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April 2026 Edition

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Welcome Anita O'Keefe Torres

Fullerton Public Library's New Director!

Hello Fullerton!

It is an absolute privilege to join the Library team, and thank you to everyone for the warm welcome. As Director, I prioritize supporting the people I work with and serving the community that I work in, and I look forward to doing the same here in Fullerton. This City is a special place and it’s clear that staff, board members, support groups, and the community care deeply about the Library. With so much amazing work already being accomplished, I am excited to be part of continuing the mission and guiding us toward the next chapter.

If you see me around, please stop and say hi, or reach out to me directly so we can connect. I love learning more about what makes this place an important part of the community and together creating ideas for continuing that legacy.

Also, a heartfelt thank you to Beatriz Sarmiento for all that she and the staff accomplished during her time as the Interim Library Director. Beatriz took on the role with care and enthusiasm, making meaningful changes and creating a positive impact. As her time as Interim Director winded down, she continued to work hard and ensured a smooth transition as I onboarded to the new position.

Celebrate National Library Week!

National Library Week is the perfect time to celebrate all that the Fullerton Public Library and libraries everywhere bring to our community. This year’s theme, “Find Your Joy at the Library,” celebrates the many ways libraries enrich our lives - from discovering a great book, to attending storytime, learning to crochet or use your new phone, and more...libraries help cultivate joy in countless ways!

Stop by during National Library Week to explore, discover something new, and enjoy everything the library has to offer.

Discover more about National Library Week, including special celebration days here!

Seasonal Craft Night

Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 - 6:30pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Bedazzle a book cover with sparkly rhinestones! Bring your favorite book from home or choose a free book provided by the Friends of the Library.

All bedazzling material provided.

Adults and teens 13+ can register here.

Star Wars Day on the Second of May

The Library’s annual Star Wars event will be on Saturday, May 2 from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. Please join us for an all-ages Star Wars celebration! Enjoy crafts, activities, costumed characters from Saber Guild Prime, movie screening, and more! You can also sign up for or replace your library card with a Grogu (Baby Yoda) card at the Circulation Desk, and you don’t have to wait for Star Wars Day to get that card.

Mystery Date with a Book Winner!

Our Mystery Date with a Book program was another wonderful success this year! Throughout February, readers took a chance on a surprise read from our lobby display, and the response made our hearts skip a beat!

In total, 236 books were checked out, and 78 rating cards were returned, giving us great insight into how our literary matchmaking went. We loved reading everyone’s reactions and discovering which books sparked new favorites.

Congratulations to Stacy, the delighted winner of our grand prize record player! Stacy turned in an impressive 12 rating cards, sharing thoughtful reflections and wonderful connections with the books she discovered along the way.

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their experiences, and helped make this year’s Mystery Date with a Book such a fun and engaging program. We can’t wait to set up more literary matches next year!

Click here to read some of the reviews!

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making sweet events like this possible!

The Library will be adding new electronic resources to our “digital branch” of resources available on the Library website. In addition to The New York Times, Tumblebooks, and our resources available through OverDrive/Libby, the Library is also getting electronic resources for language-learning, homework help, job/career assistance, and more! Look for more information on the library’s Digital Library & Services page later this month and more information about the specific resources in next month’s newsletter.

Construction Coming Soon

Beginning in early May, the Library’s Osborne Auditorium will be renovated with several key updates for sound, lighting, technology, and more. This construction project is primarily sponsored by the Building Forward grant from the State Library, along with additional support from the Fullerton Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Library. We would also like to thank the City’s Public Works department staff members who have assisted us with this project. Library programs will be relocated during construction, so please check the May newsletter for updates.

Check Out the Cafe

The Library Café is an excellent place to grab snacks, something to drink, or breakfast/lunch. Whether you are studying alone, meeting a friend, or walking over from City Hall, the Café is a great place to visit. We have updated the Library Café’s menu on the Library website as there are expanded options.

Hunt Branch Family Storytime

Tuesdays, 10:00am

Hunt Branch Library

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

All ages welcome.

No registration required.

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 caretakers featuring stories, songs, and play!

No registration required.

