In April, the City of Santa Clarita presents a unique opportunity for your family. You can experience the Old West right here in our valley at the 25th anniversary of the Old Town Newhall Cowboy Poetry Festival. If you love being outdoors, listening and stomping your boots to wonderful music,…
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Where I sit at the children’s desk, I am near the children’s audio section, both the longer chapter books and the shorter audios that include the read-along books. I hear what parents are looking for and what they like. Our selection includes many favorites. In the hanging bags, all three…
We often hear from families that they didn’t know about a special event until afterwards. When we post pictures of fun programs at our library locations on social media, they are sometimes followed with comments from our customers: “I wish I had known about this!” “How do I find out…
Not everyone wants to spend $75 taking their whole family to the movie theater anymore. Between ticket prices, popcorn prices, the constant need to go potty, and the whining that they want to go home, movie experiences are not always an ideal way for a family to spend the weekend.…
Elementary teachers often assign a biography report for students who are just learning what makes up a biography- the story of someone’s life. An autobiography is written by the famous person. In our libraries we dedicate special places for biographies: adult, young adult and children. Many students ask for the…
When most people think of the library, they think of books, good ‘ol paper books. But, the library has more to offer than just books. GASP! Did she just say “just books”?!?! Yes, books are important. I love books. But, if you are looking for something besides books, we may…
February is the shortest month of the year, but it’s PACKED with holidays, events, and anniversaries! February is Black History Month! And, this year we get to see the world’s top winter athletes compete in the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. February is Black History Month! The month of…
If you missed out on the action today at Old Town Newhall Library, here is the recipe for slime! Make sure you ask an adult for permission! See also: https://jennyballif.com/ The Science Behind Why Kids Love Slime SHARE THIS:
Visit our eReading Room, specially designed for kids! Young readers can have a place of their own. Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks and other media appropriate for their age range and reading level. Kids can spend as much time as they want clicking away and exploring without the…
