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Visit your local branch for special winter programming, crafts, performers, storytimes, and more!
Winter Reading Program Flyers
Holiday Extravaganza
Wednesday, December 11 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm
Enjoy holiday festivities for the whole family with crafts, refreshments courtesy of the Charlie Cart Committee and a musical performance by The Lil' Dickens Carolers.
6:00pm
Presentation by Sarah Mlynowski, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and coauthor of over fifty books for teens, tweens, kids and adults, including the Whatever After series. Complimentary books available, while supplies last.
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 430-1048
Holiday Cheer
Tuesday, December 17 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy holiday festivities for the whole family with a mocktail presentation and demo by cookbook author Derick Santiago, children's crafts, refreshments, and special musical performance by The Lil' Dickens Carolers.
Derick Santiago is a mixologist based in Southern California. He is the author of the recipe book 'The Mocktail Club' and the creator of @MocktailWiz, an Instagram page and website dedicated to craft mocktails, non-alcoholic recipes. and mindful mixology techniques. Complimentary books available, while supplies last.
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-5057
Join us for a music appreciation series. Music lovers of all ages are invited to spend the evening at the library and enjoy a special holiday musical performance by harpist, Tiffany Wu. No registration required. For more information, call 714-566-3035 or email ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com
Thursday, December 19 @ 5:00pm
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Monday, December 23 @ 5:00pm
Los Alamitos Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito Rd
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Monday, December 30 @ 5:00pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally by the Orange County Office on Aging.
Winter Reading Kickoff
Monday, December 9 @ 11:00am & 4:00pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Join us for the first day of Winter Reading, there will be prizes and crafts! Sign-up for the Winter Reading Program any time throughout the day to be entered to win a prize!
Kickoff with Annie Banannie
Monday, December 9 @ 11:30am
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
Kickoff Winter Reading fun with Annie Banannie as she brings tales to life with her amazing balloon twisting art!
Winter Reading Kickoff
Monday, December 9 @ 3:30pm
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
Celebrate the start of Winter Reading Program with hot chocolate, cookies, and a paper snowflake craft!
Winter Reading Kickoff
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
11962 Bailey Street
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Wear your ‘ugly’ sweater while you enjoy cookies, cocoa and a craft! Do a search and find and design an ‘ugly’ sweater for a gingerbread person!
Winter Reading Kickoff
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
La Habra Library
221 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
Join us as we kickoff the Winter Reading Program! Enjoy crafts, hot cocoa and a special holiday show by Franklin Haynes Marionettes.
Painternoon Winterfest
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Children are invited to join us for an afternoon of winter themed painting projects to mark the start of the Winter Reading Program. Program recommended for children 4+.
Cookie Decorating
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Families of all ages are invited to celebrate the start of Winter Reading! Decorate a cookie, pick up a winter craft kit, complete a scavenger hunt, and cast your vote for question of the week!
Snowflake Spectacular
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Join us for an afternoon of winter fun as the library hosts a special storytime, craft, and champurrado demonstration and tasting!
Gingerbread Houses
Tuesday, December 10 @ 5:00pm
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Get creative with graham crackers and candies to make mini gingerbread houses. Program recommended for adults.
Teen Winter Celebration
Wednesday, December 11 @ 4:00pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Teens, come celebrate Winter Reading with crafts, activities, and snacks! Program recommended for grades 7-12.
Frozen Dance Party
Thursday, December 12 @ 10:30am
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Celebrate the start of Winter Reading Program with a dance party, winter crafts, and a visit from some Frozen favorites!
Winter Fest
Thursday, December 12 @ 4:00pm
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Celebrate winter with face painting, crafts, and our traditional Cocoa with Cops. Laguna Beach Police Department will visit and present a special storytime and serve hot cocoa and cookies!
Holiday Dance Party
Thursday, December 12 @ 4:00pm
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 926721
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a special dance party featuring Kids Imagine Nation!
