On January 15, the entire nation pauses in remembrance of a civil rights hero. MLK day was designed to honor the activist and minister assassinated in 1968, whose accomplishments have continued to inspire generations of Americans. The fight for a holiday in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s honor was…
Does your child need a book about polar bears by Monday? Are you afraid that your going to drive all the way to the library, only to find out all the polar bear books are checked out? Did you know that you can check on this from home before ever…
Audio books are a great way to introduce your readers to an author, series, or subject. You might have a favorite book you remember, and you’d like to share it with your family at bedtime or in the car. Santa Clarita Public Library offers a wide variety of audiobooks that…
Hoy en día, una de las formas de comunicación más eficiente es el correo electrónico. Para poder usarlo el primer requisito es crear una cuenta que requiere cierta información personal. Tener una computadora o un teléfono celular con conexión a internet, es indispensable. Existen varios proveedores de correo electrónico, pero el…
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…
The 200 area is where you will find books on religion. I found some hidden treasures again that I am really excited to share with you! Books on different religions, mythology, the Bible, individual Greek and Roman mythical figures, and many others complete this collection. One gem I would like…
What do these books have in common? They are all winners of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal. Children have enjoyed these books when they are trying to find out more about their favorite subjects whether they are looking for a story about a famous person (biography), math, science,…
November 1: National Family Literacy Day Why do libraries matter? That is a simple question to answer, but there are so many reasons you can list, it would be hard to write them all down!! But write them we did – some of them, anyway! On Family Literacy Day, read…
All three of our branches have computers that are only available for children under the age of 18. Only a child or teen with a juvenile card can use these computers. This means that if an adult card tries to log onto the computer the user will be blocked. The…
As a refresher for the Dewey Decimal System, just remember that books are shelved by subject. As an example, the 100’s is where you will find books on philosophy and psychology. By having books that are the same subject arranged by a certain number, you avoid walking all over the…
