Put your skills to the test in our Breakout Room Challenge! Bring your friends and try to solve the clues to escape the room before time runs out. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best time, and light snacks will be served.

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 2 Crochet Tissue Paper Flowers Sew it in 30For more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Teens, if you love your library, come to a BOLT meeting. This is your opportunity to plan upcoming teen events, make changes in your teen zone, and make the Library the best place it can be for teens.

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It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 6  Makerspace Safety Using a Digital CameraFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Oliver Button is a creative soul who loves to draw, make movies, and tap dance.  When other boys make fun of him at school, Oliver decides to enter a talent competition to try to win their approval.  Will Oliver be able to gain acceptance and new friends?  Based on the book by Tomie d...read more

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 9 Digital Image Editing Friendship Braceletes Iron on TransfersFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Children aged 4-12 can earn up to three In-N-Out Achievement Awards, good for a free hamburger or cheesburger.Sign-up at the City of Santa Maria Public Library and all branch locations.

Santa Maria Public Library and Opera Santa Barbara have partnered together to present an opera concert. Seating for the concert will be first come first serve since there is no sign up for this event. During the concert, members of the Chrisman Studio Artist Residency Program will perform music...read more

Teens, do you want to help the library and earn community service credit? Attend a Teen Volunteer Orientation to learn about library volunteering. You must attend an orientation to become a volunteer.

Theme: Musical, Romance, PG-13 (1978), 110 minutes Go back to high school with Pink Lady Sandy, leader of the bad-boy T-Birds, Danny, and a rockin' and rollin' all-star cast.

Children aged 4-12 can earn up to three In-N-Out Achievement Awards, good for a free hamburger or cheesburger.Sign-up at the City of Santa Maria Public Library and all branch locations.

For Preschoolders ages 3-5. Featuring stories, puppets, fingerplays, and songs.*Please note: Early entry will begin at 10:15am ONLY for story time participants. The library opens at 11:00am for the general public.Please call to pre-register, 805.937.6483 

For Preschoolders ages 3-5. Featuring stories, puppets, fingerplays, and songs.Please call to pre-register, 805.937.6483 

The Santa Maria Library is pleased to announce a free workshop on Computer Basics, Internet Searching and E-Resources I, on Mar 12, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. The workshop will be presented in the Learning Center, located on the first floor of the Library.The workshop is intended for individuals wit...read more

For Ages 12 and UpPoetry Writing Workshop led byOlga García Echeverría Join poet and educator, Olga García Echeverría, for an exploration of poetry and writing to say something about who we are, where we come from, and what we love.  Olga has been teaching for o...read more

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Children aged 4-12 can earn up to three In-N-Out Achievement Awards, good for a free hamburger or cheesburger.Sign-up at the City of Santa Maria Public Library and all branch locations.

The City of Santa Maria is having a presntation from New Life K9s! The mission of New Life K9s is "Saving lives through the healing power of human canine bond". They do this by training service dogs and giving them to Veterans and First Responders who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Diso...read more

Join Library staff for a story time about our feathered friends, and create a craft you can share with the birds.

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 13 Using a Silhouette Cutter Lego BuildingFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Children aged 4-12 can earn up to three In-N-Out Achievement Awards, good for a free hamburger or cheesburger.Sign-up at the City of Santa Maria Public Library and all branch locations.

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Children aged 4-12 can earn up to three In-N-Out Achievement Awards, good for a free hamburger or cheesburger.Sign-up at the City of Santa Maria Public Library and all branch locations.

Each month from March through August of 2019, free bike clinics will be offered at the Library. Patrons can bring in their bicycles and a representative will available to assist you in learning how to repair the bicycle. Tools and consumables will be provided free of charge during the bicycle clinic...read more

If you’re a teen who is into anime or manga, come to a meeting of the Anime Club! This is your space to geek out with other fans! We’ll meet once a month to watch anime, eat Japanese snacks, and maybe do a craft or activity. New members are always welcome! This program is open to Jr...read more

Children aged 4-12 can earn up to three In-N-Out Achievement Awards, good for a free hamburger or cheesburger.Sign-up at the City of Santa Maria Public Library and all branch locations.

