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The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library are inviting community members to meet Catherine Bybee, Award Winning Author, to talk about her latest book “Wife by Wednesday” on Wednesday, May 23, at the Canyon Country Library at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information on future events at the Santa Clarita Public Library, visit the events page at SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
The Santa Clarita Public Library celebrated the Newhall Library’s first annual Dia De Los Ninos/Dia De Los Libros event (The Day of the Book / Day of the Child) that was held on Saturday, April 28. Over 200 guests enjoyed fun activities like face painting from local face-painting artist, Portia of ‘Tickled Paint’, arts and crafts, and fun storytime activities.
Claudia Lopez-Gallagher, bilingual educator and library volunteer, gave two bilingual storytimes which had everyone chanting along in two languages. After storytime, children created a simple book of their own to celebrate books and reading.
Yvette Brandy, a professional storyteller who draws on her background in speech pathology and education, told stories using music, audience participation, and multiple languages.
For more information about events happening at the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8942, or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
Friends of the Library volunteers were honored last week at the Valencia Library’s community room. City Librarian Ed Kieczykowski met with volunteers over tea. The Friends of the Library have raised over $13,000 since the opening of the Friend’s Bookstore in July 2011.
Meetings are held every first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss future projects and activities at the Valencia library’s community room. The public is invited to attend meetings.
For more information, please contact Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library coordinator Robin Hoklotubbe at (661) 259-8944 or via email at: RHoklotubbe@santaclaritalibrary.com.
Tonight, the City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the American Red Cross, Emergency Kits for All (EK4A) and Cal Humanities, is hosting a free Prepare UR Pet workshop at the Valencia Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Pet owners also have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health Services and Department of Animal Care Control to receive expert advice on health and safety protocols for pets. Participants are advised to leave their pets at home as some emergency demonstrations feature live animals.
For more information, contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8942 or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
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The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the American Red Cross, Emergency Kits for All (EK4A) and Cal Humanities, is hosting a free Prepare UR Pet workshop to share information with residents about emergency planning for pets at the Valencia Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 23.
Participants will learn how to develop family coordination plans, map emergency shelter locations, and create a pet care buddy system. Pet owners also have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health Services and Department of Animal Care Control to receive expert advice on health and safety protocols for pets.
Participants are advised to leave their pets at home as some emergency demonstrations feature live animals. Workshop participants will receive a free pet travel water bowl while supplies last and have the chance to win free preparedness products and emergency supplies.
For more information, contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8942 or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
This aerial photograph of the Old Town Newhall construction site was taken on April 4th.
Yesterday, Mayor Laurie Ender and Councilmember Marsha McLean visted the construction site at the new Old Town Newhall Library, which is set to open fall 2012.
City Project Manager Harry Corder led a tour around the library construction site.
For more information about the Santa Clarita Public Libraries, visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com. Click here to check out the live library webcam of the construction progress of the New Old Town Newhall Library.
This aerial photograph of the Old Town Newhall construction site was taken on March 5th.
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The Santa Clarita Public Library is offering free workshops at the Valencia Library throughout the month of March to help prepare high school students and their parents for college. Workshops cover a range of information including college preparation, how to apply, and standardized testing.
For more information contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8942, or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
Yesterday, the Santa Clarita Public Library hosted an exclusive storytelling event with award-winning performer Michael McCarty at the Valencia Library. Known for his engaging style, McCarty shared African-American stories, International Folktales, and historical and scientific accounts with parents and children, which are drawn from his personal experiences as a world traveler.
For more information on upcoming events, contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8942 or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
