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Address
17251 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (714) 375-5068 Fax: (714) 375-5073
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Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs: 10 am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
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General Information
Oak View Branch Library is the newest branch library opened in the City of Huntington Beach.
It opened its door on June 3rd, 1995. The Branch Library is located in the Oak View Community,
mostly a low-income Hispanic area.
At the beginning, the Branch was only open 20 hours per week. In October 1995, its hours were
increased to 30 hours per week to be able to provide more services to the community. Starting
October 2001, Oak View Branch Library opens 44 hours per week.
Oak View Branch started its collection with less than 5,000 books (children and adults).
Most of the books and equipment we started with were donated. By the end of 1996, the
collection had increased to 7,700 items. Currently our book collection has
22,000 items.
Approximately 10% of the total collection is in Spanish language. The collection includes
children and adult's books, magazines, newspapers and children's books on tape.
Oak View Branch Library offers a variety of services and programs. Most of them are provided
free of charge.
Donations of gently used children's or adults books are always welcome!
For more information please call (714) 375-5068 or e-mail
lockec@hpbl.org
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Directions
From the Garden Grove Freeway (22) exit Beach Blvd. South toward Westminster.
From the San Diego Freeway (405) exit Beach Blvd. South toward Huntington Beach.
Travel Beach Blvd. (going toward the ocean) until you reach Warner Avenue.
When you reach Warner Avenue, make a right turn.
If you are coming from Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), take Beach Boulevard North until you reach Warner Avenue. Make a left turn on Warner Avenue.
Pass stop light which is Ash/Millstream Street. Begin looking for left-hand turn lane.
The left-hand turn lane is Oak Lane (look for the "Public Library Sign").
Turn left and follow the street down to just before it turns to the left.
Oak View Branch Library will be on your right - 17251 Oak Lane.
You have passed Oak Lane if you reached Nichols St. or Gothard.
Get directions from
MapQuest
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Family Literacy Program
Literacy Volunteers of America-Huntington Valley (LVA-HV) has been helping adults in the
community develop basic literacy skills since 1984. LVA-HV is based at the Huntington Beach
Central Library.
The Family Literacy Program based at Oak View Branch Library is a vital part of LVA-HV's
literacy efforts in the Community. The Family Literacy Program offers tutoring for parents
and special family storytimes to help young children develop a love of reading before they
enter school.
Trained volunteers meet with parents to help them develop English Literacy and help them
learn to read with their children in English.
The Family Literacy Program offers Tutor Training Workshops three times each year to prepare
volunteers to tutor adults.
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Services & Programs
General Services
- Reference & circulating book collection.
- Magazines & newspaper collection.
- Children's books on tape collection.
- English as a Second Language & Citizenship books on tape collection.
- Information and reference services.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish staff provides referrals to other services/agencies in the community.
- Photocopy machine available at 20 cents per copy.
- Computer
Lab has
11 computers available, free of charge, to children (eight years old and
up) and adults with Huntington Beach Library card. English Language
software, children’s games, Microsoft Office and Internet are available.
Printing charges: 15 cents for black copies. The Computer Lab is opened
Mondays through Fridays from 10:15 am to 5:30 pm.
Adult's Programs
- "English as a Second Language (ESL) Distance Learning Program" is offered every Wednesday
from 4:30 to 7:00 pm Huntington Beach Adult School conducts this program. Study English
in the comfort of your home by viewing videos and completing the written materials that go
with them. Meet with the teacher for extra help when you need it. For more information,
please call Huntington Beach Adult School (714) 847-2873 ext.211.
- Oak View Family Literacy Program (See literacy information above)
Children's Programs
- Chess Club Sessions: if you would like to learn how to play Chess, join us every Friday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
- Children's Storytime:
After School Story time: Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Ages: 5 to 9 years old.
Bilingual Storytime & Playgroup: Fridays at 10:00 am Ages: 18 months. to 5 years old
Stories & Crafts: Saturdays at 10:30 am Ages: 5 to 9 years old.
