Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by meditating at the Yorba Linda Library, or take the kids to a Vietnamese bilingual family storytime.
On Sunday, celebrate Ramadan at the East Anaheim Branch Library, or consider taking an art class at the Rancho Santa Margarita 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
Morning Meditation at Yorba Linda Public Library
Start the day with a guided meditation session at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
When: February 15, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: 4852 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 777-2873
Ramadan Celebration at the Library
Celebrate the start of Ramadan with a storytime, crafts and food at the East Anaheim Branch Library.
When: February 15, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Cost: Free
For more details, contact Rachel Tustin, Branch Manager, at (714) 765-3895
Game Day
All ages are welcome to Game Day at the Hunt. Play card games, social deduction games, board games and other games.
When: February 15, 9:o0 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 201 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6365
Central
Vietnamese Bilingual Storytime
Take the kids to a family storytime featuring songs and stories in Vietnamese at the Fountain Valley Library.
When: February 15, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 962-1324
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: February 15, 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
Pet Care Presentation
All ages are welcome to learn how to take care of pets from Pawsitive Action for Wildlife and Strays and veterinarian Dr. Sieun Kim at the Buena Park Library. Seating is limited.
When: February 15, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 7150 La Palma Ave., Buena Park CA 90620
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-4100
Coastal
Gardening Lecture
Learn what vegetables to grow starting in late spring in a presentation by UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County at the Laguna Beach Library.
When: February 15, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733
Chess Club
Children ages 7+ and teens are welcome to the Oak View Branch Library to learn to play chess. Registration is required.
When: February 15, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 17251 Oak Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 375-5068
Lego Mania
Take the kids to play with Legos at the Seal Beach Library.
When: February 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (562) 431-3584
South
Open Sewing Lab
Teens ages 14+ and adults are welcome to the Laguna Niguel Library’s open sewing lab. Receive support and inspiration for sewing projects.
Participants are asked to register by emailing ocpl.lagunaniguel@occr.ocgov.com or by calling the library.
When: February 15, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 249-5252
Art Classes
Enjoy an acrylic painting class at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.
Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: February 15, 11:00 a.m.. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 459-6094
Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum
Learn about the Acjachemen people and Orange County’s early history at the Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum – housed inside an adobe from 1794.
When: February 15, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the museum at (949) 751-7258
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