These wonderful books are all about celebrating our differences. Many of the characters in these books struggle with feeling good about themselves when they don’t look like their friends or sometimes even their family. But they learn to love and appreciate who they are and that it’s not important to…
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…
Do you know a baby who is less than a year old? You’re in luck! All three branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library are currently participating in the Books for Babies program. What is Books for Babies? Books for Babies is a free program to help new parents/caregivers understand…
“I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. It’s not as easy as it looks.” (1) These are the opening lines for Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan. The novel is inspired by a true story about a gorilla called Ivan who lived in a cage at a mall in Atlanta for…
There’s nothing more fun than the candy, costumes, and pumpkin decorating that comes with Halloween. To get you in the holiday spirit, here are some great Halloween-themed chapter books that are available at the Santa Clarita Public Library: Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise by Kate DiCamillo Persuaded by the word…
Summer reading programs began in the 1890s as a way to encourage school children, particularly those in urban areas and not needed for farm work, to read during their summer vacation, use the library and develop the habit of reading. Traditionally, summer reading programs are designed to encourage children to…
With summer approaching, and the end of the school year almost here, The Santa Clarita Public Library gives parents no reasons to fear. How can kids stay sharp while out of school? Read at least 5 books and you’ll be totally cool. If you read 5 then when you…
Summer is right around the corner! They say that March winds, and April showers, bring forth May flowers! May also means that another school year is coming to a close! We hope you’ve all had a productive and enjoyable year! May 1: May Day! May Day dates back…
April 28th Is Save The Frogs Day! Frog populations have been declining worldwide at unprecedented rates, and nearly one-third of the world’s amphibian species are threatened with extinction. Up to 200 species have completely disappeared since 1980, which is not normal. Amphibians naturally go extinct at a rate of only…
