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OC Public Libraries

Orange County Public Library is a network of community libraries in your neighborhood or as near as your computer. There are 33 branches as well as an outlet in the Orangewood Children's Home to provide a variety of services to residents throughout the County and its visitors. Some of the branches are operated within the jurisdiction of the county's 33 cities and some within the county's unincorporated area.

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    OC Public Libraries

    1501 East Saint Andrew Place
    Santa Ana, CA 92705

    Phone: 7145663000

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    Santa Ana

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    04/27/10	The Library Fairy Folktale Show OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library The Library Fairy Folktale Show Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library April 27, 2010 This gathering presents lively interactive folktales with narration, music and theatrical improvisation using an array of props, humor and song. It is an afterschool program for ages 5-10.
    04/17/10- 05/22/10	Imagination Celebration Art Displays at OC Public Libraries Orange County, CA Imagination Celebration Art Displays at OC Public Libraries Presented by OC Public Libraries at Orange County, CA April 17-May 22, 2010 OC Public Libraries will feature exhibits of local children's art at all 34 branch libraries. Enjoy these delightful creations, and take advantage of the many services your library offers at the same time.
    04/17/10	Haiku For You OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library Haiku For You Presented by Rancho Santa Margarita Library at OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library April 17, 2010 Come learn all about the Japanese poetry form of Haiku. Write your own and have it professionally scripted, then decorate it with pressed flowers to take home.
    04/17/10	Haiku For You OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library Haiku For You Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library April 17, 2010 Come learn all about the Japanese poetry form of Haiku. Write your own and have it professionally scripted, then decorate it with pressed flowers to take home.
    04/10/10	4th Annual Literary Orange University of California, Irvine - Student Center 4th Annual Literary Orange Presented by OC Public Libraries at University of California, Irvine - Student Center April 10, 2010 This is Orange County's premier literary event, where authors, passionate readers and committed libraries join together for a day-long celebration of literature in all its guises. Keynote speakers this year include Dean Koontz and Karen Jay Fowler. Check back to the Literary Orange's website for updates on authors, books and the event program.
    12/05/09	Family Film Feature - Up OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Family Film Feature - Up Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library December 5, 2009 Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and now in his 78th year he launches his house into the sky via thousands of balloons. Right after liftoff he discovers he has a stowaway in the form of an over optimistic 8 year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. This hilarious journey takes you into a lost world with the least likely duo on Earth.
    12/04/09	First Friday Film - Saving Grace OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library First Friday Film - Saving Grace Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library December 4, 2009 A small-town English widow, facing financial ruin after her husband's suicide, turns to agriculture of an illegal kind.
    11/07/09	Family Film Feature - Hotel For Dogs OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Family Film Feature - Hotel For Dogs Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library November 7, 2009 Based on Lois Duncan's novel, the story revolves around two orphaned teenagers who decide to turn an abandoned building into a safe haven for stray dogs.
    11/06/09	First Friday Film - Picture Bride OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library First Friday Film - Picture Bride Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library November 6, 2009 Set in 1918, seventeen-year-old Riyo is sent from Japan to Hawaii to be a mail-order bride after exchanging pictures with a sugar cane worker. But as luck would have it, Riyo is shocked to find that her future husband appeared much younger in his portrait and is at least 25 years her senior. Now, marriage is out of the question in this dramatic story of a Picture Bride's journey to an extraordinary land. In Japanese with English subtitles.
    10/25/09	Dia de los Muertos - A Celebration of Family and Life OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Dia de los Muertos - A Celebration of Family and Life Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library October 25, 2009 Join the library for a fun and culturally enriching day. This event will feature artwork displays, altars, music dancing, children's crafts and face painting. This annual family celebration is not to be missed!
    10/21/09	Meet Author Mary E. Pearson OC Public Libraries-Westminster Library Meet Author Mary E. Pearson Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Westminster Library October 21, 2009 Come celebrate Teen Read Week 2009 and meet author Mary E. Pearson who will discuss her work, including The Adoration of Jenna Fox and her new novel, The Miles Between. Pearson will be available to answer questions and sign copies of her books.
