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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Santa Maria Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Adult Winter Reading Program
Adult Winter Reading Program Wednesday, Dec. 1, Virtual Event Adult Winter Reading Program Register!• Registration begins November 22nd. Patrons may register on Beanstack at: https://cityofsantamaria.beanstack.org Read!• Read a total of 600 minutes between December 1st – 31st and record your progres...read more
Wishing Trees
Wishing Trees Wednesday, Dec. 1, Santa Maria Public Library First Floor What will you wish for? Come visit our wishing trees and write down your hope, wish, or dream for next year. Hang your wish on a tree and see what others in the community are wishing for. The trees will be located on the first floor of the library and will be available during our hours of operation.
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Storytime to You
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Storytime to You
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Día del Campesino/Day of the Farmworker
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Día del Campesino/Day of the Farmworker Sunday, Dec. 5, 10:00 am - 2:00 pmBookmobile Día del Campesino / Day of the Farmworker is a health and resource fair presented by the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast. The Bookmobile will be at this community event where participants may learn about library services, sign up for a library card, and check out materials.Where...read more
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Special Good Morning Story Time 10-10:30 AM
Special Good Morning Story Time 10-10:30 AM Tuesday, Dec. 7, Altrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Story time additional special sessions: Tuesdays Dec 7th and 14th 10-10:30 AMStorytime is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time. This fun storytime will have songs, fingerplays, and stories. Seating for this program is offered on a first come...read more
Storytime to You
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Valley Reads Book Club
2:00 p.m. Valley Reads Book Club Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m.Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library The Valley Reads Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM.The book for the month of December will be The Night Fire by Michael Connelly.Patrons can register here by providing their name, email and phone number.Patrons may also provide their information over the telephone...read more
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Youth Art Time
4:00 PM Youth Art Time Thursday, Dec. 9, 4:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Thursday December 9, 2021, at 4:00 pm Come to the library for a creative afternoon of art. Youth will create a masterpiece while exploring different mediums. Each lesson focuses on an artist, their process, and a different element of art. This progra...read more
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Keep Calm and Relax On for Teens
4:00pm Keep Calm and Relax On for Teens Friday, Dec. 10, 4:00pmAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Life stressing you out? Come create Zen at the Library. Relax making glitter calming jars and bath bombs, while enjoying luxurious treats. This program is open to teens in Junior High and High School. Supplies are limited and attendance is first come, first served.
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Cards and Cocoa Program Pack for Youth Branches Program
Cards and Cocoa Program Pack for Youth Branches Program Saturday, Dec. 11, Pick up program - SMPL Branches Visit the Bookmobile, Orcutt, Los Alamos, Guadalupe,or Cuyama branch to pick up a Cards and Cocoa Program Pack. Packs will include cocoa and supplies to create winter cards from home. Program packs are limited while supplies last, please limit one pack per youth.
Bookmobile Pop-up Stop
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wrap It Up!
2:00 - 4:00 PM Wrap It Up! Saturday, Dec. 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Learning Center Looking for a place to wrap gifts? Visit our free self-service gift-wrapping station. You bring the gifts, and we’ll provide the paper, tape, ribbon, and gift tags. While supplies last, no registration required.
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Youth Winter Reading Program: Do you want to Build a Snowman?
Youth Winter Reading Program: Do you want to Build a Snowman? Monday, Dec. 13, Youth Service's Desk - Santa Maria Public Library Come by Youth Services to sign up for the Winter Reading program, pick up a reading tracker, and a book to keep. Turn in completed Winter Reading tracker to display in the library. Finishers will receive a crafty winter prize. The Youth Winter Reading Program runs December 13th through January 15th....read more
Cards and Cocoa for Youth
4:00 PM Cards and Cocoa for Youth Monday, Dec. 13, 4:00 PM Altrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Enjoy a warm cup of cocoa while decorating a fun card with warm winter wishes for a loved one. Caregivers are encouraged to help young program goers create their cards.
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Storytime to You
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Storytime to You
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Storytime to You
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Teen Anime Club
4:00pm Teen Anime Club Friday, Dec. 17, 4:00pmAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library If you’re a teen who is into anime or manga, come to Anime Club! Hang out with other fans, eat Japanese snacks, and do fun activities. New members are always welcome!
Storytime to You
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Wrap It Up!
2:00 - 4:00 PM Wrap It Up! Saturday, Dec. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library Looking for a place to wrap gifts? Visit our free self-service gift-wrapping station. You bring the gifts, and we’ll provide the paper, tape, ribbon, and gift tags. While supplies last, no registration required.
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The Polar Express Interactive Movie
2:00PM The Polar Express Interactive Movie Monday, Dec. 20, 2:00PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library The Polar Express Interactive Movie Monday December 20, 2021, at 2:00 pmCelebrate the winter season with The Polar Express Interactive Movie, showcasing friendship and bravery. This interactive movie experience puts you in the shoes (role) of one of the kids on the train. Don't fo...read more
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Cozy Movie Afternoons: Arctic Dogs
2:00 PM Cozy Movie Afternoons: Arctic Dogs Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library December 21, 2021, Arctic Dogs (PG, 92 minutes) 2019 Drop by for a special family afternoon movie at the library! No sign-ups or tickets required. All ages welcome with caregivers. Sorry, food and drinks are not allowed at this event.
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Cozy Movie Afternoons: Smallfoot
2:00 PM Cozy Movie Afternoons: Smallfoot Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library December 22, 2021, Smallfoot (PG, 96 minutes) 2018Drop by for a special family afternoon movie at the library! No sign-ups or tickets required. All ages welcome with caregivers. Sorry, food and drinks are not allowed at this event.
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Noon-Year’s Eve Family Party Packs
Noon-Year’s Eve Family Party Packs Thursday, Dec. 23, Pick up program - Youth Services Desk Thursday, December 23 – December 30, 2021Celebrate New Year’s Eve at noon with a family pack to ring in the 2022 year! Stop by the desk to pick up a family of four pack of goodies. Instructions on how to make your own balloon drop, craft party hats, party blowers and more....read more
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LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED Friday, Dec. 24, All Locations All library locations will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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Cozy Movie Afternoons: Frozen
2:00 PM Cozy Movie Afternoons: Frozen Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library December 28, 2021- Frozen (PG, 102 minutes) 2013Drop by for a special family afternoon movie at the library! No sign-ups or tickets required. All ages welcome with caregivers. Sorry, food and drinks are not allowed at this event.
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Cozy Movie Afternoons: Frozen 2
2:00 PM Cozy Movie Afternoons: Frozen 2 Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library December 29, 2021- Frozen 2 (PG, 102 minutes) 2019Drop by for a special family afternoon movie at the library! No sign-ups or tickets required. All ages welcome with caregivers. Sorry, food and drinks are not allowed at this event.
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LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED Friday, Dec. 31, All Locations All library locations will be closed in observance of the New Year holiday.
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