The Common Core State Standards now requires typing skills for not only technology but also for testing. To assist with this, the library has been offering a program at all three branches for kids and teens to practice keyboarding and touch typing skills. The program will use a free platform…
Looking for a Scary read? Or a title about a friendly, trick-or-treating monster? Halloween books in the Holiday section of the library can be scarce this time of year! But not all books about pumpkins, monsters, ghosts and mummy’s, live in the Halloween section. You can find spooky stories…
With school back in full gear, many students and their parents are lining up at our reference desks looking for books to help with their assignments. These projects on Roman and Greek History, Countries around the World, biographies, and other topics place a limit on what the library can provide…
Read to a Dog at Your Santa Clarita Public Library Have you ever heard of the Read to a Dog Program? Each of the three Santa Clarita Public Library Branches hosts the Read to a Dog Program each month and all are welcome to attend. You might be wondering what…
The library offers a number of different gaming opportunities. Some of which are through special computer systems or library programs. They all provide unique learning opportunities. Below are some of them and what they have to offer. Early Literacy Stations These stations (aka AWE computers) contain software geared for ages…
Would your child benefit from help with grammar? Are you concerned that grammar books are boring, dry and dull? In the children’s non-fiction section, under Dewey Decimal number 428.2, you will find many fun, colorful, grammar books. Some even ryhme! Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally More About Adverbs by Brian P. Clearly…
September is here. Can you believe it? That means school is back in session and families are stocking up on school supplies. Do you have your most important school supply of all? Do you have your library card? September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you or your family members…
Children’s classics Paddingtont the Bear, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Rainbow Rocks will be in theatres this Fall. Be sure to pick up a copy and read the book first! All three titles can be found at the Santa Clarita Public Library. Rainbow Rocks will be…
I am sure many of you are hearing about STEM but you might not know what it is. As part of the “Educate to Innovate” initiative put in place during 2009 under President Barack Obama, STEM education is dedicated to providing students “with the skills they need to excel in…
A place just for kids! The Santa Clarita Public Library recognizes the need to provide a safe environment for kids to browse library materials. Just as the children’s section of the physical library is sectioned off, the same experience is now available on the digital collection. This appealing and…
