Westminster Library Blog

Storytimes, crafts, and programs for children

Tuesdays, 11am
Toddler Storytime - The Westminster Library now offers Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays, in addition to our regular Wednesday timeslot. The stories presented will be the same as on Wednesday, so you can choose which day is more convenient for you! Please Note: There will be no storytimes August 25th through September 8th.

Wednesdays, 10:30am and 11am
Preschool and Toddler Storytimes - Storytime with songs, coloring, lots of stories, and fun! There are now two storytimes on Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime will be at 10:30am and Toddler Storytime will be at 11am. Please Note: There will be no storytimes August 25th through September 8th.

Saturdays, 10:30am
Family Storytime - Too busy to come to the library during the week? Want to bring the whole family? No problem! Our Children’s staff hosts Family Storytime every Saturday at 10:30am! Please Note: There will be no storytimes August 25th through September 8th.

June 23 - August 24
Summer Reading Program - Summer is here and it is time to get ready to READ! Children will be encouraged to continue reading throughout the summer with incentives for time spent reading. The Summer Reading Program is FREE to join and we encourage all children to make reading a fun part of every day! The following special events will take place in August:

8/11/08 3pm Miss Anna’s Craft Program

8/12/08 3pm Swazzle Bug Puppet Show

8/14/08 6pm SPCA Pajama Storytime

8/20/08 3pm SRP Fianel with Buster Balloon

Teen Programs and Services

June 23 - August 24
Summer Reading Program - The program rewards you for reading with prizes such as gift certificates and tickets to local theme parks and sporting events. The following special events for teens will take place in August:

8/14/08 4pm - Special Surprise Event

8/21/08 1pm - Pizza Party for Exceptional Teen Volunteers

Teen Volunteers - The Westminster Library is looking for teen volunteers to help out at the library with various activities. Come in and sign up today!

Adult Programs & Services

Tue, August 19, 10:30am
Westminster Library Book Club - Please join us in the Community Room for a lively discussion of Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact (714) 893-5057 if you would like information about obtaining a copy of the book or for more information about the book club

Mon, Jun 23 - Sun, Aug 24
Westminster Library Adult Summer Reading - Starting on June 23rd and lasting all summer long, the library will be offering incentives to adult readers as well as children. Stop by the Information Desk to sign up for Adult Summer Reading. Every book you read over the summer enters you into a weekly prize drawing. Every book you review, either online or on paper, gets you another entry. Good luck!