Adult`s Monthly Calendar

SUMMER READING
CELEBRATION
PLACENTIA
LIBRARY DISTRICT
SUMMER GUIDE
2016
Saturday, AUGUST 20, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 p.m.
@ 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
www.placentialibrary.org.
Participate, Register, #WinCoolPrizes #OneMillionReaders
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Placentia Library District
SUMMER FUN @
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 92870
www.placentialibrary.org
Main Phone: (714) 528-1906
Fax: (714) 528-8236
*Beginning July 1, 2016 all Tween and Teen programs will be held at:
Placentia Teen Center
116 N. Walnut, Placentia, CA 92870
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
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These programs are not affiliated with the school or school district. The school district
does not endorse or sponsor these activities.
ADULT SERVICES
Volunteer @ 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 www.placentialibrary.org 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.
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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!
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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.
Read for the Win: Weekly Challenge
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
ONLINE REGISTRATION
FOR ADULTS, TEENS & CHILDREN
• Log on to www.placentialibrary.org.
• Under Departments, select Summer Reading Program.
• Choose reader’s age group.
• Fill in registration form.
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 vir tual 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
• Start your reading race!
Remember to make note of your
login and password!
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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)
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 vir tual 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!
JULy 18-21 & AUgust 15-17, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Placentia Teen Center*
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!
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.
July 13: Bubblemania!
Excursion Day (Teens)
Wednesday, juLY 27 & AUGUST 10, Placentia Teen Center*
Follow us on Instagram @ 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
www.placentialibrary.org 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.
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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!
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Going somewhere?
Need to get your Passport?
The Placentia Library District is your passport destination!
Become a Member of the
Placentia Library Friends Foundation!
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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.
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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 www.placentialibrary.org/services/passports for a
list of passport requirements and more information.
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Library Card DESIGN Contest
June 13 - July 15
Submit your design for new library cards!
2 winners will be chosen.
Visit www.placentialibrary.org or the Information Desk for
entry forms and contest information.
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