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…
Enjoy reading the following about Youth Services Librarian Emily Circhirillo who works at the Valencia Branch. 1.What influenced you to become a children’s librarian? Since I was little, I always thought I would become a teacher. While I was pursing my undergraduate degree, I had an internship inside of the…
Summer is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to come and enjoy the library as a family and discover everything the Santa Clarita Library has to offer. Research shows that reading comprehension and test scores are lower at the end of summer break than they are…
Our Spotlight this time is on Canyon Country Youth Services Librarian Shannon Lane. Enjoy getting to know her better! What is your favorite part of the job? My favorite part of my job is helping patrons discover new resources and sharing a love of books with children. …
I am excited to announce that the Valencia Library will be hosting a FREE chess tournament in partnership with the California Youth Chess League. The tournament will be Saturday, May 30, 2015. For more information on the tournament, please view our events calendar. Advanced registration is required. Also, a special…
The Wild West is alive and singing cowboy songs in Santa Clarita. Live music and performers will be at Hart Park this weekend as part of The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. The Cowboy Festival will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 per day for adults…
