AnaCon: Comics & Sci-Fi at the Library

Saturday, Apr. 27, 2024

AnaCon is back! Don’t miss the epic takeover of comics, Sci-fi, and pop culture at the library. Stay tuned for special guest appearances, panels, workshops, and more!

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!

 Wear your most GREEN outfit to compete to win a prize!

Teen Lounge

Open House 💚

Saturday, Mar. 16

3 p.m. at Central Library

The Teen Lounge at Central Library is a designated service space for teens only (ages 12-18) to relax, decompress, socialize, or chill out after school and during weekends. Stop by during this Open House for food, music, a scavenger hunt (with prizes!),

and an art-making activity.

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

ADA accommodations are available for all library programs.

We Need to Talk

Fentanyl Awareness

Saturday, Mar. 9

10:30 a.m. at Central Library

St. Patrick's Day Celebration 🍀

Saturday, Mar. 9

1 p.m. at Haskett Branch

2650 W. Broadway

Join the Haskett Library in celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a storytime, crafts, treats, and a special performance from Thistle Academy of Irish Dance. 

Anaheim Public Library Closures:

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

Sunday, March 31

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.

Families: Egg Hunt
Sunday, Mar. 30

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Children: Bilingual

Storytime: Vietnamese 

Tuesday, Mar. 5

5 p.m. 

Teens: Virtual Reality at the Library

Saturday, Mar. 23

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Adults: Book Club:

The Wife

by Meg Wolitzer

Sunday, Mar. 17

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Older Adults: Friday Matinee Movie (Classic FIlms)
Friday, Mar. 22

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

All ages: Jaque Mate Chess Club

Tuesday, Mar. 19

4:30 p.m. - 6 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: Looking for Leprechauns
Monday, Mar. 18
3 p.m - 5 p.m.

Children: Squishy Circuits:

Exploring Electricity!

Wednesday, Mar. 27

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

Teens: Painting Workshop:

Van Gogh Your Own Way

Friday, Mar. 22

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

Adults: Adult Book Club:

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

Thursday, Mar. 21

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Older Adults: Craft:

Spring Tote Embroidery
Saturday, Mar. 23

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

All Ages: Marvel Madness

Saturday, Mar. 16

2 p.m. - 4:30 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: Craft, Coffee & Chat

Saturday, Mar. 16

11 a.m.

Children: Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, Mar. 23

11 a.m.

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

Sunday, Mar. 17

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

All Ages: St. Patrick's Day Crafternoon
Monday, Mar. 11 - Thursday, Mar. 14

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

1340 S. Euclid St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Families: Shamrock Pretzel Pops

*Registration Required
Friday, Mar. 15
4 p.m.

Children: 3-4-5 Jump and Jive Storytime

Every Friday

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Teens: DIY: Self-Care Bath Bomb and Sugar Scrub
Thursday, Mar. 28

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Adults: Needlepoint 101

Monday, Mar. 25

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Older Adults: Book to Big Screen:

Wednesday, Mar. 13

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

All Ages: Open Mic

Thursday, March 21

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 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: Family Fun Night

Every Tuesday

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: Firefighter Storytime

Wednesday, Mar. 27

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 Adults: Aprendiendo Juntos Learning Together:

Creando Recerdos

Sunday, Mar. 17
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

All Ages: Thistle Academy

of Irish Dance

Saturday, Mar. 9

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

and Egg Hunt

Thursday, Mar. 28

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Teens: Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, Mar. 9

2 p.m. -4 p.m.

Adults: Aprendiendo Juntos/Learning Together: Creando Recuerdos

Monday, Mar. 11

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

All Ages: Lotería Night

Saturday, Mar. 13

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

901 S. Sunkist St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Golden Easter Egg Hunt

Thursday, Mar. 28

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Teens: Fortnite Game Day

Every Tuesday

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

Adults: Book Club

"It's All Relative" by A.J. Jacobs

Wednesday, Mar. 6

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All Ages: Lofi Art

Thursday, Mar. 7

2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

STEAM on the Go:

This hands-on approach to science and paleontology will have you learning all about ancient life, from dinosaurs to prehistoric plants, mammals, insects, and even microbes! Dig into the field of paleontology to unearth the secrets of bacteria in sedimentary rock and the evolution of fossils. The kit is sure to amaze young explorers and

fossil enthusiasts!

Explore and examine fossils with the Extreme STEAM Careers:

Paleontology Kit! 

The Extreme STEAM Career Kits are designed for those in 6th through 12th grade and vary in difficulty and complexity.  

Reserve this STEAM kit today! 

"March is filled with so many incredible programs, including the long-awaited 27th Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon: True Crime, which will take place on Sunday, Mar. 17. With all that this month has to offer in programs, we hope you find them thrilling, entertaining, and educational. AnaCon is just around the corner, so don't miss the otherworldly takeover of comics, Sci-fi, and pop culture at the library."

Sincerely,

Audrey A. Lujan
Your City Librarian
Anaheim Public Library

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