Children and their families are welcome to join us for stories, songs and crafts!

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! If you like coloring, cookies, coffee, and tea, please join us for a relaxing hour coloring a variety of designs. All supplies will be provided. All adults welcome.

Come check out a spooky feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

Come check out a feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

Come explore virtual reality and enjoy board games and snacks!

Children of all ages are invited to read a book with certified therapy dogs from the Pet Prescription Team.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Stitch with others at the library! Bring your needlework project or learn something new! Some limited supplies will be available for beginners.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for several rounds of Loteria (Mexican Bingo!) Win prizes and enjoy complimentary refreshments!

Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime for kids ages 1-3 years.

Stories, songs and crafts for children under 4 years of age.

Learn to make delicious Agua de Jamaica with Chef Tony.

Join the volunteers from STEAMport on the first Monday of the month to discuss a STEM-related topic and do a relatable, fun, hands-on activity! Suited for grades 1-6; younger siblings may attend with parent/guardian supervision.

Family storytime is an evening storytime featuring stories, puppets, music, and an occasional craft. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime for families with children.

Loteria and Trivia Mashup! Play the traditional Mexican game while testing your knowledge on Latino History! For grades 7-12.

A recipe for a happy life begins with an Optimum Life. This monthly six-part workshop series will cover the six dimensions to make that possible: Emotional, purposeful, social, intellectual, spiritual, and physical. Learn how to live your best intellectual life in this fourth workshop of the series! Note: Grand Prize entries will be awarded for each monthly Wellness Workshop attended, with a Grand Prize drawing held at the final workshop on Dec 2.

Songs, rhymes, stories & fun! (Please, enter through the side door)

Learn activities to stimulate your baby’s mental and physical development. Mothers and babies come together in a fun and creative group environment. After graduating from Mommy & Me classes, you are given information on fun activities to do at home or with a playgroup. Classes provided by MOMS Orange County. For babies 12-17 months. Registration required.

Come and read with Oliver the dog in the the Children's easy reader corner.

Reading Buddies is designed to give children extra reading practice one-on-one with a teen mentor and make the reading experience fun! Sign up at the Central Children's desk. For ages 5 - 10 years old.

Children and their families are welcome to join us for stories, songs and crafts!

Story time for the family. All ages welcome.

This month’s theme: Modern Gothic Novels.

Come check out a spooky feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

Come explore virtual reality and enjoy board games and snacks!

Enjoy a special story time from Republic Services and create cool crafts from recycled materials!

Bring your own board and meet in the Central Library parking lot. Ramps & Helmets included (ages 5-16). All you need to do is fill out a waiver and bring our own skate equipment! Ramps and helmets included! You must wear a helmet in order to participate. The program offers drop-in ramps, rails, and fitness fun while providing a safe environment with the supervision of trained Anaheim City Staff members.

Join Melissa from Republic Services Anaheim Disposal for some Eco-Fun and make crafts with recycled materials.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Learn to sew with simple projects for Beginners. Advanced students are welcome to use the machines.

Learn new recipes to improve your health. Registration required. Located at Ponderosa Family Resource Center.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join us to discover the wonders of our solar system. View our galactic neighbors followed by fun hands-on activities for all ages!

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Create spooky Halloween perler crafts. For grades 7-12.

Stories, songs and crafts for children under 4 years of age.

Code in Python while playing a game! Class covers beginning computer science concepts: syntax, arguments & loops. Ages 8-12.

*Tonight's program is Cancelled - there will be a short activity for anyone who attends the program, but a full storytime will not be held tonight. Family storytime is an evening storytime featuring stories, puppets, music, and an occasional craft. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime for families with children.

Make your own TostiLocos! Have fun creating the famous street snack with plenty of your favorite toppings! For grades 7-12.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Come play with 3D Printing Pens and learn to draw sculptures in 3D! This session is for all you creative adults tired of seeing all the kids and teens have the fun! Build, design, create, and explore using art, technology, and your imagination. The possibilities with 3D Printing Pens are endless! Note: For Adults (18+). Seating is limited and RSVPs are required. Please contact Sarah Emmerson at semmerson@anaheim.net or the Reference Desk 714-765-1880 (option 8) to register for the class.

Songs, rhymes, stories & fun! (Please, enter through the side door)

Learn activities to stimulate your baby’s mental and physical development. Mothers and babies come together in a fun and creative group environment. After graduating from Mommy & Me classes, you are given information on fun activities to do at home or with a playgroup. Classes provided by MOMS Orange County. For babies 12-17 months. Registration required.

Come and read with Oliver the dog in the the Children's easy reader corner.

Reading Buddies is designed to give children extra reading practice one-on-one with a teen mentor and make the reading experience fun! Sign up at the Central Children's desk. For ages 5 - 10 years old.

Make a boat using everyday items and discover what makes the boat float. Limited space. Registration is required.

Children and their families are welcome to join us for stories, songs and crafts!

Introduce new habits of communication with children to support your child's social/emotional growth. No registration required, just come! Presented by the Children's Bureau.

Story time for the family. All ages welcome.

Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! If you like coloring, cookies, coffee and tea, please join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. All supplies provided. All adults welcome.

Come check out a spooky feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Learn by doing! Muckenthaler instructors will teach how clay can be shaped using unique methods, as well as how it is incorporated into Stop Motion Animation. Students, ages 11 to 21 years old. Register today!

