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.

Play various video games with your friends. For grades 7-12.

Anaheim Police Department’s Forensic Team will be talking about what it takes to become a forensic specialist and walking you through a day on a working crime scene. For grades 7-12.

Coloring is not 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 feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

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

Author Zara Raheem will discuss her debut novel, "The Marriage Clock," about a young Muslim American woman who has three months to find the right husband or her traditional Indian parents will find one for her.

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

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!

Learn and program mini robots! For grades 7-12.

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

A reader's group at Haskett. This month's theme: Take a Fall Color Tour!

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

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

Do you have wit beyond measure? Then grab your friends and test your Anaheim historical knowledge against other teams! See if you can answer the most questions correctly about the City of Anaheim's history. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winning teams. Historical costumes and apparel encouraged! Spectators and all ages welcome; cheer on the competition! Note: Each team must have a minimum of two people and a maximum of five people. To register your team, call the Reference Desk at 714-765-1880 (Option 8) or email Sarah at semmerson@anaheim.net. Please provide the names of each team member and at least one phone number, one email address, and a team name. Fifteen teams, maximum. We will make accommodations for those who may not have a team but wish to participate, if any teams are amenable to late additions.

Challenge your friends on our race track or play rounds of bowling with Sphero remote-controlled robots or design art structures with 3D pens. 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!

Make a Thanksgiving themed craft for someone special! For grades 7-12.

Learn how to use essential oils for healing body, mind and spirit. Smell is the most primitive sense and what we smell can affect our health. Learn how and which oils to use in your daily life for stress relief, focus, sleep, smoother skin, improved mood and much more. Location at the Ponderosa Family Resource Center. Registration is required.

Teens! Join us for a Friendsgiving hang-out!

Coloring is not 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 feature flick while enjoying some treats! For grades 7-12.

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.

Thursday Talks & Treats adult book discussion group will meet to discuss A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler.

Come watch a family classic with friends! For grades 7-12.

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

Come explore virtual reality and enjoy board games and snacks!

Anaheim Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will remain closed through Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.