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.

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

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Evans Park located at 200 W. Williams St. for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Preisker Park located at 330 Hidden Pines Way for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

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

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

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

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Central Plaza Apartments located at 200 N. McClelland St. for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Armstrong Park located at 1000 E. Chapel St. for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

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

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.

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. 

Visit the bookmobile at monthly Saturday Bookmobile Pop-up Stops for a family friendly maker project. Join us at Tunnel Park 1100 North Palisade Drive

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.

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

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.  

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Grogan Park located at 1155 W. Rancho Verde for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Boys and Girls Club located at 901 N. Railroad Ave. for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

Join the bookmobile Librarian at The Residences at Depot Street located at 205 N. Depot St. for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

Join the bookmobile Librarian at Rotary Park located at 2625 S. College Dr. for outdoor story time. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy literacy building and fun for the whole family. 

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! 

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.

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

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.  

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.

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

All library locations will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

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.

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.

All library locations will be closed in observance of the New Year holiday.