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Anacon is back!🐍

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Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This year, we welcome special guest Dorado Quick, an award-winning Writer and Creative Director from Inglewood, CA. Dorado's storytelling style has made him a cultural curator behind some of the biggest campaigns and launches, taking brands & films further than they've ever been. Don't miss the epic takeover of comics, Sci-fi, and pop culture at the library.

Recommended Titles 📚

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Explore the personally selected book recommendations from your very own

City of Anaheim Mayor, Ashleigh Aitken. 

Explore

Crochet: Bunny Plushies 🐰

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Saturday, Apr. 5

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

(Teens Only)

Central Library - Teen Lounge

Hop into spring with a crochet bunny! Based on your skill level, you will have three cute patterns to choose from. Learn tips and tricks about amigurumi crochet and practice basic stitches. No registration required, but supplies are limited. Meet in the Teen Lounge.
Teen Programs at Central

Anaheim Public Library Closures

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

Sunday, Apr. 20, 2025

City Holiday (Easter)

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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, Apr. 9
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: Easter Bunny Visit

Tuesday, Apr. 15

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Teens: DIY Bead &

Bracelet Making

Saturday, Apr. 26

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Adults: Wonderful World of Tiki

Saturday, Apr. 5

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Older Adults: Paint & Pour

Monday, Apr. 28

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

All ages: AnaCon 

Saturday, Apr. 12

10 a.m. - 4 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: Egg Painting Party

Friday, Apr. 18

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

Children: Directed Drawing Class: Draw & Paint Bunnies

Saturday, Apr. 19

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

 

Teens: AP Power Study Session

Tuesday, Apr. 29

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.


Adults: Happy Art Hour

Wednesday, Apr. 9

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Older Adults: Alzheimer's Orange County In-Person Event

Tuesday, Apr. 15 

2 p.m. - 3 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: Earth Day Crafts

Wednesday, Apr. 16

  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Children: Hot Wheels Race Day

Saturday, Apr. 12

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

Teens: Paint & Take:

A Guided Art Program

(Ages 12+)

Sunday, Apr. 13

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Adults: Talk & Treats:
Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, Apr. 8

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: Family STEAM Fun

Every Tuesday

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: DIY Easter Egg Ornament Craft

 Friday, Apr. 18

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
*Registration Required

 

Teens: Ukulele Jammin

Thursday, Apr. 10

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Adults: Open Mic

Thursday, Apr. 17

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

 

All Ages: Reading Room Reveal

Wednesday, Apr. 16

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: Día Bubble Party

Wednesday, Apr. 30

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

Children: ROAR into Spring!

Wednesday, Apr. 16

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

 

Teens: Poetry For the People with Poet Laureate Camille

Wednesday, Apr. 2

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Adults: 3rd Annual Plant &

Seed Swap

Saturday, Apr. 26

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.


 All Ages: Painter's Space:

Earth Day

Sunday, Apr. 27
1 p.m. - 2 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, Apr. 22

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Children: Thinking Money Storytime

Thursday, Apr. 3

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Adults: 3rd Annual Plant &

Seed Swap

Saturday, Apr. 26

 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

All Ages: Lotería Night

Wednesday, Apr. 9

5 p.m. - 6 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: Golden Egg Hunt

Tuesday, Apr. 8

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

Teens: Teen Job Fair

Saturday, Apr. 19

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Adults: Watercolor Techniques: Painting Bubbles

Tuesday, Apr. 8

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

 

Older Adults: Senior Art Class

Tuesday, Apr. 15

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

 

All ages: Cooking Demo:

Plant Based Breakfast Food

Wednesday, Apr. 9

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

 

Celebrating the Voices of Anaheim: Poetry Reading & Contest Winners Celebration

Saturday, Apr. 12

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

STEAM

Extreme STEAM Careers: Engineering

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Innovators &
Problem-Solvers Wanted! 

 

Engineers are problem-solvers at their core. They use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to design, build, and maintain buildings, roads, machines, and vehicles. Join Bitz the robot to learn about the many hats an engineer wears and the important role they play in our society with the Extreme STEAM Careers: Engineering kit! 
View our STEAM Kit Catalog

Let's Build!

 

The kit contains a guidebook and materials for exploration, aimed at students between sixth and 12th grade.

 

Reserve this STEAM kit today.

Extreme STEAM Careers: Engineering

"AnaCon is here with the epic takeover of comics, Sci-fi, and Pop Culture. Enjoy music, food, and a special keynote from Dorado Quick, writer for DC's Action Comics, Boom Studios, and more!

Sincerely,

Audrey A. Lujan
Your City Librarian
Anaheim Public Library

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