Come explore virtual reality and enjoy board games and snacks!

Come see the feature film, Aladdin, and make your own flying magic carpet puppet!

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Learn to sew with simple projects for Beginners. Advanced students are welcome to use the machines.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Bilingual Story time for all ages.

Reptiles will be invading the library! Learn all about them, what they like to eat, where they live, and how they survive in the wilderness.

Learn how to make sugar skulls from scratch! Candies, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Have fun making face masks, Frankenstein monsters, and a ghost lollipop. All ages welcome.

The Friends of the Canyon Hills Library (FOCAL) directly supports the Canyon Hills Branch Library and selected APL system programs and special events. Proceeds from memberships and book sales help fund special programs, summer reading activities and other valuable services. The community is welcome to join FOCAL’s meetings on the 3rd Thursday of every odd-numbered month, held at 9:30 AM in the multipurpose room, and volunteers are always needed to process donations, stock the Book Nook, and work special multi-day book sales.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Stitch with others at the library! Bring your needlework project or learn something new! Some limited supplies will be available for beginners.

Celebra Dia de Los Muertos! (un poquito temprano. Visit the 7-8 place to decorate 3D printed calacas (skulls) with 3D pens. Or make papel picado that lights up with LED lights. For Grades 7-12

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Celebrate teentober with this fun and inventive technical circuitry kit program. For grades 7-12.

Stories, songs and crafts for children under 4 years of age.

All ages welcome to come design your own Halloween decoration! Come any time Monday & Tuesday from 3-4:30pm. Limit 1 per person.

Bring your family to enjoy a movie night at the Library. A light snack and fun craft will be provided.

Family storytime is an evening storytime featuring stories, puppets, music, and an occasional craft. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime for families with children.

Pumpkin painting! Get spooky and creative while decorating your own pumpkin. For grades 7-12.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Join the conversation for this month’s pick The Storied Life by A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.

Learn to sew with simple projects for Beginners. Advanced students are welcome to use the machines.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Join us for a screening of It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, free popcorn, crafts, and lots of fun!

Get crafty and decorate your sugar skulls! Candies, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Use your imagination to decorate and treat yourself to a delicious cookie. Registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Stitch with others at the library! Limited supplies will be available for beginners. For grades 5-12.

Join our Halloween fun for a screening of a horror movie, popcorn & spooky treats. Learn how to make your own real sugar skulls & sit with a fortune teller to get your palm & tarot cards read. For Grades 7-12.

Get into the spirit and have a ghoulish good time watching a teen horror movie. For grades 7-12.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Stories, songs and crafts for children under 4 years of age.

All ages can decorate a cookie while watching the movie Casper!

Celebrate Day of the Dead by decorating a sugar skull. For ages 6 and up. Space and supplies are limited. Registration is required.

Family storytime is an evening storytime featuring stories, puppets, music, and an occasional craft. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime for families with children.

Join Mrs. Angel and Ms. Brianna for stories, songs, and mini pumpkin decorating! Children can participate in the costume contest; no sign-up required. Come for the tricks and treats!

Join us as we discuss Damned by Chuck Palahniuk. For grades 7-12.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Songs, rhymes, stories & fun! (Please, enter through the side door)

Learn activities to stimulate your baby’s mental and physical development. Mothers and babies come together in a fun and creative group environment. After graduating from Mommy & Me classes, you are given information on fun activities to do at home or with a playgroup. Classes provided by MOMS Orange County. For babies 12-17 months. Registration required.

Come and read with Oliver the dog in the the Children's easy reader corner.

Reading Buddies is designed to give children extra reading practice one-on-one with a teen mentor and make the reading experience fun! Sign up at the Central Children's desk. For ages 5 - 10 years old.

Children and their families are welcome to join us for stories, songs and crafts!

Story time for the family. All ages welcome.

Join us for Tuesday Talks & Treats, our Adult Book Discussion group, featuring a different book every month.

Come check out a spooky feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.

Learn by doing! Muckenthaler instructors will teach how clay can be shaped using unique methods, as well as how it is incorporated into Stop Motion Animation. Students, ages 11 to 21 years old. Register today!

Mold and decorate your own sugar skull for Dia de los Muertos! Learn different designs and techniques to paint your face like a calavera, or skull, to celebrate the Day of the Dead! Ages 5 & Up.

Bring your own board and meet in the Central Library parking lot. Ramps & Helmets included (ages 5-16). All you need to do is fill out a waiver and bring our own skate equipment! Ramps and helmets included! You must wear a helmet in order to participate. The program offers drop-in ramps, rails, and fitness fun while providing a safe environment with the supervision of trained Anaheim City Staff members.

Stop in for spooky stories and crafts. Costumes are welcome!

Anaheim Public Library presents the story of an amazing testament of courage and determination of its Japanese American pioneers and their descendants before and after WWII. Anaheim High School was the center of North Orange County education for this community where they established businesses and a church prior to WWII. Anaheim was attractive for these families to return and rebuild the City becoming a center for local Japanese American commerce and religion in Orange County. This 5,000 square foot exhibit will feature personal testimonials, artifacts, and memorabilia as well as give a first-hand look at Poston, Arizona incarceration camp experience which affected and devastated those in Anaheim and Orange County from 1942-1945.

Learn to sew with simple projects for Beginners. Advanced students are welcome to use the machines.

Earn volunteer hours by telling us which books or games to buy & what activities to bring to the library. For Grades 7-12.