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September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Unlock powerful learning tools with your Anaheim Public Library Card.

Patrons can access more than 25 dedicated resources for research, career guidance, online learning, and more.

Learn how your Library Card gives you everything you need to excel – for free.

Watch our Learning Never Ends virtual program series to learn how easy it is to access our online resources.

This series will premiere on the Library’s Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube every Friday in September at 11:30 a.m.

It’s all a part of National Library Card Sign-up Month.

Patrons can also find a wide variety of stories, reading levels, and languages available for Curbside pick-up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Find recommended books for grades K-6 and a tutorial on how to search for accelerated reader titles in our Library Catalog by clicking the blue button below.

Know a friend or family member that doesn’t have an Anaheim Public Library Card? Tell them to apply at Anaheim.net/LibraryCard.

Now is the perfect time to discover a new path to learning with Anaheim Public Library!

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Kids Programs

Preschool Storytimes

Join us on Facebook and Instagram live for themed storytimes.

Wednesday, Sep 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sep 16 at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sep 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sep 30 at 11:30 a.m.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

STEAM Adventures

Discover Minimalism
Thursday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m.

Learn all about the art style Minimalism
and why it continues to be a popular style
in the art world today.

Save the Ocean
Thursday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Learn what you can do to save the ocean from pollution and how making small changes can have a big impact.

Re-use Your Take-Out Box! Printmaking with Styrofoam
Thursday, September 17 at 11:30 a.m.

Create a collection of unique artworks from Styrofoam at home! Learn how to prepare, design, and create multiple prints with re-used Styrofoam containers and water-soluble markers.

STEAM on the Go! Sampler
Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m.

Discover STEAM on the Go! kits at your local Anaheim Public Library! These new kits allow you to explore a variety of hands-on science and art projects that you can do at home.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Learning Never Ends with Anaheim Library

Tumblebooks

Friday, September 4 at 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to access animated storybooks and reading games for kids with the Tumblebook app. ⠀

Brainfuse

Friday, September 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Learn how students can get free homework help using Brainfuse.

Access live interactive tutoring from
1 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

TERC & Pronunciator

Friday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Access over 300 practice tests, various study materials, and language learning tools with Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) and Pronunciator.

Gale Courses

Friday, September 25 at 11:30 a.m.

Learn how Library cardholders can sharpen their skills and learn something new with Gale Courses — a large collection of online, instructor-led courses.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

The NEA Big Read

Charles Phoenix
Virtual Kick-off

Saturday, September 26 at 11:30 a.m.
on Facebook & Instagram

Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, takes you back in time to the granddaddy of all theme parks with his virtual presentation, "Big Retro Disneyland."

With his unbridled enthusiasm, keen expertise, and a spectacular selection
of mid-century era Kodachrome images, Charles will share the backstories and glories of Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, and Tomorrowland in the 1950s and 60s.

It’s all part of the National Endowment of the Arts Big Read program, a national program to promote reading across America.

Anaheim Library will give out copies of the book “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder, lead book discussions, and host a series of programs on Zoom celebrating Anaheim’s cultural diversity, both past, and present.

Check the Library calendar for upcoming NEA Big Read programs from September 26 through October.

Holiday Closure

Checking out books from your neighborhood Anaheim Library?⠀
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Friendly reminder that Anaheim Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.⠀⠀
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If your books are ready for Curbside Pick-up, please stop by your neighborhood branch by Friday, September 4 to ensure you have those weekend reads.

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Anaheim Public Library
500 W. Broadway Anaheim, CA 92805
Phone: (714) 765-1880