Irvine University Park Library Blog

They are smiling because a good deed always makes you feel good!  Sue Butler, on the right, is the Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Irvine Ranch chapter.  This generous group is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through education for children.  They are proving their mission by donating new children’s books obtained through a drive at a local bookstore.  Sarah Stimson, on the left, is our Children’s Librarian.  She is about to break pose to keep kids from taking the books before the photo shoot ends!  These books will be treasured by our community!  Thank you, DAR!

From June 23rd to August 18th, the library is offering summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults!  Kids, you are invited to special programs featuring storytellers, musicians, and more every Tuesday at 3pm.  Read what you want, keep track of the time, and earn cool prizes!  Teens, prizes are here for you too!  Read and earn something so cool the librarian will have to say “shush” while you celebrate.  Adults, you can join the fun by entering to win one of three gourmet food baskets (no chocolate covered bugs, we promise).  For more information, just ask!

Celebrate Imagination at the Library, April 1—May 18

We’ve asked kids from the community to create artwork around the theme “Planet Earth” and were amazed by the results.  Come and enjoy their creativity now on display!  Imagination Celebration is an annual event presented by Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education.  The library is a supporter of this unique program fostering art in public places.

Most of us remember this book from English class or the unforgettable Gregory Peck in the classic movie version.  This is your opportunity to renew an aquaintance with this American treasure by attending a discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee on Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7-9pm.  The group is open to any interested adult reader!  This event is sponsored by the Big Read an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.