Helping your child choose the right book can be difficult. There are many things to consider, including: reading level, interest, and theme. To start, identify books that are at the appropriate reading level. Using the Five Finger Rule is an easy way to find out if the book you have…
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…
A new school year brings new excitements and new fears! Perhaps your child is worried about bullies, or has been bullied in the past. Maybe you want a book to teach your child about bullies as a precaution and would like to provide an example of how they can respond. The books…
Angie’s Book Talk Corner is a place for highlighting books for our middle grade readers. These are kids who have moved past “Rainbow Fairies” and “Magic Treehouse” and are looking for a more challenging book. All of these books have been personally read by me and can be checked out…
Your child is excited to go to the library because they get to play with Legos! They want to play, create, imagine, build, and enjoy time with friends. What they may not realize is how much they are learning by playing with these brightly colored plastic manipulatives. By just “playing”…
Listen up! Narrated eBooks are now supported on OverDrive! These enhanced eBooks include professional narration along with the text. Some eBooks also include sound effects and soundtracks! Some also have the feature of highlighting the word that is being read aloud – perfect for children learning to read. Look for…
The Santa Clarita Public Library, as part of its extensive program, will continue offering Bilingual Storytimes. This is an opportunity for Spanish speaking families, as well as anyone else interested of having a second language or an intercultural experience, to have an exciting storytime experience. As we all know it is…
School is starting in just a few weeks. More than likely you are rushing to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. You are probably shopping for clothes, gathering school supplies, and checking to make sure their backpack is in good condition. At the library, we help prepare your…
Have your kids lost their motivation to read this summer? Would they prefer life in front of a screen? Want to try something new and, perhaps, get them excited about reading again? Currently, front and center on our Kids’ Space, you will see this link. When you click on that…
Are you ready for a family night out? The Santa Clarita Public Library has just what you need. As part of the library’s summer reading program, the library will be presenting Rusty in Let’s Go Save the Butterflies on Friday, July 17, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. This event is being…
