Beanstack: Track your reading, stay engaged, read more and get smart!
Beanstack is a reader tracking platform. It allows you to join reading challenges like Summer Reading, see upcoming events, and receive personalized book and event recommendations. Follow the prompts to sign-up and join a reading challenge today!!
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Beanstack is generously provided by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation
LEGO Wednesday
Mariners Branch
Apr 17, 2024 • 03:00 PM
Drop into the Mariners Library every Wednesday to create with LEGO! From buildings to action figures- design, build, and invent at this casual but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Middle Grade Book Club
Central Library
Apr 18, 2024 • 04:00 PM
Calling all book lovers in 4th - 6th grades - our new book club is especially for you! On the third Thursday of every month, we'll meet to discuss a book followed by a fun activity to go along with that month's pick. Limited copies are available. Participants will be able to join in person or virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Children m...
Sensory Play
Corona del Mar
Apr 18, 2024 • 10:30 AM
Explore, investigate, and create with sensory-based play every third Thursday each month! This stay-and-play program features sensory bins filled with interactive items to stimulate your child's senses and encourage critical thinking, imagination, and language development. For children ages 0-5.
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of t...
Toy Train Thursdays
Balboa Branch
Apr 18, 2024 • 10:30 AM
All aboard! Stop by the Balboa Branch Library to build with wooden toy trains. We provide wooden tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination!
No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
LEGO Saturdays
Central Library
Apr 20, 2024 • 02:00 PM
Drop into the Central Library Children's Room between 2pm and 4pm on the first and third Saturdays each month to create with LEGO! Get inspiration for your creations by spinning our LEGO challenge wheel and let your imagination run wild. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funding is generously provided by the Fr...
Coding for Kids Week 4: Make a Virtual Pet
Central Library
Apr 22, 2024 • 04:00 PM
Learn basic coding principles using Scratch. Participants will be taught the basic vocabulary of Scratch and then get hands-on experience with the programming language including opportunities each week to create an animation based on their code. No coding experience required. For ages 6-11. Registration required for each individual session.
Fun...
Poetry Month Celebration
Central Library
Apr 23, 2024 • 04:00 PM
April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate with us by writing and illustrating your own poems with different activities and writing prompts. For ages 6-11. No registration required. Materials available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
LEGO Wednesday
Mariners Branch
Apr 24, 2024 • 03:00 PM
Drop into the Mariners Library every Wednesday to create with LEGO! From buildings to action figures- design, build, and invent at this casual but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Toy Train Thursdays
Balboa Branch
Apr 25, 2024 • 10:30 AM
All aboard! Stop by the Balboa Branch Library to build with wooden toy trains. We provide wooden tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Coding for Kids Week 5: Make a Pong Game
Central Library
Apr 29, 2024 • 04:00 PM
Learn basic coding principles using Scratch. Participants will be taught the basic vocabulary of Scratch and then get hands-on experience with the programming language including opportunities each week to create an animation based on their code. No coding experience required. For ages 6-11. Registration required for each individual session.
Fun...
LEGO Wednesday
Mariners Branch
May 1, 2024 • 03:00 PM
Drop into the Mariners Library every Wednesday to create with LEGO! From buildings to action figures- design, build, and invent at this casual but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Toy Train Thursdays
Balboa Branch
May 2, 2024 • 10:30 AM
All aboard! Stop by the Balboa Branch Library to build with wooden toy trains. We provide wooden tracks, trains, a station and more. Kids provide imagination!
No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Makerspace Thursdays
Central Library
May 2, 2024 • 04:00 PM
Looking for a space to express your artistic side? Join us every first Thursday of the month for an hour of open-ended creating with various art materials and techniques. Recommended for ages 8-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials available while supplies last.
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
LEGO Saturdays
Central Library
May 4, 2024 • 02:00 PM
Drop into the Central Library Children's Room between 2pm and 4pm on the first and third Saturdays each month to create with LEGO! Get inspiration for your creations by spinning our LEGO challenge wheel and let your imagination run wild. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Funding is generously provided by the Fr...
BARK: Read to a Dog
Central Library
May 7, 2024 • 04:00 PM
Practice reading aloud to a friendly BARK dog every first Tuesday of the month. This program is a great way for children to increase their reading skills with a non-judgmental reading companion in a calm environment. For children ages 6-11. Registration not required. Readers will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Children must be...
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Apr 13, 2024
Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders
I like the way that she learned that eyes are not just for matching with families 👁️👨👩👧👧
IV
Apr 4, 2024
The Eyes and the Impossible
Absolutely delightful. It won a Newberry Award and it's totally deserved. I listened to it and the reader is so fabulous!
CR
Apr 1, 2024
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bell!
“ I like this book because it’s funny. “
The old lady swallows everything and spits it out.
CR
Mar 31, 2024
I Am Thankful
“I am thankful for my health, family and friends.”
CR
Mar 31, 2024
Warm Hearts Day: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #5) (5)
“ Warm Hearts Day is not about gifts. It’s about love and sharing, which is the best gift that everyone appreciates. “
CR
Mar 31, 2024
There Was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark!
“ I like this book because it’s silly. “
CR
Mar 30, 2024
Ocean! Waves for All
“ I like the beautiful illustration in this book, it is filled with different colors of the ocean. “
CR
Mar 29, 2024
The Glitter Bug: a Branches Book (Unicorn Diaries #9)
“ This is a fun book about unicorns, the diary tells you everything that happens in a week. “
CR
Mar 28, 2024
Meet Mario! (Nintendo)
“ A book that tell us about all the characters in Super Mario. “
CR
Mar 28, 2024
When the Sky Glows
“ The animation in the book is really pretty! “
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