Children's Events Calendar

Summer Reading Program Begins!

2013-06-22T17:00:00Z

All Locations
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10am – 3pm

June 22nd is the first day of our annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Reading is Delicious!”

Enjoy facepainting, games, crafts, and a bonus prize just for visiting the library today.

Books & Babies

2013-06-24T16:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, June 24, 2013, 9:30 – 10am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-06-24T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, June 24, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

The Mark and Dre Comedy Show

2013-06-24T21:00:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Monday, June 24, 2013, 2 – 3pm

Chaos Comedy Productions presents the dynamic duo, Mark & Dre, in a comedy show that is sure to entertain the entire family.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

The Mark and Dre Comedy Show

2013-06-24T23:00:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Monday, June 24, 2013, 4 – 5pm

Chaos Comedy Productions presents the dynamic duo, Mark & Dre, in a comedy show that is sure to entertain the entire family.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Pajama Storytime

2013-06-25T02:00:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, June 24, 2013, 7 – 7:30pm

Children from age 3 through 7 can enjoy just-before-bed storytelling fun. Don’t forget to come in your pjs!

Sandy Lynn's Barnyard Extravaganza

2013-06-25T17:00:00Z

Central Library Friends Room
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10 – 11am

Join this educational, musical, and interactive show as Sandy and her farmer friends introduce each animal with a sing-along song and educational story.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-06-25T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Preschool Storytime

2013-06-25T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Books & Babies

2013-06-25T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Sandy Lynn's Barnyard Extravaganza

2013-06-25T19:00:00Z

Central Library Friends Room
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 12 – 1pm

Join this educational, musical, and interactive show as Sandy and her farmer friends introduce each animal with a sing-along song and educational story.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Toddler Storytime

2013-06-26T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Books & Babies

2013-06-26T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-06-26T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Preschool Storytime

2013-06-26T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Best Bubble Party

2013-06-26T22:00:00Z

Corona del Mar Branch Library
420 Marigold
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 3 – 4pm

Come join us and be entranced by the science and magic of bubbles. Watch bubbles do what you never thought possible in this engaging fun for all show!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-06-27T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

2013-06-27T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Arty Loon Magic Show

2013-06-27T18:00:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 11am – 12pm

Witness the wonderful wizardry of the Arty Loon Magic Show! Arty’s brand of magic is unique and fun for the whole family.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Songs and Stories

2013-06-28T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Friday, June 28, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Children two to five years of age will hear stories and enjoy all types of music while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments.

Family Storytime

2013-06-29T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Enjoy family time with stories, songs, and a craft especially for children from age 3–7, along with their favorite grownups!

Books & Babies

2013-07-01T16:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 1, 2013, 9:30 – 10am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-07-01T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

2013-07-01T21:00:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Monday, July 1, 2013, 2 – 3pm

Join us for stories, crafts, and cookie decorating centered around the beloved children’s classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. But be careful, you never know what will happen next, if you give that mouse a cookie!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Pajama Storytime

2013-07-02T02:00:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 1, 2013, 7 – 7:30pm

Children from age 3 through 7 can enjoy just-before-bed storytelling fun. Don’t forget to come in your pjs!

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

2013-07-02T17:00:00Z

Central Library Friends Room
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 10 – 11am

Join us for stories, crafts, and cookie decorating centered around the beloved children’s classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. But be careful, you never know what will happen next, if you give that mouse a cookie!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-02T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-02T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Books & Babies

2013-07-02T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Toddler Storytime

2013-07-03T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Books & Babies

2013-07-03T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-07-03T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-03T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

2013-07-03T18:00:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 11am – 12pm

Join us for stories, crafts, and cookie decorating centered around the beloved children’s classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. But be careful, you never know what will happen next, if you give that mouse a cookie!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

*Please note the change from our regular Thursday summer programs at the Balboa Branch due to the Holiday.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

2013-07-03T22:00:00Z

Corona del Mar Branch Library
420 Marigold
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 3 – 4pm

Join us for stories, crafts, and cookie decorating centered around the beloved children’s classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. But be careful, you never know what will happen next, if you give that mouse a cookie!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Independence Day Holiday

2013-07-04T07:00:00Z

Thursday, July 4, 2013

All branches of the Newport Beach Public Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Age Level: All Ages

Songs and Stories

2013-07-05T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Friday, July 5, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Children two to five years of age will hear stories and enjoy all types of music while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments.

Books & Babies

2013-07-08T16:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 8, 2013, 9:30 – 10am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-07-08T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 8, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Book Character Greet

2013-07-08T23:00:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Monday, July 8, 2013, 4 – 5pm

Come meet a favorite children’s book character in person! Children will enjoy stories and a simple craft, and then have a chance to take pictures with our surprise visitor.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

*Please note the 4:00 pm start time for this fun event!

Pajama Storytime

2013-07-09T02:00:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 8, 2013, 7 – 7:30pm

Children from age 3 through 7 can enjoy just-before-bed storytelling fun. Don’t forget to come in your pjs!

Book Character Greet

2013-07-09T17:00:00Z

Central Library Friends Room
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 10 – 11am

Come meet a favorite children’s book character in person! Children will enjoy stories and a simple craft, and then have a chance to take pictures with our surprise visitor.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-09T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-09T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Books & Babies

2013-07-09T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Toddler Storytime

2013-07-10T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Books & Babies

2013-07-10T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-07-10T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-10T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Book Character Greet

2013-07-10T22:00:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 3 – 4pm

Come meet a favorite children’s book character in person! Children will enjoy stories and a simple craft, and then have a chance to take pictures with our surprise visitor.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-11T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

2013-07-11T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Book Character Greet

2013-07-11T18:00:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 11am – 12pm

Come meet a favorite children’s book character in person! Children will enjoy stories and a simple craft, and then have a chance to take pictures with our surprise visitor.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Songs and Stories

2013-07-12T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Friday, July 12, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Children two to five years of age will hear stories and enjoy all types of music while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments.

Books & Babies

2013-07-15T16:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 15, 2013, 9:30 – 10am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-07-15T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 15, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Geronimo Stilton Party

2013-07-15T21:00:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Monday, July 15, 2013, 2 – 3pm

Geronimo Stilton, and his younger sister Thea, live in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. Geronimo is a journalist who prefers a quiet life, but keeps getting involved in far-away adventures. Join us for mouse adventures, crafts, games, and in honor of the mice-cheese tasting!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Pajama Storytime

2013-07-16T02:00:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Monday, July 15, 2013, 7 – 7:30pm

Children from age 3 through 7 can enjoy just-before-bed storytelling fun. Don’t forget to come in your pjs!

Geronimo Stilton Party

2013-07-16T17:00:00Z

Central Library Friends Room
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10 – 11am

Geronimo Stilton, and his younger sister Thea, live in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. Geronimo is a journalist who prefers a quiet life, but keeps getting involved in far-away adventures. Join us for mouse adventures, crafts, games, and in honor of the mice-cheese tasting!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-16T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-16T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Books & Babies

2013-07-16T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Toddler Storytime

2013-07-17T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Books & Babies

2013-07-17T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Books & Babies

2013-07-17T17:30:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

It’s never too early for storytime! Introduces language & reading to the littlest lap-sitters 6–24 months.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-17T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Geronimo Stilton Party

2013-07-17T22:00:00Z

Corona del Mar Branch Library
420 Marigold
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 3 – 4pm

Geronimo Stilton, and his younger sister Thea, live in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. Geronimo is a journalist who prefers a quiet life, but keeps getting involved in far-away adventures. Join us for mouse adventures, crafts, games, and in honor of the mice-cheese tasting!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Preschool Storytime

2013-07-18T17:30:00Z

Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Stories, poems, and songs will inspire literary, dramatic, and musical fun for kids 3–5 years old.

Toddler Storytime

2013-07-18T17:30:00Z

Mariners Branch
1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 2–3 years old. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings.

Geronimo Stilton Party

2013-07-18T18:00:00Z

Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Balboa, CA 92661
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 11am – 12pm

Geronimo Stilton, and his younger sister Thea, live in New Mouse City on Mouse Island. Geronimo is a journalist who prefers a quiet life, but keeps getting involved in far-away adventures. Join us for mouse adventures, crafts, games, and in honor of the mice-cheese tasting!

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited by room capacity.

Songs and Stories

2013-07-19T17:30:00Z

Corona del Mar Library
420 Marigold Avenue
Corona del Mar, Ca 92625
Friday, July 19, 2013, 10:30 – 11am

Children two to five years of age will hear stories and enjoy all types of music while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments.