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Library staff are always searching and planning programs that are appealing,

excite people about reading, and encourage visiting the library. In April, a variety

of programs for children, teens and adults were offered.

Money Smart Week, April 18—April 25, is a public awareness campaign

designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances, from saving for

college to planning for retirement. On Thursday, April 23rd, a Spanish language

presentation, offered by the Orange County Credit Union, provided 23 parents with

valuable information on raising money smart kids and learning how to create a

spending plan budget and manage money better,

Noche de Lotería/Lotería Game Night

On Thursday, April 9th, the library welcomed forty-six participants of all ages to

enjoy Noche de Loteria. This popular game brings the community together. It

allows parents to share traditional Mexican game with their children, but it allows

participants to socialize with their neighbors. This program allows

library staff the opportunity to share library services and programs

with participants.

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On Saturday, April 11th, children were invited to bring their bears or their favorite

stuffed animals to enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic with their families. Library staff

performed a story time, led a parade around the park, and engaged participants in

fun activities. This family-friendly program welcomed 53 stuffed animals and

their children and parents. Thank you Linell Mathisen, Library Board Chair, for

joining us at this program. .

The Ponderosa Joint-Use Library would like to thank Giant Teddy of Anaheim for

their generous donation of the softest, most huggable and life-size teddy! We

would also like to thank Manager Terah Dorsey for her efforts in coordinating this

donation, which brought immense joy to the children of the Anaheim community.

For those children who were unable to bring their own teddy, Benny as named by

popular vote, helped to spread smiles and hugs at the library. Thank you Giant

Teddy for sharing this gift with our library patrons.

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It was a royal time was spent by all forty-five princesses and princes who attended

the Princess and Prince Day on Saturday, April 18th at the library. They were

treated to fairytale stories and songs, and music to dance with their royal butterfly

wands. All participants made their very own crowns and received a royal badge.

Many came dressed

in their royal outfits

Princesses and Princes pictured here with teddy bear

Benny who was recently from Giant Teddy of Anaheim

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National Library Week

“Click to Success”

National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American

Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country. It is a time to

celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote

library use.

During National Library Week, April 12—18, Anaheim Public Library planned

activities to raise awareness about the library and its many available programs and

resources. Librarian Marissa Chamberlain presented Test Prep and Career Database Workshop for Teens. Library staff provided a step-by-step demonstration of the Testing and Educational Resource Center and the Career Cruising resources that the library has to offer. This valuable resource has information on over 4,000 accredited schools, career modules, resume build-ing, over 300 practice tests, and many eBooks containing valuable study material and practice tests.

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On Saturday, April 25, 2015, the Ponderosa Joint-Use

Library welcomed approximately 42 children and their

parents/caregivers for a wild rumpus! The Orange County

High School of the Arts, Where the Wild Things Are

Troupe, a group of student’s grades 8-12 visited the library to recreate this iconic

picture book, Where the Wild Things Are. Children enjoyed the story and then

had the opportunity to join in on the fun and show their best, scary monster acting

skills.

In addition to Where the Wild Things and to celebrate National Poetry Month,

the high school students introduced poems about friendships and acceptance by

Shel Silverstein. This was an excellent program and we are thankful to each and

every one of students, parents and Director of Community Programs: Pat McMas-

ter for helping us to coordinate this event and bringing smiles to our Ponderosa

community. Some of the students in the Troupe will be graduating in June and

pursuing theatre, we wish them many successes.

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Back in March...

How to Train Your Dragon: On Saturday, March 28th approximately 42 eager

children and their families glided to the Ponderosa Joint-Use Library to train their

very own dragon. Janet Alvarez, retired elementary school teacher, led this fun and

interactive 1-hour workshop. Children painted, glued, and added other decorative

materials to bring their fire-breathing creatures to life. The newly created dragons

were of all shapes and sizes; some were green, purple, and bejeweled too. Dragons

had to sit and wait for the drying process and in the meantime, students shared

their dragon name, favorite food, and where they would sleep. Some of the dragons

enjoyed donuts and pizza, while others wanted to be healthy and strong, therefore

choosing vegetables instead.

All the dragons found a new

home with the wonderful library

children... until next time.

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Back in March...

During the month of March, library patrons, of all ages, had the opportunity to

participate in library’s annual Jellybean Guessing Game. There were three

categories, K-3rd grade, 4th-6th grade and 7th grade-adult. This year, 186 entries

were received. Winners received variety of incentives thanks to continuous

support of APL Friends and Library Foundation.

A mother whose son was one of the winners shared with library staff that her son

was very excited to have won and that the library made his Spring break! She

shared that on his way to the library to pick up his prize, he said that winners

probably win a pencil but that was alright. He was super excited when he received

more than a pencil. His goody bag included candy, pencils, erasers, a book, a

game and stickers. Mom wanted her son to volunteer at the library so he could

payback library’s generosity.