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Award-winning artist and bestselling author David Shannon will present his latest book for children "Mr. Nogginbody Gets a Hammer" on Friday, October 25.

The program begins at 6 p.m. in the Sycamore Room of the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.

David Shannon has written and illustrated more than 35 books for children. In 1999, his semi-autobiographical story, "No, David!" received a Caldecott Honor award. 

The Mission Viejo Library showcases artwork of talented local artists. On display through September 20 is impressive artwork by Pam Wagoner and Tanya Lozano.

Pam is an advocate for sustainability and reuse education through the arts, a community volunteer, artist and owner of GreenLifeGallery.com. She is passionate about making and promoting works of art that are handmade in the U.S. using recycled, reclaimed, salvaged and repurposed materials. Pam transforms trash into inspirational works of art.

If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, look no further than our library. The Genealogy Research Center at the Mission Viejo Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate, with access to more genealogy resources to help you make exciting family discoveries.  The Genealogy Research Center is run by the South Orange County California Genealogical Society, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
   

Test your skills against the reigning champion and register now for Mission Viejo Library's 4th annual Adult Spelling Bee on Friday, July 12. The bee starts at 5:30 pm in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, across the courtyard from the library at 200 Civic Center.

The competition is open to adults 18 and over, but all ages are welcome to cheer on the contestants. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

Entertainment will begin at 5:00 pm and refreshments will be available.

Teens have the wonderful volunteer opportunity to help a child improve his or her reading through the Reading Rocks! Program.

The program works like this: Teens are read to by elementary school-age kids to help them practice their reading skills, keep up their reading over the summer and gain confidence in reading. You help the child pick out a book of interest from a book cart; gently correct mispronunciations and provide lots of encouragement to keep them motivated. If you have younger siblings, this is a great opportunity for them to improve their reading skills.

Book Club in the Pub

Adults 18 and older
Meets 4th Wednesday of the month
6 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Oggi's, 24042 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo

Food and beverage are available to purchase.

Teenagers listen up! If you want to test your knowledge on different topics and earn forever bragging rights, sign up for Teen Jeopardy today.

For teens ages 13-17, this fun variation of the classic television game show is from 1-3 pm on Saturday, May 18 in the Mission Viejo Library Storytime Room at 100 Civic Center.

To register and for more information, call 949-830-7100, ext. 5134.

If you're looking for a great gift to give mom this Mother's Day, head to the Purse Palooza on May 4.

An annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Library, Purse Palooza is from 10 am to 4 pm in the City Hall Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center.

With more than 350 purses of all shapes and sizes including designer bags, the event features something for every mom.  Many purses will be priced at a bargain as low as $3-5.  This annual event is a great way to support Mission Viejo Library programs while treating mom to the perfect gift.

"Fancy Nancy" illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser and author Ann Patchett will make a special appearance in Mission Viejo on Saturday, May 18 to discuss their new picture book "Lambslide."

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library, the presentation is at 11:30 am in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.

Are you filling your recycling cart as much as possible each week?  Every April, Waste Management donates $5 for every ton of residential recyclables picked up curbside in our City to the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library.  Over the years, these donations to the Friends of the Library have helped to fuel special programs and support various library collections. 

You can be a friend to our library by regularly filling your recycling cart this month.