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Did you know you can support the Mission Viejo Library just by filling your recycling cart?  Throughout this month, Waste Management is donating $5 for every ton of recyclables picked up curbside in our City to the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library. 

Thanks to this annual spring effort, last year alone, the Friends received nearly $4,200 to help support numerous collections and programs at the library.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 25 when “Undocumented” author Dan-el Padilla Peralta talks about his inspiring memoir at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 200 Civic Center Drive.

When you head to the inaugural Comic-Con this Saturday, be sure to check out the awesome work of artist Fernando Del Rosario on display in the Mission Viejo Library.
 
His collection of original composed art is in honor of the two things near and dear to his heart – superheroes and inspirational quotes by extraordinary people.
 

The Mission Viejo Library is gearing up to host its inaugural Comic-Con from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14.

This fun-filled day features a bevy of events along with crafts, trivia games, book talks, costume story times, food trucks and more.  The event will boast a panel of writers and animators showcasing their careers and inspirations for their work.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline will delight fans when she presents her latest thriller "After Anna" in Mission Viejo on April 10 - the book's publishing release date. Join Lisa at a celebratory VIP reception at 6 p.m. to commemorate this special occasion!

Mark your calendar for Friday, March 23 when local historians Manny Escamilla and Dylan Almendral present a fun and informative program on the early history of alcohol in Orange County. The evening begins with a no-host wine bar at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center. 

Escamilla will cover the late 1800s through the rise of the temperance movement, with history expert Dylan Almendral discussing the prohibition-era raids and political scandals.

Public use of Internet PCs includes the computers in the Technology Center as well as a wireless Internet service accessible for laptop users inside the library. The Library does not provide technical support for laptop users accessing wireless services. 

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Brad Meltzer, one of the nation’s most beloved thriller authors, will discuss his new book “The Escape Artist” on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the City’s popular Writers Present program. The enchanting free presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Video gamers rejoice! The Mission Viejo Library expanded its collection to include video games for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch.

At no cost, library card holders 18 and older can check out up to three games at a time or place them on hold.

Free video game checkouts are just another great reason to get your Mission Viejo Library card today. For more information, call at 949-830-7100, ext. 5101.

Brad Meltzer, one of the nation’s most beloved thriller authors, will discuss his new book “The Escape Artist” on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the City’s popular Writers Present program. The enchanting free presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.