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.
Come to the Shepard Hall Gallery at the Santa Maria Public Library and enjoy the photography of Stacie N. Shafran during the month of June! The exhibit will run Monday, June 3rd - Tuesday, June 25th. For questions, please contact Sara Voss at svoss@ci.sant...read more
Join us for preschool storytime. Ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Register in advance by calling the Orcutt Library at 937-6483.
Kids do not just watch the show . . . they are a part of the show! Victoria Goring brings a unique blend of storytelling and improvised theater to the Library that is created live from children's suggestions. Join us for a fun-filled evening of entertainment! Wednesda...read more
Muncha Muncha Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5. This story time features stories, songs, finger plays, and a book on DVD. Story Time is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and on Thursdays at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and once signed up; your child is enrolled for the ent...read more
Ever wanted to learn how to do stage combat? If so, here is your chance! Join Victoria Goring in a workshop that will teach you how to “fight” safely and with humor, ending in a small improvisational skill to show off your skills! Stage combat is a skill t...read more
Are you having trouble using your new computer or laptop? Are you having trouble creating documents and presentations with Word, Excel or PowerPoint? Would you like to learn how to work with pictures, videos, or music on your computer? Would you like to safely navigate the Internet to fi...read more
Join us for preschool storytime. Ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Register in advance by calling the Orcutt Library at 937-6483.
Come to Shepard Hall on Wednesday, June 12, at 4 pm, and enjoy jazz by the bay area group, the Charged Particles. The concert is free and no reservations are needed.
Father’s Day Author Visit and Card Making - Orcutt Library
Saturday, Jun. 15, 11 a.m.
Orcutt Branch Library
Local author Scott Washburn will read his book, The Best Bear Hugs Ever, to children in celebration of Father's Day on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. Afterward, children will make Father's Day cards with craft supplies provided by Altrusa International, Inc. of Central Coast. ...read more
Reading Is So Delicious! Children’s Summer Reading Program
Monday, Jun. 17
Santa Maria Public Library
Kids are invited to participate in the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. Even our youngest readers who aren’t reading on their own may participate by having a parent read aloud to them. Our Summer Reading Program is uncomplicated—instead of having to read a certain number o...read more
Teens in Junior High or High School are invited to participate in the Santa Maria Public Library’s first Teen Summer Reading Program. Our Teen Summer Reading Program is based on a simple combination of weekly visits to the Library and books read. Teens just visit the Library each ...read more
Join us for preschool storytime. Ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Register in advance by calling the Orcutt Library at 937-6483.
Afternoon Story Time Tuesday Tales, our Afternoon Story Time, is a special program featuring stories and a craft for children ages six and above. Offered on most Tuesdays at 2:30pm. Dates vary: please call Youth Services for further details. Sign-ups not required. Story Time sessi...read more
Drop by for a monthly family movie night at the Library! No sign-ups are required and all ages welcome with parents. All Night Light Theater evenings are on Tuesdays at 6:00pm. June 18th: Wreck-it Ralph (PG, 101 mi...read more
Muncha Muncha Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5. This story time features stories, songs, finger plays, and a book on DVD. Story Time is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and on Thursdays at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and once signed up; your child is enrolled for the ent...read more
Genealogical Help! Do you need help tracing your family tree?
Wednesday, Jun. 19, 1:00 pm
Santa Maria Public Library
The Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society has a volunteer to help you with your genealogical questions on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The volunteers are available on the second floor of the library. If you are unable to come on Wednesdays appointments are available. Please conta...read more
Ever wanted to learn how to do stage combat? If so, here is your chance! Join Victoria Goring in a workshop that will teach you how to “fight” safely and with humor, ending in a small improvisational skill to show off your skills! Stage combat is a skill t...read more
Kids do not just watch the show . . . they are a part of the show! Victoria Goring brings a unique blend of storytelling and improvised theater to the Library that is created live from children's suggestions. Join us for a fun-filled evening of entertainment! Wednesda...read more
Muncha Muncha Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5. This story time features stories, songs, finger plays, and a book on DVD. Story Time is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and on Thursdays at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and once signed up; your child is enrolled for the ent...read more
Want to escape reality for a few hours and enjoy some great movies? Come to the Library this summer to watch a movie on Thursdays at 3:00pm. This program is open to Jr. High and High School students only and free snacks will be available.
Inception (148 minutes). Rated PG-13 fo...read more
Please join us in Shepard Hall at the Santa Maria Public Library for a talk with Los Alamos author R. Lawson Gamble, from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 20th. Mr. Gamble is a self-styled adventurer who “desire[s] to see what most people don’t get to”. He has sought extraord...read more
Who: Anyone who is in Jr. High or High School. What: Join the Santa Maria Public Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to help out at the Library. During the summer, TAG m...read more
Join us for preschool storytime. Ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Register in advance by calling the Orcutt Library at 937-6483.
Afternoon Story Time Tuesday Tales, our Afternoon Story Time, is a special program featuring stories and a craft for children ages six and above. Offered on most Tuesdays at 2:30pm. Dates vary: please call Youth Services for further details. Sign-ups not required. Story Time sessi...read more
Muncha Muncha Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5. This story time features stories, songs, finger plays, and a book on DVD. Story Time is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and on Thursdays at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and once signed up; your child is enrolled for the ent...read more
Genealogical Help! Do you need help tracing your family tree?
Wednesday, Jun. 26, 1:00 pm
Santa Maria Public Library
The Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society has a volunteer to help you with your genealogical questions on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The volunteers are available on the second floor of the library. If you are unable to come on Wednesdays appointments are available. Please conta...read more
Ask any elementary-aged child and they will tell you that D.W. is the precocious and independent sister of Arthur, the star of children’s books and a PBS animated series of the same name. D.W. (short for Dora Winifred) is based on Kim Brown, sister of Marc Brown, author/illustrator of the Arth...read more
Muncha Muncha Story Time is for preschoolers ages 3-5. This story time features stories, songs, finger plays, and a book on DVD. Story Time is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and on Thursdays at 10:30am. Pre-registration is required and once signed up; your child is enrolled for the ent...read more
A Summer of Action Packed Teen Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean
Thursday, Jun. 27, 3:00pm
Santa Maria Public Library
Want to escape reality for a few hours and enjoy some great movies? Come to the Library this summer to watch a movie on Thursdays at 3:00pm. This program is open to Jr. High and High School students only and free snacks will be available.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of ...read more
