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…
Art can be a powerful force of good in your child’s life. Regular exposure and positive hands-on experiences can not only lead to success at school, but also a stronger sense of confidence and empowerment through self expression. As your local library, we’re proud to offer lots of different opportunities…
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: …
MÁS ALLA DE LOS CUENTOS La presentación de cuentos para las familias es uno de los principales servicios que ofrece la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Clarita. Cada semana son presentados diferentes tipos de cuentos y con ellos se modelan diferentes habilidades y destrezas tempranas que ayudan a los niños pequeños…
Chess is the most popular strategy game in history. It has been played around the world for over 1,300 years. Chess originated in India or Persia. The word “chess” comes from the word “shah” which means king in Persian. Chess is played around the world. Player’s ages range from six-year-olds…
Uno de los principales tópicos a desarrollar es la tarea escolar. El propósito de las tareas escolares es afianzar los conocimientos aprendidos en clases y explorar temas más a fondo de lo que el tiempo en la escuela permite. El anhelo de los padres es tener las maneras apropiadas para ayudarles…
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…
Storytimes return to the Santa Clarita Public Library! Pack your kiddos in the car and head to your local branch library for one of our age-appropriate Storytimes. We offer more than 25 Storytimes options so you can find the right fit for you and your child. Storytimes include: Baby &…
The AWE computers are one of the most popular features in the children’s section of the library. If your child is already a fan, this will come as no surprise. With a wide variety of games featuring fun storylines and familiar characters like Dora the Explorer, it’s easy to understand…
