Huntington Beach Public Library

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today we honor this important moment in American history by reflecting on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity. Juneteenth invites us to learn, remember, and celebrate together.

While there are two flag designs associated with Juneteenth, you may often see a black, green and red flag, which symbolizes the people, the land, and the blood which was spilt in the fight for freedom and liberation.

Hurry, hurry! Step right up! Two exciting family shows are coming to the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Carnival on Saturday, June 20 in the Central Library Theater, downstairs. Tickets required.

10:30 AM – Noteworthy Puppets: Sherlock Homerun: A Whodunit Puppet Musical
The Baseball Diamond has been stolen, and Sherlock and Watson need your help to solve the mystery. This interactive puppet musical features original songs, handmade puppets, audience participation, and three suspects. The audience decides whodunit!

12:00 PM – Arty Loon's Variety Magic Show
Enjoy a high-energy performance featuring comedy magic, amazing illusions, juggling, balloon sculptures, puppetry, and plenty of audience participation. Fun for the whole family!

Tickets are $10 per person for each show and are sold separately. Children under 2 years old who sit on a parent's lap do not need a ticket. Each performance runs approximately 45 minutes.

Tickets are non-refundable and will not be mailed. Please pick up tickets at the theater box office before the show.
For ticket information and purchasing details, visit: https://bit.ly/4gkCtnX

Central Library Fountain Ribbon Cutting Update: Event Postponed

The Central Library Fountain Ribbon Cutting scheduled for this week will be postponed to a future date as we complete necessary equipment repairs. We appreciate your patience and will share the new event date as soon as it’s confirmed.

Update (6/15/26): Central Library will open for regularly scheduled hours (1-9 PM) on Monday, June 15.

Huntington Beach Central Library is closed today (June 14) due to a facility issue requiring immediate attention.

We are working to assess the situation and will provide updates as they become available. The safety of our visitors and staff is our highest priority.

Thank you for your patience.

Happy Flag Day! Celebrate with some fun facts and flag etiquette!

The first Stars and Stripes was adopted on June 14, 1777. We've had 27 different versions, with the newest version designed by a high school student from Ohio!

U.S. Flag Etiquette:

Stars (the Union) always go at the top right.

Display only from sunrise to sunset.

Bring the flag in at night or in bad weather.

Keep it from touching the ground.

Other flags fly below or to the right.

When putting the flag away, fold into a 13‑fold triangle--each fold has a special meaning!

Retire worn flags with dignity!

The library provides a free service of retiring old flags! You can deposit them in a bin by the Borrower Services desk.

The fountains are flowing again!

Join us on Saturday, June 20, as we celebrate the restoration of the Central Library fountains with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Huntington Beach Central Library
10:30 AM | Remarks at 11:00 AM

Come help us mark this special occasion and see the restored fountains in person. We hope to see you there!

Join us for our in-person Spanish Book Club! We’ll be discuss “Violeta” by Isabel Allende. The novel follows Violeta from her 1920 birth through 100 years of upheaval, letting you witness major historical events through one woman’s eyes.
Discussion will be in Spanish.

Oak View Branch Library
Friday, June 19th | 10:30 a.m.
For adults (18+)
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3PMn9Jr

¡Acompáñanos en nuestro Club de Lectura en Español en persona! Estaremos comentando “Violeta” de Isabel Allende. La novela sigue a Violeta desde su nacimiento en 1920 a lo largo de cien años de cambios, permitiéndote presenciar grandes acontecimientos históricos a través de los ojos de una sola mujer.
La conversación será completamente en español.

Biblioteca Sucursal de Oak View
El viernes, 19 de junio | 10:30a.m.
Para adultos (18+)
Se requiere registrarse: https://bit.ly/3PMn9Jr

Lunch Book Club at Main Street Library

Thursday, June 18 | 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Blue Room
Registration: Link in bio.

Lunch Book Club at Main Street Branch Library
Thursday, June 20 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Blue Room
Registration link: https://bit.ly/437oTzT

Ready for a midday adventure? Join us for our next Lunch Book Club meeting!
This time, we’re diving into "Three Days in June" by Anne Tyler

Bring your lunch, settle in, and enjoy a lively, laid‑back chat.

Tea will be waiting because great conversations deserve great beverages.

Curious? Hungry? Book‑loving? All excellent reasons to stop by. Everyone’s welcome!

Calling our young play enthusiasts to join us at Helen Murphy Branch Library for playtime fun! Ideal for children ages 0-5 with their supportive grownup. Join us every Friday from 10am-11am when we bring out the toys and let the fun begin. Walk-ins welcome but registering at our link in bio is always appreciated.

For more information, visit our calendar: https://bit.ly/4xaReD0

Helen Murphy Branch Library is located in Northwest Huntington Beach at 15882 Graham St, 92649

Calling all teen and adult fiber arts enthusiasts! Come join our growing community of crafters by taking time out to work on a hobby you love. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or create using any other fiber art we welcome you to bring your current work in progress and join other crafters in a welcoming space.

All skill levels are welcome. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 6pm every second Thursday of the month. For more information, visit the calendar: https://bit.ly/3RVYZwA

Swipe to see some of the projects our members have been working on!
Supplies and detailed instruction will not be provided.

Banning Branch Library is located in Southeast Huntington Beach at 9281 Banning Ave, 92646.