Many people walk into a library wondering how to find a book. If the book is fiction (made up) then it can usually be found in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. Sometimes you will see it done differently. For example, at Newhall, Valencia, and the Canyon Country Libraries,…
The Autumn Equinox, or the first day of Fall, is Friday September 22nd. Here are a few of our favorite things about Fall: Cooler weather The vibrant colors of red, orange and yellow on leaves as they fall Pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING! Candy corn Warm fuzzy socks Warm comfort foods-…
September means getting into the full swing of the new school year! Brush up on your reading skills with these books to celebrate everything in September! September: Classical Music Month! September is a month to celebrate classical music! But try not to wreak as much havoc as Pecorino!…
I might have an easy answer to that question. Okay, that might be a bit of an overstatement, so read further and decide if this solution is for you. Do you spend time looking for that one elusive library book which seems to get stuck in the “black hole” and…
As you may or may not know, once your fines reach $10 or more, you will not be able to use your library card. This means that no books can be checked out or renewed, holds cannot be placed, room reservations are not possible, and computer use is also on…
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center is a complete database available to you for free from your library! All you need to get started is a computer with internet connection and a library card. Content in the database covers over 140 topics, as well as magazine articles, books and videos that…
I’m so excited about the partial solar eclipse that will be visible from our area on August 21, 2017. If you aren’t able to attend our Friday Fun Day Learn about the Sun Day or Eclipse Viewing Party to pick up a pair of eclipse glasses. Please remember, it is…
There are all kinds of book displays located in every section of the library. One type of display is for “New Books”. What does this really mean? These are books that have been ordered and purchased and have just arrived at the library. These books have never been checked out…
National Summer Learning Day is a national advocacy day aimed at elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year. Because learning doesn’t just stop when school does, this year we are…
This blog post title may have instantly conjured images of a parent reading a bedtime picture book to their toddler. And that’s okay! Reading to our children from a very young age is the cornerstone of early literacy and creates a foundation for the love of reading and learning for…
