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150 for 50 Fundraiser Launch
2025-08-16 10:30:00 2025-08-16 13:00:00 America/Denver 150 for 50 Fundraiser Launch Our celebration of 50 years of the Mission Viejo Library continues with the launch of our "150 for 50" fundraising campaign to raise funds to remodel the branch. Activities will run from 10:30-1pm. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Saturday, August 16
10:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-16 10:30:00 2025-08-16 13:00:00 America/Denver 150 for 50 Fundraiser Launch Our celebration of 50 years of the Mission Viejo Library continues with the launch of our "150 for 50" fundraising campaign to raise funds to remodel the branch. Activities will run from 10:30-1pm. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

APL Mission Viejo Library

Mission Viejo Community Room

Our celebration of 50 years of the Mission Viejo Library continues with the launch of our "150 for 50" fundraising campaign to raise funds to remodel the branch. Activities will run from 10:30-1pm.

Our celebration of 50 years of the Mission Viejo Library continues with the launch of our "150 for 50" fundraising campaign to raise funds to remodel the library. The Mayor will kick off the fundraiser at 10:30, followed by a history presentation on the Mission Viejo neighborhood with local expert Todd McMahon and various children's activities. At 1pm, Todd will host an optional car tour that will stop at key places around the Mission Viejo neighborhood.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Culture | General Interest | Education | Community Events | Arts and Crafts |

APL Mission Viejo Library
Phone: 303.326.8600
Branch manager
Jenny Rodger
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Sep 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
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About the Library

 

The Mission Viejo Library is located on Chambers Boulevard just south of Hampden.

To reserve a community room, visit https://auroraco.libnet.info/meetingrooms

Mission Viejo Community Room

To see upcoming library programs and events, visit https://auroraco.libnet.info/events

Upcoming Events

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DnD
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.
Registration is now closed
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Draw or trace a design onto special plastic paper then watch it melt and shrink into a hard plastic keychain you can keep!
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Ghost Art
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
We're painting ghosts and other silly or spooky additions onto existing classical paintings.
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Relax with coloring and enjoying a hot beverage (coffee, tea, and more provided).
Masquerade Murder Mystery
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
A murder has happened at a masquerade party. See if you can solve it! Masks and roles will be assigned at the time of the event. Formal attire optional but encouraged.
Manor House Murder Mystery
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Join in on a murder mystery at the mysterious manor house.
This event is full
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Campfire Snack Craft
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a camp scene using cookies, pretzels, and more.
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Betrayal at the House on the Hill
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Play a spooky tabletop game where you explore a haunted house.
D&D Mini-Figure Painting
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Paint your own player character or monster mini-figures for tabletop roleplaying games.
Read to a Therapy Dog - October
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
What better way to practice reading aloud than with a friendly dog? Call Mission Viejo Library (MVL) at 303.326.8600 to register for a 15-minute session.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Clay Club
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make creatures using a special clay that dries quickly into figurines you get to keep.
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Aurora Rhythms
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Aurora Rhythms
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Relax with coloring and enjoying a hot beverage (coffee, tea, and more provided).
DnD
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.
This event is full
Tots Tunes: Block & Play
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop problem-solving and fine motor skills while fostering creativity and imagination! Come play with a variety of blocks and interact with others.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Glow-in-the-Dark Slime
Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Glow-in-the-dark slime that you get to make yourself and keep. Be warned, this craft is messy!
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Teen Horror Mystery Lock-In
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Race to solve puzzles while hiding from a monster as if you're in a real life horror video game! We'll also have pizza and spooky party games. Permission forms required (available at front desk).
Pumpkin Spice Candles
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Create your own candles! Pumpkin spice essential oils and other autumn smells available.
Sherlock Holmes Board Game
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
A Complex Mystery game where you work together to solve a Holmes-style mystery of your own by scouring the newspapers, interviewing witnesses, and utilizing your intriguing London contacts.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Perler Bead Craft
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a Perler bead (or "melty bead") project to take home and keep from a multitude of video game or pop culture patterns.
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Tiny Food Craft
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a miniature feast in this silly craft. We'll be making snacks themed around tiny pizzas, hamburgers, root beer floats, and more.
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea, and other warm beverages.
Adult DnD
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Bimonthly Adult DnD 5e sessions at Mission Viejo Library.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Clay Club
Wed, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make creatures using a special clay that dries quickly into figurines you get to keep.
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Retro Rock Band Day
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
It’s a blast from the past! Try out retro Wii games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
Wood Block Painting
Fri, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Paint designs on a variety of wooden blocks, including wooden magnets.
Read to a Therapy Dog - November
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
What better way to practice reading aloud than with a friendly dog? Call Mission Viejo Library (MVL) at 303.326.8600 to register for a 15-minute session.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Draw or trace a design onto special plastic paper then watch it melt and shrink into a hard plastic keychain you can keep!
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 4:30pm
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea, and other warm beverages.
Adult DnD
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Bimonthly Adult DnD 5e sessions at Mission Viejo Library.
Tots Tunes: Block & Play
Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop problem-solving and fine motor skills while fostering creativity and imagination! Come play with a variety of blocks and interact with others.
SPECIAL STORYTIME: PAJAMAS
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join for special storytime. Wear pajamas, bring blanket and stuffed animal.
Papercraft Club
Wed, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make 3D characters from Minecraft, Pokémon, Marvel and more out of paper.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, play, and read with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
MVL Kids Craft - December
Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Crafts for children ages 6-18 every Wednesday afternoon at Mission Viejo Library.
Registration opens Sunday, November 2 2025 at 4:30pm
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
MVL Teen Program
Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Teen programs every Thursday afternoon at Mission Viejo Library.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 4:30pm
Holiday Ornament
Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Create a green, red, and white rainbow ornament to take home and enjoy
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 9:00am
Adult Video Game Hangout
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Relax with some Switch video games, warm beverages, and good company.
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 9:00am
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