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January 2026 Edition

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

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

Pick Up Your Winter Reading Prizes!

The Children's and Teen Winter Reading Program will end on Saturday, January 10. There's still time to log your reading and pick up your prizes! Kids and teens may pick up their earned prizes until January 17 while supplies last.

For our adult readers, the Adult Winter Reading Program will continue through the end of Winter on March 20. Pick up book review forms at the Main Library and submit them for a chance to win this year's grand prize: a Kindle Paperwhite e-reader courtesy of the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library!

Coming Soon: Mystery Date with a Book!

Our award-winning program that’s won hearts for the last 5 years is returning January 31st through February 28th! Throughout the month of February, come find your "match" through a Mystery Date with a Book. Check out a book from our special display, tell us how it went with our special review cards, and return to the library by March 7th for a chance to win a prize...as if a date with one of these "available" books weren't special enough...

New Year, Same Great Booksale!

Whether your New Year’s resolution was to read more, stretch your dollars, or support your community, you can do all three and more by shopping the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Friday, January 30th, and Saturday, January 31st. Want even better prices, special early access to Book Sales, and Bookstore discounts? You can join the Friends of the Library by becoming a member either at the bookstore or at the Booksale. It’s a great time to join as the Friends celebrate sixty years of supporting the Fullerton Public Library.

Start Your Own Book Club!

Been thinking about starting your own book club, but unsure where to start? Check out our Book Club section, where you'll find a wide-ranging selection of book club favorites that are sure to please even the pickiest of readers. With multiple copies of each title and ready-made discussion guides, we have everything you need to start a lively book discussion.

All that's missing is you and some friends! If your group finds you like mysteries or romances, several of our OverDrive titles in those genres are “always available” meaning unlimited simultaneous readers.

Even Libraries Love Bookstores

The Library’s long-time book and DVD vendor went out of business last year. While we will soon be working with a new vendor who supplies libraries with ready-to-checkout books and DVDs soon, we are so grateful for Barnes & Noble’s local team for assisting us during the transition. Jen Loomis, Rachel Adamson, and the Business Development team serving Orange County have helped enormously by working with us in locating books and DVDs at a discount. We are so grateful to them, their team, and Barnes & Noble for working with us to ensure that we could make this transition as smooth as possible and keeping our community reading.

Tell Your (Library) Story

Every year, the California State Library provides important support to public libraries like ours. While the local library staff completes a large annual report each year, the State Library also wants to hear from patrons like you, which is why there will be a survey called Every Story Counts.

Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public libraries. There will be a short one-day survey, available in multiple languages, during the last week of the month that will be sent out on Wednesday, January 28th along with a reminder about the Friends Booksale. Please fill it out to represent the Fullerton Public Library community.

Meditate at the Library

Saturday, January 10, 2:00 - 3:30pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

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

Loose clothing recommended.

No registration required.

Hunt Branch Family Storytime

Tuesdays starting January, 13, 10:00am

Hunt Branch Library

Join us for an interactive storytime featuring songs, crafts, and more.

All ages welcome.

No registration required.

Teen Video Game Night

Tuesday, January 13, 4:00 - 6:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Teens in 7th-12th grade can play video games on the Library's Nintendo Switch system!

Play games like Mario Kart, Super Mario Party, and more coming soon!

No registration required.

Stay & Play

Wednesdays starting January 14, 11:15am

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

A storytime and play program designed for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old and their caretakers featuring stories, songs, and play!

No registration required.

Classic Movie Matinee

Wednesday, January 14, 4:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Step into a world of timeless cinema with us for a free movie showing of 12 Angry Men!

Check here for upcoming movie titles.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays starting January 15, 11:15am

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

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

No registration required.

Alzheimer's OC: Managing Caregiver Stress

Thursday, January 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Join Alzheimer's OC as they share strategies that will help you remain healthy and resilient while caring for someone else.

Adults 18+. No registration required.

Coder Dojo

Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

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

Please bring your own device.

Registration is required.

Gardening with the Experts

Saturday, January 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Learn about basic composting with the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County.

Adult information program.

No registration required.

The Art Hour

Saturday, January 17, 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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 6:00-6:45pm

Main Library Teen Room

Join the Teen Services Librarian and other teens as we meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, and make the teen area a space you want to be!

No registration required.

Twilight Tales

Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 - 6:45pm

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

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

No registration required.

Dude, Where's My Yarn?: Craft for a Cause

Saturday, January 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Always wanted to donate your stitched items, but don't know where to get started? Join the fiber fellowship on a special day to share your passion projects and swap information on what places are accepting donations.

All ages, fibers arts, and experience levels are welcome. No registration required.

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, January 24, 3:00pm

Main Library Conference Center

Join us for our monthly family movie matinee at 3pm to watch The Minecraft Movie!

Check here for upcoming movie titles.

After School Program

Wednesdays starting January 28, 1:00-4:00pm

Hunt Branch Library

Students in grades K-12 are welcome to Hunt Library to enjoy activities like board games, movies, video games, and more.

Caregiver supervision required for students aged 12 and under.

No registration required.

Adult Craft Hour

Thursday, February 5, 3:00pm

Hunt Branch Library

Adult patrons 18+ can participate in seasonal crafts and suggest their own ideas for future crafts. No registration required.

The Library will be opening late for professional development training on Friday, February 13. The Library will be open from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this learning opportunity.

A Winter Wonderland at Hunt Branch Library!

Hunt Library wrapped up the year with a magical Winter Wonderland celebration! Over 200 Family Storytime attendees enjoyed festive activities like elf hat headband crafts, reindeer candy canes, cookie decorating, face painting, and photo opportunities with our very own Yeti! All in all, it was a wonderful way to close out the year at Hunt. Thank you to all who celebrated!

Winter Craft Night Gets Festive!

On Wednesday, December 3rd, Fullerton Public Library hosted local artist Kat Vidales for our Winter Craft Night for adults and teens. Vidales guided 27

attendees in using a unique painting method to create Dot Mandala Ornaments. At the end of the event, all attendees were able to walk away with their own hand-painted ornaments. Thank you to all who attended and look forward to more seasonal craft nights coming soon!

Partners in Chime Ring in the Holidays

On Saturday, December 13, the music ensemble Partners in Chime performed popular holiday carols for library patrons. This group of older adults from North Orange County Community College District play chime instruments similar to handbells that produce tinkling sounds like a large, wind-up music box. The program featured songs like Jingle Bells, The Little Drummer Boy, Winter Wonderland, Joy to the World, Silent Night, and many more! Thank you to choir director, Lee Lassetter, and the wonderful performers for giving patrons a perfect start to the holiday season!

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