Kick off a Harry Potter weekend with lunch time movies. Dress in your schoolhouse attire to cheer for your house. Light snacks will be available. This program runs approx. 2.5 hrs.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 2002, 160 mins, PG

Create a tray made of seashells to hold keys, coins, and other trinkets! All materials will be provided. Registration is required; for patrons 18 and older. 
 

Learn how to access the library's electronic catalogs and download electronic resources onto your mobile devices or tablets.  This class is free and registration is required.  Please bring any mobile device, tablet, or laptop you wish to you use to access these resources.  Patrons 18 and older, Registration required.
 

Join us in Shephard Hall to learn the basics of how to deal with someone having a mental health crisis or how to cope and manage your own. 
 

Join other Pokémon trainers at the popular Pokémon Club. Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card game, watch Pokémon, and participate in other fun activities. Bring a deck from home to battle or use one from the library.

It's time to create, explore, and use your imagination!

• Screen Printing 
• Galaxy Chalk Art 
• Comet on a Stick

The Valley Reads is a monthly book club for adults featuring coffee, snacks, and lively discussion!  The book selection for July is My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman.  Please call the Reference desk at 805-925-0994 ext. 8562 to reserve a seat.
 

Get ready to join an epic adventure with Dungeons and Dragons presented by the Santa Maria Adventurer's League. This easy to learn game is the world’s most popular tabletop role playing game, and everyone is welcome regardless of previous experience. All children under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required.
 

Schedule a one-on-one appointment for instruction on technology topics like setting-up new devices, installing apps, privacy best practices, and enjoying library e-resources at home. Registration required.

Come together to create friendship bracelets to gift for International Day of Friendship. Use different techniques and materials to craft one-of-kind accessories. Materials will be provided for all ages and skillsets.

Transform an old book into something whimsical. This workshop is free, all materials and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For patrons 18 or older.
 

Reading to dogs is a wonderful way for children to gain confidence while reading aloud. These dogs absolutely love all kinds of books and are excellent listeners. No one pays attention to a child reading quite like dogs do! First come, first served for a 15-minute time slot. This program runs approx. 1.5 hrs.

Celebrate the end of Summer with friends and fellow teens. Enjoy pizza, themed crafts, and fun activities. Shy or socially anxious? Bring a friend, grab a fidget on the way in, or take part in one of the passive activities. This program runs approx. 2 hrs.

Join us for an afternoon of logic puzzles, brain teasers and strategic games. Put your mind to the test and try to solve them all! For ages 8-12.
This program runs approx. 45 min. to 1 hr.

Get ready for the first day of school while enjoying a boba, personalizing your own tote bag, and creating some back-to-school crafts. Not feeling crafty, come relax, hangout with fellow teens and mentally prepare for the school year.

Schedule a one-on-one appointment for instruction on technology topics like setting-up new devices, installing apps, privacy best practices, and enjoying library e-resources at home. Registration required.

It's time to create, explore, and use your imagination!

• VR Gaming 
• Straw Weaving
• Pencil Pinwheels 

Visit the Youth Services Desk to borrow a board game to play while at the library. Play a favorite or try something new.  

Visit the Youth Services Desk on the first Sunday of each month to receive a coupon for a free book of your choice from the Library Bookstore! For ages 0-17. For more information, please call the Information Desk at 805-925-0994. 

Preschoolers learn how to create a sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. For ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 29.