Summer Reading Program 2024
Welcome to your Summer Reading Program Headquarters! We encourage everyone to read for fun and earn incentives. The library offers self-directed reading programs designed for all ages running between June 15 - July 31.
Select your age group to register and get started:
Events
Mark your calendars for these fun, free summer events! All events take place at the library unless otherwise indicated.
Children's and All Ages Programs
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Comic Juggler Michael Rayner: Michael Rayner's Found Object Juggling Show Described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious juggling tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up and a bounty of improvised fun for all ages. This hilarious show will make everyone laugh (yes, even adults!). Sat / June 15 / 4 pm / City Hall Council Chamber |
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Dig Dug and the Dino-Mites Puppet Show Age 3 and older Kids will learn about dinosaurs in this funny and Sat / June 29 / 3 - 4 pm / City Hall Council Chamber |
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Magic with Christopher T. Magician Age 3 and older Experience the fun and astonishment reading can create when books come to life in this wacky magic show. Sat / July 13 / 3 - 4 pm / City Hall Council Chamber |
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Minecraft Boxheads Drop in and turn a cardboard box into your very own Minecraft character! Supplies will be provided, but may be limited. Mon / June 17 / 3 - 4 pm / Friends Storytime Room |
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Pinto Bella Hoops Learn the secret of hula hooping with this fun outdoor program. Watch a lively demonstration and then try it yourself. Sat / July 20 / 3 - 4 pm / The Kershaw Garden |
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Strawberry DNA and Genomics Extract DNA from a strawberry while learning about the role genetic material plays in medical care. Sat / July 27 / 3 pm / City Hall Council Chamber |
Adult Programs
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Mission Viejo Poetry + Art Reception Join us for a reception to celebrate the Poetry & Art Collaboration Exhibit. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, email LibraryPrograms@cityofmissionviejo.org. |
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American Mah Jongg Club 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! Tue / June 18 / 3 – 5 pm / Heritage Room |
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Local Author Showcase and Book Fair You are invited to attend the Mission Viejo Library’s second Local Author Showcase and Book Fair. Local authors from across Orange County will discuss their writing journey and have their latest books available for purchase. Sun / June 30 / 1 – 4 pm / Norman P Murray Community Center |
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Literary Werewolf Seen recently in the streaming series "Only Murders In The Building", Literary Werewolf is a bookish twist on a classic party game! The librarians are on the hunt. Can you unmask them before time runs out? This free event is for adults ages 18 and over. Register by sending an email to LibraryPrograms@cityofmissionviejo.org. Fri / July 12 / 5:30 – 7 pm / Heritage Room |
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