Santa Clarita
Public Library
Holiday Programs for Tots to Adults
Thankful Crafts (Ages 3-12)
Make festive crafts to decorate your family’s Thanksgiving table.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Wednesday, Nov. 23......................................................................10:00 am-12:00 pm
Holiday Cards Workshop (Adults Age 18 and Up Only)
Looking to send out something unique? Learn how to
craft one-of-a-kind cards, then take some home with you.
Supplies provided. Registration required.
Old Town Newhall Library
Tuesday, Nov. 29 ............................................. 6:00-8:00 pm
Holiday Sing-Along Storytime (Families)
For those who like to make some joyful seasonal noise! This holiday-themed
storytime will also feature a craft.
Valencia Library
Wednesday, Dec. 7................................................................................. 6:00-7:15 pm
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating (Gr. K-6)
Tis the season for gingerbread! Decorate a cookie and listen to a
story. Cookies and decorating supplies provided. One cookie per
participant.
Old Town Newhall Library
Friday, Dec. 9 .........................................................................................2:00-3:30 pm
Valencia Library
Wednesday, Dec. 14................................................................................ 6:00-7:15 pm
T he
Nutcracker
The Nutcracker:
Meet the
Dancers
(All Ages, Families)
Costumed
dancers from
the Santa Clarita Ballet Company’s
production of The Nutcracker will
be pleased to meet you and pose for
pictures at this special event. Also
enjoy the delightful story as it is
read aloud.
Old Town Newhall Library
Saturday, Nov. 19..............4:00 pm
Make and Take Holiday Cards (All Ages)
Create a special holiday card to take home and gift to someone special.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Saturday, Dec. 10 ...................................................................................1:00-3:00 pm
Elf Ball (Ages 3-12)
Celebrate Santa’s magical helpers during a seasonal ball filled with crafts,
games and snacks.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Wednesday, Dec. 21......................................................................10:00 am-12:00 pm
Valencia Library
23743 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Canyon Country
Jo Anne Darcy Library
18601 Soledad Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Library Programming
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Old Town Newhall Library
24500 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Please call (661) 259-0750 to contact any of the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
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SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC LIBRARY | PROGRAMMING
Programs for Children, Teens and Adults @ Your Library
Children’s Programs
Block Party (All Ages)
Everyone loves LEGO bricks.
Bring your imagination to
build with ours, or take part
in our monthly challenge and
create boats, zip-lines and bridges.
Old Town Newhall Library
1st Fridays November-January....................... 2:00-3:30 pm
For Block Party events at other branches, see our
online calendar.
Recycled! Stained Glass Vases (Ages 8-12)
Need a gift for someone special this holiday?
Design and make a colorful vase! New
Valencia Library
Wednesday, Nov. 9 .......... 4:00-5:30 pm
Coding Decoded (Gr. 3-8) New
Make a robot move through a maze or
create computer games using popsicle sticks.
You’ll do all this and more when you learn
the basics of coding.
Old Town Newhall Library
Thursday, Nov. 10 ............ 3:30-5:00 pm
Storytimes
Our wide range of fall storytimes extends through
the week of November 14. Join us again for our
winter/spring storytimes which begin the week of
January 9. Storytimes include Baby and Toddler, Just
for 2s and 3s, School Readiness, Bilingual Storytimes,
and more. For detailed
schedules please view
our events calendar at
SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
Teen Programs
Draft & Draw (Ages 11-18) New
If you are a writer or artist and love to work on creative
endeavors, come join other teens to share work, get
inspired and sharpen your skills.
Old Town Newhall Library
Monthly, 1st Thursdays................................... 4:00-5:00 pm
DIY Designs (Ages 11-18)
We supply the materials and monthly ideas, you bring
your own special DIY creative touch! Some projects are
holiday-related.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Monthly, 2nd Tuesdays................................... 4:00-6:00 pm
Old Town Newhall Library
Monthly, 2nd Wednesdays.............................. 3:30-5:00 pm
Fandom Fridays (Ages 11-18)
Are you an obsessed fan? Whatever you love – Dr. Who,
Percy Jackson, Harry Potter – explore more with other
like-minded individuals.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Monthly, 3rd Fridays....................................... 4:00-5:30 pm
Old Town Newhall Library
Monthly, 3rd Fridays........................................3:30-5:00 pm
Valencia Barnes & Noble
Every other month (November and January) 3rd Fridays
23630 Valencia Blvd........................................ 7:00-8:00 pm
Bake a Cake!
Love to bake? Then
gather the family and get
creative by decorating
a cake inspired by a
children’s book! See our online
calendar for details, including rules and where to bring
your finished masterpiece when completed.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Saturday, Jan. 21
Viewing from 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Prizes awarded starting at 4:00 pm
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SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC LIBRARY | PROGRAMMING
Adult Programs
Digital Drop-In
Have a new smart phone, tablet, or eReader? Or just need tips
on how to get the most out of your current device? We offer
one-on-one help for up to 20 minutes. We’ll even show you
how to download books, music and more through our
Digital Library.
Old Town Newhall Library
Weekly, Wednesdays........................................ 3:00-5:00 pm
Nailed It!
Have some fun making your nails look their best. Then while
they dry, enjoy some digital entertainment. All nail polish
and materials provided. Bring your family (children and
teens welcome) so they can do their nails too.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Monthly, 2nd and 4th Saturdays.....................1:30-3:00 pm
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Weekly, Fridays................................................ 3:00-4:30 pm
Afternoon at the Movies
Come in and catch the latest DVD releases during these
special showings. Light snacks provided.
Valencia Library
Monthly, 3rd Fridays............................. 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Weekly, Fridays.................................................1:00-3:30 pm
The SCV Senior Center
22900 Market St.
Monthly, 2nd Thursdays ................................9:00-11:00 am
Old Town Newhall Library
2nd and 4th Tuesdays.......................................1:00-3:30 pm
Unwind and Color
Coloring is a therapeutic and relaxing way to relieve stress.
Find out for yourself at our adult coloring sessions. Coloring
pages and supplies provided, but bring your own materials if
you would like.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Weekly, Nov.-Dec., Mondays...........................1:00-2:30 pm
Weekly, Nov.-Dec., Thursdays..........................6:00-7:00 pm
Old Town Newhall Library
Weekly, Nov.-Dec., Thursdays..........................5:30-7:00 pm
Valencia Library
Nov.-Dec., 3rd Thursdays................................ 4:00-5:00 pm
Behind the Scenes
Costuming for the Big Screen
As part of our continuing
program series taking you behind
the scenes of the TV and movie
industry, we are pleased to present
Karen Hudson, costumer for Hill Street Blues as well
as other TV shows and films. A local SCV resident, she
will talk about what it takes to reflect a show through
its characters’ outfits.
Valencia Library
Wednesday, Nov. 16.....................................6:30-7:30 pm
NaNoWriMo For Adults and Teens
November is National Novel Writing Month – NaNoWriMo for short. If you think
you have a novel in you, or want to create epic fan fiction, graphic novels or even turn
your poetry into a novel-in-verse, we can help by providing a place for you and other
like-minded adults and teens. Come create (and maybe even collaborate!)
NaNoWriMo Teen Space at Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Wednesdays in November ....................................................................... 6:30-7:30 pm
NaNoWriMo Adult Space at Old Town Newhall Library
Wednesdays in November........................................................................ 5:30-7:30 pm
For a full City of Santa Clarita Public Library calendar of events,
please visit our website at: SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
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