Hunt Branch After School Program

Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Hunt Branch Library

Students in grades K-12 can enjoy activities like board games, movies, video games, and more!

Caregiver supervision required for students aged 12 and under.

No registration required.

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!

No registration required.

Hunt Branch Craft Hour

1st Thursday of the month, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Hunt Branch Library

All adults are welcome to join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafting. Bring your creative ideas and let’s make something fun together!

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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 - 6:45pm

Main Library Teen Area

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.

Hunt Branch Crafternoon

2nd & 4th Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Hunt Branch Library

Join us for an afternoon of arts & crafts!

All ages. No registration required.

The Art Hour

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

Main Library Conference Center Room

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 Video Game Night

Tuesday, April 14, 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!

No registration required.

Everybody Stitches @ the Hunt

Saturday, April 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Hunt Branch Library

Come chill and chat with a welcoming community of fiber arts friends.

All ages, abilities, and fiber arts welcome! Children under 13 must bring a grown-up. Please bring your own supplies and projects to work on.

No registration required.

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, April 18, 3:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Join us for our Monthly Family Matinee at 3PM to watch Zootopia 2!

Check upcoming movie titles.

Twilight Tales Storytime

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

Main Library Osborne Auditorium

Join us for an evening storytime event intended for children AGES 3-7.

This month we celebrate Library Joy!

No registration required.

Classic Movie Matinee

Wednesday, April 22, 4:00pm

Main Library Conference Center Room

Step into a world of timeless cinema with us for a free movie showing of North by Northwest!

Click here for upcoming movie titles.

Dude, Where's My Yarn?

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

Main Library Conference Center Room

A space to stitch and socialize at the library!

All fiber arts and experience levels welcome.

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

No registration required.

Shamrock Shuffle at Hunt Library

On Tuesday, March 17, Hunt Branch Library presented Shamrock Shuffle inspired by the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Over 200 attendees enjoyed an exciting story then participated in fun activities like face painting and balloon artistry. Guests made their own leprechaun hats and lucky horseshoes, dove in a pot of gold, took photos under an inflatable rainbow, and snacked on classic Lucky Charms cereal. Thank you all who celebrated this lucky day with us! Special thanks to the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library and the Fullerton Public Library Foundation for their support in making this special storytime possible.

Preschool Storytime Pet Potato Adoption Event!

In The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey, Albert is desperate for a pet, but when Dad finally brings one home, there seems to be a problem—it’s a potato! Our storytime attendees joined Albert’s plight (and surprising triumph!) on March 12, as they participated in our 1st annual Pet Potato Adoption Event. Children and parents delighted in selecting their own perfect potato, then customizing their new pets with feathers, pipe cleaners, fuzzy poms, and googly eyes! The children enjoyed potato themed stories and songs and the opportunity to check out our curated display of potato and St. Patrick’s Day titles. We also offered families take-home instructions for sprouting and planting their potatoes, so like Albert, they might even cultivate more potato pets to share!

Minifigs & Roleplaying Fun at Hunt Library!

On Saturday, March 14th, the Fullerton Public Library teamed up with our community partners, So Cal Game Connection and Twin Mask Orange County Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) group, to host Miniatures & Roleplaying Game Day, the first-ever themed Game Day at the Hunt Branch Library.

From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, over 40 attendees enjoyed a variety of RPGs and other games including D&D, Champions, Wingspan, and Library Cats, as well as demonstrations from the Twin Mask Orange County LARPing group.

Many thanks to Twin Mask Orange County for introducing patrons to Live Action Role Play and to So Cal Game Connection for providing their roleplaying expertise. Attendees loved their take home boffers (foam props) and exploring their imaginations together through shared storytelling!

Thank you to all who attended!

Special People Helping Spread Library Joy

At many times throughout the year, the Library partners with local experts and community organizations to host programs at the Library. So far this year, we have already had programs from UC Master Gardeners of Orange County, So Cal Game Connection, Alzheimers OC, local author Linda Zohman Avellar, and more. In addition to these special presenters, the Library also has dedicated volunteers from the Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, and Library Board of Trustees who help ensure that the Library is able to serve the Fullerton community. If you have supported the Library in any of these ways, thank you so much – if you would like to find a way to support the Library, let us know!

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