Virtual Storytimes
Luna, Luna! Bilingual Storytime
Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live
Sunshine Babies & Toddler Tales Storytime
Thursdays @ 10 a.m. on Facebook Live
Rise and Shine Storytime
Saturdays @ 10 a.m. on Facebook Live
Virtual Programs
Game On: Smash Tournament
Mondays @ 2:00 p.m.
Virtual on Nintendo Switch
Think you have what it takes hold the #1 spot on the Smash Leaderboard? Play Super Smash Bros ULTIMATE against friends and folks from all across Placentia! Here's how to join our Arena: No registration required! *Must have a Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and a Nintendo online pass* Follow these steps to join:
On your Switch in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate game , go to "Online," then "Smash," then "Battle Arenas."
Click on "Join Arena" then "Public Arenas" and change 'type' to "All Skill Levels."
Search for the Game On! Placentia arena which is under the name "PLD Teen", and the arena name is "Game On! Placentia"
Click join to battle in the arena!
When: Mondays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Game On: Animal Crossing
Wednesdays @ 2:00 p.m.
Virtual on Nintendo Switch
Calling all Villagers! Book your flight with Dodo Airlines to visit our island Lilliput; where the community comes together to create joy, wholesome content, friendships and a reprieve from our solitude of isolation. Share your tips and tricks, harvest needed resources and leave a message on the bulletin board.
The Lilliput gates will be open on Wednesdays from 2 p.m - 4 p.m for villagers to socialize. Our Placentia Library Nintendo friend code is SW-4152-8896-0411. Be sure to add us as a friend at least an hour before the start of the party to enter the island.
When: Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Late Night Book Chat
Wednesday, May 6, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Do you love talking about books and are craving interaction with other readers? Join Placentia library for a late night book chat where we will discuss what everyone is reading and what our favorite books are. This will be a fun filled hour of book talk where you can pick up ideas for your next great read and enjoy interacting remotely with other readers. So put the kids to bed and join us for a Late Night Book Chat!
Placentia Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Late Night Book Chat
Time: May 6, 2020 08:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94727745906?pwd=TjhaaFBTVG9BNTBWcURFOVdMam0rQT09
Meeting ID: 947 2774 5906
Password: 139954
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US Meeting ID: 947 2774 5906
Password: 139954
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Virtual Book Club: Death on the Nile
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 10:30 a.m.
Are you excited about actor Kenneth Branagh's upcoming film Death on the Nile? We are. So we thought we would get a head start on who dunnit! This is one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries. The great detective Hercule Poirot must solve another murder all while vacationing in Egypt. Join us for a lively discussion about this decadent trip down the Nile.
Placentia Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Death on the Nile Bookclub
Time: May 16, 2020 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 149 849 460
Password: 910120
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Meeting ID: 149 849 460
Password: 910120
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3pwgcnph
Contact:
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QuaranTea Party
Saturday, May 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Become an expert in in hosting afternoon tea during quarantine! In this fun filled virtual tea party you will discover how to host your very own virtual tea party, learn the history of tea parties, how to brew the perfect "cuppa" , what to wear and what kind of food to serve. Plus there will be fun and games with librarians Megan and Michelle while we all enjoy a lovely "cuppaa" so put the kettle on!
Placentia Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: QuaranTea Party
Time: May 23, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 720 883 320
Password: 260392
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Meeting ID: 720 883 320
Password: 260392
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3pwgcnph
Contact:
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The Hangar
Boredom-busting DIY Tutorials posted every Monday!
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Virtual Services
Zip Books
We are pleased to announce we now provide access to Zip Books! Zip Books is a pilot project funded by the California State Library that allows patrons to request books, which will be purchased from Amazon and mailed to your house!
Click here for more information and to request a book.
Book a Librarian
Need help? We're still here to help you virtually. Book us for a live phone or Zoom appointment. Click here for more info!
Virtual Library Cards
The Placentia Library VLC is an electronic library card number that provides you access to the Placentia Library's electronic resources, eBooks, digital audio books and in library computer use.Virtual Library Cards grant you access to the following databases: Overdrive, Biography In Context, Opposing Viewpoints, Novelist, General Reference Center, Reference USA, Shmoop, Heritage Quest, and Freegal. The VLC number is not valid for checking out print books or other physical library materials.
Current library card holders can already access all Placentia Library resources with their existing library card numbers and should not apply for a VLC.
To get started please complete the following form.
Questions? Contact us at information@placentialibrary.org or (714) 528-1906, ext. 210.
