Events

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, a traveling exhibit, is making a stop in Orange County until January 11, 2020. Come and see life-size, up close, never before seen perspective of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes at Cathedral Cultural Center (2 miles away from Disneyland).

The annual Black Friday Goes BiGG giveaway offers Garden Grove shoppers a chance to win "BiGG" prizes starting on the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, November 29, 2019 through Friday, December 20, 2019.

Spend the holidays at home at The GEM and step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! This Tony Award Winning, international sensation played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide.

Join us for a hot chocolate day! Get ready for winter break by winding down with a hot chocolate taste test, hanging with friends, and watching a movie. For grades 7-12.

Make a pair of touch screen gloves with conductive thread or puffy paint. All materials are provided. This program is intended for ages 10 and up. Registration is required and limited to 12 attendees.

Join us for a special holiday program with Literature Comes To Life featuring a presentation of The Littlest Fir Tree! Program will be followed by snack time featuring cookies and hot chocolate! For all ages.

Enjoy hands on activities at this new monthly S.T.E.A.M. event. Each month will feature a science, tech, engineering, art, or mathematics activity. This program is intended for kids, grades K-3.

Ring in 2020 at the library! Kids, ages 3 and up, will enjoy crafts, music, and small snacks before the big balloon drop at noon.

Come read with a gentle therapy dog at our Read to a Dog program. Kids can read, pet, and cuddle with our lovable pals from the SPCA. This is a great opportunity for reluctant or emergent readers. Program is held the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm.