Winter Reading Program Continues!

Monday, Jan. 8 - Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024

The Library’s annual winter reading program offers epic prizes to encourage you to meet your reading goals. The more you read, the more chances you'll get to win awesome prizes. 

The 27th Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Mar. 17, 2024

Join Foundation members as they host the popular Mystery Authors Luncheon each spring to raise funds that support our eBook and audiobook collection, children's and teen programs, and other necessary services for Anaheim's diverse community.

Book Recommendations are Here!

Looking for your next read? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Let us know your reading preferences and we'll send you regular recommendations!

The Teen Lounge Is Now Open 🍩

Open Daily

Regular Business Hours

at Central Library

The Teen Lounge is an open space for teens to de-stress, relax, and collaborate with other teens on group projects, games, crafts, and more! Teens only, ages 12-18.

Call (714)-765-1880 at least 72 hours in advance if special ADA accommodations are needed.

ADA accommodations are available for all library programs.

Self-Care Series:

Body, Lips, & 

Face Scrubs 🧼

Thursday, Feb. 1

4 p.m. at Canyon Hills Branch

400 S. Scout Trail 

In this series we'll be making body, lip, and face scrubs to help exfoliate the skin and leave a softer smoother complexion. Space and tools are limited as all materials will be provided so it is first come, first served. Ages 12+.

Lunar New Year

Celebration 🐉

Saturday, Feb. 3

1 p.m. at East Anaheim Branch

8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Bring in the Year of the Dragon by celebrating Lunar New Year with SoCal Tokushima Aozora-ren Club at the library! Activites include a scavenger hunt, crafting, a video presentation of Tokushima Prefecture, and an “Under Blue Sky” Awa-odori dance demonstration
and presentation.

Healthy Relationships: Memorial Care
Joins us Virtually at Central Library

Tuesday, Feb. 6 

12 p.m. at Central Library

 Join Memorial Care Nurse Practitioner, Elizabeth Upson, as she shares tips on creating healthy relationships that will make a positive impact on your overall health today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Home Gardening Series (Adults) 🌱

Returns in 2024

Sunday, Feb. 11 

2 p.m. at Central Library

Grow your gardening skills and learn firsthand from your local Master Gardener in this exciting, fun home gardening series. This program will take place downstairs in the multipurpose room.

Black History Month Storytime & Craft

Thursday, Feb. 22

5 p.m. at Sunkist Branch

901 S. Sunkist St.

To celebrate Black History Month, we will have a special storytime with songs and tales of hope, strength, and love. Afterward, we will make a diverse heart and write out our dreams for a brighter future. Everyone is welcome.

Anaheim Public Library Closures:

Closed system-wide in observation of the following dates below:

Monday, February 19

Presidents' Day

Upcoming Programs & Events

500 W. Broadway

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Children: Bilingual

Storytime: Vietnamese 

Tuesday, Feb. 6

5 p.m. 

Teens: Volunteer Orientation

Tuesday, Feb. 27

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Adults: Sleuths & Spies: Book Club
Saturday, Feb. 10

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Older Adults: Virtual Workshop

 Brain Boot Camp: 2 Part Series

Tuesday, Feb. 20

& Tuesday, Feb. 27

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Click/Tap to Register Now

All ages: Open Mic Night

Thursday, Feb. 1

5 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

400 S. Scout Trail

Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Lunar New Year
Paper Dragons
Saturday, Feb. 17
2 p.m - 4 p.m.

Children: Stay & Play

Every Tuesday

11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Teens: Artsy Afternoon

Tuesday, Feb. 20

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Adults: Bad Art at Canyon

Thursday, Feb. 8

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Older Adults: Self-Care Series:
Body, Lips, and Face Scrubs
Thursday, Feb. 1

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

All Ages: Valentine's Day Craft

Friday, Feb. 9

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 3

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Children: Sensory Storytime

Saturday, Feb. 11

11 a.m.

Teens: Acrylic Art Program
Sunday, Feb. 4

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Adults: Paint & Take: A Guided Art Program (All skill levels, ages 12+)

Sunday, Feb. 4 & 18

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Older Adults: Book Discussion: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Tuesday, Feb. 13

12 p.m.

1340 S. Euclid St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Families: Culture Kitchen Demo:
African American Cuisine
Thursday, Feb. 22
5 p.m.

Children: Valentine's Day
Family Craft

Tuesday, Feb. 13

4:30 p.m.

Teens: STEM: Fossil Dig
Thursday, Feb. 29

5:30 p.m.

Adults: Open Mic

Thursday, Feb. 15

5:30 p.m.

Older Adults: Book to Big Screen:

"The Butler"

Wednesday, Feb. 14

1 p.m.

2650 W. Broadway

Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Southern Food Demo
with Georgia's Restaurant

Wednesday, Feb. 21

5:30 p.m.

Children: STREAM Explorers:
Valentine's Day Circuit Cards

Sunday, Feb. 4

1 p.m. 

Teens: Healthy Eating for Teens 

Friday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m.

 Adults: Memory Lab Workshop: Audio Collection Day

Sunday, Feb. 25
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Older Adults: UCI Culinary Medicine Interest Group Presents: Senior Health and Nutrition-Antioxidants

Saturday, Feb. 24

1 p.m.

All Ages: Lunar New Year Celebration

Wednesday, Feb. 7

3:30 p.m.

240 E. Orangewood Ave.

Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Lotería Night

Wednesday, Feb. 21

5 p.m.

Children: PAWS: Read to the Dogs

Wednesday, Feb. 14

5 p.m.

Teens: Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Saturday, Feb. 24

2 p.m.

Adults: Aprendiendo Juntos/Learning Together: Emprendiendo un Negocio/Starting a Business

Monday, Feb. 12

5 p.m.

All Ages: Black History Month
Storytime & Craft

Thursday, Feb. 22

5 p.m.

901 S. Sunkist St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Lunar New Year

Lion Dance Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 17

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Family Movie Day:

"The Princess and The Frog" | PG

Wednesday, Feb. 14

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Adults: Water Floral Card Art

Tuesday, Feb. 13

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

All Ages: Leap Through the Donut

Thursday, Feb. 29

3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunkist STEAM: Magnificence
Friday, Feb. 16
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

STEAM on the Go:

It is universally acknowledged that listening to music lowers stress and improves awareness in our brains. This winter, join Bitz the robot on a musical adventure to learn how to read music and play a classic tune on a unique instrument. Young explorers and aspiring musicians in middle school will enjoy this easy, fun, and relaxing Kit.

Keep Calm and Listen to Music
with STEAM on the Go:
Turn Up the Beat Kit! 

Each kit contains all the materials needed for 2/3 children to complete 3/5 science experiments, art projects,
and activities.

Reserve this STEAM kit today to

get started on your musical melody!

"Don't miss out on our Winter Reading Program, which wraps up on February 18 with exciting weekly prizes and rewards. APL continues our celebrations into the new year by winning the Orange County Business Council's Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award for the Public-Private partnership award for our Foster Youth Initiative. Take advantage of our award-winning services and programs, and we hope to see you and your families soon!" 

Sincerely,

Audrey A. Lujan
Your City Librarian
Anaheim Public Library

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