    10/03/09	Family Film Feature: Monsters vs Aliens OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Family Film Feature: Monsters vs Aliens Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library October 3, 2009 When a meteorite from outer spaces hits a young girl and douses her with the liquid Quantonium it turns her into a 48 foot monster. She is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. This crew of reluctant heroes is asked to save the earth from the evil alien Gallaxher in this animated comedy. Free popcorn for the whole family.
    10/03/09	Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library: Giveaway OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library: Giveaway Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library October 3, 2009 Sisters Fiona, Kirsty, Amy and Mairi, better known as Giveaway, bring their Celtic music to two shows.
    10/02/09	First Friday Film: Ghost Town OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library First Friday Film: Ghost Town Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library October 2, 2009 Bertram Pincus dies momentarily but is revived and finds that after his near-death experience he can now see ghosts. However, annoyingly, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy who pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen. This puts Pincus squarely in the middle of an after life love triangle in this romantic comedy. The $2 donation supports the library.
    09/26/09	Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Arco Iris OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Arco Iris Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library September 26, 2009 Arco Iris brings their unique blend of jazz, rock and South American folk music to the library for two shows.
    09/05/09	Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Maria de Barros OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Maria de Barros Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library September 5, 2009 Maria de Barros brings the rich culture of the Cape Verde islands of West Africa to her music.
    09/05/09	Family Film Feature: Over the Hedge OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Family Film Feature: Over the Hedge Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library September 5, 2009 Over the Hedge features a traveling raccoon con artist, RJ, who arrives in the woods outside a human city only to find that the animals living there are deathly afraid of people. With encouragement from RJ the local animals slowly venture over the hedge into the buffet that is the suburbs in this fast paced animated comedy. There will be free admission and popcorn for this fun family viewing.
    09/04/09	First Friday Film - Doubt OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library First Friday Film - Doubt Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library September 4, 2009 Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play, this film is set in a Catholic school in New York in 1964. The principal, Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep in her Academy Award nominated performance), feels certain that a priest (Academy Award nominee Phillip Seymour Hoffman) is sexually abusing one of her pupils, who also happens to be the school's first black student. The priest denies the charge and it becomes her word against his in this study of religion, morality and authority.
    08/22/09	Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library August 22, 2009 Country rock and bluegrass legends Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen team up for two shows in the library courtyard.
    07/18/09	Los Tres Ortiz OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Los Tres Ortiz Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library July 18, 2009 Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, playing Paraguayan harp, with his vocalist daughters Luzma and Michelle will be performing a musical celebration under the stars, in the courtyard of the library.
    05/16/09	The Library Fairy at Garden Grove Regional Library OC Public Libraries-Garden Grove Regional Library The Library Fairy at Garden Grove Regional Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Garden Grove Regional Library May 16, 2009 The Library Fairy captivates by performing stories in the lively folklore tradition, enchanting her audience with narration, interactive games, music and theatrical improvisation using an array of props, humor and song. She also uses Spanish at times to tell her many delightful tales. Part of the Target Storytelling Series at the Library and a proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/14/09	Stories to Light Our Lives at Villa Park Library OC Public Libraries-Villa Park Library Stories to Light Our Lives at Villa Park Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Villa Park Library May 14, 2009 Villa Park Library is happy to host Storyteller Jim Cogan as he performs "Stories to Light Our Lives" - an interactive storytelling extravaganza for all ages! A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/13/09	Stories to Light Our Lives at Stanton Library OC Public Libraries-Stanton Library Stories to Light Our Lives at Stanton Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Stanton Library May 13, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): "Stories to Light Our Lives," is an evening of interactive creativity through stories at the Stanton Library. Don't miss the Imagination Celebration exhibit of local student art from schools in the Stanton School District. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/13/09	The Library Fairy at Westminster Library OC Public Libraries-Westminster Library The Library Fairy at Westminster Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Westminster Library May 13, 2009 The Library Fairy helps creativity come alive as interactive stories are drummed, danced and sung. Children perform in Story Theater with props. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration!
