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October 2025 Edition

What's new or upcoming at the Fullerton Public Library!

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Children's, Teen, Special Events, Book Sales, and more!

Welcome Interim Library Director Beatriz Sarmiento

The City of Fullerton is pleased to welcome Beatriz Sarmiento as our Interim Library Director. Beatriz retired in 2022 after 11 years as the Director of Library Services for the City of Commerce. Since then, she has continued to share her expertise as a consultant for California Library Literacy Services with the California State Library. She began her interim assignment with Fullerton on September 8th and will serve in this role until a permanent appointment is made. We look forward to Beatriz’s leadership during this transition period.

Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda

Fullerton Public Library invites you to honor loved ones by contributing to our community ofrenda, on display from October 1 to November 2.

To participate, drop off a photo (5x7 or smaller) at the Circulation Desk. Please do not submit originals, as photos may not be returned.

Join us in remembering and celebrating together.

More info: www.fullertonlibrary.org/ofrenda

En conmemoración del Día de los Muertos, La Biblioteca Pública de Fullerton lo invita a honrar a sus seres queridos que han fallecido. Pueden contribuir a nuestra Ofrenda de comunidad, que se exhibirá del 1 de octubre al 2 de noviembre.

Para participar, deje una foto 5x7 o más pequeña en el mostrador de circulación.

Por favor, no envíe originales, ya que las fotos no pueden ser devueltas.

Únase a nosotros para recordar y celebrar juntos.

Más información: www.fullertonlibrary.org/ofrenda

Korean Holiday Displays

In honor and to celebrate two important Korean National Holidays, we have created two displays. One is for Chuseok which falls from October 6 - 8 and Hangul Day on October 9th. Chuseok (추석), also known as Hangawi (한가위), is one of South Korea's most significant holidays, often referred to as Korean Thanksgiving. Hangul Day, celebrated on October 9th, commemorates the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, by King Sejong in 1443. Check out these displays at the Main Library or find out more here: https://www.fullertonlibrary.org/korean-holiday-displays!

In-N-Out Burger’s Cover to Cover Club is BACK!

From October 4 – November 15 , read books and earn a FREE hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out! Visit the Children’s Desk at Main Library or the Hunt Branch to sign up. For children ages 4-12.

Pop-Up Plant Giveaway

Saturday, October 11, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

UC Master Gardeners of OC will be giving away free plants and answering gardening questions.

Free plant giveaway while supplies last.*

No registration required.

*One FREE plant per visitor. Additional plants available for purchase.

Dinosaurs with Jack Horner

Saturday, October 18, 12:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Join us for an exciting afternoon with world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Jack Horner, scientific advisor to the Jurassic Park films and pioneer of the Chickenosaurus concept.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Seating is limited, with overflow space available.

Free screening of Jurassic Park will follow the talk.

Halloween Spooktacular

Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 - 11:00am

Hunt Library

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween Storytime event! Enjoy spooky stories, crafts, face painting, balloons, and loads of candy. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Halloween costume!

No registration required. All ages welcome.

Vote at the Library

The Library Conference Center will be an eleven-day vote center from

Saturday, October 25 – Tuesday, November 4. Vote center availability can

be found at https://fullertonlibrary.org/vote-center-dates-and-times.

Don’t live in the City of Fullerton but you’re coming to the Library or City Hall? All Orange County registered voters can vote at the Library. The vote center

allows for ballot drop-off and in-person voting.

For more general voting information for Orange County, check out https://ocvote.gov/.

Hunt Storytime

Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00am

Hunt Library

Starting Tuesday, September 16 join us for an interactive family storytime featuring songs, crafts, and fun!

No registration. All ages welcome.

Stay & Play

Wednesdays, 11:15am

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

A storytime and play program designed for infants and toddlers UP TO 3 YEARS OLD and their caregivers, featuring stories, songs, and play!

