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Cerritos Library is a popular learning destination for the entire community. To best serve patrons’ needs, advance registration is required for some Cerritos Library programs. Please see the information below to learn how and when to register for the programs which require registration. For more information, please call Cerritos Library at (562) 916-1388.
How to Register
In order to register, patrons must be in the City’s class registration database and have obtained a family account access PIN number and individual family member personal numbers.
On-line registration
To check the availability of classes or to register for classes, please visit the Cerritos home page at cerritos.us and look for the on-line registration link. The program, eConnect, is best viewed with Internet Explorer. Before registering for classes on-line, print the eConnect User’s Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Only Visa and MasterCard will be accepted as payment. For additional information and/or to obtain the PIN numbers, please call the Library Reservation Desk at (562) 916-1388. Computers at the Cerritos Library may be used to access eConnect.
Cerritos Resident on-line registration for all programs listed begins Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident on-line registration for all programs listed begins Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m.
*You will not receive confirmation by mail for classes registered on-line. Please print a receipt at the conclusion of your transaction and bring it with you to the first day of the event or class.
Phone registration
Call (562) 916-1388
Cerritos Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m.
Walk-in registration
Walk-in registration for Library programs will be held at the Library Reservation Desk. Registration will continue until classes are full.
Cerritos Resident walk-in registration for all programs listed begins Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident walk-in registration for all programs listed begins Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m.
The following programs
require advance registration:
STORYTIMES
Cerritos Library's 30-45 minute Storytimes incorporate stories, audience participation and a book-related DVD, and will be held in the Little Theater.
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under
189665 March 11
189666 March 18
189667 March 25
189668 April 1
189669 April 8
Thursdays at noon for ages 5 and under
189715 March 14
189716 March 21
189717 March 28
189718 April 4
S.A.T. PRACTICE TEST
In collaboration with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a free full-length S.A.T. practice test will be offered for students in grades 9-11. Space is limited to 50 students. Test takers are encouraged to eat a hearty breakfast and arrive by 8:45 a.m. Please bring a calculator, two No. 2 pencils and snacks to eat during very short breaks.
189016 Sat., Mar. 2 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 14-18 Skyline Room
SCORE GIVEBACK/S.A.T. TEST STRATEGIES
All test takers will receive a detailed score report showing their strengths and weaknesses. Information about test-taking strategies will also be offered. Parents are encouraged to attend this workshop. For more information, contact Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389.
Mon., Mar. 11 6:30-7:30 p.m. Skyline Room
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
Children learn the finer points of art in this series of workshops presented by Young Rembrandts. Students will use markers to draw a guitar in the style of the Picasso on March 12 and van Gogh's sunflowers on April 9. Seating is limited to 20. The fee is $5. No refunds will be given.
189765 Tues., Mar. 12 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Skyline Room
189766 Tues., Apr. 9 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Skyline Room
CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS
At this creative writing workshop, children will learn about various aspects of writing, including character, plot and setting. This event is limited to 27 registrants.
189815 Wed., Mar. 13 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
DRAWING FOR KIDS
Participants will learn basic art or drawing techniques in this hour-long hands-on class, which is limited to 24 participants.
189842 Tues., Mar. 19 3:45-4:45 p.m. Ages 7-11 Art Studio
DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOP
Learn how to take better photographs with your point-and-shoot digital camera in this hands-on workshop. Instructor Jason Galeener will discuss resolution, memory, digital zoom vs. optical zoom, printing and more. Participants should bring their digital camera, user's manual and extra batteries. Space is limited to 30 participants.
190717 Thurs., Mar. 21 6-9 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Hi-Tech Lab
BALLOON WORKSHOP
Did you get hooked on balloons at the first balloon workshop? Join balloon storyteller Annie Banannie for another class of beginning balloons featuring hearts and flowers. Bring your imagination and make something for yourself or your sweetheart! Those in grades 3 and under should bring a parent with them to assist with the lessons. The workshop is limited to 40 participants. The fee is $5 per child. No refunds will be given.
189843 Tues., Mar. 26 3:30-4:45 p.m. Ages 6-17 Skyline Room
Please register for only one of the following 8-week storytimes. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
STORIES FOR 2s & 3s
Children and adults will participate in stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft activity. Class is limited to 22 participants.
189865 Tues., Apr. 9-May 28 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 Art Studio
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
This introduction to storytime features books, poems and music. Children will enjoy opportunities for self-expression as they sing, dance and move around. Class is limited to 30 participants.
189915 Wed., Apr. 10-May 29 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under Little Theater
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Children and adults will participate in stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft activity. Class is limited to 22 participants.
189916 Thurs., Apr. 11-May 30 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 Art Studio
BABIES 'N' BOOKS
Children and caregivers participate in music, nursery rhymes, simple stories and books. Class is limited to 30 participants.
189917 Fri., Apr. 12-May 31 11 a.m. Ages 6-25 months Little Theater
Please register for only one of the following Child & Teen Read Aloud programs. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
THURSDAY'S CHILD & TEEN READ ALOUD
Children who are able to read are invited to participate in special weekly read aloud sessions. Children will be teamed up with energetic teens. To be eligible for this program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 15 participants.
190015 Thurs., Apr. 11-May 30 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 Little Theater
FRIDAY'S CHILD & TEEN READ ALOUD
Children who are able to read are invited to participate in special weekly read aloud sessions. Children will be teamed up with energetic teens. To be eligible for this program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 10 participants.
