National Mario Day is observed each year on March 10th and honors Mario from the popular Nintendo game. This gamer holiday is celebrated on March 10 because of the way the date appears, when abbreviated (Mar.10). It looks just like the name Mario. Mario, the Italian plumber, first…
Manga: Those of you who found Valentine’s Day discouraging, like to call it singles awareness day, and/or want an empowering shojo story will find a lot to relate with in the series Skip Beat. Skip Beat is a manga (Japanese comic) series focuses on finding yourself, following your dreams, and…
It’s almost time to jump into the Oasis! March is right around the corner, and that means our One Story One City celebration is about to begin. For those who are unfamiliar, One Story One City is a month-long series of events all focused around a single featured book,…
Every year in January or February, the American Library Association gets together for their Midwinter Conference and celebrates the outstanding books for children and teens over the previous year. We’ll be mostly focusing on those related to Young Adult titles, but if you would like to see all of the…
Be warned, spoilers are ahead! I’ll be talking about some plot points of Scythe as well as Thunderhead in this review, especially after the break. I just finished Thunderhead, the second book in the Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman, and it certainly delivers. If you’re not familiar,…
Show your love, for yourself or someone special, and create the hand-stitched design of your choice at Canyon Country Library on Wed. February 7th from 4:00-6:00pm. Ready to fall into your next love story? Borrow one of these books from your Santa Clarita Public Library. Sometimes… it’s not all roses…
Manga: My Neighbour Seki is a series that takes comedy back to basics and excels in its simplicity. With all the series coming out with complex plots and intricate jokes, this series stands out in its simplicity. The series focuses on the traditional comedy format of a comic character and…
On January 27th of 1945, the concentration camp Auschwitz was liberated by troops of the Soviet Union. While liberation of more camps continued throughout 1945 (and many camps didn’t close officially until much later due to being adapted for other purposes after liberation), Auschwitz was certainly one of the most…
New series release are coming! Be sure to check out book 1 from your local Santa Clarita Public Library to catch up on new series you may have missed. Book 1 Newest Release Book 1 Newest Release Book 1 Newest Release Book 1 Newest Release Book 1 Newest Release Book…
We’ve got a fresh take on the most common New Year’s Resolutions- and how the library can help you keep them! Start 2018 off right with a little help from your library. Learn a new language – Pronunicator Download the Pronunicator app on your phone or tablet, or…
