Build your Library According to Colorin Colorado!, During this winter break you and your child can have fun building your own library using a cardboard box or a small crate. You can also decorate it. Find a good place for your library, it could be a cozy corner, a place…
As the library takes a small break to prepare for Spring and Summer, storytimes will go on break from November 15th through January 20th. But don’t fear! There will still be lots of fun programs and activities to be had at the library during the break! Holiday Storytime Extravaganza …
We are pleased to announce the continuation of ASL Storytime at Santa Clarita’s Canyon Country Library! Once a month the library will host a special storytime entirely in sign language. There will be stories, rhythm and movement activities, signing songs, visual felt stories, and dance games to delight and engage…
Did you know that if your child aged 4 – 12 reads five books before November 16th, 2019 that they can get a certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger from In-n-Out? All three branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library (Old Town Newhall Library, Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy…
The Santa Clarita Public Library has partnered with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) on a very exciting new project! We received funding from the American Indian Library Association through their Talk Story Grant to purchase books that will provide awareness and representation of Indigenous cultures and…
Fall is here and there are lots of fun programs at the library! All programs are FREE and open to everyone! Here is a quick look at some of our ongoing children’s programming for each branch. Canyon Country Storytimes: Monday – Thursday at 9:30 and 11am Toddler Programs: First 4…
El año escolar está por terminar y pronto nuestros niños estarán en vacaciones de verano. Muchos padres de familia están preocupados sobre qué actividades realizaran con sus hijos. Estos son los comentarios que se oyen a menudo en el departamento de niños de la biblioteca: “Tengo que pensar en que…
S is for Science – a universe to explore. T is for Technology – where we seem to always want more. E is for Engineer – where you can design and build to your dreams desire. M is for Math – with practice you will be the one…
April 27th marked the end of our Spring Storytime Season! Over the next month, librarians across Santa Clarita will be working hard to prepare for a stellar Summer Reading Program for our patrons. Everyone—and we do mean everyone, babies through adults!—will be able to sign up to track their reading…
Being able to see oneself represented in books and other media is an incredibly positive experience for children. However, “when children cannot find themselves reflected in the books they read, or when the images they see are distorted, negative, or laughable, they learn a powerful lesson about how they…
