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Address 17251 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Phone: (714) 375-5068 Fax: (714) 375-5073	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 Back to Top
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 Back to Top
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. Back to Top
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! Back to Top
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!* 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 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 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 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! Back to Top