Teen Gingerbread House Competition
Thursday, December 12 @ 5:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
It’s sugar and spice, and everything nice! Compete with your friends and earn prizes, plus, you get to eat your designs at the end! All supplies provided. Program recommended for ages 13-18.
60th Celebration
Thursday, December 12 @ 5:00pm
Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Join us as we celebrate Chapman Library's 60th Anniversary! Sign-up for the reading challenge, play Loteria, get your face painted, get crafty, and meet our special guest, Red from Red Robin!
Noteworthy Puppets – Holiday Hijinks
Monday, December 16 @ 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Join us for a holiday puppet musical with Noteworthy Puppets!
Yalda Night Celebration
Monday, December 16 @ 5:30pm
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Join us as we celebrate Yalda, also known as the Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year! Enjoy a bilingual English/Persian storytime, crafts, and snacks!
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Tuesday, December 17 @ 3:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Get into the holiday spirit at our cookie decorating extravaganza!
Gingerbread Houses
Tuesday, December 17 @ 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Join us to build and decorate your own little gingerbread house! Space is limited, registration required.
Thready, Steady, Sew – DIY Coffee Cozy
Tuesday, December 17 @ 4:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
27002 Cabriole Way
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Participants will be led by staff who will guide you every step of the way, from preparing your machine to finishing your project. Registration required. All ages welcome, with guardian assistance.
Winter Wonderland Spectacular
Tuesday, December 17 @ 4:30pm
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Join us for a Winter Wonderland Spectacular. Enjoy crafts, refreshments, a musical performance by harpist Tiffany Wu, and photo op for an un-brrr-lievable time for the whole family!
Festive Crafts & Treats
Wednesday, December 18 @ 4:00pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Join us for crafty keepsakes and tasty treats! Keep these wintery treasures or gift them to a loved one at your next holiday party.
Harp Musical featuring Tiffany Wu
Wednesday, December 18 @ 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Join us for a special performance by harpist Tiffany Wu. Sip hot cocoa and enjoy the soothing sounds of the harp. The concert will feature a delightful selection of fun, sing-along music.
Cookie Decorating
Thursday, December 19 @ 3:30pm
Seal Beach Library
707 Electric Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740
We’ll be decorating delicious cookies with a variety of colorful frostings, sprinkles, and edible decorations. Child supervision required, registration recommended.
Sparkly Dance Party
Thursday, December 19 @ 4:00pm
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Join us as we have a sparkly holiday dance party and crafting afternoon.
Teen Gingerbread Cooking Decorating
Thursday, December 19 @ 5:00pm
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
This festive teen event will include all the necessary materials to create your own gingerbread cookies! Enjoy hot cocoa and sweet treats while you decorate. Registration required.
Cookie Decorating
Monday, December 23 @ 11:00am
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Go crazy for cookies! Join us in decorating sugar or ginger cookies for the holiday season. All supplies provided.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Tuesday, December 31 @ 11:00am
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Start the new year early with a Noon Year's Eve celebration! Enjoy crafts and activities at 11am, then celebrate with a balloon drop at 12pm.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31 @ 11:15am
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Start the new year off at the library...at noon! Enjoy crafts, activities and light refreshments.
Noon Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31 @ 11:30am
Seal Beach Library
707 Electric Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Want to ring in the new year without staying up late?! We’ll have photo ops, music, dancing, confetti crafts, snacks, and a balloon drop at noon! Guaranteed fun for the whole family.
Winter Mayhem with Christopher T. Magician
Thursday, January 9 @ 4:00pm
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Join us as we welcome Christopher T. Magician, he’ll share some of his favorite books and bring each one to life with fun, amazing, and hilarious magical mayhem!
Winter Johnny Cakes
Thursday, January 16 @ 4:00pm
Seal Beach Library
707 Electric Avenue
Seal Beach, CA 90740
We’ll be using the Charlie Cart to learn how to make traditional Johnny Cakes. You will get to add toppings and devour your culinary creation. Registration required.
