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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learn about the most influential figures in history. Biography Reference Center is a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of narrative biographies. Looking for a biography on the First Lady? Famous inventors? Historical figures? We’ve got you covered with Biography Reference Center! Here are some of the…
