So summer and Summer Reading have come and gone, school is back in session, and you are probably on school work overload. You need a break, right? The library has new titles that can help you escape, with more on the way. So here are just a few new titles…
Did you know that in Japan, August is actually considered “ghost season”? That means sharing scary stories! And since we’re heading into Fall, now’s a great time to check out spooky YA books at your library! So curl up with something pumpkin spice flavored, turn all the lights on, and…
Enjoy tutoring kids K-8? Want to see students succeed in school? Do you really love homework? Then join your local library’s Homework Help team. We need volunteers to assist in our after school program to serve the community in reaching its academic goals. To apply, visit Santa Clarita Volunteers. Questions?…
Your local library needs YOU! Let your voice be heard by joining a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at your local branch. Not sure what TAB members do? Come find out at our meetings, which start in September. You won’t want to miss a moment of the food and fun! To…
The summer is rapidly coming to a close. School is starting up in a week and you want to make the most of your time before it’s gone! Here’s a last minute bucket list for the end of summer: Go camping with your friends! Get a blanket and stretch…
It’s time for an adventure! Beginning on June 11th is Santa Clarita Public Libraries’ Summer Reading, through the 28th of July. Stop in the library or sign up here in order to participate throughout the summer; we have great programs and prizes in store! As in years past, challenge yourself…
Shoujo: The other major genre of anime that needs to be addressed is Shoujo. Aimed traditionally at girls, Shoujo works tend to focus on relationships and romance rather than friendship and fighting, and center female characters more prominently than Shonen. Like Shonen though, Shoujo is a vast and intricate genre…
May is Asian and Pacific American month, a chance to recognize those Americans whose ancestors come from across the Pacific, in some cases on the other side of the world. Asian Americans have had a huge impact on our country and the world: Jawed Karim and Steve Chen founded Youtube;…
There is a tremendous need for representation of strong female and strong women characters in Young Adult literature. We all need figures we can look up to, who embody the variety of shapes, personalities, color and sizes that we see each day in the real world. Exposure to strong female…
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is due to take place on 19 May 2018 at Windsor Castle in England. Prince Henry of Wales, known as Prince Harry, is the second son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He and Meghan Markle, an…