190016 Fri., Apr. 12-May 31 3:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 Little Theater
The following Library programs
do not require registration:
AQUARIUM PROGRAM
Join us for the monthly aquarium study session for all ages and learn about the fish in the Library's aquarium. For more information, call (562) 916-1343. Wed., Mar. 13 3:30 p.m. Aquarium
FAMILY NIGHT/BUSTER BALLOON
Enjoyed by kids, parents and teens, The Buster Balloon Show is an inflatable extravaganza of vaudevillian entertainment featuring Buster Balloon, the human cartoon. Experience a wild and wacky mix of side-splitting comedy, mind-boggling magic, amazing balloon creations and a giant 6-foot Whoopee Cushion of Doom. For more information, call (562) 916-1343. Wed., Mar. 13 7 p.m. Skyline Room
FRIDAY EVENING MOVIE
Come view a screening of "Wreck-It Ralph" (2012). Wreck-It Ralph longs to be a good guy like Fix-It Felix, so when a more modern game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his path to happiness. When he sneaks into Calhoun's game to become a hero, he soon wrecks everything and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. This movie is rated PG and has a running time of 101 minutes. For more information, call (562) 916-1342. Fri., Mar. 15 6 p.m. Skyline Room
MEET PROMINENT AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS
The Links, Incorporated, Orange County Chapter, an African American service organization, is partnering with the Cerritos Library to offer a special opportunity to meet author Flora Brown; illustrator Michelle Houston; and actor, director, producer and mystery author Eriq La Salle, known for his portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton on the drama series "ER." Books will be available for purchase for book signings. For more information, call Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389. Sun., Mar. 17 2-4 p.m. Skyline Room
GAME TIME
On Monday, March 18, the library will host a free gaming event for youth. Join us for open play featuring games such as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, FIFA Soccer 13 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. For more information, call (562) 916-1342. Mon., Mar. 18 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 8-18 Skyline Room
BLADE OF THE NORTH WIND
Meet Jeong Mo Yang and Vincent R. Porter, the creater and the writer of the graphic novel "Blade of the North Wind." Set in the fantastical land of Atharu, this novel tells the story of a sheltered boy who must grow into a battle-hardened warrior in order to save his people from a group of bloodthirsty invaders. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For more information, call (562) 916-1342. Mon., Mar. 18 7 p.m. Skyline Room
BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS
The Book Club for Adults will meet for coffee and a discussion of the book "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein on Wednesday, March 20. For more information, call Marie Furrows at (562) 916-1346. Wed., Mar. 20 10 a.m.-noon Board Room
10TH ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW
The popular Orchid Show will be held on Friday, March 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Skyline Room. A large variety of orchid plants will be featured. If you are interested in exhibiting your orchid plants, photographs or paintings, please call Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389 and reserve a spot before Friday, March 15.
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. - Ukulele music by Susan McCormick's E Mela Hana Hula and Tahitian Dances by Susann Crosson's Hula for Health Dancers
Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. - Hula by Hui O Hula of Seal Beach
Saturday, March 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. - Hula by Na Wahine 'O Cerritos and music by Da' Hawaii Seniors Club
Saturday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m. - Talk and demonstration by Tony Velardi on "Successful Cymbidium Growing in Southern California"
Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. - Karen Toyoshiba's Na Wahine 'O Kawena Hula Dancers
PIANO RECITAL BY ROBERT JOHNSON
Enjoy the music of Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt and Claude Debussy performed by talented pianist Robert Johnson. Also included will be an informative discussion about the different musical works and their composers. For more information, call (562) 916-1342. Thurs., Mar. 28 7 p.m. Skyline Room
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft for children featuring a Spring theme will be held in the Art Studio. These "glue and go" crafts take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. No registration is required. For more information, call (562) 916-1343. Fri., Apr. 5 11 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Ages 2-12 Art Studio
SPRING BREAK MOVIES
Enjoy the following Spring Break movies presented at 2 p.m. in the Skyline Room. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Mon., Apr. 1: "Madagascar 3" (2012)
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to the Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent "Madagascar" style. (Rated PG, 93 minutes)
Tues., Apr. 2: "Paranorman" (2012)
When a small town comes under siege by zombies, it calls on Norman, who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. (Rated PG, 92 minutes)
Wed., Apr. 3: "Here Comes the Boom" (2012)
Former collegiate wrestler Scott Voss is now a 42-year-old biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten the school's music program and its teacher, Scott dusts off his long-unused wrestling skills and earns money for the program by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. (Rated PG, 105 minutes)
Thurs., Apr. 4: "Rise of the Guardians" (2012)
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes of children all over the world. (Rated PG, 97 minutes)
Fri., Apr. 5: "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" (2012)
This is an inspiring story about a happily married couple who can't wait to start a family. When young Timothy shows up on their doorstep, the couple and the town of Stanleyville learn that sometimes the unexpected brings some of life's greatest gifts. (Rated PG, 105 minutes)
Library Displays
FIGURINES BY BLACKSHEAR
Several exquisite figurines by world-renowned illustrator and sculptor Thomas Blackshear will be on display in the Local History Museum and the Young Adult area through the end of March. These special pieces from the artist's "Ebony Visions" collection are on loan from John Townsend.
MAASAI COLLECTION
The Maasai Collection of bronze figurines by Stacy Bayne brings to life the tribal culture and heritage of the nomadic Maasai tribe, which follows herds across the open African Savannah. These limited edition collectors' items from John Townsend will be on display in the Library's lobby area until the end of March.
ALL THAT JAZZ
This collection of figurines of musicians conveys both rhythm and soul through the interplay of form and space in sculpture. This collection by Willitts Galleries from the private collection of John Townsend may be enjoyed throughout March in the Library's lobby area.
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