Games With Beat

On Saturday, October 23rd from 2:30-4:00, you can experience Games With Beat in the Library's downstairs auditorium. You will engage in a variety of music related video games that include Rockband, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and Karaoke.

College Essay Writing Workshop

On Tuesday, October 19th from 6:00-7:30, there will be a college essay writing workshop presented by Kaplan in the Library's downstairs auditorium. Learn how to write an essay that stands out whether it is for a college entrance application, SATs, or class assignment.

Teen Read Events

During the entire month of October you can sign up and participate in the library’s online reading program. When you read at least one book and write a review on the book, you will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. To sign-up just go to the library’s website at www.buenaparklibrary.org and click on the Books With Beat logo.

The library will be holding two special events the week of Teen Read Week. On Tuesday, October 19th from 6:00-7:30, there will be a college essay writing workshop presented by Kaplan. Those who attend this workshop will learn how to write an essay that stands out whether it is for a college entrance application, SATs, or class assignment. Then on Saturday, October 23rd from 2:30-4:00 you can experience Games With Beat as you engage in a variety of music related video games that will include Rockband, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and Karaoke.

Halo Reach Event

Be one of the first to play the NEWLY RELEASED Halo Reach on Saturday, September 18 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Library’s community room. The game will be system linked for 8 players. Other video and board games will be available to play.

Elsewhere by Garielle Zavin: Teen Book Group Selection for September

The Teen Book Discussion Group will be discussing Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zavin on September 25th at 3:00 in the Library's small meeting room located in the downstairs auditorium. New attendees are always welcome. Please read the book before the meeting.
Book discription: After fifteen-year-old Liz Hall is hit by a taxi and killed, she finds herself in a place that is both like and unlike Earth, where she must adjust to her new status and figure out how to "live."

Free Practice SAT/ACT Combo Test

The Library will be hosting a free practice ACT/SAT combo test on Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This practice test is perfect for those who are trying to decide whether to take the ACT or the SAT test. This combo test includes a condensed version of both the SAT and ACT. High School age students are welcome to participate. Registration is required for this event. You can register in person at the Information and Reference desk at the Library or by calling 714-826-4100 ext.125. Participating students need to bring a calculator and two #2 pencils to the practice test.
For all participating students and their parents, there will be a combo test results and ACT & SAT Workshop on September 1st from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

After-Hours Amazing Race

You are invited to participate in the Library‘s fifth annual After-Hours Amazing Race on Saturday, August 14th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. You will compete in teams of two or three as you complete a competitive relay race performing tasks in order to receive clues that will ultimately lead you to the finish line.
Space is limited, so you must pre-register by dropping by or calling the Library at 714-826-4100 ext.125.