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28th Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon 
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SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Join Anaheim Public Library 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.
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Celebrating the Voices of Anaheim 🗣
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025

The Sunkist Branch is hosting a poetry contest, Celebrating the Voices of Anaheim. Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Anaheim are encouraged to submit a poem. There will be a celebration event on Saturday, April 12th at 2PM to read the winning poems. The winning poems will also be published in a zine that will become part of the Anaheim Public Library collection.
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Recommended Titles 📚
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Explore the personally selected book recommendations from your very own

City of Anaheim Mayor, Ashleigh Aitken. 
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Princess Project 👗

(Teens Only)
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Saturday, Mar. 1

10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Central Library
Teens! Are you going to prom this spring? Yes, not sure, maybe? Well, guess what, for the first time ever, the Princess Project is hosting an event in Orange County! The Princess Project is a non-profit organization that gives away free prom dresses to high school students! Reserve your appointment, before spots fill up!
(This is a reservation-only event)
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Teen Programs at Central

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Upcoming Programs & Events

CENTRAL LIBRARY

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.
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Families: Bilingual Storytime: Vietnamese & English

Wednesday, Mar. 12 & 26
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: Leprechan Traps

Thursday, Mar. 13

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Teens: 3D Printed Jewelry

Monday, Mar. 24

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Adults: Spring Refresh

Saturday, Mar. 22

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Older Adults: Paint & Pour

Monday, Mar. 24

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

All ages: Chess: Jacque Mate 

Tuesday, Mar. 18

4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

CANYON HILLS BRANCH

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.
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Families: Holi Freestyle

Finger Painting

Friday, Mar. 14

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

Children: Directed Drawing Class: Learn to Draw 'Pigeon'

Saturday, Mar. 15

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

 

Teens: Virtual Reality

in the Library (Ages 10+)

Wednesday, Mar. 26

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


Adults: Crochet Class: Dishcloths (Ages 11+)

Saturday, Mar. 29

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

 

Older Adults: Tech Café

Every Thursday 

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

 

All Ages: Ramadan Perler Lanterns

Saturday, Mar. 22

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

EAST ANAHEIM BRANCH

8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Families: Bubblepalooza!

Saturday, Mar. 22

  11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Children: STEAM Sunday:

Color Changing Pancakes

(Ages 4+)

Sunday, Mar. 23

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Teens: Cricut Markerspace: Everything Acrylic

Saturday, Mar. 8

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Adults: Paint & Take: 

A Guided Art Program

Sunday, Mar. 9

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Older Adults: Talk & Treat:

Adult Book Discussion

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult

Tuesday, Mar. 11

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

EUCLID BRANCH

1340 S. Euclid St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Families: Ukulele Jammin'

Thursday, Mar. 6

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Children: St. Patrick's Day Craft Friday, Mar. 14

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Teens: Make a Mosaic:

Honoring Cesar Chavez

Monday, Mar. 31

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Adults: Adult Book Club:

This Other Eden by Paul Harding

Tuesday, Mar. 18

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

All Ages: Open Mic

Thursday, Mar. 20

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

HASKETT BRANCH

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.
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Families: Family Game Day

Sunday, Mar. 2

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Children: Lego Mindstorms

Sunday, Mar. 30

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Teens: Let's Art About It:

Crafty Crochet Keychains

Thursday, Mar. 27

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Adults: Film Apprecitation Night:

Cesar Chavez

Monday, Mar. 31

4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.


 All Ages: Bagpipe Performance & Discussion w/ John McLean Alan

Thursday, Mar. 13
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

PONDEROSA JOINT-USE BRANCH

240 E. Orangewood Ave.

Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Families: Family Board

Game Night

Tuesday, Mar. 18

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: English & Math Tutoring

Saturday, Mar. 22

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Adults: Film Appreciation Night:

Cesar Chavez

Monday, Mar. 31

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

 

All Ages: St. Patrick's Day Craft

Saturday, Mar. 8

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SUNKIST BRANCH

901 S. Sunkist St.

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Families: Family Movie Day

Wednesday, Mar. 19

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

Teens: Women's History

Movie Day

Friday, Mar. 7

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

 

Adults: DIY Spring Cleaning Supplies

Tuesday, Mar. 25

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

 

Older Adults: Senior Art Class:

Tuesday, Mar. 18

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

 

All ages: Cooking Demonstration:

Potato Pancakes

& Candied Carrots

Wednesday, Mar. 12

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

 

Sunkist S.T.E.A.M.

Birdhouse Build

Friday, Mar. 21

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
More Library Programs

STEAM

Flower Fun: Bitty Bitz - STEAM on the Go
Flower Fun: Bitty Bitz - STEAM on the Go
Bitz's Flower Fun!

 

Celebrate the beauty and science of flowers! The STEAM Bitty Bitz: Bitz’s Flower Fun kit will introduce young learners to the life cycle of flowers and their importance in nature!
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Get Ready to Bloom! 

 

Young explorers from preschool to kindergarten will enjoy this easy and fun STEAM kit.

 

Reserve this STEAM kit today.
Flower Fun: Bitty Bitz - STEAM on the Go
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"Thank you to everyone that participated in our Winter Reading Program, we hope you had a blast! The 28th Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon and Anacon are just around the corner, can't wait to see you there." 

Sincerely,

Audrey A. Lujan
Your City Librarian
Anaheim Public Library
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