Library News

November 2021

Epic Reads for Epic Wings!

Our friends at Epic Wings are joining us for the Library’s annual winter reading program, offering epic prizes to encourage you to meet your reading goals.

Download the READsquared app or sign-up at your branch starting on Mon, Nov. 29! The more you read, the more chances you'll get to win meal vouchers for free single pizza sticks or epic fries from Epic Wings in Anaheim. 

Each book logged or activity completed on the READsquared app also earns a raffle entry for a chance to win the grand prize...Apple Airpods!

For Kids & Families

In-person Storytimes

• Toddler Time, 11 a.m. on Mondays at Canyon Hills

• Bilingual Storytime, 4 p.m.
  on Mondays at Central
  
  
• Family Storytime,
  5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Sunkist
  
  
• Family Storytime, 3 p.m. on Fridays at Euclid

Storytime participants ages 3-11 must wear a mask.

Virtual Storytimes

Family Storytime with Haskett
Wed, Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom

Storytime with Ponderosa
Wed, Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom

STEAM Adventures

Watch these virtual programs on the
Library's Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Make Your Own Astronaut Food
Watch on Thurs, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.
Ever wonder what astronauts eat in space? Learn all about astronaut food and make your own astronaut pudding! 

Supplies: Instant pudding mix, powdered milk, water, quart-sized zip lock bags, measuring spoons, measuring cup, and dried fruit.

DIY Boba
Watch on Thurs, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m.
Learn all about creating your own boba at home with some fun food science with Ms. Ly.

Supplies: Agar agar, colored water or fun juices, oil, clear heat resistant cups, clear cup for cold oil, and pipets.

AHLAN WA SAHLAN

This program series was made possible with support from California Humanities.

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The Anaheim Public Library will celebrate the opening of our "Ahlan Wa Sahlan" Pan-Arabic Celebration with the unveiling of the Arab American National Museum's (AANM) traveling exhibition. The exhibition, 'Arab Americans: History, Culture, and Contributions,' illustrates how Arab Americans have been an integral part of American society for more than 125 years.Kick off the month-long celebration by enjoying the exhibition, live Arabic music, and desserts with Haskett Branch on Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Browse a sampling of programs below and enjoy an entire month of cultural programs for all ages through December 16. 

Family Storytime

Haskett Branch will host a 5-week storytime program in Arabic and English with storyteller, Oruba Rabie. Explore Arabic culture through stories, music, and crafts.

Arabic Alphabet

• Wed, Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m.

The Arab World Rocks!

• Wed, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Animals

• Wed, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Classic Arabic Tales

• Wed, Dec. 1 at 3:30 p.m.

Adult Book Clubs

Read and discuss Linda Sarsour's book 'We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders: A Memoir of
Love and Resistance.'

Tues, Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. at Sunkist
Mon, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Haskett
Thurs, Dec. 16 at 12 p.m. at Central

Closed on Thurs, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day.

Closing at 5 p.m. on Wed, Nov. 24, and will remain closed through Fri, Nov. 26, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
 
Ponderosa Joint-Use Branch will be closed on Wed, Nov. 24, through Fri, Nov. 26.

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