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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 Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident on-line registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, June 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 Sunday, June 2 at 1 p.m.
Non-Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, June 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 Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m.
Non-Resident walk-in registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, June 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
194615 June 10
194616 June 17
194617 June 24
194618 July 1
194619 July 8
Thursdays at noon for ages 5 and under
194665 June 13
194666 June 20
194667 June 27
MICROSOFT WORD TIPS & TRICKS
In this three-hour class, instructor Jason Galeener will teach participants how to create professional looking documents using Microsoft Word 2007. Participants will learn how to change the default font, edit paragraph spacing, create page borders to add professional touches, insert digital photographs and images and more. This hands-on workshop is limited to 27 participants familiar with a computer keyboard and basic word processing functions.
194668 Thurs., June 13 6-9 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Hi-Tech Lab
BALLOON WORKSHOP
Come join Balloon Storyteller Annie Banannie as she shares how to make crazy cranial creations. You're guaranteed to walk away sporting cool new balloon hats created from your own imagination! Children in grades 3 and under should bring a parent with them for assistance. The workshop is limited to 40 participants. The fee is $5 per child. No refunds will be given.
194669 Tues., June 18 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-17 Skyline Room
CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS
In this creative writing workshop, children will learn about various aspects of writing, including character, plot and setting. This event is limited to 27 participants.
194670 Wed., June 19 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
BOOKMAKING CLASS FOR ADULTS
In conjunction with the special display throughout the Library of artists' books, book art instructor Rachelle W. Chuang will present a free workshop on how to create a coptic stitch book and a case bound book. Space is limited to 20 participants.
194671 Thurs., June 20 6 p.m. Ages 18-Adult Skyline Room
PSAT PRACTICE TEST
In collaboration with Kaplan Test Prep and Tutoring, a free full-length PSAT practice test will be held for students in grades 9-12. Test takers are encouraged to eat a hearty lunch and arrive by 1:45 p.m. to sign in. Please bring a calculator and two No. 2 pencils.
194672 Mon., July 8 2-4:30 p.m. Ages 14-17 Skyline Room
SCORE GIVEBACK/ PSAT TEST STRATEGIES
All test takers will receive a detailed score report showing their strengths and weaknesses on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in the Skyline Room. 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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Registration for the popular 39th Summer Reading Program will be held Monday, June 24 through Sunday, July 7 in the Art Studio. The sports-related theme for all readers is "Reading is for Champions." This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cerritos Library, which will provide book prizes and other incentives to encourage everyone to read during the summer. Several programs and workshops have been planned to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Program. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
The following Library programs
do not require registration:
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft for children featuring a Father's Day theme will be held in the Art Studio. These "glue and go" crafts take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Fri., June 7 10 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Ages 2-12 Art Studio
GAME TIME
On Monday, June 10, 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., June 10 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 8-18 Skyline Room
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., June 12 3:30 p.m. Aquarium
FAMILY NIGHT/MAGICIAN ARTY LOON
Bring the entire family to be entertained by professional magician Arty Loon. His program includes juggling, balloon twisting, puppetry, comedy and magic. Join us for this hour-long program and see Arty in action. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., June 12 7 p.m. Skyline Room
A JAZZ CONCERT BY CHARGED PARTICLES
Come enjoy an evening of jazz presented by the Bay Area group Charged Particles on Thursday, June 13. This special program will feature high-energy, elaborately orchestrated, creative, original jazz infused with elements of Latin music, funk and classical music. Charged Particles features Murray Low on keyboard, Aaron Germain on acoustic and electric basses, and Jon Krosnick on drums. For more information about this free program, call (562) 916-1342.
Thurs., June 13 7 p.m. Skyline Room
CYPRESS SENIOR CHORUS
The Cypress Senior Chorus performs "It's Showtime!" featuring songs from Broadway and the movies, including "Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," songs from "The Sound of Music" and a medley of patriotic favorites.
Mon., June 17 7 p.m. Skyline Room
BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS
The Book Club for Adults will meet for coffee and a discussion of the book "Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls on Wednesday, June 19. For more information, call Marie Furrows at (562) 916-1346.
