (ET)
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Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 PM
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 671-1722
September 17 (ET)
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Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 PM
Foothill Ranch Library
27002 Cabriole Way
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 855-8072
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October 8 (SJC)
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Thursday, October 8 at 5:00 PM
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
October 8 (SJC)
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Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
PROGRAMS
Lotería
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Tuesday, September 15 at 3:00 PM
El Toro Library
Play a few rounds of Lotería to win some prizes!
Make, Taste History
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Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 PM
Stanton Library
Join our hands-on food literacy adventure to explore the history behind one of the most famous culinary creations. From crispy tortilla chips to colorful toppings, little chefs will build nachos one layer at a time.
Hispanic Heritage Family Fiesta
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Wednesday, September 16 at 3:30 PM
Ladera Ranch Library
Enjoy a Spanish Rice cooking demonstration, followed by a sample tasting. Make your own maracas to shake. Play a few rounds of Lotería to win prizes. Snap selfies in our festive photobooth. All ages welcome.
¡Lotería!
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Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00 PM
Cypress Library
Join us as we play Lotería, a card game like bingo originating from Mexico. Learn the history, rules, play the game and make your own cards! For children ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Lotería
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Wednesday, September 16 at 4:00 PM
La Palma Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of Lotería at the La Palma Library. Winners will get to choose a prize to take home!
Molcajete Guacamole for Teens
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Wednesday, September 16 at 4:30 PM
Costa Mesa - Mesa Verde Library
Learn how to make guacamole using a molcajete, a Mesoamerican tool that has been in use for thousands of years! All materials provided, while supplies last.
Lotería
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Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 PM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Come celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at the Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library! Play a few rounds of Lotería and win a prize!
Crafts Colors Fiesta
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Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 PM
Laguna Beach Library
Enjoy a fun cultural craft and festive face painting for the whole family. Crafts available while supplies last.
Monarch Butterfly Paint Night
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Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 PM
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a paint night hosted by the Flower Fields Art Studio. For ages 13 & up. Registration is required. To register, please call (949) 493-1752 or visit the Service Desk.
Film Screening: The Book of Life (2014, PG)
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Saturday, September 19 at 2:00pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
Join us for a fun-filled family-friendly film on the big screen!
Film Screening: Selena (1997, PG) + Color, Create, Connect
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Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
An afternoon dedicated to the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla! Join us as we watch the beloved film while enjoying a relaxing coloring or painting activity featuring Selena-inspired designs. This program is for adults.
Bilingual Puppet Show by Brillantina
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Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00 PM
El Toro Library
Come enjoy a bilingual puppet show, Un Sueño Naranja, presented by Brillantina! No registration required. Space is limited.
Teen Bite Club: Biónicos
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Tuesday, September 22 at 4:30 PM
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Create your version of this popular Mexican street food dessert of fruit and veggies with a sweet sauce and toppings. All ingredients provided while supplies last. For ages 13-18.
Make Your Own Salsa Guacamole for Tweens/Teens
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Wednesday, September 23 at 4:00 PM
Aliso Viejo Library
Eating chips is nice, but it’s better with salsa and guacamole! Learn how to make your own for your next fiesta! No registration required. All ingredients provided while supplies last. For ages 10-17.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kindergarten Readiness Food Literacy: Tacos
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Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 AM
Laguna Beach Library
Food and books team up to promote healthy eating habits. Kids will practice cutting food safely, using utensils, washing hands before mealtime, and more!
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Thursday, September 24 at 4:00 PM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
With over 40 years of performing and teaching experience, Martin motivates his audiences to become musicians using his vast collection of native percussion instruments and easy-to-sing songs in the Native languages of Mexico. All ages!
Flavors Culture
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Thursday, September 24 at 4:00 PM
Laguna Beach Library
Food and books team up to promote healthy eating habits. Kids will practice cutting food safely, using utensils, washing hands before mealtime, and more!
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Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM
Tustin Library
Experience the rich culture of Peru with INCA, the Peruvian Music & Dance Ensemble! Join us for an engaging performance that features traditional Peruvian music and dance! No registration required, all ages welcome.
Family Cooking: Chips Dip Taste Test
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Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 PM
Villa Park Library
Learn how to make fresh guacamole and two kinds of salsa from scratch! We’ll learn about the ingredients and then sample our creations. All ages welcome, limited to the first 30 participants.
¡Lotería!
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Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
Join us for an afternoon of playing the classic bingo game: ¡Lotería! Win prizes and have fun with the whole family!
Tortilla Making Workshop
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Monday, September 28 at 4:00 PM
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
Come learn how to make your own flour tortillas and different ways to eat them! Open to families with children ages 6 and up. Registration opens Monday, September 14. To register, please call (562) 430-1048 or email ocpl.lar@occr.ocgov.com
Lotería Night for Tweens/Teens
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Wednesday, September 30 at 4:00 PM
Aliso Viejo Library
Test your luck and play for prizes while learning about this classic Mexican game that has been cherished for generations! For ages 10-17. No registration required.
Baila Baila
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Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 PM
El Toro Library
Learn about and connect with Latin culture through music, movement and creativity. No registration required. Space is limited.
Salsa Showdown
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Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM
Tustin Library
Sample, rate, and review a variety of salsas representing different Hispanic cultures and regions. This program is for adults.
Cryptids of Latin America
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Thursday, October 1 at 4:00 PM
Foothill Ranch Library
Become a cryptozoologist by exploring the mysterious world of Latin American folklore and legendary creatures! Kids will discover fascinating cryptids, learn the stories behind them, and create their own mythical creature.
