AnaCon: Comics & Sci-Fi at the Library

Saturday, Apr. 27, 2024

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Central Library | 500 W. Broadway

AnaCon is here! Don’t miss the epic takeover of comics, Sci-fi, and pop culture at the library. Learn all about Disneyland from special guest Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr! Get some delicious eats from Guac N' Roll and explore all our vendors and more.

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

ADA accommodations are available for all library programs.

Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Central Library

Authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer join us for an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down.

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!

Dial Literary Magazine

Release Party 🥳

Monday, Apr. 15

5 p.m. at Central Library

Join the artists, writers, designers, and
editors of Anaheim High School’s Dial literary
magazine for a release party of their latest
issue in the Teen Lounge.

Master Gardening Series: The Busy Gardener 🌱

Sunday, Apr. 14

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Central Library

Coffee 101 ☕

Thursday, Apr. 18

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

at East Anaheim Branch

8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Bilingual Poetry Celebration: w/ Paola Gutierrez 💕

Saturday, Apr. 20

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Central Library

Open House:

 Dungeons & Dragons🐉

Saturday, Apr. 20

12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

at Canyon Hills Branch

400 S. Scout Trail

Open house Dungeons and Dragons game. Teen patrons (Ages 14-17) can come to watch and ask questions about D&D. New player consultation is available.

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: Día de los Niños:

Día de los Libros
Thursday, Apr. 25

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: Play the Money Game!

(School-aged children)

Saturday, Apr. 6

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Teens: JavaScript Workshop

Wednesday, Apr. 3

3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Adults: Book Club:

Flowers for Algernon

by Daniel Keyes

Sunday, Apr. 21

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Older Adults: Art Therapy

for Older Adults

Tuesday. Apr. 9 & Apr. 23

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday Matinee: Classic Movies
Friday, Apr. 26

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

All ages: AnaCon

Saturday, Apr. 27

10 a.m. - 4 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: Ramadan Lanterns
Friday, Apr. 5
3 p.m - 5 p.m.

Children: Earth Day Shrinky Dinks

Friday, Apr. 19

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

Teens: Artsy Afternoon

Tuesday, Apr. 16

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

Adults: Embroidery Class:

Pounded Flowers

Saturday, Apr. 27

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

Older Adults:  Crochet Class: Flowers
Saturday, Apr. 6

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

All Ages: Solar Eclipse Party

Monday, Apr. 8

10:30 a.m. - 12 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, and Chat Parent & Me

Saturday, Apr. 27

11 a.m.

Children: Angels Rally Readers Storytime

Monday, Apr. 8

11 a.m.

Adults: Coffee 101

Thursday, Apr. 18

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

All Ages: Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, Apr. 20

11 a.m.

1340 S. Euclid St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Families: Earth Day Storytime

Wednesday, Apr. 17
4:30 p.m.

Children: 3-4-5 Jump and Jive Storytime

Every Friday

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

Teens: STEAM:

3D Printing Tutorial

*Registration Required
Thursday, Apr. 25

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Adults: Book Club:
Lessons in Chemistry

by Bonnie Gamus

Tuesday, Apr. 16

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Older Adults: Book to Big Screen

Thursday, Apr. 4

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

All Ages: Open Mic

Thursday, Apr. 18

5:30 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: Healthy Family

Cooking Class

Tuesday, Apr. 23

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

Children: STEMUp4Youth:

Rubber Band Powered Helicopter

Friday, Apr. 19

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

Teens: Nail Art/Diseño de Uñas

Wednesday, Apr. 17

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 Adults: 2nd Annual:

Plant & Seed Swap

Saturday, Apr. 13
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

All Ages: Indian Dance & Samosa Demonstration

Saturday, Apr. 27

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

240 E. Orangewood Ave.

Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Families: Loteria Night/Noche de Loteria

Wednesday, Apr. 10

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: STEAM Explorers:

Edible Earth Soil

Saturday, Apr. 13

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Teens: Teen Wellness Program

Paint Your Stress Away

Thursday, Apr. 18

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Adults: Aprendiendo Juntos/Learning Together:

Usando Las Redes Sociales

Lunes, Apr. 8

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

All Ages: Creative Artist:

Personalized Tote Bags

Saturday, Apr. 27

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

901 S. Sunkist St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children: Día de los Niños Storytime

Thursday, Apr. 25

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: Día de los Niños

& Libros Celebration

Tuesday, Apr. 30

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Adults: Painted Bottles:

An Earth Day Craft for Adults

Tuesday, Apr. 9

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

Pocket Poetry Puzzle Purse

for Adults

Tuesday, Apr. 23

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

All Ages: Coffee 101

Thursday, Apr. 4

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Friday, Apr. 26

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

STEAM on the Go:

Calling all environmentalists!

Celebrate Earth Day with Bitz the robot and learn all about sustainability and climate resilience with the STEAM on the Go: Save the Planet Kit! 

Explore and discover sustainable resources that aid in water conservation, recycling, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and clean energy.

This kit is for young explorers in middle school and promotes innovative solutions for a green future.

Reserve this STEAM kit today!

"AnaCon is finally here and set to take place on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We look forward to seeing you there, cosplay and all! A very special thank you to our funders and everyone in attendance for our 27th annual Mystery Authors Luncheon—until next year!" 

Sincerely,

Audrey A. Lujan
Your City Librarian
Anaheim Public Library

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