Did you know that April 7th – 13th, 2019 is Library Week? It’s true! This week provides an opportunity to learn about and celebrate all of the services and programs the libraries and their staff provides to patrons of all ages. Have you ever wanted to see what goes on…
The number of words that your child knows is very important and can help them build the foundation for reading success. To help your child to acquire more vocabulary one of the most important things you can do is to talk to them regularly and especially when they first begin…
Being able to see oneself represented in books and other media is an incredibly positive experience for children. However, “when children cannot find themselves reflected in the books they read, or when the images they see are distorted, negative, or laughable, they learn a powerful lesson about how they…
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and eating delicious food! Buying cookbooks can get expensive, which is where the library comes in! Across our three branches, the Santa Clarita Public Library has a large array of cookbooks for kids interested in baking, cooking, and any kind of…
Winter vacations is a great opportunity to have fun reading! Here are some ideas, to promote a love of reading and learning with your child based on the article by Lidia Breiseth Read Together: Read out loud together and talk about the book you read. Find a good book and read…
Trick-or-treating is fun, but can be also dangerous, so, as a parent we need to make sure that our children stay safe during this time. According to www.cdc.gov/familyHalloween. Children under 12 years old, should be accompanied by an adult. Walk Safely Put electronic devises away and keep heads up and…
Did you enjoy planting radish seeds at Dia? Our seedlings are really growing! The Santa Clarita Public Library wants to give you more opportunities to experience plants and watching things grow this summer. We will be giving away a sunflower seed starting kit as one of our summer reading prizes.…
Summer reading programs began in the 1890s as a way to encourage school children, particularly those in urban areas and not needed for farm work, to read during their summer vacation, use the library and develop the habit of reading. Traditionally, summer reading programs are designed to encourage children to…
With summer approaching, and the end of the school year almost here, The Santa Clarita Public Library gives parents no reasons to fear. How can kids stay sharp while out of school? Read at least 5 books and you’ll be totally cool. If you read 5 then when you…
Summer is right around the corner! They say that March winds, and April showers, bring forth May flowers! May also means that another school year is coming to a close! We hope you’ve all had a productive and enjoyable year! May 1: May Day! May Day dates back…
