December 11 - January 27
Join OC Public Libraries this winter for reading and fun! Read books and complete challenges to earn badges, register online at ocpl.beanstack.org. Preregistration begins on December 1.
Visit your local branch for special winter programming, crafts, movies, performers, storytimes, weekly scavenger hunts and more!
Winter Reading Program Flyers
English | Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean
Japanese | Chinese Traditional | Chinese Simplified
Tuesday, December 12
5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm
Mariachi Panteras
6:00pm
Author Mirelle Ortega
Mirelle Ortega is an award-winning Mexican artist and writer for kidlit and animation based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author-illustrator of RIVER OF MARIPOSAS and MAGIC: ONCE UPON A FARAWAY LAND, for which she received a 2023 Pura Belpré Award Honor for illustration and an International Latino Book Awards medal.
Crafts, refreshments and book giveaways will be available while supplies last.
No registration required.
For more information, call 562-694-0078 or email ocpl.lahabra@occr.ocgov.com
La Habra Library
221 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
Winter Greeting Card
Tuesday, December 12 @ 11:00am
Stop by to decorate cards with winter mittens. Send your season's greetings to a friend or family member!
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
DIY Gift Wrap
Tuesday, December 12 @ 4:00pm
Join us at the library to create your very own unique gift wrap to use this holiday season!
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Reindeer Romp
Wednesday, December 13 @ 3:30pm
Families of all ages are invited to play reindeer games and create winter themed crafts. All supplies provided.
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Baubles & Hot Chocolate
Wednesday, December 13 @ 4:00pm
Warm up with some hot chocolate while making holiday ornaments. Make one as a gift or add it to your collection! Teen program, registration required.
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Winter Craft
Wednesday, December 13 @ 4:00pm
Get ready to unleash your artistic side and create beautiful winter-themed crafts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make unique decorations and gifts for the holiday season!
Laguna Niguel Library
30341 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Teen Winter Craft Workshop
Thursday, December 14 @ 4:00pm
Embrace the magic of the season as we dive into a world of creativity and imagination. This event is designed for teenagers who love to express themselves through art and crafts.
Laguna Niguel Library
30341 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cozy Winter Crafts
Sunday, December 17 @ 11:00am
Join us for a fun medley of winter crafts to celebrate the coming winter season!
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
DIY Gingerbread Body Scrub
Monday, December 18 @ 11:00am
Learn how to make your own seasonally scented batch of exfoliating gingerbread body scrub designed to invigorate your senses! Adult program.
Stanton Library
7850 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Ornament Decorating
Monday, December 18 @ 3:00pm
Families are welcome to decorate their very own ornament!
Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Dough Man
Tuesday, December 19 @ 11:00am
Roll in for piles of playdough fun! Make a new best friend out of taste-safe “snow ” dough and be sure to accessorize them for some winter fun.
Stanton Library
7850 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Yalda Craft
Wednesday, December 20 @ 5:00pm
Create fun pomegranate and watermelon crafts to celebrate the longest night of the year.
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Winter Wreath
Thursday, December 21 @ 11:00am
Join us and learn to make festive winter wreaths. Adult program, registration required.
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Sparkly Dance Party & Crafts
Thursday, December 21 @ 4:00pm
Dance and craft the afternoon away at the library!
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cocoa & Craft
Tuesday, December 26 & Wednesday, December 27 @ 11:00am
Sip on hot cocoa and listen to wintry tunes while you color, cut, and decorate a paper town to take home.
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Crafty Winter Animals
Thursday, December 28 @ 10:30am
Join us as children make their own winter animal paper chain. Foxes, penguins, and polar bears will bring good cheer to a cold winter day!
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Crocheted Winter Trees
Thursday, December 28 @ 11:00am
Crochet a tree in minutes, this is a perfect project for beginners. Adult program.
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Waterless Snow Globes
Thursday, January 4 @ 11:00am
Learn how to make a snow globe, no water needed! Adult program.
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Winter Snowflakes
Tuesday, January 9 @ 4:00pm
Winter is here! Join us in learning how to make snowflakes out of paper bags and be as creative as you can be!
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Newspaper Polar Bear
Saturday, January 27 @ 11:00am
Join us for a fun and sustainable craft and make a polar bear out of recycled newspapers!
