Santa Clarita Public Library

Join us in the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch Community Room for Worlds of Whimsy: A Sci-fi & Fantasy book club. This month's pick is: Cinder by Marissa Meyer.

Hey Teen and Tweens! Come by the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch and eat a bag of chips and then turn that bag into a keychain on Thursday, July 25 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

There's one more week of Summer Reading! How many books have you logged so far? Which prize was your favorite? Are you excited about the upcoming grand prize raffle drawing? It's not too late to register at SantaClaritaReads.com.

Teens, turn a boring old journal into a work of art using recycled art supplies! Let your creativity run wild as you transform a plain notebook into a masterpiece at the Valencia Branch on Thursday, July 25 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us at the Old Town Newhall Branch on Thursday, July 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Afternoons at the Library, a weekly craft program for school-aged children and their families. The craft this week is Cardboard Kittens.
All materials will be provided, free of charge, while supplies last.

Turn your old homework into art! Join us at the Old Town Newhall Branch on Wednesday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. for a Paper Mache Craft session, where we'll repurpose leftover assignments into creative masterpieces! This is a FREE program, while supplies last, for teens grades 6-12.

We raided the recycling bin, so you can create recycled robots! Join us at the Valencia Branch on July 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Feel free to bring any interesting items from home to decorate your robot. Children will also create bookmarks with tassels and a protective sleeve.
For children ages 4-11, while supplies last.

Don't let the last week of Summer Reading fly away from you! Join us at the Valencia Branch on Tuesday, July 23, the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Wednesday, July 24, and the Old Town Newhall Branch on Thursday, July 25 to transform simple trash into beautiful butterflies using only soda cans, scissors, markers!

Join us at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Tuesday, July 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create cute fish out of recycled CD's.

Hey Teens and Tweens! Stop by the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Thursday, July 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. eat some good watermelon and then learn how to pickle the rinds for later.

Teens, join us at the Valencia Branch on Thursday, July 18 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. to create your own tangy homemade lemonade and kickstart the refreshing fun!

Did you know with your library card you have access to Novelist? You can search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read alikes, book lists, discussion guides and more. Head to SantaClaritaLibrary.com to get started!

Join us at the Old Town Newhall Branch on Thursday, July 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Afternoons at the Library, a weekly craft program for school-aged children and their families. The craft this week is DIY Trail Mix.
All materials will be provided, free of charge, while supplies last.

Frustrated with cling-wrap that only seems to cling to itself? Unhappy with aluminum sheets? Join us at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Wednesday, July 17 and the Old Town Newhall Branch on Thursday, July 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to learn how to make your own reusable beeswax wraps using cotton material and grated beeswax.

Ready to get creative in the kitchen? Join us at the Old Town Newhall Branch on Wednesday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m. for a fun and resourceful cookbook creation program! Teens in grades 6-12 will learn to craft delicious recipes using only leftover items found at home. This is a FREE program, while supplies last, for teens grades 6-12.

Are you a creative cook? Do you like to play with food? Join us at the Valencia Branch on Wednesday, July 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. to enter our Top Chef Jr. competition and create something to wow the judges! Or skip the judging and just eat your creation! Prizes will be awarded.

For children ages 4-11, while supplies last.

Step into the Valencia Branch community room for an enlightening session on SCV's new collaboration with Burrtec on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Discover firsthand the advantages of the inner workings of their innovative recycling program and services. City employees from Environmental Resources will join in on the fun and will be on hand, sharing valuable insights and goodies to enhance your eco-conscious journey.

Join us at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Tuesday, July 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to create your own delicious DIY Trail Mix.
All materials will be provided, free of charge, while supplies last.

Hey Tweens and Teens! Come by the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Thursday, July 11th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to make your own masterpiece and "hack" a traditional painting.

Teens, get ready to unleash your inner artist. Dive into the world of reimagined art and add your special flair to existing masterpieces at the Valencia Branch on Thursday, July 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Let the creative fun begin!

Join us at the Old Town Newhall Branch on Thursday, July 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Afternoons at the Library, a weekly craft program for school-aged children and their families. The craft this week is Popsicle Stick Snake.
All materials will be provided, free of charge, while supplies last.

Let your creativity soar with our trash sculpture workshop at the library! Teens will transform everyday items into stunning works of art. From bottle caps to cardboard, the possibilities are endless! Let's reduce waste and unleash our artistic flair together! Join us at the Old Town Newhall Branch on Wednesday, July 10, at 3:30 p.m. for this FREE program while supplies last for teens grades 6-12.

Join us at the Valencia Branch for a musical extravaganza! Craig Newton will take you and your children on a interactive musical journal while playing up to 10 different instruments. There will be two shows on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Space is limited.

Are you prepared to unleash your inner artist and revel in the beauty of imperfection at our Upcycled Art extravaganza? If so, make sure to join us at the Valencia Branch on Tuesday, July 9, the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Wednesday, July 10, and the Old Town Newhall Branch on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a chance to show us what you got!

The Santa Clarita Public Library is constantly stocking the shelves with new books. Swipe through to see some of the biggest releases of the month. Which one are you most excited to check out? Let us know in the comments! All of these and more are available to request at SantaClaritaLibrary.com

Join us at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Tuesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create beautiful artwork from melting old crayons. All materials will be provided, free of charge, while supplies last.

🌳📚 Get ready to ‘Check it OUTside’ with the Library! Join us every Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at different City parks for fun outdoor activities led by our amazing Library staff. From yoga and dancing to storytime, arts and crafts and hula hooping, there’s something for everyone.

🌳📚 ¡Prepárate para conocer el programa ‘Check it OUTside’ con la Biblioteca! Únete a nosotros todos los miércoles de 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. en diferentes parques de la Ciudad para divertidas actividades al aire libre dirigidas por nuestro increíble personal de la Biblioteca. Desde yoga y baile hasta cuentos, manualidades y hula hoop, ¡hay algo para todos!

Check out our program dates & locations/Les presentamos las fechas y locaciones del programa:

7/3 Duane R Harte Park
26401 Riverrock Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

7/10 Fair Oaks
17468 Honey Maple St
Canyon Country, CA 91387

7/17 Circle J
22651 Via Princessa
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

7/24 Plum Canyon
18819 Skyline Ranch Rd.
Santa Clarita , CA 91350

Get creative and go green! Join us for a fun and eco-friendly program where we'll turn old CDs into beautiful suncatchers! Learn about recycling while crafting your own unique masterpiece. Visit the Old Town Newhall Branch on Wednesday, July 3, at 3:30 p.m. for this FREE program, while supplies last, for teens grades 6-12.

The Santa Clarita Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Join us at the Valencia Branch on Wednesday, July 3 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for Upcycle Tie Dye. Bring a shirt to upcycle or dye a bandana that the Library will provide.

All materials will be provided, free of charge, while supplies last.