James S. Thalman Chino Hills
Branch Programs
Off Session
April 13, 2025-April 26, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Adult Programs
18+Adult Programs
18+ - Special EventsSpecial Events
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:30 AM
Join us for an engaging storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more. A letter of the alphabet is featured each session to help familiarize children with the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make.
STEAM Craft
Wednesday, April 23 at 4:30 PM
Exercise both sides of your brain with an awesome STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) craft at the library!
Tails and Stories
Friday, April 25 at 4:00 PM
Join us for this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs come into our library to listen to you read, and they love hearing stories.
Adult Paint Night
Friday, April 25 at 4:00 PM
Discover your creative side among adults in this step-by-step guided painting class.
The Lorax Environmental Celebration
Tuesday, April 22 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Lorax, who speaks for the trees.
He shouts from his lungs, for he’s as tall as your knees.
“At James S. Thalman Chino Hills Library,
Where children are seen reading silently,
On Tuesday of April, the twenty-second day,
An event will be held where families can play!
From 4:00pm to 7:00pm,
Groovy games and cheerful crafts will stem,
With balloon artists and a face painting crew,
It’s a gathering that’s too good to be true!
For every 15 items checked out,
During this time of going all-out,
A fantastic incentive shall be your reward,
And a ticket of opportunity to win more—
Oh, this event cannot be ignored!”
See you at the library!
Session 3
April 27, 2025-June 7, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Adult Programs
18+Adult Programs
18+ - Special EventsSpecial Events
Toddler Bootcamp
Mondays and Wednesdays 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 toddler will love.
Movers and Shakers
Tuesdays at 11:30 AM
Join in the fun as we enjoy great stories, active songs, fun props and learn a letter each day. Preschoolers will enjoy this engaging program that promotes active learning.
Little Artist
Tuesdays at 4:30 PM
Join us in creating fun, sometimes messy, art projects! Work with your little one to guide their creativity by making a project together or let them steal the show with their own personal artistic style.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:30 AM
Join us for an engaging storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and more. A letter of the alphabet is featured each session to help familiarize children with the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make.
Tiny Hoppers
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Bring your little ones to dance and sing to fun songs, then wind down with some awesome stories. This course will inspire interaction between toddler and parent, and help little ones develop their motor skills, body awareness, and sense of rhythm.
Totally Toddlers
Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Your toddler will love this program as we use fun and interactive songs to inspire positive parent and child interaction, enjoys fun books and end with an activity or craft.
WARNING: some crafts may be a little messy!
Craft Corner
Mondays at 4:30 PM
Join us as we create wonderful projects and learn new skills.
Family Game Time
Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
Join us as we play games and have fun! Whether its board games, video games, or group participation games, you will be glad you stopped by.
Learnology Lab: A STEM Program
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Join us for some awesome hands-on fun with our interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program. Learn, build, and create amazing projects!
Discover Art
Thursdays at 4:30 PM
Discover fun and exciting art styles and techniques in this hands-on program that highlights famous artists, monuments, locations, and art skills.
Tails and Stories
Friday, May 9 at 4:00 PM
Friday, May 23 at 4:00 PM
Join us for this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs come into our library to listen to you read, and they love hearing stories.
Mature Drivers Education
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
A 6-week preparation course for seniors needing to take the DMV written exam. Participants will take several practice tests and be issued a letter of completion at the end of the course.
Basic Computer Class
Saturday, May 10 at 9:30 AM
Saturday, May 24 at 9:30 AM
Saturday, June 7 at 9:30 AM
Pete the Cat Groovy Springtime Blowout
Tuesday, May 20 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Join us at the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library for “Pete the Cat’s Groovy Springtime
Blowout Event”! We’ll be having games, crafts, face painting, and balloon artists for a “cat-tastic” time! If you check out 15 items during the event, you will receive a “meow-velous” incentive and an opportunity drawing ticket for a chance to win one of several “paw-some” prizes. Let’s make this a “purr-fect” event together! See you at the library!
Summer Reading Program
June 8, 2025-August 2, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Special EventsSpecial Events
- PerformersPerformers
Happily Ever After
Mondays at 11:30 AM
Sing, dance, exercise, and learn, then enjoy a magical story.
Book and Craft
Thursdays at 11:30 AM
Enjoy a fantastic tale followed by a fun craft.
Craft Station
Monday, July 7 at 4:30 PM
Monday, July 14 at 4:30 PM
Monday, July 21 at 4:30 PM
Monday, July 28 at 4:30 PM
Join us as we make magical crafts themed to fairy tales and fantasy lands.
Discovery Time
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Explore the science behind your favorite fairy tales with wondrous hands-on activities.
SRP Kickoff Event
Monday, June 9 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Start your summer with a fantastical journey at the Chino Hills library for our SRP Kick-Off Event! Have a magical time with our games, crafts, face painting, and balloon artists!
| Performer | Day, Date, and Time |
|---|---|
| Full Spectrum Fantasy Magic | Tuesday, June 10 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Brettso the Great | Monday, June 16 at 4:00 PM |
| Zany Zoe | Tuesday, June 17 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Michael Rayner | Monday, June 23 at 4:00 PM |
| California Joe | Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Mr. Twister | Monday, June 30 at 4:00 PM |
| The Wacko Show | Tuesday, July 1 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Wonders of Wildlife | Tuesday, July 8 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Billy Bonkers | Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Marc Griffiths | Tuesday, July 22 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Full Spectrum Animal Show | Tuesday, July 29 at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM |