What happens when you read a book and want to further explore the subject? If you do not want the adventure to end then you may continue learning through many fun and creative activities. The fun does not have to end with the last page of the book. Do you…
The holidays are a great time to read with family! Whether you read books to each other, or near each other, make a holiday book a part of the celebration. Holiday themed books can be found in many different areas of the Children’s Collection. While you will find…
The holidays are quickly approaching and this year the Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to host our second gingerbread cookie decorating program for children up to 6th grade. This year, the event will be hosted at all three branches of the SCPL. Generously funded by the Friends of Santa…
Join us for Santa Clarita’s 8th Annual Literacy & Arts Festival! Serving up books, music and the arts.” Say ‘Hello’ to your favorite children’s librarian (we’ll all be there), partake in fun activities and celebrate literacy! Shuttles will be available to take you back and forth from the parking…
The Common Core State Standards now requires typing skills for not only technology but also for testing. To assist with this, the library has been offering a program at all three branches for kids and teens to practice keyboarding and touch typing skills. The program will use a free platform…
Looking for a Scary read? Or a title about a friendly, trick-or-treating monster? Halloween books in the Holiday section of the library can be scarce this time of year! But not all books about pumpkins, monsters, ghosts and mummy’s, live in the Halloween section. You can find spooky stories…
With school back in full gear, many students and their parents are lining up at our reference desks looking for books to help with their assignments. These projects on Roman and Greek History, Countries around the World, biographies, and other topics place a limit on what the library can provide…
Design a Bookmark for the Literacy & Arts Festival! “Serving up books, music and the arts” Winners of the art contest will have their art distributed at City of Santa Clarita Libraries. The contest is open to students in four grade divisions: K-3; 4-6; 7-8; and 9-12. Entries must be…
Read to a Dog at Your Santa Clarita Public Library Have you ever heard of the Read to a Dog Program? Each of the three Santa Clarita Public Library Branches hosts the Read to a Dog Program each month and all are welcome to attend. You might be wondering what…
The library offers a number of different gaming opportunities. Some of which are through special computer systems or library programs. They all provide unique learning opportunities. Below are some of them and what they have to offer. Early Literacy Stations These stations (aka AWE computers) contain software geared for ages…
