Dinosaur Skeletons

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Finals De-Stressor

Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

A chill hangout for surviving finals: pet a dog, color, and listen to lofi.

Registration is now closed

Coffee & Coloring

Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.

This event is full

Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.

Tiny Clay Flowers

Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sculpt teeny tiny clay flowers in miniature wooden flowerpots for a delightful desktop decoration.

This event is full

Shrinky Dink Craft

Wed, May 20, 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!

Punk Rock Water-Wise Plants

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

KPOP Hangout

Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Meet other KPOP fans, trade photo cards, play music trivia and more!

Candle Making

Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Create your own candles with your choice of essential oils and dyes.

This event is full

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Aurora Water teaches about the toughest, lowest-maintenance garden plants for our climate.

Bizarre History Trivia

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Answer questions about the strangest and most fantastic events in history; medals awarded for each category.

Tots Tunes: Block & Play

Tue, May 26, 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.

Watercolor Painting: Shadow and Depth

Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Bring a pop of realism to your watercolor painting through shadows and highlights.

This event is full

Zoo Visit

Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

The Denver Zoo will be bringing reptiles and raptor birds. Learn about the descendants of dinosaurs!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Thu, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.

Blacklight Painting Party Lock-In

Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Kick off the summer with a neon ‘80s themed pizza-and-painting party. Permission forms required.

This event is full

Coffee & Coloring

Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.

Māori Poi Making Workshop

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Learn about Māori culture and make poi, the twirling balls used in dance.

This event is full

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

AARP Presentation: Identity Theft

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.

Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Learn to protect your identity with daily practices to safeguard your personal and financial information.

Amber Slime

Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make slime that’s amber-colored and translucent, then trap plastic creatures in it.

Magic Show: Unearth a Story

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Dinosaur Tea Party

Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Don your dapper and dazzling attire to play this dinosaur deduction game whilst drinking delicious tea.

Resin Geode Coasters

Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make a swirling glittering pattern on customized resin coasters.

This event is full

Prehistory in Aurora

Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Learn about our city's ancient past in this presentation by the Aurora History Museum.

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come see an exciting interactive magic show with Ricardo the magician.

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.

Dinosaur Terrariums

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Craft a cozy habitat for a tiny dinosaur.

80s Roller Rink Murder Mystery

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Egyptian Cookie Dioramas

Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make pyramids, sand dunes, sarcophagi and more out of cookies and candy.

Coffee and Coloring

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Can you solve this totally rad mystery? Roles will be assigned at the time of the event, 80s attire optional but encouraged.

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Hieroglyphic Pot Painting & Plant Giveaway

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Unearth the past with a lesson on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and take a plant home with you.

This event is full

Dinosaur Skeletons

Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Assemble the skeleton of a dinosaur just like a real archaeologist.

Amazing Digital Circus Craft

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make some abstract art and share theories with other fans before the new episode release.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.

Dinosaur Dirt Cups

Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make a tasty prehistoric treat.

This event is full

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.

Coffee and Coloring

Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.

Diamond Art Craft

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Diamond art is like a paint-by-number, but with tiny plastic gems instead of paint. Make a magnet to keep in this relaxing craft.

This event is full

Boston Tea Party

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Celebrate Independence Day with a revolutionary themed tea party.

Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Tots Tunes: Block & Play

Tue, Jun 30, 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.

Summer Watercolors

Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Coat your brush for an open paint session to bring forth a lovely summery watercolor painting.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

Firework Cookies

Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Decorate cookies to look like fireworks for the Fourth of July.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.

Foil Dinosaurs

Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make a colorful dinosaur scene using shiny foil stickers.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

Teen DnD: Dinosaur Combat

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Fight prehistoric beasts in a DnD combat session where Level 3 characters can be brought or will be provided.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Stop by and donate blood to help save lives. Appointments on website, walk-ins welcome.

Bandana Block Printing

Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

AV Studios teaches you how to use block printing to create your own custom bandana.

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

Ukulele Sing-Along

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mission Viejo Community Room

Come sing and dance with Lisa and Leonard!

Plastic Straw Flowers

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Make a long-lasting floral decoration from plastic straws and other basic supplies.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am

Scratch Art Dinosaurs

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mission Viejo Community Room

Scratch rainbow designs onto dinosaurs using a special paper.

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am