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, 11:15am

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

Join us for an interactive storytime program for CHILDREN AGES 3-6, featuring stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesdays, October 7 & 21, 6:00 - 6:45pm

Main Library Teen Room

Do you love books? Do you like meeting with friends to plan programs? Then the Teen Advisory Board is for you! Join the Teen Services Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, enjoy snacks, and make the teen area a place you want to be!

Coder Dojo

Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

Kids and teens ages 7-17 explore coding in a free, fun, informal environment.

Registration is required. Please bring your own device.

Click here to register.

Crafternoon

Thursdays, October 9 & 23, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Hunt Library

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages!

No registration required.

The Art Hour

Saturday, October 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

Kids of all abilities are welcome to drop by and create fun arts & crafts!

In partnership with the Fullerton Public Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

No registration required.

Meditate @ the Library

Saturday, October 11, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

De-stress and re-energize in everyone's favorite chill setting--the library!

Loose clothing and socks recommended.

No registration required.

Fall Craft Night

Tuesday, October 14, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Join us for a seasonal craft night at the library!

We will be making decorative Fall wreaths. All supplies are provided.

Adults and Teens 13+ can register here.

Musical Wednesdays

Wednesday, October 15, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Hunt Library

Join us for an interactive time where music and reading combine.

Best enjoyed by those in first grade or higher.

No registration required.

Teen Craft Night

Wednesday, October 15, 4:00 - 5:30pm

Main Library Teen Area

Teens in 7th - 12th grade can stop by the Main Library Teen Area and make a fun DIY-inspired craft!

Paint your own ghosts and ghouls into vintage style pictures!

No registration required.

Classic Movie Matinee

Wednesday, October 15, 4:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Step into the world of timeless cinema with us for a FREE movie showing of War of the Worlds!

Check upcoming movie titles here.

Twilight Tales Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 - 6:45pm

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

An evening family storytime event intended for children AGES 3-7, featuring seasonal stories and fun!

Pajamas welcome!

Dude, Where's My Yarn?

Saturday, October 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library Teen Area

Want to work on your fiber art projects or try something new with a fun and supportive group of people? Join the fiber fellowship!

All ages, fiber arts, and experience levels are welcome.

Please bring your own supplies. Limited yarn supplies are available for beginners.

No registration required.

Grow a Salad Bar

Saturday, October 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

Join the UCCE Master Gardeners as they demonstrate how to plant everything you need to grow your own salad bar!

No registration required.

Teen Paint & Sip

Wednesday, October 29, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Hunt Library

Join us for a spooky evening of painting and snacks....if you dare!

For teens in 7th - 12th grade.

No registration required.

Award Announcement!

We’re excited to share that “The Book” has been selected as the winner of the California Library Association’s PRExcellence Award in the Less Than $10M Budget – Wild Card category!

The PRExcellence Awards highlight outstanding library promotions across California, and the judges praised this project as a standout example of creative, impactful outreach.

Thank you to the CLA Awards Committee for this recognition, and congratulations to all the winners across the state. This video was created to honor the Fullerton Public Library Foundation's thirtieth anniversary celebration last year.

Book Sale Bonanza

The September Friends of the Library Book Sale was a huge success! Thank you to the more than 1,500 people who came to the Book Sale. The Friends receive thousands of book and media donations throughout the year and we thank the community for their generous donations. Funds from the book sale help refresh the Library collection by allowing us to buy new books, so these book sales turn old books into new ones through the magic of the Friends of the Library’s hard work and our community making new homes for these books. Thank you all for your support!

Sign Me Up!

September’s Library Card Sign-Up Month was a record-setting success! With 2,586 new patrons, thanks for celebrating with us. We still have many of our special edition Camp Snoopy cards available if you missed out on signing up last month. One patron helped our library cards go viral with a post that has nearly 19,000 views already! We’re always excited to hear about your library joy and glad that you share it with others. Thanks to the Friends for sponsoring our library cards.

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