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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, March 1 at
10 a.m.
Non-Resident on-line registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, 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 Sunday, March 2 at 1 p.m.
Non-Resident phone registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, 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 Saturday, March 1 at
10 a.m.
Non-Resident walk-in registration for all programs listed begins Saturday, 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
205871 March 10
205872 March 17
205873 March 24
205874 March 31
205875 April 7
Thursdays at noon for ages 5 and under
205876 March 13
205877 March 20
205878 March 27
205879 April 3
HOMEWORK TIME
Homework Time is a homework help program for Cerritos resident students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. Session fee is $25. Students should bring their homework and a book to read or their library card to check out reading material to each class meeting. A parent or a designated individual is required to sign students in and out of class.
204017 Mon., March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 and 14 3:15-5:15 p.m. Art Studio
CARTOONING WITH DAVE BOATMAN
Dave Boatman will focus on a safari theme in this class. In addition to warm-up exercises and drawing tips, Boatman will demonstrate how to draw various cartoon facial expressions. This class is limited to 50 participants.
205915 Tues., March 11 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 7-12 Skyline Room
CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS
At this creative writing workshop children will learn about various aspects of story writing. This event is limited to 27 participants. Please register for only one of the following.
206165 Wed., March 12 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
206166 Wed., March 26 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-12 Hi-Tech Lab
ART INNOVATORS
Spring has arrived! Let us aptly welcome this season of life and creativity with art! Join us as we explore the delicate and fluid process of silk painting. Each child will create a beautiful 8-inch silk ring masterpiece. The workshop is limited to 20 participants. The fee is $5 per child. No refunds will be given.
205916 Tues., March 18 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 Art Studio
THE SCIENCE OF CHROMATOGRAPHY
In this Art in Science workshop, students will learn about chromatography and how it applies to color through simple science experiments. Space is limited to 20 participants.
205965 Wed., March 19 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12 Skyline Room
BEGINNING ORIGAMI FOR KIDS
Volunteen Alexa Marie Flores will teach basic origami folding for children. Children will learn how to fold a butterfly in this hour-long class.
205966 Tues., March 25 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Art Studio
CHILD AND TEEN READ ALOUD
Children who are able to read are invited to participate in special read aloud sessions. These children will be teamed up with energetic teens during this weekly program. To be eligible for this program, all participants must attend the first day of class for testing. Space is limited to 15 participants for the Thursday class and to 10 participants in the Friday class. No class on April 24 or 25. For more information, call (562) 916-1343. Please register for only one of the following two programs.
206065 Thurs., April 3-May 29 Ages 6-8 3:30 p.m. Little Theater
206066 Fri., April 4-May 30 Ages 6-8 3:30 p.m. Little Theater
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
Children can learn the finer points of art in this series of workshops presented by Young Rembrandts. Students will use markers to create African masks. Seating is limited to 20. The fee is $5. No refunds will be given.
206115 Tues., April 8 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12 Skyline Room
STORYTIMES
Please register for only one of the following 10-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. No class on April 22.
205967 Tues., April 1-May 27 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 Art Studio
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Children and adults will participate in stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft activity. Class is limited to 22 participants. No class on April 24.
206016 Thurs., April 3-May 29 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. No class on April 25.
206017 Fri., April 4-May 30 11 a.m. Ages 6-25 months Little Theater
TEEN PROGRAMS
The following programs require advance registration. For more information, call
(562) 916-1388.
AP US HISTORY EXAM PREP
Staff from Northstar Learning Center will teach tips and strategies to succeed on the Advanced Placement US History exam. Teens will also learn how to write a strong "document-based question" and essay.
206116 Wed., March 12 4-5 p.m. Ages 15-18 Teen Studio
AP WORLD HISTORY EXAM PREP
Learn tips and strategies to succeed on the AP World History exam. Staff from Northstar Learning Center will show teens how to effectively analyze and synthesize information to write a strong "document based question" and "change-over-time" essay.
206117 Wed., March 19 4-5 p.m. Ages 15-18 Teen Studio
ALGEBRA 2 BOOT CAMP
Struggling with Algebra 2? Come to the Algebra 2 Boot Camp presented by Northstar Learning Center for tips on how to improve your comprehension, and your scores.
