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  • Preschool Fun: Kittens!

    Preschool Fun: Kittens!

    Welcome to another week of Preschool Fun! Several weeks ago, we highlighted puppies and I heard kittens were a bit jealous. So, this week – we honor our feline friends.  Let’s start by asking your child a few questions:  What sound do kittens make?  What do kittens grow up to be?  Do kittens walk on two…

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  • Preschool Fun: Farm Animals!

    Preschool Fun: Farm Animals!

    Knock knock. (Who’s there?)Cows go. (Cows go who?)NO! Cows go moo! In case you haven’t figured it out, this week’s preschool theme is farm animals! So, let’s have some fun!  Start by asking your child a few questions. This lets you hear their thoughts and makes them feel heard!  Where do cows live?  What sound…

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  • Preschool Fun: Dinosaurs!

    Preschool Fun: Dinosaurs!

    What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore! This week we’re all about dinosaurs, so let’s go have a roaring good time. Let’s start by asking your child a few questions: Tell me about dinosaurs! What does a dinosaur sound like? What’s your favorite dinosaur?   Next, read any book you might have on…

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  • Preschool Fun: Cars!

    Preschool Fun: Cars!

    New Friday, new theme! Welcome to our weekly series, Preschool Fun. Today our activities center around something we aren’t using much right now, but kids still love. That’s right, CARS!   Start by asking your child a few questions. It’s important to let them express themselves and feel their opinions are validated. Plus, it’s neat…

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  • Preschool Fun: Clouds!

    Preschool Fun: Clouds!

    Welcome to another edition of Preschool Fun! This week we’re going to have fun with … clouds! First, go outside and look up. Do you see clouds? If so, ask your child: Are the big or small? Are they puffy or flat? What do they look like?   What is a cloud? What color are…

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  • Preschool Fun Puppies!

    Preschool Fun: Puppies!

    Practicing social distancing, but needing new activities to do with your toddler or preschooler? We’ve got you covered! Welcome to another edition of Preschool Fun! This week we’re celebrating puppies. Start by asking your child a few questions about puppies, just for fun! It’s always fun hearing their answers. What does a puppy sound like? …

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  • Preschool Fun: Colors!

    Preschool Fun: Colors!

    You’re home with your child and you don’t know what to do next. You want something educational, but fun, and you’ve watched far too much Paw Patrol. We get it! Though you can’t come to the library for one of our awesome programs, we can bring library ideas to you. Each week I’ll post a…

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Thanksgiving Closure

Orange County Library System will be closed starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 30. Learn more about library closures >

Upcoming Southwest Branch Closure

Southwest Branch will be closed Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 for replacement of the HVAC system. The book drop will remain open. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Friday, December 6.