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

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

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.

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 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)

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

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

Story time for the family. All ages welcome.

Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Join us for a relaxing hour coloring a variety of designs. No experience necessary- all supplies provided.

Come and enjoy electronic and board games or just hang out. Free snacks and juice.

Join us for a new session of Muck. Students ages 11-21 years old. Register today!

"Sincerely Yours" Letter Writing Club invites you to learn to express yourself beautifully and recapture the art of the written word! We meet the first Tuesday of the month. All ages welcome!

Play & Learn: An Alternative Storytime for Early Walkers (ages 12-24 months.) Join us for songs and bounces that will continue to expand vocabulary and rhythm; followed by exploratory activities to help new walkers develop social skills and dexterity. We will host this in the reading garden as much as possible--please bring a blanket on which to sit and play.

Stories, Songs, Crafts, and fun for children ages 2-5!

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

Join us as we build simple circuits to make origami flowers and pinwheels glow with LED lights, perfect to use as holiday ornaments! Space is limited. Registration required!

Stay & Play is an opportunity for children two and older to stay and play with family and friends. Toddlers and preschoolers can practice social development and school readiness as they come to the library to play and socialize!

Kids can practice reading aloud in a fun, stress free environment with Gus the dog.

Join us for a cozy craft to celebrate winter and the end of the year! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Join us for a new session of Muck. Students ages 11-21 years old. Register today!

Design key chains and jewelry on special plastic. Watch it shrink!

Stories and fun for ages 3-5 years!

Stories, songs and silly fun! Ages 5 years and under (enter through side door).

High School math students from Young Leaders of Orange County will be available to tutor students K-6th grade. Space is limited. Registration required!

Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime for kids ages 1-3 years. Plus a special visit from Santa Claus!

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.

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

Ready for some holiday cheer? Notes Afloat Harp Ensemble, featuring Rosemary Kissel, Sally Bruce, and Kim Kanahele on harp; Ann Kanahele, flute; and Barbara Stenz, keyboard, will perform a festive program of winter and holiday-themed favorites.

Storytime for children ages 2-12 months. Registration required. (You may attend the first time without registering),

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

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

Join us for several rounds of Loteria (a super fun game, similar to Bingo!) White Elephant-style prizes— choose a wrapped gift or steal a previously won prize! Refreshments provided. ~all ages~

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: Holiday Gems.

Enjoy an afternoon movie matinee every second Tuesday for teens. This month: Fast and Furious Hobbs and Shaw. Free drinks and snacks provided.

Join us for a new session of Muck. Students ages 11-21 years old. Register today!

Discuss, "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig. "Can't cook but doesn't bite," so begins the newspaper ad offering the services of an "A-1 housekeeper, sound morals, exceptional disposition" that draws the attention of widower Oliver Milliron in the fall of 1909. That unforgettable season deposits the ever-whistling Rose Llewellyn and her font-of-knowledge brother, Morris Morgan, in Marias Coulee along with a stampede of homesteaders drawn by the promise the Big Ditch, a gargantiuan irrigation program intended to make the Montana prairies bloom.

Stories, Songs, Crafts, and fun for children ages 2-5!

Join this FREE drop-in program for ages 5-16. All you need to do is fill out a waiver and bring your 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 trained Anaheim City Staff member in the Central Library parking lot.

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

Come meet and read with Juno, a very special furry friend.

Create a DIY Journal to work on in a new, monthly Journaling Club! ? Bullet Journal ? Smash Journal ? Wreck Journal Endless possibilities!

Thursday Talks & Treats adult book discussion group will meet to discuss Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin.

Join us for a new session of Muck. Students ages 11-21 years old. Register today!

Let's start a Book Club! Meet & Greet & snacks!

Stories, songs and silly fun! Ages 5 years and under (enter through side door).

Design a holiday sweater while you sip on some hot cocoa. All of the decorations will be provided, just bring your own sweatshirt or sweater as a blank canvas!

High School math students from Young Leaders of Orange County will be available to tutor students K-6th grade. Space is limited. Registration required!

Open to the Public

Come to Olive Hills Dog Park on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the Home for the Paw-lidays: Holiday Open House For Dogs! Dress up your dog in a festive outfit and take pictures with Santa Claus as we celebrate the holiday season!

Ages 3 to 10 years old. This program is ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or children who have trouble sitting still. Join us for fun stories, interactive songs, and multi-sensory activities. Registration is encouraged and parent/caregiver attendance is required.

Explore STEAM activities with Mr. Emiliano! Meet in the children's room every second Saturday of the month at 11am to join the fun!

Visit Santa Claus and make a festive ornament!

Visitors to the Woelke-Stoffel and Mother Colony Houses will experience the holidays as they were celebrated during the Victorian era. Focusing on children, the displays include many Victorian-era toys and games. Visitors to the Carriage House will learn how to size oranges and wrap them in holiday tissue paper, just as the packing house workers prepared Valencia oranges for shipping to the east coast for Christmas.

Open to the Public

Test your engineering skills and build a tree using gumdrops and toothpicks! Registration required. Open to all ages.

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

Tell Santa your wish and take a picture with him. Bring your camera and your holiday joy. There will be giveaways for the children. Don't be bad and be on time!

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

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

Test your engineering skills and build a tree using gumdrops and toothpicks! Open to all ages.

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.

Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Join us for a relaxing hour coloring a variety of designs. No experience necessary- all supplies provided.

Learn basic weaving techniques! Create a work of art that you can hang on your wall! Snacks and juice will be provided.

Join us for a new session of Muck. Students ages 11-21 years old. Register today!

Learn to make easy microwavable mug cakes in minutes and enjoy a fun holiday movie! Limited space. Registration required!

Join us for our favorite North Pole resident, Santa Claus! Enjoy an afternoon of holiday stories, music and treats. Don't forget your camera!

Use your imagination to decorate and treat yourself to a delicious cookie. Registration is required.

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.

Join us for a new session of Muck. Students ages 11-21 years old. Register today!

Anaheim Public Library will be closed in observance of the City Holiday.

Story time for ages 12-24 months.