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November 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 to the Fullerton Public Library Team

Fantastic news: there are three new librarians at Fullerton Public Library! They are Melyssa (left), Amanda (center), and Samantha (right). Melyssa is a new Librarian in the Children's Services division. She is excited to bring back monthly STEM Take-and-Make kits for school-aged children. In her spare time, she likes to read, crochet, and hang out with her cats. Amanda joins the team as the new Librarian in Adult Services. She'll be taking up the mantle to continue the Thursday Night Reading Club, as well as collaborating on the Seasonal Craft Nights for adults and teens. Outside of work, she enjoys getting lost—whether in thrift shops, on hiking trails, or between the pages of a good fantasy or mystery book. Samantha is a new Librarian in the Children’s Services division. She will be taking over the Stay & Play program for children ages 0-3.

In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club Ends November 15!

Kids ages 4-12 sign up at the Children's Desk to receive a reading log. Read 5 books or 300 minutes and receive a gift card for a free hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out Burger. Turn in your reading logs today!

Box Car Drive-In MatineeWednesday, November 26, 1:00pmHunt Library

Patrons of all ages are invited to build their own cardboard box cars, grab concession stand snacks, and then watch a movie in their very own cardboard car. All supplies provided. Movie starts at 3pm. No registration required.

Bonus Bookstore Hours

Patrons love the Friends of the Library's Bookstore but asked for extra open hours on City Council meeting nights. Accordingly, the Bookstore will be open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm on the nights of the next three City Council meetings on 11/18, 12/2, and 12/16. On other days, the Bookstore is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Come visit and check out some holiday shopping for a good cause!

We’ve Got Some News: The Return of The New York Times

We are very fortunate that the California State Library has decided again to fund digital access of The New York Times. Read The New York Times in the Library, at home, or on-the-go using mobile browsing or an app on your smartphone! You will need an email address to set up an account with The New York Times (which is separate from your Library account), but access will be free if you connect using the Library's link.

Both the Main Library and Hunt Branch of Fullerton Public Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11 and Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. The Main Library will be open on Saturday, November 29. Remember, even when the buildings are closed, the digital library resources are open all day, every day!

Hunt StorytimeTuesdays, 10:00amHunt Library

Join us for an interactive family storytime featuring songs, crafts, and fun!No registration. All ages welcome.

Stay & PlayWednesdays, 11:15amMain 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 StorytimeThursdays, 11:15amMain Library Osborne Auditorium

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

The Art HourSaturday, November 8, 11:30am - 12:30pmMain 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 LibrarySaturday, November 8, 2:00 - 3:30pmMain 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.

Coder DojoThursdays, 4:00 - 5:30pmMain 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 Thursday, November 13, 3:00 - 4:00pmHunt Library

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts for all ages!No registration required.

Teen Craft NightWednesday, November 12, 4:00 - 5:30pmMain Library Teen Room

Teens in 7th - 12th grade can stop by the Main Library Teen Area and make a fun DIY-inspired craft!Design and paint on holographic CDs!No registration required.

Teen Advisory Board MeetingTuesday, November 18, 6:00 - 6:45pmMain Library Teen Room

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!

Twilight Tales StorytimeTuesday, November 18, 6:00 - 6:45pmMain Library Osborne Auditorium

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

Musical WednesdaysWednesday, November 19, 1:30 - 2:30pmHunt Library

Join us for an interactive time where music and reading combine. Best enjoyed by those in first grade or higher.No registration required.

Classic Movie MatineeWednesday, November 19, 4:00pmMain Library Conference Center Room

Step into the world of timeless cinema with us for a FREE movie showing of Fiddler on the Roof!Check upcoming movie titles here.

Dude, Where's My Yarn?Saturday, November 22, 11:00am - 3:00pmMain Library Osborne Auditorium

A space to stitch and socialize at the library!All ages, fiber arts, and experience levels are welcome.Please bring your own supplies. Limited yarn supplies are available for beginners.No registration required.

Family Movie MatineeSaturday, November 22, 3:00pmMain Library Conference Center Room

Join us for our Monthly Family Matinee at 3PM to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 3!

Spooktacular Storytime at Hunt Library!

On Tuesday, October 28, Hunt Branch Library’s Family Storytime turned SPOOKTACULAR. After a spooky storytime featuring books, rhymes, and songs, over 200 visiting patrons enjoyed a scary good time. Patrons designed and made their own Jack-O-Lantern, Frankenstein, or Bat inspired trick-or-treat bags. A cauldron station allowed patrons to mix a mysterious potion that made candy appear! To enhance their costumes, kids could get their face painted and take home a fun balloon animal. The Friends of the Library provided spooky snacks and beverages to fill hungry tummies. Thank you to Roaming Glory Coffee for providing coffee and other yummy treats.

Sparky the Fire Dog visits Preschool Storytime for National Fire Prevention Week!

Sparky the Fire Dog and his pal Kristi Hofstetter Batiste, the Emergency Manager for the Fullerton Fire Department, stopped by the library October 9, for a special Preschool Storytime in celebration of National Fire Prevention Week! Sparky read firefighter stories with Kristi and Miss Gina, sang songs, and reminded our storytime families about fire safety and disaster preparedness. The children received their very own junior firefighter hats and had a great time meeting Sparky and snapping pics! Thank you, Kristi and Sparky, for supporting our early literacy programs and helping our community learn about fire safety in such a fun and engaging way!

Dinosaurs at the Library!

On October 18th, the Fullerton Public Library hosted world-renowned paleontologist, Dr. Jack Horner to the library. Dr. Horner is known for finding the first dinosaur embryo in the western hemisphere, scientific advisor to the first six Jurassic Park movies, and conducting research into the reverse engineering of chickens to produce dinosaur characteristics. The talk was met with great enthusiasm from dinosaur lovers young and old, as Dr. Horner discussed how to find fossils, how they are uncovered and transported to museums for further research and display, and his current research of understanding the growth patterns of baby to adult dinosaurs. After a fantastic half-hour Q&A, Dr. Horner met with audience members to sign books and take pictures.

Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda

This year, the Fullerton Public Library hosted its first ofrenda in recognition of Día de los Muertos. It was a vibrant expression of remembrance and community that, from October 1 through November 2, came to life with 24 photos and 96 butterflies bearing the names of loved ones. We look forward to continuing this meaningful tradition in the years to come.

UC Master Gardeners Pop-Up Event

Hundreds of budding horticulturalists visited FPL on Saturday, October 11, to learn about cool season vegetables, California natives, flowers, herbs, composting, hydroponics, and more at a Pop-Up Plant Giveaway presented by the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County. More that 1,200 plants were given away to the public at no charge.

Teens Get Spooky!

On October 29, Hunt Branch Library hosted a spooky paint and sip event for teens! Each paint station came with an easel, black light activated paints, brushes, and dozens of pre-lined canvases to choose from. Spooky snacks, juice, and lots of candy were available for teens to snack on while they worked on their masterpieces.Check out more programs offered for teens each month!

No Tricks, All Treats!

This year’s Trunk or Treat was a huge success! Library staff members decorated the Library’s outreach vehicle and passed out candy to the more than 2,300 community members who attended the event put on by many City departments and led by the Police Department. Thank you to the Friends of the Library who sponsored the supplies and candy.

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