Teens, if you love your library, come to a BOLT meeting. This is your opportunity to plan upcoming teen events, make changes in your teen zone, and make the Library the best place it can be for teens.

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 16 Mosaic Paper Shamrocks Screen Printing Lego BuildingFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Join us on the third Saturday of the month in Shepard Hall for our NEW speaker series called "Heart of the Valley". March 16, 2019 from 10:15 to 11:15 am Guest Speaker Jim Glines Presentation "Heroes and Legends: The Giving Spirit of the Santa Maria Valley" Seating is l...read more

Come to the Orcutt Library to create some amazing St. Patrick's Day crafts.Don't forget to wear GREEN!!

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Family Afternoon Story Time features stories, movies, and a craft. Sign-ups are not required, except for groups of six or larger wishing to attend. Space and craft supplies are limited. Please call Youth Services for further details.Story Time Session: Tuesdays, March 19 – April 23

Drop by for a monthly family movie night at the Library! No sign-ups or tickets required. All ages welcome with caregivers. All Night Light Theater evenings are on Tuesdays at 6:00pm in the Altrusa Theater. Sorry, food and drinks are not allowed at this event. March 19:  Captain Underpants...read more

Preschool Story Time features stories, songs, finger plays, digital storytelling, and a book-on-DVD. This story time is open to preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their families. No need to sign-up; just drop in for stories, music, and family fun.Story Time session: March 20 – April 24  

Take a creativity break after school at a cool crafting program for elementary school aged kids, 6-12.  Share ideas, check out craft related books, and take a creation home with you.

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 20 Using Tinkercad & Thingiverse Using a Digital CameraFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Families, join the Library for our brand new Bilingual Story Time. This story time will be offered on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Bilingual Story Time will feature exciting stories, songs and rhymes in both Spanish and English. Perfect for everyone, this story time will help build kids’ languag...read more

High-energy learning experience just for toddlers aged 1 to 3 and their caregivers. Toddlers will learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. Caregivers MUST sign up for only one six-week time-slot per session.Story time sessions: Thursdays, March 21 – April 25  

High-energy learning experience just for toddlers aged 1 to 3 and their caregivers. Toddlers will learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. Caregivers MUST sign up for only one six-week time-slot per session.Story time sessions: Thursdays, March 21 – April 25  

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Take some time for you and your baby at this playful story time. Bouncing Baby Story Time offers exploration of pre-literacy skills through music, movement, and visual stimulation as well as promoting a healthy bond between baby and caregiver. Learn, connect, and grow with other babies up to 12 mont...read more

High-energy learning experience just for toddlers aged 1 to 3 and their caregivers. Toddlers will learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. Caregivers MUST sign up for only one six-week time-slot per session.Story time sessions: Fridays, March 22– April 26 

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 23 3D Design and Print Green Screen Creations OrigamiFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

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The Santa Maria Library is pleased to announce a free workshop on Computer Basics, Internet Searching and E-resources II, on Mar 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. The workshop will be presented in the Learning Center, located on the first floor of the Library.The workshop is intended for individuals wi...read more

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events.March 27 Cross Stitch Sewing BasicsFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994. 

Meet with other Lego fans and build together. Compete in the building challenge to win a prize, or just hang out with your friends and build what you like. The Library will supply the Legos, and pictures of your finished creations will be displayed in the library for one month after the program.&nbs...read more

Teens, join us on select Fridays for an afternoon of gaming. Play against your friends, or just sit back and watch the action on our large screen. Light snacks will be provided.

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. March 30 Cross Stitch Button Making Machine EmbroideryFor more information, please call the Library, 805-925-0994.