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

Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Huun Huur Tu Throat Singers

Saturday, February 13 at 6:30 and 8:30 pm
Enjoy the unique musical experience of Tuvan Throat Singing with Huun Huur Tu who perform two shows at the library at 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. For more information, please visit www.musicatthelibrary.com.

A Night at the Oscars

Friday, February 26 at 7 pm
Spend a night with the stars at the library's annual Oscars event! Join Robert Kline, a former senior vice president for Twentieth Century Fox, and his wife Stephanie Heredia as we take a look at clips from this year's ten Best Picture Nominees and discuss the history of the award. A Q & A session will follow. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the library. All proceeds support the San Juan Capistrano Library. For more information, please call 949-248-5132.

Multicultural Arts Music Concerts at the Library - Hanneke Cassel

Saturday, February 27 at 6:30 and 8:30 pm

Join renowned fiddler Hanneke Cassel for two performances Saturday, February 27 at 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. For more information, please visit www.musicatthelibrary.com.

San Juan Capistrano Book Discussion Groups

Mission Readers Book Group

Thursday, February 18 at 10:30 am
Join other readers for a lively and informal discussion of A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. Copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 949-493-1752.

KnitLit Knitting Book Group

Tuesday, February 23 at 6 pm
KnitLit the Knitting Book Group will meet on Tuesday, February 23 at 6 pm. Bring your knitting or other craft project and we'll discuss the book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. Copies of the book are available at the checkout desk following the January meeting. Light refreshments are provided. For more information, please contact the library at 949-493-1752.

San Juan Capistrano Storytime

Pajama Storytime with the Sunshine Readers

Monday, February 8** at 7 pm
**Please note special date**
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!

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 11 am
Children ages 3-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, crafts and fun. Our Winter Session begins January 5 and runs through March 9. No registration is required.

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.

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!