Wed., June 19 10 a.m.-noon Board Room
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
To kick off the Summer Reading Program, Friends of the Cerritos Library will hold a Scholastic Book Fair in the Skyline Room. An excellent selection of books and other educational materials will be available for purchase. Purchase your books for summer enjoyment and support the Friends of the Cerritos Library. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Mon., June 24-Thurs., June 27 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., June 28 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
15th ANNUAL TEEN CONTEST WINNERS Congratulations to all of the teen winners who received Barnes & Noble gift certificates at a special reception in May. The contests and reception were sponsored by the Friends of the Cerritos Library.
Art: "Water Magic"
Grades 7-8
Heather Fann, First Place, Grade 7, Haskell Middle School
Nicole Reeves, First Place, Grade 8, Valley Christian Middle School
Stephen Carag, Second Place, Grade 7, Haskell Middle School
Bora Wie, Second Place, Grade 8, Carmenita Middle School
Margaret Yiu, Second Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Ashley Dirksen, Third Place, Grade 8, Valley Christian Middle School
Eunice Park, Third Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Grades 9-12
Brina Jaramillo, First Place, Grade 12, Artesia High School
Adrian Roa, Second Place, Grade 11, Artesia High School
Stephanie Ochoa, Third Place, Grade 12, Artesia High
School Photography: "Happiness is ..."
Grades 7-8
Elijah Alleyne, First Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Isabelle David, Second Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Lisa Chung, Third Place, Grade 7, Haskell Middle School Grades 9-12
Hari Gandhi, First Place, Grade 12, Cerritos High School
Kaitlyn Gee, Second Place, Grade 11, Cerritos High School
Celeste Huang, Second Place, Grade 11, Cerritos High School
Shirley Mak, Third Place, Grade 10, Cerritos High
School Poetry: "Dreams"
Grades 7-8
Sarah Kwon, First Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Anna Chiang, Second Place, Grade 8, Carmenita Middle School
Karishma Muthukumar, Third Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Grades 9-12
Alison Chai, First Place, Grade 10, Whitney High School
Minette Tsang, Second Place, Grade 11, Whitney High School
Daizanae Whittiker, Third Place, Grade 12, Cerritos
High School Short Story: "Friendship"
Grades 7-8
Bala Thenappan, First Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
LeMei Su Vera, Second Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Ananya Raghavan, Third Place, Grade 7, Whitney High School
Grades 9-12
Vida May Kotico, First Place, Grade 12, Cerritos High School
Samantha Leung, Second Place, Grade 10, Cerritos High School
Annie Kim, Third Place, Grade 12, Cerritos High School
TEEN STUDIO ART COMPETITION ENTRIES SOUGHT
The Cerritos Library invites teens to participate in a juried competition held in celebration of the development of the new Cerritos Library Teen Studio. Art contest award winners will be recognized at the Teen Studio dedication event and their work will be digitally displayed on e-posters in the Teen Studio. Winners will also receive gift certificates to Michaels.
The theme of the Teen Studio Art Competition is "Let's Celebrate!" Artwork can be created from any medium, including digital, photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, fabric art, chalk, ink, pastels, wax, graphite and printmaking. The artwork must have a vertical orientation with dimensions of 13.75" tall by 7.7" wide. The artwork must be scanned and saved on a CD as a .tif or .jpg file at 300 dpi. Digital submissions only will be considered.
The deadline to submit artwork for review is Friday, June 14. The artwork CD and entry form must be dropped off at the Cerritos Library circulation desk. Be sure to label the CD with your name. The Friends of the Cerritos Library Board Members will jury the competition. For more information, call (562) 916-1389.
Library Displays
THREE DIMENSIONAL PAPER ART DISPLAY
Several exquisite 3-D paper art pieces by students of Amy Chen will be displayed in the Library's lobby area through the end of July. In addition to landscapes and floral pictures, the display will include many patriotic pieces to tie in with the Fourth of July.
PAINTINGS BY TIFFANY HU
A collection of acrylic paintings by seventh grader Tiffany Hu of Whitney High School will be on display through the end of July in the Local History Museum. MY WONDERFUL MOM Portraits created by students at the art workshop held at the Library in May will be displayed in the Children's and Young Adult display cases in June and July. Local children and teens produced these one-of-a-kind art pieces under the guidance of local artist Nirali Thakkar.
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