Ornament Decorating
Monday, December 9 @ 3:00pm
Irvine Katie Wheler Library
13109 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Families can work together to build a fun and unique ornament that lasts year after year. Fill clear baubles with decorative materials and take home to enjoy!
Ornament Painting
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Kick off our Winter Reading Program with ornament painting. Have fun painting ornaments - one for the library holiday tree and one to take home!
Snowy Slime
Monday, December 9 @ 4:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Celebrate the start of Winter Reading by making snow inspired slime! Program recommended for children 4-12.
Melted Snowman Slime
Wednesday, December 11 @ 2:30pm
Foothill Ranch Library
27002 Cabriole Way
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Join us for a fun slime making activity to celebrate the start of Winter Reading festivities. Supplies are limited, early arrival suggested.
Winter Family Craft Lab
Wednesday, December 11 & 18 @ 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Families of all ages are invited to create winter themed crafts. All supplies provided.
Winter Creatures
Thursday, December 12 @ 3:30pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
School age children will learn how to make an inflatable winter creature to take home!
Tin Foil Ornaments
Monday, December 16 @ 3:00pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Make hanging decorations with winter patterns or geometric designs using foil, yarn, and markers!
Holiday Ornament Making
Monday, December 16 @ 3:30pm
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Make a holiday ornament with tree ring wood slices and arts and crafts supplies for the winter holidays!
Orange Clove Pomanders
Tuesday, December 17 @ 5:00pm
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Make your home warm and festive for the holidays with sweet smelling pomanders. Program recommended for adults only.
Baby Owl Puppets
Wednesday, December 18 @ 4:00pm
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Join us as we create and decorate baby owl paper bag puppets!
Winter Snowflake Luminaries
Thursday, December 19 @ 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Enjoy a seasonal craft where you can create and customize a winter themed luminary! All supplies provided. Registration is required. Program recommended for adults.
Cozy Bird Cabin
Saturday, December 21 @ 11:30am
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
All ages are welcome to unleash their inner artist by constructing a festive winter home for your feathered friends using craft sticks!
Sensory Snow
Saturday, January 4 @ 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
A fun sensory craft where you can make pretend play snow out of baking soda and conditioner! Program recommended for children 4-12.
Winter Craft
Monday, January 6 @ 3:00pm
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Get creative and enjoy a fun wintery craft. Program recommended for children 4-10.
Egg Carton Animals
Saturday, January 18 @ 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Make winter themed animals and characters out of recycled egg cartons! Program recommended for children 4-12.
Teen DIY Mugs
Wednesday, January 22 @ 5:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Decorate and customize mugs using our Cricut Mug Press machine! All supplies provided. Program recommended for ages 10-18.
Snow Much Fun Storytime
Monday, December 9 @ 10:30am
Cypress Library
5331 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Join us as we celebrate of the start of the Winter Reading Program! Enjoy a snow themed storytime with handmade hat giveaways and frozen paint art!
PJ Storytime with OC Sheriff’s Department
Monday, December 9 @ 5:30pm
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Join us as we kickoff our Winter Reading Program with a special PJ storytime with Ryan from the OC Sheriff's Department. Enjoy stories, music, and movement while wearing your favorite pajamas!
Penguin Storytime
Tuesday, December 10 @ 10:30am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Enjoy a winter themed storytime where we’ll read books, sing songs, and help promote early literacy skills. Storytime followed by a puffball penguin craft. Recommended ages 2-6.
Cookie Storytime
Tuesday, December 17 @ 10:30am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Enjoy a winter themed storytime where we’ll read books, sing songs, and help promote early literacy skills. Storytime followed by a paper plate cookie craft. Recommended ages 2-6.
Winter Storytime
Wednesday, December 18 @ 11:00am
La Habra Library
221 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
Join us for a winter themed storytime and enjoy a special holiday treat afterwards!
Snowman Storytime
Tuesday, December 24 @ 10:30am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Enjoy a winter themed storytime where we’ll read books, sing songs, and help promote early literacy skills. Storytime followed by a rainbow snowman craft. Recommended ages 2-6.