Archive for the ‘Library’ Category
February 17, 2012
On Monday, February 13, the Santa Clarita Public Library hosted a “Love Your Library” Open House at all three libraries. Guests of all ages enjoyed refreshments, fun activities and special readings from Mayor Laurie Ender, Councilmember Marsha McLean and Councilmember Bob Kellar.
Mayor Ender read popular children’s books at the Valencia Library.
City Librarian Ed Keiczykowski and Friends of the Library Liason Robin Hoklotubbe greeted attendees.
Valencia Library Branch Manager Nancy Kerr also read to parents and children at the event.
Fun activities like arts and crafts were enjoyed by guests.
For more information, contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8944 or visit SantaClaritaLibary.com.
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February 15, 2012
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Children from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to an exclusive storytelling event with award-winning performer Michael McCarty at the Valencia Library on Thursday, February 23, at 4 p.m. No RSVP is necessary for this special storytelling event.
Known for his engaging style, McCarty shares African-American stories, International Folktales, and historical and scientific accounts with children, which are drawn from his personal experiences as a world traveler. McCarty’s storytelling style is best described as energetic and engaging, as he often seeks audience participation to illustrate his tales and sagas.
For more information please contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8942 or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
Tags:Michael D. McCarty, Santa Clarita Public Library, Special Storytelling event, Valencia Library
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February 13, 2012
This aerial photograph of the Old Town Newhall construction site was taken on February 3rd.
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This Week in Santa Clarita’s February coverage of the Old Town Newhall Library construction.
Once complete, the new Old Town Newhall Library will offer a larger, more modernized library facility, while continuing to reflect the historic roots of the area. Click here to check out the live library webcam in Old Town Newhall
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February 2, 2012
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The City of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to drop off their old phonebooks at the Santa Clarita Public Library as part of a recycling fundraiser for new library materials, sponsored by YP Real Yellow Pages.
Now through Tuesday, February 28, YP Real Yellow Pages will donate ten cents to the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library for every phonebook donated, which will be used to help expand book collections available at the Library. Specialty marked recycling bins are available at the Valencia, Newhall, and Canyon Country Library.
For more information on this fundraiser and other opportunities, contact Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library Coordinator Robin Hoklotubbe at (661) 259-8944 or visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
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February 1, 2012
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The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a “Love Your Library” Open House at all three libraries on Monday, February 13, from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Santa Clarita City Councilmembers will host children’s story time at each of the libraries including Mayor Laurie Ender at the Valencia Library at 5 p.m., Councilmember Marsha McLean at the Newhall Library at 4 p.m., and Councilmember Bob Kellar at the Canyon Country Library at 4 p.m. Children who attend a reading with the Mayor or Council members will receive a free storybook.
The open house will also feature musical highlights including: the Valencia High School Singers, the Golden Valley High School Singers, local barbershop quartet Blue Plate Special, and Vibe Performing Arts student Gianna Juliet. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments, craft activities, and free give-a-ways!
For more information, contact the Santa Clarita Public Library at (661) 259-8944 or visit SantaClaritaLibary.com.
Tags:City Council, Community Open House, councilmember bob kellar, Councilmember Marsha McLean, Love Your Library Open House, Mayor Laurie Ender, Santa Clarita Public Library
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January 27, 2012
The Santa Clarita Valencia Library is offering four book clubs for youth and family to join beginning January through May.
- Harry Potter Book Club - Get together every third Thursday of every month, January through May, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. to discuss all books of the Harry Potter series beginning with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Valencia Library
- Science Book Club – Explore books about science, technology and inventions every third Wednesday every month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
- Family Read Aloud Book Club – Families can enjoy a monthly sample of classic and new read-aloud books every fourth Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
- Teen Genre Book Club – Select teen books chosen every month and discuss with friends every fourth Wednesday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
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For more information about the Valencia Library Book Clubs visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com or call (661) 259-8942. The Valencia Library is located at 23743 Valencia Blvd.
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January 23, 2012
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Winter/Spring Storytime returns to the Santa Clarita Public Library. Choose from four Storytime programs which are currently in session. No registration is necessary for any Storytimes, and residents are invited to begin attending any time during any session. Sessions end the week of May 14.
These programs are designed to appeal to the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of a particular group and their caregivers.
- Baby and Toddler Storytime helps build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-36 months old.
- School Readiness Storytime is a fun and interactive way to build early literacy, listening, and group participation skills with childrens books, rhymes, songs, and engaging projects.
- Family Storytime is a great way to get together with the family to listen to a wide array of stories for all age groups. The event is free and is open to the public.
- Bilingual Storytime is a new addition to Storytime with fun and interactive activities, rhymes, songs, and stories in both Spanish and English.
For details on programs and performances at each location, visit the library events calendar at SantaClaritaLibrary.com or contact Santa Clarita Youth Services Coordinator Kelly Behle at kbehle@santaclaritalibrary.com.
Tags:Baby and Toddler Storytime, Bilingual Storytime, family storytime, Santa Clarita Public Library, School Readiness Storytime, Winter/Spring Storytime, youth
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