Lotería Family Bingo
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Monday, October 5 at 4:00 PM
Ladera Ranch Library
Practice your Spanish as you spend an afternoon with your friends and family playing Lotería, a bingo game that is over a century old. Have fun and win some prizes!
Tortilla Making Demonstration
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Tuesday, October 6 at 3:30 PM
Brea Library
Practice your Spanish as you spend an afternoon with your friends and family playing Lotería, a bingo game that is over a century old. Have fun and win some prizes!
Lotería
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Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 PM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Come celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at the Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library! Play a few rounds of Lotería and win a prize!
Lotería
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Thursday, October 15 at 11:00 AM
Library of the Canyons
Join us for a morning of fun playing Lotería. Practice your Spanish skills or learn a few words and win prizes! All ages welcome.
CRAFTS
Calaveras y Creatividad
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Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 PM
Tustin Library
Paint and embellish a beautiful skeleton mask inspired by the traditional La Calavera Catrina. All materials provided while supplies last. This program is for adults.
Crafty Saturday: Paper Plate Sloths
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Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a fun craft where you can make a sloth, one of Latin America’s most beloved animals, out of a paper plate! Suggested ages: 4-12.
Crafty Saturday: Alpaca Planters
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Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 AM
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a fun craft where you can plant of pot of wildflowers and top it off with a decorative figurine of an alpaca, one of Latin America’s most iconic animals! Suggested ages: 4-12.
Día de los Muertos Craft
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Wednesday, September 30 at 3:30pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
Paint art pieces inspired by Día de los Muertos. All materials provided while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. Participation is limited to first 40 attendees.
Mini Piñatas
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Wednesday, September 30 at 4:00 PM
Dana Point Library
Join us for a fun family program where you can create your own miniature piñata. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Teen Craft: Piñatas
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Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 PM
El Toro Library
Come make your very own piñata! Registration is required. Please contact El Toro Library to register.
Día de los Muertos Nichos
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Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 PM
Cypress Library
Learn about the tradition of Latin American nichos and get creative by making your own shrine to take home. This program is for adults.
Sugar Skull Art
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Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 PM
Laguna Beach Library
Create your own colorful sugar skull inspired by art and tradition. All materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.
Air-Dry Clay Alebrijes for Tweens/Teens
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Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00 PM
Aliso Viejo Library
Sculpt a colorful air-dry clay alebrije inspired by the vibrant creatures of Mexican folk art. Let your imagination run wild! No registration required. All materials provided while supplies last. For ages 10-17.
Tortilla Making Demonstration
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Thursday, October 15 at 3:30 PM
Seal Beach - Mary Wilson Library
Make blue corn tortillas with us as well as a tasty salsa to eat them with! All ages welcome; younger participants may require parent/guardian assistance.
Sugar Skulls! Calaveras!
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Thursday, October 15 at 4:00 PM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Decorate sugar skulls in preparation for Día de los Muertos! All materials provided while supplies last.
Teen Sugar Skull Painting
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Thursday, October 15 at 4:00 PM
Tustin Library
Paint your own ceramic sugar skull. All materials provided while supplies last.
Embellished Día de los Muertos Candle Workshop
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Thursday, October 15 at 4:30 PM
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Join us to decorate candles with colors inspired by marigolds, sugar skulls, flowers, and other meaningful symbols, including an optional photo of a loved one. All materials provided while supplies last. This program is for adults.
Ofrenda Workshop
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Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM
Garden Grove Chapman Library
Celebrate Día de Muertos early by making an Ofrenda (altar) for the people or pets you've lost. Limit one (1) picture to print per person, while supplies last.
STORYTIMES
Paleta Storytime
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Tuesday, September 15 at 10:30 AM
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at LAR’s Paleta-Themed Storytime! We’ll read Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz, make a pretend popsicle craft, and end it with a free popsicle.
Author Visit: Marcelo Verdad
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Tuesday, September 15 at 4:00 PM
El Toro Library
Join us for a special storytime and craft with author Marcelo Verdad! No registration required. All materials provided while supplies last.
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 AM
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for stories, songs, and all-around silliness in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to participate.
Alebrijes Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00 AM
Tustin Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month featuring Spanish and English stories and songs, including a special alebrije craft. Enjoy a special bilingual family storytime and stay for a craft! All materials provided while supplies last.
Celia Cruz Bilingual Spanish Storytime Craft
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Thursday, September 17 at 10:30 AM
San Juan Capistrano Library
A special bilingual storytime and craft inspired by the queen of salsa, Celia Cruz! All ages welcome. All materials provided while supplies last.
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Saturday, September 19 at 9:30 AM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Enjoy a special bilingual family storytime and stay for a craft! All materials provided while supplies last.
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Wednesday, September 23 at 10:00 AM
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for stories, songs, and all-around silliness in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to participate
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00 AM
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for stories, songs, and all-around silliness in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to participate
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Saturday, October 3 at 9:30 AM
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Enjoy a special bilingual family storytime and stay for a craft! All materials provided while supplies last.
Bilingual English/Spanish Toddler Storytime
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Monday, October 5 at 10:30 AM
Cypress Library
Join us for a special storytime complete with stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Wednesday, October 7 at 10:00 AM
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for stories, songs, and all-around silliness in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to participate
Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime
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Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 AM
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for stories, songs, and all-around silliness in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to participate
Lucha Libre Bilingual Spanish Storytime Craft
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Thursday, October 15 at 10:30 AM
San Juan Capistrano Library
A special bilingual storytime and craft inspired by Lucha Libre, the famous style of Mexican wrestling! All ages welcome. All materials provided while supplies last.