Thousands came out last weekend to join in the STEAM-themed fun of the annual literacy festival at the Newhall Library. With five hubs spotlighting different STEAM components (the acronym stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), families had a chance to…
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…
Parents often come to the reference desk seeking books for their young advanced reader. Usually, their child is no longer interested in the books recommended for their age or grade level. The child may choose reading for pleasure over other activities. As parents, they want to encourage the child’s love…
Holiday’s are right around the corner and some of your little helpers might be looking to expand their culinary expertise. We have books for that! Whether its learning to cook The French Way, mastering cool cupcakes or…
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: …
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…
