The San Juan Capistrano Library

Please call the library for information regarding storytimes, reading clubs, and other events.

San Juan Capistrano Cultural Events, Lectures, and Groups

First Friday Film - Saving Grace

Friday, December 4 at 7 pm
In this sweet and silly comedy starring Brenda Blethyn and Craig Ferguson (who also wrote the screenplay), a small-town English widow, facing financial troubles after her husband's suicide, turns to agriculture of an illegal kind. A $2 donation supports the library. Please call 949-248-5132 for more information about this film.

Family Film Feature - Up

Saturday, December 5 at 11 am
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and now in his 78th year he launches his house into the sky via thousands of balloons. Right after liftoff he discovers he has a stowaway in the form of an over optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. This hilarious journey takes you into a lost world with the least likely duo on Earth. Free admission and popcorn for this fun family event.

San Juan Capistrano Book Discussion Groups

Club de Lectura en Espanol - Spanish Language Book Group

Lunes, 16 noviembre, 7:30 pm
Nos reuniremos para leer y comentar libros en Espanol. Read and discuss books in Spanish. El libro para noviembre es El Peramino de la Seduccion de Gioconda Belli. Los libros seleccionados estan disponibles para retirar en prestamo en el mostrador de "check-outs" de la biblioteca. Para mayor informacion, llamar a la biblioteca.

Mission Readers Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 19 at 10:30 am
Join other readers for a lively and informal discussion of Piano Tuner by Daniel Philippe Mason. Copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the library.

Book Worms Book Group

Saturday, November 21 at 2 pm
Book Worms is a book discussion group for readers in grades 5-7. Our book for November will be The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch. Copies of the book will be available at the checkout desk after the October 24 meeting. For more information, please contact the library at 949-493-1752.

KnitLit Knitting Book Group

Tuesday, November 24 at 6 pm
KnitLit, the Knitting Book Group meets the last Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 24 at 6 pm.
Bring your knitting and we'll discuss the book:
Fleece Navidad by Maggie Sefton.
Copies will be available at the checkout desk.
Don't knit? Don't worry! Just bring whatever craft you like to do and join us.
For more information call 949-493-1752.

KnitLit Knitting Book Group

Tuesday, December 29 at 6 pm
KnitLit, the Knitting Book Group meets the last Tuesday of every month at 6 pm. Our next meeting will be December 29. Bring your knitting or other craft project and we'll discuss the book:
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: a Memoir by Bill Bryson
Copies will be available at the checkout desk.
Don't knit? Don't worry! Just bring whatever craft you like to do and join us.
For more information, call 949-493-1752.

San Juan Capistrano Storytime

Pajama Storytime with the Sunshine Readers

Monday, November 16 at 7 pm
The National Charity League Sunshine Readers offer energetic and entertaining stories for children of all ages at this family storytime. Wear your pjs and join the fun!

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesdays at 11 am Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and crafts in Spanish and English. No registration is required.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 11 am
Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, crafts and fun. Our holiday session begins November 17 and runs through December 15. No registration is required.

Pajama Storytime with the Sunshine Readers

Monday, December 21 at 7 pm
The National Charity League Sunshine Readers offer energetic and entertaining stories for children of all ages at this family storytime. Wear your pjs and join the fun!

San Juan Capistrano Computer Classes

Weekly Computer Training Classes

Tuesdays at 8:45 am
The San Juan Capistrano Library offers relaxed, individualized free computer lessons. Instruction is available on: Mouse and keyboarding practice tutorials for computer novices; creating Microsoft Word and Publisher files and storing them on USB flash drives; navigating the World Wide Web and evaluating websites; using our OCPL online databases and other resources; opening up a free e-mail account and sending attachments. You can progress through these five lessons at your own pace, or select and complete lessons specific to your needs. No registration is required, however space is limited to 6 students at a time. Classes fill up quickly, so get here early!