Staff Development Day Closure
All library locations will be closed on Friday, November 13, 2026 for Staff Development Day. Learn more about library closures ›
Horizon West Branch
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Visit the Garden Area
Enjoy a the StoryWalk with a new book featured each month, engage with outdoor musical instruments and observe garden beds with shrubs and flowers carefully chosen to benefit the wildlife and wild spaces of the adjacent Horizon West Regional Park.
Reserve the Media Lab
Book a three-hour Media Lab session to create professional-quality audio, video, and photo projects.
Upcoming Events
Preschool Tales
Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wednesday
November
11
10:15am
Horizon West Branch (Horizon West – Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Storytime
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Microsoft Excel Level 3
Functions & Automated Features
Wednesday
November
11
10:30am
Horizon West Branch (Horizon West – Training Room 1)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Business & Careers
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel’s copy and paste features.
Registration Required
Wednesday
November
11
10:30am
Horizon West Branch (Horizon West – Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Language Learning
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Toddler Tales
Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wednesday
November
11
10:45am
Horizon West Branch (Horizon West – Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Storytime
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales
Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wednesday
November
11
11:15am
Horizon West Branch (Horizon West – Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Storytime
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
