Anaheim Library - Library History: 2002 to Present

Library History: 2002 to Present

| 1872-1907 | 1907-1959 | 1960-1997 | 2002-Present |

The Second Century

April 2002	The Library begins it's Centennial celebration with special programs throughout the year, and introduces a new website.
Oct 2003	The new Central Library Quiet Zone expands public space to the 2nd floor with 7,500 sq.ft.of additional space opened up for Adults and Seniors. The web-based Horizon catalog enhances library services.
May 2004	Haskett Staff Reunion and Public Farewell Festival held in Maxwell Park. Original Haskett Library building demolished. (built in 1961). Bookmobile service is expanded to cover the Haskett service area while the branch is closed.
Feb 2005	Groundbreaking Ceremony held on Feb 15 for the new Elva Haskett Library building.
Sept 2005	A second Bookmobile is added, CNG powered, and featuring the theme "Wild about Reading!"
May 2006	The new Elva L. Haskett Branch opens on May 20, with 24,000 sq.ft., including a large courtyard Reading Garden, bug-themed Children's Room with a Storytime Theatre, Teen and Tween spaces, and separate Computer Labs for Adults, Children, Teens, and Families.
Feb 2007	Most of the 1st floor at Central Library is closed off for construction of the new Children space and renovations to the building exterior and entrance. All Adult collections are relocated to the 2nd floor.
June 2007	The new 10,000 sq.ft. East Anaheim Branch opens June 16 on Santa Ana Canyon Road, offering storytimes under the 'trees', and sweeping views of Anaheim Hills.
Oct 2007	The new Anaheim MUZEO opens on Oct 16, encompassing the original Carnegie Library for Muzeo programs, and the new location of the Anaheim Heritage Center and Disney Resort Reading Room (formerly the Anaheim History Room)
Dec 2007	The new Mary Toepelt Nicolai Children's Room opens Dec. 8 at Central Library with a safari theme, including a life-size giraffe and trees, a wild animal themed storytime room, a hand painted entrance mural, and a dedicated Children's Computer Lab. The adjacent 7-8 Place is a room just for Tweens.
Mar 2008	Anaheim Teen website introduced.
Sept 2008	Three large historic murals are permanently displayed and dedicated at the East Anaheim Branch, honoring the history of the area.
Dec 2008	The Historic Woelke-Stoffel House (formerly the Red Cross House) is dedicated on December 12, with a Victorian Christmas Open House.
Jan 2009	The Carnegie Library celebrates it's 100th birthday on January 15. City deals with a worldwide financial crises. Library hours are reduced, with most branches cutting a day of service each week.
Nov 2009	Central Library moves all Adult Services and materials to a temporary location next to City Hall while major ADA renovations take place.
Mar 2010	Major budget cuts to the City budget, the Library loses 11 full-time staff.
Apr 2010	Library hours are cut again, with all branches opening later and closing earlier.
July 6, 2010	The newly remodeled Central Library opens, featuring a new ADA elevator & restrooms on the 2nd floor, energy efficient lighting on the main floor, and a larger computer lab.
July 23, 2011	The one-acre Founders’ Park, featuring the Mother Colony and Woelke-Stoffel Houses, was dedicated. New amenities to the site include a Carriage House for exhibits and meetings, Pump House with restrooms, full-size windmill, period landscaping, and trails with interpretive panels.

| 1872-1907 | 1907-1959 | 1960-1997 | 2002-Present |