National African American History Month or Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans. It acknowledges their struggle for equal rights in as citizens in our country and focuses on the important roles African Americans have played in shaping our…
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso Art is not only beautiful, but it serves a purpose. Take a look at the popularity of picture books as an example. Illustrations provide many purposes including helping children understand…
Aprenda Inglés con el Programa Pronunciator ‘Pronunciator’ es uno de los muchos recursos digitales que la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Clarita ofrece. Este es un programa para aprender un nuevo lenguaje que se vuelve una herramienta muy útil para todas las personas que tienen el desafío de aprender el Inglés…
Checkered mats with 20 chessmen per mat fill long rectangular tables. Concentration is evident. Teammates instruct each other. The audience talks among themselves. But, this is not a competitive chess match. Nor is it a match being held after school. The scene is one that can be seen at any…
Los niños y la música La música es una combinación de sonidos que ejercen gran influencia en el estado emocional de las personas y los niños no están exentos de ello. En sus primeros años, los niños son receptores absolutos de todo tipo de estímulos y los sonidos de la…
We are getting excited for our 9th annual Family Literacy Festival on Saturday, November 14 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Old Town Newhall Library. It is FREE and it will be so much fun as we STEAM ahead with Literacy and Books! See you there! And remember, children (Birth…
TumbleBooks offers a wide range of picture and chapter books, with professional narration and immersive sound effects to accompany the story. Search by title, keyword or reading level to begin the fun. There are so many reasons to love TumbleBooks, but here are some just to name a few: …
This month, I will focus on fantasy books for middle grade readers. These are for kids who are not ready to jump into Harry Potter but are definitely headed in that direction. Both of these books are available at Santa Clarita Public Library. “Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures” by…
Audiobooks are a great medium for encouraging the love of literature for young readers! They help children become better listeners, and because of this, better readers. Listening to audiobooks is a great way for children to enjoy a book that is at their interest level, but that might be above…
Everyone is tired and busy. Parents are at work or do not have enough time to attend to all the errands. Children had a long day at school and are exhausted from extracurricular activities. It is raining outside. The car broke down. Whatever the reason, do not despair! Your Santa…
