April 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Plaza of the Sun – Behind the Main Library
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
The Santa Ana Public Library will hold its 17th Annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros (Children’s Day, Book Day) celebration on Saturday, April 26, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Plaza of the Sun behind the Main Library. This family-friendly event celebrates the importance of children, literacy, and families.
The free festivities will include a book giveaway for children, trackless train rides, an inflatable Fun Derby, activity stations, 8-track slot car racing, face painting, and a presentation featuring award-winning author Naibe Reynoso and author and songwriter Heidi Rojas featuring their books How to Stuff a Piñata and I Am Enough.
Youth will enjoy a meet-and-greet with our favorite book character, Biscuit, from the popular Biscuit book series. Performance demonstrations include an interactive show by Kiddle Karoo and Juggler Extraordinaire, Michael Rayner. Also included as part of the festivities will be free food items such as nachos, hot dogs and Italian ice. Free food items will be distributed to those in attendance while supplies last. There will also be a resource fair with exhibitors from various Santa Ana City departments.
The event is free for everyone to attend. Come enjoy a day full of fun, activities, and much more!
Parking
Free parking for the event will be located at the location listed below. Spaces are limited.
• OCEA Parking Lot, 821 N Van Ness Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hourly rate parking for the event will be located at the parking structures listed below. Regular hourly County of Orange rates will apply.
• P1 Stadium Parking Structure, 1020 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92703
• P6 Appellate Court Parking Structure, 601 W Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701