FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2000
Contact: Dani Porter
(714) 566-3079
E-Mail: dlporter@ocpl.org
February Library
Storytimes
Special and continuing Storytime programs
scheduled for February at OCPL branches:
ALISO VIEJO
Thursday, February 3, 7pm
Family Storytime The Sunshine Readers Group of the National
Charity League will offer stories and entertainment to
children of all ages and their families.
Saturdays, February 5 & 19, 10:15am
Storytime with the Key Club - Members of the Aliso Niguel
High School Key Club will read stories and provide imaginative
entertainment for children age 3 and up.
Aliso Viejo Library, One Journey, (949) 360-1730
BREA
Mondays, February 7, 14 & 28, 11-11:30am
Curious Kids Preschool Storytime - Open to children ages
3 - 5. Includes stories, fingerplays, puppets, and songs.
Themes: 2/7 "Mice are Nice," 2/14 "A Valentine
for You," and 2/28 - "A Favorite Author (Books
by Jan Brett)."
Tuesday, February 15, 7-7:30pm
Step into Stories Family Night February's theme will be
"Surprises," and will include stories, activities,
and a craft. All ages are welcome.
Brea Library, 1 Civic Center Circle, (714) 671-1722
OCPL February Storytimes
COSTA MESA Two Branches
Mondays, February 7, 14 & 28, 7pm
Starlight Storytime - Youngsters will hear stories that
delight! Songs, fingerplays, and puppets are included,
and children age 3 and up are welcome.
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11am
Morning Storytime Join us for a storytime filled with
songs, fingerplays and friendly puppets. This storytime
is geared toward children age 3 and up.
Wednesday, February 9, 3pm
Multicultural Storytime - Stories told in English and
Spanish for children age 5 and up. Music and activities
are included. February's feature will be "Odon the
Giant," a folktale from the Philippines.
Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Avenue, (949) 646-8845
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11-11:30am and
Wednesday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 7-7:30pm
Clifford's Preschool Storytime The three-month winter
session of preschool storytimes invite children to listen
and take part in Mother Goose rhymes, songs and fingerplays.
Stories will be presented in sign language at the Tuesday
morning session. Pajamas may be worn on Wednesday evenings,
and advance registration is recommended for both sessions.
Grandma & Friends Storytime This evening storytime
is for ages 3 and up, and is sponsored by the Women's
Club of Cypress. Parents may sign in at the first storytime
they attend. For more information, please call the Cypress
Library at 714-826-0350.
Wednesday Mornings, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30am
Preschool Storytime - This free program has stories, puppets,
and simple crafts, and is open to children age 3 and up.
Parents may register at the first session they attend.
For more information, please call the children's librarian
at (714) 826-0350.
Preschool Storytime - Children ages 3-5 are invited to
this enjoyable program.
Tuesdays, February 1, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30am
Preschool Storytime Join Ms. Bonnie each week for fun
reading, listening, grooving to music, singing, and crafts.
Tuesday, February 8, 10:30am
Valentine Storytime - We'll have crafts and goodies after
storytime. Registration is required for this special event,
so sign up today.
Wednesdays, February 2, 16 & 23, 7pm
Family Storytime All ages are welcome to attend this weekly
program.
Wednesday, February 9, 7pm
Valentine Storytime - We'll have crafts and goodies after
storytime. Registration is required for this special event,
so sign up today.
Garden Grove Regional Library, 11200 Stanford Avenue,
(714) 530-0711
Wednesdays, February 2, 9 & 16, 3:30pm (No storytime
on 2/23)
Preschool Storytime This spirited, interactive storytime
is open to children ages 3-5.
West Garden Grove Library, 11962 Bailey Street, (714)
897-2594
OCPL February Storytimes
IRVINE
Mondays, February 7, 14 & 28, 7-7:30pm
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 9:30-10am
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 9:30-10am
Preschool Storytimes Stories, poems, and puppets are a
part of this popular program, held in the Community Room.
Open to children ages 3-6. Registration required.
Mondays, February 7, 14 & 28, 10-10:40am and 11-11:40am
Toddler Storytimes - This participatory program includes
stories, fingerplays, songs, and flannel boards. Children
must be at least two years old at the time of registration
(required).
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 7-7:30pm
Goodnight Moon Storytime This storytime is especially
for children ages 3-6 and their parents, and includes
stories, fingerplays, flannel boards, and games.
Heritage Park Regional Library, 14361 Yale Avenue, (949)
551-7151
LAGUNA BEACH
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 7pm
Pajama Storytime Bedtime is more fun when you wear your
pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed friend, and invite
Mom & Dad to pajama storytime. Simple crafts are included.
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 11am
Preschool Storytime Let the magic begin. Introduce your
child to the fun and wonder of imagination through books,
songs, finger plays, stories, and small crafts at preschool
storytime. Children ages 3-5 are welcome.
Preschool Storytime Stories for kids age 3 and up, no
registration necessary.
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 7pm
Pajama Storytime Stories for children age 3 and up, no
registration necessary.
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30am
Mommy and Me Storytime A toddler storytime for kids ages
2-4 and Mommy or Daddy; songs, rhymes, flannel boards,
and books for your child's first storytime.
Laguna Niguel Library, 30341 Crown Valley Parkway, (949)
249-5252
OCPL February Storytimes
LA HABRA
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 7pm and
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30am
Storytimes Children ages 3-6 and their parents are welcome.
These 30-minute programs feature books, flannel stories,
and songs.
La Habra Library, 221 E. La Habra Boulevard, (714) 526-7728
or (562) 694-0078
LA PALMA
Mondays, February 7, 14 & 28, 11:15am (before the
Library opens just knock)
Mommy & Me Storytime Preschoolers and younger ones
are invited to hear stories and create a "make and
take" craft with caregivers.
Wednesdays, February 2, 9 & 23, 7pm; February 16,
6:30pm
Pajama Storytime Open to children age 4 and up. Come at
6:30pm on 2/16 for storytime special "Kids for Character."
La Palma Library, 7842 Walker Street, (714) 523-8585
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Tuesdays, February 1, 8 & 15, 10:15am & 11am and
Wednesdays, February 2, 9 & 16, 10:15am & 11am
Preschool Storytime & Crafts - This fun program is
open to children ages 3-5, and caregivers may stay and
join in or go and use the library during the session.
Thursdays, February 3, 10 & 17, 10:15am & 11am
Mommy & Me Storytimes & Crafts - This program
is geared toward children ages 3 and younger, and caregivers
must be present.
Rancho Santa Margarita Library, 30902 La Promesa, (949)
459-6094
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11am
Preschool Storytime - Open to children ages 3-6. Stories,
finger plays, poems, songs, and crafts are included.
Tuesday, February 15, 7pm
Pajama Storytime - This evening storytime is open to all
ages, and is presented by the Sunshine Readers of the
National Charity League.
San Juan Capistrano Library, 31495 El Camino Real, (949)
493-1752
OCPL February Storytimes
SEAL BEACH
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 9:30-10am
Preschool Storytime - Open to children ages 2-4. Stories
are told using puppets, flannel board figures, and books.
Audience participation encouraged.
Mary Wilson Library, 707 Electric Avenue, (562) 431-3584
or (714) 840-6759
STANTON
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10am
Preschool Storytime - Open to children ages 2-6. February's
theme will be "Friendship."
Pajama Storytime - Children ages 4-8 and their parents
are welcome to come and enjoy an evening of stories, songs,
and crafts. Wear your jammies and bring your favorite
stuffed animal.
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd., (714) 998-0861
WESTMINSTER
Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30-11:15am
Preschool Storytime This program is open to children ages
3-5, and includes stories, musical games, and coloring
sheets for nursery rhymes.
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