207465 Wed., March 26 4-5 p.m. Ages 15-18 Teen Studio
ACT PREP/MATH
The ACT is coming soon and you need to be prepared if you want to succeed! This seminar presented by Northstar Learning Center will teach you what to expect and provide you with strategies that can improve your math score.
207466 Wed., April 2 4-5 p.m. Ages 15-18 Teen Studio
The following Library programs
do not require registration:
GAME TIME
On Monday, March 3, 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 14 and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Mon., March 3 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 7-18 Skyline Room
BLOOD DRIVE
Due to a critically low local blood supply, the City of Cerritos and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive. Any healthy person age 17 or older and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Schedule an appointment to donate by calling (714) 427-2605 or go to www.givelife.org and use sponsor code: COC
Tues., March 4 12-6 p.m. Parking Lot
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft featuring a spring theme for children 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., March 7 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Ages 2-12 Art Studio
AQUARIUM PROGRAM
Join us for the monthly aquarium study session for all ages and learn about the fish in the Library's aquarium.
Wed., Mar. 12 3:30 p.m. Aquarium
FAMILY NIGHT/RAIN FORESTS
Join us for an adventure as Wildlife Company talks about the rain forests throughout the world! Learn why the plants and animals of the rain forest are so important to our world and brainstorm ideas about how we can help save them. For more information, call (562) 916-1343.
Wed., Mar. 12 7 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 authors Terry McMillan, Natalie Baszile and Kwei Quartey. Books will be available for purchase at the event for book signings. For more information, call Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389.
Sun., March 16 2-4 p.m. Skyline Room
VELLAMO BAND CONCERT
Join us for a concert by the Vellamo Band from Kokkola, Finland. Vellamo is the performing and songwriting team of Pia Leinonen and Joni Tiala. Their music is characterized by haunting melodies, ethereal lead vocals and virtuosic guitar stylings. Vellamo performs original songs in English and Finnish as well as traditional Finnish, Celtic and Scandinavian folk ballads. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Tues., March 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 Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. For more information, call Marie Furrows at (562) 916-1346.
Wed., March 19 10 a.m.-12 noon Board Room
FRIDAY EVENING MOVIE
On Friday, March 21, the film "Thor the Dark World" (2013) will be screened in the Skyline Room. "Thor the Dark World" is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 112 minutes. For more information, call
(562) 916-1342.
Fri., March 21 6 p.m. Skyline Room
HANDMADE EVER AFTER WITH JENNY DOH
Jenny Doh, founder of Crescendoh, an online magazine and author of the book "Stylish Weddings," will discuss the latest trends in adding personal handcrafted touches for weddings and receptions. Copies of her books will be available for purchase. For more information, call (562) 916-1342.
Tues., March 25 7 p.m. Skyline Room
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS
A free hands-on craft featuring a spring theme for children 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., Apr. 4 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Ages 2-12 Art Studio
FRIENDS SPRING BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Cerritos Library will hold their spring book sale in the Skyline Room of the Cerritos Library on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "FILL A BAG FOR $2" will be held on Sunday, April 6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Members Only Presale will be held on Friday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Membership to the Friends' group will be available at the door on Friday evening. The cost of memberships for individuals is $10, family $15, organization and corporations $25, and life membership $100. A great selection of fiction and nonfiction books will be available at bargain prices.
For more information, call Padmini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389. Fri., April 4 6-8 p.m. Members Only Sat., April 5 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to Public Sun., April 6 1:30-3 p.m. $2 a Bag Sale Skyline Room
CONTESTS FOR TALENTED TEENS
The Friends of the Cerritos Library will conduct the 16th Annual Teen Contests open to all students with valid Cerritos Library cards and attending grades 7 through 12. All entries must be original. Entry forms are available at the Library. Deadline for all entries is Friday, March 14 at 9 p.m. The themes for the contests are: Art: "Art/Architecture of Cerritos" (No larger than 12"x 18"and using any medium) Three-dimensional art will be accepted.
Photography: "Magic of the Sun" (No larger than 8" by 10")
Poetry: "Memories" (Up to fifty lines)
Short Story: "Survival" (No more than 500 words)
Library Display
A NARRATIVE OF LIGHT AND SHADOW
This exhibit, courtesy of the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, features several black-and-white and color photographs by female photographers. This display, which highlights the culture of Taiwan, may be enjoyed March 1-31 near the Craftsman area of the Library.
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