Inside Irvine Fall 2025

irvine public library

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Astronomy Night

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Interested in the cosmic magic of the night sky? Join us for an evening of stargazing and a star talk brought to you by ScienceHeads, a member of the NASA Museum & Informal Education Alliance. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. All Ages Th Nov 13 6pm–8pm HPL Free #126883 Chinese Storytime Join us for songs, dancing, rhymes, engaging stories, and learn a little Chinese along the way. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. All Ages 1st Fridays Sep 5–Nov 7 11am–11:30am HPL Free #Varies Family Storytime Bring the whole family for a fun and interactive storytime! Delight in engaging stories and songs that encourage early learning skills and cultivate a shared love of reading across all ages. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. *No class 8/30. All Ages 1st & 3rd Saturdays Aug 16–Nov 22* 10:30am–11:30am HPL Free #Varies All Ages 2nd & 4rth Saturdays Aug 16–Nov 22* 10:30am–11:30am UPL Free #Varies Japanese Storytime Join us for songs, dancing, rhymes, engaging stories, and learn a little Japanese along the way. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. All Ages 3rd Mondays Sep 15–Nov 17 11am–11:30am HPL Free #Varies A Magic Show with Christopher T. Magician Join Christopher T. Magician for a magical adventure where books come to life! With a fun-filled mix of magic, comedy, and excite- ment, this show celebrates the wonder of popular children’s stories. Get ready for a lively show where the joy of reading is the real prize! All Ages Sa Sep 20 3pm–4pm HPL Free #128125 Spanish Storytime Join us for songs, dancing, rhymes, engaging stories, and learn a little Spanish along the way. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. All Ages 2nd Fridays Sep 7–Nov 2 11am–11:30am UPL Free #Varies Stay & Play Build community and engage with your little ones through infor- mal play! Play is key to early childhood development and primarily provides school readiness, especially social-emotional skills and early literacy. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. All Ages M–W Oct 6–Oct 15 10:30am–11:30pm UPL Free #128118 All Ages Tu–Th Oct 7–Oct 16 10:30am–11:30pm HPL Free #128117

Baby Storytime Enjoy gentle stories, sweet songs, and soothing rhymes that help support early development and social skills. Caregivers must be present; walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. *No class 11/11. Ages 1.5 & Under Tu Aug 12–Sep 30 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127544 Ages 1.5 & Under W Aug 13–Oct 1 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127547 Ages 1.5 & Under Tu Oct 21–Nov 18* 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127545 Ages 1.5 & Under W Oct 22–Nov 19 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127548 Ages 1.5 & Under Tu Dec 2–Dec 9 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127546 Ages 1.5 & Under W Dec 3–Dec 10 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127549 Preschool Storytime Get your little one ready for Kindergarten! Enjoy delightful stories, lively songs, and playful movements that build early literacy, lan- guage, and social skills. Caregivers must be present; walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. *No class 11/11. Ages 3–6 Tu Aug 12–Sep 30 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127541 Ages 3–6 W Aug 13–Oct 1 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127538 Ages 3–6 Tu Oct 21–Nov 18* 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127542 Ages 3–6 W Oct 22–Nov 19 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127539 Toddler Storytime Explore playful stories, upbeat songs, and lots of movement to spark curiosity and build early literacy skills. Caregivers must be present; walk-ins welcome; first come, first served. Ages 1.5–3 M Aug 11–Sep 29 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127470 Ages 1.5–3 Th Aug 14–Oct 2 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127218 Ages 1.5–3 M Oct 20–Nov 17 10:30am–11am UPL Free #127524 Ages 1.5–3 Th Oct 23–Nov 20 10:30am–11am HPL Free #127467

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Inside Irvine

Fall 2025

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