Adult Services

Programs and Events

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Adult Book Club

Promotional flyer for the Fall 2024 Book Club at Placentia Library. The flyer reads 'Book Club' in large, bold letters. Details include: 'Second Tuesday of Each Month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Placentia Library Community Meeting Room.' The design features a minimalist layout with soft colors.

Second Tuesday of Each Month
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Placentia Library Community Room

You’re invited to our monthly book club! Our group is always open to new members, so stop by to share or listen! Selections include a robust mix of fiction genres, and selected titles are available for checkout at the library.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Graphic Novel Book Club

Second Thursday of Each Month
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Community Meeting Room

Discover a classic graphic novel or a trending fantasy, dystopian or science fiction epic with our evening book club. Explore intricate sub-genres, like cozy fantasy or magical realism, which invite readers to bundle up with a cup of tea, or hard sci-fi, featuring trips to faraway planets suitable for a summer blockbuster. Find these titles at the library or on our digital platforms on the Libby, Hoopla or Palace apps. Ages 18+.

March 13: Intro to Sci-Fi: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
April 10: Post-Apocalyptic and Dystopian: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
May 8: Cozy Fantasy: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
June 12: Sci-Fi Film Adaptations: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
July 10: Superheroes and Graphic Novels: All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison
August 14: Magical Realism: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Meditation at the Library

Meditation sessions at Placentia Library in June, Tuesdays, 6:30 P.M.-7:15 P.M. No registration needed. Ages 14+.

First Three Tuesdays in June
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Community Meeting Room

Join certified meditation instructor Amy Rutledge in a meditation series learning the power of mindfulness and its positive impact on all aspects of life. These science-backed tools can help release anxiety, tension, and stress; cultivate compassion, focus, and concentration, and promote connection and peace to all.

Sessions will be 45 minutes and include guided practice suitable for both beginning and returning meditators. Space is limited, no registration needed. Ages 14+.

Please check our website for updates and notices.

Spring 2025 Schedule:

June 3: Sound Bath (bring a yoga mat or blanket)
June 10: Self Care Workshop
June 17 - POSTPONED TO JULY 1 Relax, Reflect, and Recharge: A Stress Relief Workshop (bring a journal)