Anaheim’s ARTIC Transit Center Has a Free Library Book Vending Machine

ANAHEIM — November 2, 2026. Travelers passing through the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center can borrow library books from a self-service vending machine with an Anaheim Public Library card.

Where to find it

The city’s library directory lists Books on the Go! at ARTIC, 2626 East Katella Avenue. The transit center is listed as open daily from 4:30 a.m. to midnight; individual machine availability can be affected by technical issues.

Physical and digital borrowing

According to Anaheim Public Library, the machine offers popular titles for checkout by scanning a library card. A nearby digital interface also links borrowers to audiobooks and e-books. Those are distinct from the staffed circulation desk at Central Library.

What users should check

Bring a valid Anaheim library card and verify the machine is operational before relying on a specific title. The city does not promise any particular bestseller is in stock at a particular moment.

Sources and practical details

City of Anaheim — Books on the Go at ARTIC.

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