- Grandparents & Books: Grandparents volunteer their time to share wonderful stories and books with children! Don't miss, you will enjoy them! Every Tuesday &
Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please call first for daily schedule.
Homework
Assistance Program: The Library provides a quiet and safe
place for students to receive free assistance with homework and with
special projects. The "Homework Club" is open to students from
kindergarten to high school who fill out applications forms. The hours
are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and
Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Tutors who are volunteers assist in
the Program. Currently, we are accepting volunteers. For more
information, please send e-mail to
reyesj@hbpl.org
Seasonal Programs
- Children's Summer Literacy Program: children attending 2nd & 3rd
grade are eligible to participate. The class meets twice a week during the summer.
The purpose is to increase math, reading, writing and expressive/receptive language
development in English. Each week the class will focus on reading, writing, and talking
about stories, songs, and chants centered on a specific theme.
- Math Club: is offered twice a week during the summer time. Children in
1st through 4th grade are able to participate. Games and crafts are offered to practice math
skills in a fun way!
- Summer Reading Program & Fall In-Out Reading Program are offered to any
children between 2 and 12 years old. Readers 13 and older can participate in the Totally
Teen Reading Program. Joining and completing the Reading Programs are easy and fun! You need
to make weekly visits to the library and read books to earn lots of great prizes!
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Volunteer Opportunities
If you can read this, you can help someone learn to read…Oak View is a low-income Latino community, just blocks from Central
Library. Half the parents in Oak View cannot read or write in their
native tongue. Fewer than 10% know how to read in English. They would
like to help their children learn to read and succeed, but many of them
don't know how. Here's what you can do…
Become a volunteer!
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Summertime Activities
Make a world of difference by volunteering during the summer and:
• Assist children with reading skills at Summer Reading Partners
(June 25- August 6 Mon. & Wed. 12:30-1:30 pm)
• Help at Math Club Program
(July 1 - August 7 Tue. & Thurs. 2:00-3:30 pm)
• Shelve library books
(Mon.-Thurs. 10 am- 7pm; Fri. 10-6 pm)
• Work the Summer Reading Program Table (June 24-August 8
Mon.-Thurs. 10 am- 7pm; Fri. 10-6 pm )
• Read Aloud to Children
(Tue. & Fri. 2- 4pm)
All summer volunteers must be at least 13 years old by June 24, 2008.
If you are interested, you may
download the online application
and contact Claudia Locke at (714)375-5068
or send an email to
lockec@hbpl.org
- Homework
Assistance
Help children with their homework after school.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-5:00PM; Wednesdays 12:30-4:30PM.
You will make a difference! Call Jackeline Reyes at (714) 842-8166 or
reyesj@hbpl.org
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Family Literacy
Program
We invite you to help adults gain English skills. Tutors work one on
one or in small groups with parents who are learning to read, write
and speak English. Tutors volunteer once a week for 1-2 hours.
Training will be provided.
For more information, contact Amy Crepeau (714) 375-5104 or
crepeaua@hbpl.org
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Shelving library books
You will receive training on how to shelve books and assist library
patrons at the Circulation Desk. It’s a great way to gain valuable
work experience in a lively, fast-paced environment.
Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-7:00PM. Friday 10:00AM-6:00PM.
For more information, call Claudia Locke at (714) 375-5068 or
lockec@hbpl.org
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Grandparents
and Books
Share the joy of reading with a child or a group of children. It only
takes an hour of your time once a month (aunts, uncles or anyone that
likes to read is welcome)! Tuesday and Friday 2:00-4:00PM. Please
contact Claudia Locke at (714) 375-5068 or
lockec@hbpl.org
Volunteer opportunities available every day of the week, including
Saturdays, with flexible schedules! Great way to connect, learn
something new, have fun, and help someone who needs you! Call today!
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