Explore books that have been challenged or even banned! Decide for yourself what to read. Create a button to celebrate your freedom to read and reveal your inner poet with black out poetry created from book pages at your local branch of the Santa Clarita Public Library. Tuesday, September 29th…
It is time again to celebrate the many controversial, confrontational, and vital books that have transformed our world… one reader at a time. Over 33 years ago, Banned Books Week was started by the American Library Association as a reaction to the great number of books being challenged in libraries,…
Here’s a few zombie survival tips shared by participants at yesterday’s program: Open Canned Goods while on the Run – Rub the bottom of the aluminum can back and forth quickly on asphalt and then flip it over to enjoy the contents. Keep Warm while Heading above the Frost Line…
Not sure where to begin? Drop in and learn more about getting into college at these FREE workshops. College Bound Strategies @ Old Town Newhall on Tuesday, August 25th from 6:30-7:30pm College 101 @ Valencia on Wednesday, September 23rd from 7:00-8:00pm FREE online practice tests offered at all branches of…
Make your voice heard! Become a part of your local Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Each branch of the Santa Clarita Library now has its own TAB. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to submit an application to the branch of your choice. Help shape teen services at the library. Acquire leadership…
The Reel Story is a teen book discussion that features teen titles that have been turned into movies. Discussions will take place at each branch of the Santa Clarita Public Library. Remember to stop by your local branch in August to borrow a copy of “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”…
Thank you for participating in this year’s Summer Reading Program: Read to the Rhythm. We hope you read intriguing titles and are enjoying your weekly prizes distributed over the last several weeks. A special thanks to the Friends of the Library for their generous support which enabled us to put on 21…
Summer Reading is wrapping up but there’s still time to add your name to the Teen Grand Prize drawings for either an acoustic guitar or a $50 Amazon gift card by visiting your local branch of the Santa Clarita Library. Also, available this week for registered teens are 1 music-themed…
Earlier this summer teens from all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library created their own guitar designs from materials supplied as part of our 2015 Summer Reading Program “Read to the Rhythm.” Participants entered their designs in our contest vying for a chance at an acoustic guitar. Created at…
This week we continue our Summer Reading Program “Read to the Rhythm” with our DIY Guitar workshop for Teens and Tweens. Create your own custom guitar design with supplies provided for a chance to win an acoustic guitar! Top 3 designs, 1 from each branch, will be put to a vote…
