Library

Strengthen kindergarten readiness skills with interactive stories and songs.

Attendance is limited, please arrive early!

Ages 3-6.

Anita Abriel will speak about her new book, "The Life She Wanted," and her books "The Light After the War," and "Rome in Love" (a Hallmark Movie). She'll also talk about writing, publishing, and what happens beyond publication.

Wednesday, June 28, 6-7 pm
Mission Viejo City Hall Council Chamber
200 Civic Center | Free for all ages

The Mission Viejo Library and the Southern California Writers Association (SCWA) will host New York Times #1 international bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz on Saturday, May 20.

The event begins at 10 am in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.

Hurwitz has written 24 thrillers including the popular “Orphan X” series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages. Additionally, he’s written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and television networks.

Avid readers and book club groups are invited to join our fun and engaging Penguin Random House reps, Steve and Wade, as they discuss their newest book releases to get you through the summer.

Free. For all ages.

Join us on for this essential expo and town hall on hazing intervention and safety preparedness for families who have children entering college in the fall. Plus a sneak peek of the new docuseries "Protect the House".  To register, visit this link.  

Looking for a casual place to play Mah Jongg or people to play with? Bring your tiles and play with others who love the game!

Shiho Pate discusses and provides an interactive drawing lesson straight from "Ramen for Everyone." Visit the library gallery after for a tour of her illustrations.

A Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshop will be on hand to sell copies of "Ramen for Everyone."

Age 5 and older.

Join culinary professional and local bestselling author George Geary as he discusses his newest book “LA’s Landmark Restaurants” at 2 pm on Sunday, April 30 in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center. 

“LA’s Landmark Restaurants” focuses on legacy past and present family-owned restaurants. With an array of cuisines from Long Beach to the Valley, the region boasts a cornucopia of delectable establishments. 

Encourage movement and mindfulness while practicing yoga on the lawn with your little one. All abilities welcome. Please bring a mat or a towel.

Yoga instructor Gina Velez, The Yogina, will demonstrate poses caregivers and preschoolers can do together, read a story, and lead a group activity that supports social-emotional learning. 

Ages 3-5 years.

Encourage movement and mindfulness while practicing yoga on the lawn with your little one. All Abilities welcome. Please bring a mat or a towel.

Yoga instructor Gina Velez, The Yogina, will demonstrate poses that caregivers and toddlers can do together, explore movement through storytelling, and demonstrate activities for social-emotional learning.

This project is supported in whole or in part by funding from the state of California, administered by the California State Library.

Ages 18-35 months.