Everybody Wins Magic Show

Christopher T held kids in suspense throughout his magic show. There was plenty of audience participation as kids spun the wheel to win prizes and pointed out what Christopher T “failed” to notice. Christopher worked with all sorts of props – Rubik’s...

Pressed Flower Ornaments

On Sunday, library participants made pressed flower ornaments using acrylic discs, pressed flowers, copper tape, a bit of glue, and their creativity. Leslie guided the class in Spanish and English. Supplies were furnished by the Friends of the Vista Library. The...

July 2025 Monthly Concert – Vic Moraga

On July 2, the Vista Library hosted Vic Moraga, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and story teller, for its monthly live music concert on first Wednesdays. His music has been described as a delicate mixture of Latin fused jazz, blues, and...

The Joy of Music

On July 10, kids and their parents were treated to the Joy of Music in the great room at the Vista Library.  Musician Craig Newton played 9 different instruments, including guitar, violin, flute, trombone, electric guitar, banjo and more.  He also pointed out...

Making BBQ Rubs and Sauces with Healthy Adventures

Wendy from Healthy Adventures took class participants through the motions of making BBQ rubs and sauces. This program was free to Vista Library patrons, courtesy of the Friends of the Vista Library. Have you ever seen a 1/32 measuring spoon? Want the recipes? Here you...

How to Henna for Teens

A “How to Henna” class for teens was held in June 2025. The instructor gave the participants a short lecture on henna, its history, how to make it, and forms to stay away from. Participants were given supplies and they first practiced on paper before practicing on...

Billy Bonkers Magic Show

In June, children were treated to Billy Bonkers Magic Show. Billy spoke in a funny accent as he asked the kids to help them perform magic on his many props. The kids got a kick out of “breaking” Billy’s sound meter, helping with string tricks, and making silly...

Sparkles the Clown

Sparkles the Clown delighted kids with her performance in June 2025. The great room was packed with kids sitting on the floor and parents sitting on chairs that were provided on the side. Sparkles engaged the children to help her perform magic tricks with a coloring...