    05/07/09	Stories to Light Our Lives at La Habra Library OC Public Libraries-La Habra Library Stories to Light Our Lives at La Habra Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-La Habra Library May 7, 2009 Storyteller Jim Cogan performs "Stories to Light Our Lives" - an interactive storytelling extravaganza filled with wacky and wonderful participation tales that involve all ages in active listening, call and response, prediction, rhythm, rhyme, mime, creative movement and a host of literacy skills. A Proud Partner of Imagination Celebration!
    05/07/09	The Library Fairy at Rancho Santa Margarita Library OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library The Library Fairy at Rancho Santa Margarita Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library May 7, 2009 The Library Fairy captivates by performing stories in the lively folklore tradition, enchanting her audience with narration, interactive games, music and theatrical improvisation using an array of props, humor and song. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/06/09	Stories to Light Our Lives at Costa Mesa Library OC Public Libraries-Costa Mesa/Donald Dungan Branch Library Stories to Light Our Lives at Costa Mesa Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Costa Mesa/Donald Dungan Branch Library May 6, 2009 Storyteller Jim Cogan performs "Stories to Light Our Lives" - an interactive storytelling extravaganza filled with wacky and wonderful participation tales that involve all ages in active listening, call and response, prediction, rhythm, rhyme, mime, creative movement and a host of literacy skills. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/06/09	The Art of Story at Laguna Beach Library OC Public Libraries-Laguna Beach Library The Art of Story at Laguna Beach Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Laguna Beach Library May 6, 2009 Storyteller Rebecca Martin performs the "Art of Story." Famous paintings become the starting point for stories that will inspire and have children seeing art everywhere. Come early or stay late and enjoy the Laguna Beach Library. A proud sponsor of Imagination Celebration.
    05/05/09	Stories to Light Our Lives at Katie Wheeler Library OC Public Libraries-Katie Wheeler Library Stories to Light Our Lives at Katie Wheeler Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Katie Wheeler Library May 5, 2009 Storyteller Jim Cogan performs "Stories to Light Our Lives," an interactive storytelling extravaganza filled with wacky and wonderful participation tales that involve all ages in active listening, call and response, prediction, rhythm and a host of literacy skills. Fun for the entire family! A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/05/09	Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre at Ladera Ranch Library Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre at Ladera Ranch Library Presented by OC Public Libraries May 5, 2009 Come join in for a rollicking story circus of multicultural literature with costumes, props and a healthy dose of laughter. This is an interactive storytelling event that the whole family will enjoy! This Target Storytelling Series program is a proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    05/04/09	Imagination Celebration with The Library Fairy at Mary Wilson Library OC Public Libraries-Mary Wilson Library Imagination Celebration with The Library Fairy at Mary Wilson Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Mary Wilson Library May 4, 2009 Join in on the fun when The Library Fairy? visits the Seal Beach Mary Wilson Library for this year's Imagination Celebration. This interactive program is sure to enchant participants of all ages. As part of the Imagination Celebration, the library will also feature a month-long exhibit of local student art from McGaugh Elementary School. The OC Public Libraries - Mary Wilson Branch is a proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/30/09	Storyteller Michael D. McCarty at Garden Grove Chapman Library OC Public Libraries-Garden Grove Chapman Library Storyteller Michael D. McCarty at Garden Grove Chapman Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Garden Grove Chapman Library April 30, 2009 Storyteller Michael D. McCarty performs an entertaining, enthusiastic and engaging program of folktales from around the world that will have audiences of all ages excited about reading! A proud partner of Imagination Celebration!
    04/29/09	Flights of Fantasy at Fountain Valley Library OC Public Libraries-Fountain Valley Library Flights of Fantasy at Fountain Valley Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Fountain Valley Library April 29, 2009 Storyteller Lorrie Oschatz performs a rollicking story circus of multicultural literature with costumes, props and a healthy dose of laughter. Her interactive storytelling will delight the whole family. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/28/09	Spark Your Imagination! at San Clemente Library OC Public Libraries-San Clemente Library Spark Your Imagination! at San Clemente Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-San Clemente Library April 28, 2009 Storyteller Rebecca Martin performs the "Art of Story," where famous paintings become the starting point for stories that will inspire and have children seeing art everywhere! A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/28/09	Pajama Storytime at Aliso Viejo Library OC Public Libraries-Aliso Viejo Library Pajama Storytime at Aliso Viejo Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Aliso Viejo Library April 28, 2009 Pajama Storytime with the Sunshine Storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette! She will delight the whole family with tales and songs to captivate the audiences' imagination. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/28/09	Imagine That! at El Toro Library OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library Imagine That! at El Toro Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library April 28, 2009 Storytellers Bob Pruitt and Linda King-Pruitt bring fables and folktales to life with music and imaginations. Puppets and sound instruments add to the highly participatory fun. Target Storytelling Series. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/27/09	The Art of Story at Brea Library OC Public Libraries-Brea Library The Art of Story at Brea Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Brea Library April 27, 2009 Storyteller Rebecca Martin performs the "Art of Story" where famous paintings become the starting point for stories that will inspire and have children seeing art everywhere. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/23/09	Imagine That! at Mesa Verde Branch Library Imagine That! at Mesa Verde Branch Library Presented by OC Public Libraries April 23, 2009 Get ready for lots of entertainment and interaction with Bob Pruit and Linda King Pruit as fables and folktales come alive with music and imaginations. Puppets and sound instruments add to this highly participatory program. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/23/09	Folk Tales From Around the World at Cypress Library Folk Tales From Around the World at Cypress Library Presented by OC Public Libraries April 23, 2009 Storyteller Padraic Keohane weaves folk and fairy tales from around the world with own original stories to inspire others to read and create more stories. For ages 4 to adult. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration!
    04/23/09	The Library Fairy at Dana Point Library OC Public Libraries-Dana Point Library The Library Fairy at Dana Point Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Dana Point Library April 23, 2009 The Library Fairy captivates by performing stories in the lively folklore tradition, enchanting her audience with narration, interactive games, music and theatrical improvisation using an array of props, humor and song. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/22/09	The Art of Story at Tustin Library OC Public Libraries-Tustin Library The Art of Story at Tustin Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Tustin Library April 22, 2009 The Tustin Library welcomes families to come see storyteller Rebecca Martin as she performs the "Art of Story". Watch and listen as famous paintings become the starting point for stories that will inspire and have children seeing art everywhere. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/21/09	Karen Rae Kraut's Variety Show at La Palma Library OC Public Libraries-La Palma Library Karen Rae Kraut's Variety Show at La Palma Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-La Palma Library April 21, 2009 Storyteller Karen Rae Kraut will perform a variety show featuring music, the story The Giant Who Had No Heart In His Body, object animation and lots of audience participation. A Proud Partner in the Imagination Celebration.
    04/21/09	Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre at Laguna Niguel Library OC Public Libraries-Laguna Niguel Library Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre at Laguna Niguel Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Laguna Niguel Library April 21, 2009 Storyteller Lorrie Oschatz performs a rollicking story circus of multicultural literature with costumes, props and a healthy dose of laughter. Her interactive storytelling will delight the whole family. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.
    04/18/09	Haiku for You! at Rancho Santa Margarita Library OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library Haiku for You! at Rancho Santa Margarita Library Presented by OC Public Libraries at OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library April 18, 2009 Participants will be introduced to the Haiku form of poetry and will have the opportunity to create their own poem. Each poem will then be scripted by a professional calligrapher. Attendees will be able to decorate their own work, making it suitable for framing. For ages 10- adult. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration.

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    • Event Name: Stories to Light Our Lives at Stanton Library
      "story teller"
      Review posted by: Ruth from Orange county, May 07, 2009
      

      We saw this story teller at the Huntington Beach library. He really caught the kids imagination and had them interacting and paying attention. My kids ages 2-13 all had a great time.

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      We saw this story teller at the Huntington Beach library. He really caught the kids imagination and had them interacting and paying attention. My kids ages 2-13 all had a great time.

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