OC Public Libraries Author Connection

County of Orange, California sent this bulletin at 07/20/2021 10:33 AM PDT

Author Spotlight:

Meet Author Mindy Thomas

Tuesday, July 20 at 3pm

Join us for a virtual author talk with Mindy Thomas.

Meet Mindy Thomas, co-author of Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body: From Your Tongue to Your Toes and All the Guys in Between, and co-host of NPR’s popular kids’ podcast Wow in the World.

Register: Samantha.Smith@occr.ocgov.com

Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge is Now Open!

Reading Colors Your World!

June 12 – July 31

Join OC Public Libraries for our Virtual Summer Reading Challenge, Reading Colors Your World.

Register: ocpl.beanstack.org

Visit ocpl.org/summer2021 for more info.

Crazy About Chemistry

Wednesday, July 21st at 2pm

Are you ready to mix up a slimy concoction of ooey gooey fun? Learn about chemicals and reactions in the fun science show that will show you that science does not have to be boring.

Register: Erik.Oviedo@occr.ocgov.com

Resume Building: Zoom Workshop

Wednesday, July 21st at 4pm

As part of our Job Seeker Series, Workforce Edge presents a free Resume Building workshop to help you make the best first impression when applying for jobs.

Register: Maria.Ruiz@occr.ocgov.com

Splash and Bubbles: Bioluminescence

Thursday, July 22nd at 5:30 pm

PBS SoCal will demonstrate a hands-on activity inspired by PBS KIDS Splash and Bubbles content. PBS SoCal will share a digital resource to learn about using materials found in your home to explore science with a luminescent jellyfish.

PBS SoCal demostrará una manualidad inspirada por el contenido de PBS KIDS Splash and Bubbles. Compartiremos un recurso digital y aprenderemos sobre la bioluminiscencia usando materiales encontrados en su hogar para explorar la ciencia con una medusa luminiscente.

Register: ocplstorytimes@occr.ocgov.com

Maximize Your Job Search: Zoom Workshop

Saturday, July 24th at 2pm

As part of our Job Seeker Series, Workforce Edge presents a free workshop to improve your job search.

Register: Maria.Ruiz@occr.ocgov.com

Lunch at the Library

Free healthy meals for children and teens 18 and under. No registration is required.

Meals distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Service is set up as a drive-thru style for pickup; however, walk-ups are accepted.

Tustin Library

June 1 – July 29

Tuesdays & Thursdays (10 am – Noon)

Garden Grove Main Library & Garden Grove Chapman Library

June 15 – July 23

Tuesdays – Fridays (11 am – Noon)

Back to School Virtual Kick-off Event

Wednesday, August 4th at 6pm

'Transitioning back Into the Classroom'

with Educator Linda Yaron Weston

This interactive presentation will explore mindfulness and well-being tools to help students, teachers, and families adjust to going back to school. It will also include tips from her book Mindfulness for Young Adults: Tools to Thrive in School and Life

Register: readoc@occr.ocgov.com or (714) 566-3070

Get Ready to Go Back To School with OC Public Libraries.

Join us for book giveaways, craft kits, and the opportunity to meet your favorite book characters at the library!

4-6pm at the following locations:

Tuesday, August 10th

Garden Grove Main Library

Wednesday, August 11th

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library

Thursday, August 12th

San Juan Capistrano Library

Tuesday, August 17th

La Habra Library

Wednesday, August 18th

Stanton Library

Thursday, August 19th

Tustin Library

For more information: readoc@occr.ocgov.com

or (714) 566-3070

From Galaxy to Earth: Learning Adventure

Free virtual STEAM programs and coding classes!

For related STEAM programs, visit ocpl.org/galaxytoearth to learn more about the intergalactic fun.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ZOOM into Storytime! (Summer Edition)

Join us for a variety of fun family storytimes, live on Zoom! Storytimes take place throughout the week and include Baby Lapsit, Music & Movement and Bilingual programs. Click here for a full list of dates and times.

Space is limited.

Register: ocplstorytimes@occr.ocgov.com

Kindergarten Readiness

Children who enter kindergarten with basic reading, math, and social skills are more likely to achieve success in school, attain higher levels of education and secure employment. OC Public Libraries has compiled resources and designed programs to support our families in getting ready for school. For more information, visit ocpl.org/kindergartenreadiness

OCPL Celebrates 100 Years of Possibilities!

Residents are invited to join the year-long celebration with virtual and safe programs highlighting the library’s commitment to the community over the last 100 years. To join, follow @ocpubliclibraries on social media and hashtag #OCPL100. For more information about OC Public Libraries and the centennial, visit ocpl.org/centennial. Celebrate the Past, Inspire the Future. 100 Years of Possibilities.

Be sure to sign up for the 100 Book Reading Challenge! You’ll receive a badge for every 10 books you read. Can you collect all 10 centennial badges? Click here to register

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Questions? OCPL chat is available Tuesday through Friday from 12pm-6pm and Saturday from 10am-4pm.

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