OC Public Libraries: Westminster Branch
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
This library has got some nice comfy chairs alongside a good collection of magazines.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Panorama Nature Preserve
Panorama Nature Preserve is located in Fullerton and contains a wildlife preserve filled with California native plants that attract local birds and insects. The main attraction of the place is a one-mile hike to the highest point in Fullerton, overlooking the neighboring cities.
My friend and I decided to take the 3-mile (or more) hike to the “fullerton peak”(as I am calling it) that comes around from the other side. We hiked along the trail that goes through a golf course and a residential area. Upon reaching there, we saw the neighboring cities of Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, and Anaheim, amongst others, as well as the hike trail that we took to get there. We were very proud!
On our way, we recognized Toyon, Cholla Cactus,California Encelia, Bush Monkeyflower, and Pampas Grass (plants-all except Pampas Grass is native to Southern California). We also found a song sparrow, a house finch, and a bewick’s wren amongst the native birds (at least that’s what we thought they were).
^Can you see my house way out there? (I can’t either.)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills Libraries
OC Public Libraries: Laguna Woods Branch
24264 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
This is a city hall/library/chamber of commerce all put together in one building. The library was a desk with a young man sitting on the other side. This library is basically for residents of Laguna Woods to order library books to be sent to this branch, so that they can pick them up here. There wasn’t really much action so I stayed for a little while and searched the library catalog. Then I headed to Laguna Hills.
^this was the desk
OC Public Libraries: Laguna Hills Technology Library
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
When I saw the outside, I got excited. It was a large building and my insides jumped with joy. “It must be a huge library”, I told myself (this OC Library Challenge is making me think my friends are right-I am a nerd).
However, when I went inside, this library was kind of similar to the Laguna Woods one. There was a room filled with computers (well, it does say Laguna Hills Technology Library on their website, so it was silly of me to expect a library with only books). There were shelves at the back of the room with books, but that was all. There was not a huge collection of books, so this library serves the purpose of computer access for its residents.
I always wondered, while on this challenge, why there were so many branches in the Laguna area (including the Aliso Viejo library because that is pretty close in proximity as well). My conclusion is that some of these libraries provide quick services, like book holds, pick-ups, and computer access to its residents for convenience. Library patrons can still search online catalogs, find books of interest, and finally have the inter-library loan system make it easy for them to pick up their books at a library conveniently located near them.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Laguna Beach Library
OC Public Libraries: Laguna Beach Branch
363 Glenneyre St.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Located amidst small streets and too much traffic, the view from the library was still pretty amazing.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Ladera Ranch Library
OC Public Libraries: Ladera Ranch Branch
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
I must say that Ladera Ranch is a beautiful city. The directions getting to the library are a little confusing, and I made a wrong turn because I have not really encountered traffic circles (roundabouts) in my everyday adventures.
The library is located next to an elementary school so I would not recommend going there around 2:30pm, when school gets out. It took me a while to get out to the main street.
The library itself is small and located on the upstairs level of a Greek-style building. It had a nice selection of GRE prep books.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Spinner’s Turkish Kebab
16076 Harbor Boulevard,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Our community has been blessed with many Turkish restaurants in the past couple of years. There have been three that I know, which have opened up in the past three years, only a couple of miles away from each other.
I think the atmosphere of this restaurant was definitely friendly. There was much activity because there were three little girls, all around 3 years old, running around. I found out that the restaurant was opened up by three brothers and each one had a daughter.
I ordered Beef Doner Kebab- thin slices of seasoned beef that are cooked on a flame broiler. The taste was quite different than what I’ve eaten before and I really enjoyed it. I wish the portion size was a little bigger, but I think I am just a big-eater. The dish was served with rice, bread, hummus, and salad on the side. The service was prompt and owners were friendly.
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Laguna Niguel Library
OC Public Libraries: Laguna Niguel Branch
30341 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
The area was really nice. I loved the city of Laguna Niguel.
The library was small and there was not much action, but I did find a lot of GRE Prep books=)
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