Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by checking out books at the mobile library visit, or work on a creative project at the Huntington Beach Central Library’s makerspace.
On Sunday, consider attending a movie screening at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library, or take the kids to play with legos at the La Habra Library.
This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County – funded by public tax dollars.
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Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.
North
Reading Buddies
Take your child to practice their reading skills with a teen reading buddy at the Brea Library.
No registration is required.
When: December 28, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 1 Civic Center Cir., Brea, CA 92821
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 671-1722
“Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration
Take the kids to an early New Years Eve celebration at the Anaheim Central Library. Enjoy crafts, ‘fancy’ apple juice and other activities.
When: December 28, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-1880
Lego Mania
All ages are welcome to play with legos at the La Habra Library every Sunday.
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: December 29, 221 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 526-7728 or (562) 694-0078
Central
Family Movie
Enjoy a family-friendly movie and activities at the La Palma Library.
When: December 28, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 7842 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 523-8585
Mobile Library
Check out books, Chromebooks and other resources at OCPL’s mobile library at MoonGoat Garden Grove, a local coffee roastery.
Visitors can also sign up for a library card.
When: December 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 7200 Acacia Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the mobile library at (714) 566-2708
Visit the Hilbert Museum
Spend time at the Hilbert Museum of California Art, one of the largest collections of California narrative art from from the late 19th century to present day.
Reservations are required, but admission is free.
When: December 28, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, CA 92866
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (714) 516-5880
Coastal
Movie at the Library
Enjoy an afternoon screening of “On the Waterfront” at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.
When: December 29, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 646-8845
Creative Project at the Library
Use creative equipment such as a cricut, a laser engraver and other tools at the Huntington Beach Central Library’s makerspace.
Kids ages 4-12 are also welcome to work on a creative project at the Oak View Branch Library in Huntington Beach.
When: December 28, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Makerspace Coordinator Ron Krasnitz at
librarymakerspace@surfcity-hb.org
Visit the Orange County Museum of Art
Enjoy artwork and other exhibitions on display at the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA).
Tickets must be reserved online, and there is no parking available onsite.
When: December 28 & 29, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (714) 780-2130 or info@ocma.art
South
Family Board Games
Play board games as a family at the Foothill Ranch Library.
When: December 28, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 855-8072
Craft All Day
Kids are invited to the Library of the Canyons to work on guided crafts anytime during open hours.
When: December 28, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 7531 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 649-2216
Scavenger Hunt
Search for hidden images in a scavenger hunt in the Children’s Collections Area at the Ladera Ranch Library to “earn a small prize.”
When: December 28, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 29551 Sienna Pkwy., Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 234-5940
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