James S. Thalman Chino Hills
Branch Programs

Session 1

January 4, 2026 – February 14, 2026

Toddler Bootcamp
Mondays at 11:30 am

For the more active toddler, this course includes high energy songs with lots of movement to inspire healthy physical activity in a fun and exciting way your child will love.

Bilingual Book and Craft
Tuesdays at 11:30 am

Learn, improve, and reinforce simple Spanish vocabulary for colors, numbers, and other common words with your little one. Sing short bilingual songs, hear a bilingual book, and make a cute craft to tie it all together.

Little Artists
Tuesdays at 4:30 pm

Create fun, sometimes messy, art with your little one and guide their imagination by making a project together or let them steal the show with their own personal artistic style!

Movers and Shakers
Wednesdays at 11:30 am

Join in the fun as we enjoy great stories, songs, and props and learn a letter each day. Preschoolers will enjoy this engaging program that promotes literacy skills in an active way.

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:30 am

Enjoy an engaging storytime geared toward the younger crowd featuring stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and more. A letter is featured each day to help familiarize children with the sights and sounds of the alphabet.

Toddler Bootcamp
Fridays at 10:00 am

For the more active toddler, this course includes high energy songs with lots of movement to inspire healthy physical activity in a fun and exciting way your child will love.

Totally Toddlers
Saturdays at 10:00 am

Your toddler will love this program as we use interactive songs, activities, books, and fun crafts to develop letter recognition and socialization skills.

Craft Corner
Mondays at 4:30 pm

Create wonderful, themed projects and learn new skills using all sorts of artistic supplies.

Learnology Lab
Wednesdays at 4:30 pm

Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topics with fun hands-on projects. What will you discover about our awesome world?

Discover Art
Thursdays at 4:30 pm

Learn about famous artists and exciting creative techniques in this hands-on program that highlights artistic movements, media, and skills.

Family Game Time
Friday, January 9 at 4:00 pm
Friday, January 23 at 4:00 pm
Friday, February 6 at 4:00 pm

Enjoy the fun and challenge of playing a variety of board games while making some new friends.

Tails and Stories
Friday, January 16 at 4:00 pm
Friday, January 30 at 4:00 pm
Friday, February 13 at 4:00 pm

You won’t want to miss this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs will be at the library while you choose a book to read aloud, and they love hearing stories.

Basic Computer Class
Mondays at 11:00 am

Adults are invited to an introduction to common computer tasks, from how to use a mouse and keyboard, to basic typing, internet, and email functions.

Love Your Library
Tuesday, January 27 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for a day of celebration, creativity, and community as we “Love Our Library” in a special event dedicated to everything that makes our library a vital place to be! For every 15 items checked out during the event, you will receive an incentive and an opportunity drawing ticket for a chance to win one of several awesome prizes! Whether you’re a lifelong library lover or new to the world of books and resources, there’s something for everyone!

Off Session

February 15, 2026 – February 28, 2026

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:30 am

Enjoy an engaging storytime geared toward the younger crowd featuring stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and more. A letter is featured each day to help familiarize children with the sights and sounds of the alphabet.

Friendship Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, February 17 through Sunday, March 1 during branch open hours

Find popular literary friends, they are hidden throughout the children’s section of the library! Pick up your scavenger hunt list at the children’s desk. There will be a special incentive for those that complete all tasks!

Adult Paint Night
Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 pm

Discover your creative side among adults in this step-by-step guided painting class.
Activity: Palm Tree Sunset

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, February 21 through Sunday, February 22 during branch open hours

All funds raised by the Friends of the Library Book Sale are invested back into the local branch library to better serve the community.

Mini Movers: 0-5 Years Old
Monday, February 23 at 11:30 am

Join us for high energy songs, lots of movement, a great book, and making new friends!

STEAM Craft
Wednesday, February 25 at 4:30 pm

Utilize the science of endothermic reactions to turn shaving cream and baking soda into fake snow.