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Molly of Denali (PBS Kids)
Saturday, December 23 @ 11:00am
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG)
Thursday, December 28 @ 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Frozen (PG)
Thursday, January 4 @ 2:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Molly of Denali (PBS Kids)
Wednesday, January 17 @ 11:00am
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Molly of Denali (PBS Kids)
Saturday, January 27 @ 2:00pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Mariachi Panteras
Thursday, December 14 @ 5:30pm
Come listen to the beautiful sounds of mariachi with Mariachi Panteras! Mariachi Panteras is a student-led ensemble dedicated to the performance of traditional Mexican music.
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Brettso the Great
Saturday, December 16 @ 11:00am
Celebrate the library’s 40th anniversary! Enjoy a holiday themed magic show with Brettso the Great, gingerbread house decorating contest, and more!
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Storybook Family Playhouse
Tuesday, December 19 @ 10:30am
Bring your little one to this interactive children’s theater performance, celebrating the magic of winter, books, and bubbles!
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Kids Imagine Nation
Sunday, December 31 @ 11:00am
Come sing, dance, and laugh with us during this high energy show.
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Gingerbread House Decorating
Tuesday, December 12 @ 11:00am & 4:00pm
Design and decorate your own ”gingerbread” house at the library! Graham crackers will be used in place of gingerbread.
Stanton Library
7850 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, December 12 @ 4:00pm
Go crazy for cookies! Join us in decorating sugar or ginger cookies for the holiday season!
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Reindeer Cocoa Cones
Tuesday, December 12 @ 4:00pm
Make and take reindeer cocoa cones to give as a gift or treat yourself. Program intended for teens and older kids.
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Jingle Mingle Open House
Wednesday, December 13 @ 4:00pm
Join us for a free, family-friendly event as we celebrate the closing of the year with music, crafts, refreshments, and winter warmth for all ages!
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Gingerbread House Decorating
Thursday, December 14 @ 4:00pm
Join the fun in creating and decorating your own gingerbread house at the library!
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
Friday, December 15 & Saturday, December 16 @ All Day
Stop by for a winter wonderland scavenger hunt! Drop in any time and pick up your supplies at the service desk.
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Teen Winter Fest
Monday, December 18 @ 4:30pm
Teens, join us for a holiday winter fest! There will be cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and crafting!
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Exploding Snowman – STEAM Activity
Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:00pm
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a wintery science experiment.
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Winter Wonder STEAM
Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of STEAM, where imagination meets innovation and winter wonders come to life!
Laguna Niguel Library
30341 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Gingerbread House Decorating
Thursday, December 21 @ 3:30pm
Let your imagination run wild in our new maker space! Students will make their own gingerbread houses to take home. Space is limited.
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Teen Gingerbread House Competition
Thursday, December 21 @ 5:00pm
It’s sugar and spice and everything nice! Compete with your friends for bragging rights and prizes. Plus, you get to eat your designs at the end!
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Winter Cookie Houses
Friday, December 22 @ 3:00pm
Let your creativity flow as you create a sweet house out of graham crackers, candies and icing! Registration required.
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Early Noon Year’s Eve Party
Thursday, December 28 @ 11:00am
Celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a new one with crafts, a balloon drop, and other fun activities!
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Saturday, December 30 @ 11:00am
Practice ringing in the New Year at the library with fun activities and crafts!
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Modeling Clay Winter Challenge
Saturday, January 13 @ 11:00am
Join us for a modeling clay challenge, design and create a winter masterpiece!
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Arctic Animals – STEAM Activity
Monday, January 22 @ 4:00pm
Join us as we explore how and why animals, like polar bears, stay warm in wintry weather. Suggested for children ages 5-12.
Stanton Library
7850 Katella Avenue
Stanton, CA 90680
Winter Acrylic Painting
Wednesday, January 24 @ 4:00pm
Join us in this painting workshop where you’ll learn to paint a winter lake with a paintbrush and tools that you can use at home. Registration required.
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Winter Solstice Bilingual Storytime & Craft
Monday, December 18 @ 5:30pm
Celebrate Yalda (winter solstice) with a bilingual English/Persian storytime, crafts, and snacks for the whole family to enjoy!
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Gingerbread Storytime
Tuesday, December 19 @ 11:30am
Join us for this holiday storytime and stay to decorate gingerbread - well, graham cracker - houses.
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
Winter Storytime
Tuesday, December 19 @ 4:00pm
Join us for a magical journey into the world of stories and imagination, with a special holiday/winter theme.
Laguna Niguel Library
30341 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677