The Library will have a limited number of Valentine's Day themed grab bags available for pick up at the sidewalk service pick-up window from February 1st-6th . The Grab-and-Go Bags are pre-packaged paper bags containing five romance books and a Valentine's Day themed craft. Grab-and-Go ...read more

The Orcutt Branch Library will have a limited number of Grab-and-Go Valentine's Day Craft Kits available for pick up from February 1st-6th. Each kit will have the supplies needed to make two duct tape rose writing pens. Join us February 9th at 3 p.m. for a Zoom presentation on how to make this c...read more

The Valley Reads Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM.The book for the month of February is The Lies that Bind, by Emily GriffinPatrons who are interested in participating in Book Club over the Phone should email jgaytan@cityofsantamaria.org with their name and ...read more

Register to pick up an art pack to create your own masterpiece at home. Art packs include projects that help students learn basic principles of art. These packs are geared towards ages 6-12. Supplies are limited, please register separately for each participant. We have many exciting books ...read more

Register to pick up a Lunar New Year craft pack. Registrants will get to create two lunar new year crafts. Packs will include most supplies needed to create the craft at home. Participants will get to learn about different Lunar New Year tradtions around the world. This program is for children ages ...read more

Celebrate Black History Month with Grab-and-Go Book Bags. Each bag will have a variety of books featuring African American and Black authors or characters. A limited number of Grab-and-Go Bags will be available at the Library's sidewalk pick-up window from February 8th-13th. Grab-and-Go Boo...read more

Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 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

Join us for a lively movie discussion! The movie for February is The Martian. DVD copies of the movie are available to be placed on hold and picked up at the Library's sidewalk service window. 

Are you a teen who is into Manga or Anime? Pick up an Anime Club Pack from the Santa Maria Public Library which will include something bookish, crafty, and of course, something yummy. When you register for your Anime Program Pack, you will also be invited to an Anime Club Zoom meeting on Monday, Feb...read more

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with STEAM packs. Learning about some important figures in STEAM with activities to try your hand at. Learn about crop rotation from George Washington Carver, become an artist like Jean-Michel Basquiat and create your own space shuttle like the one Dr...read more

The writing club is designed for students up through grade 12. The Writing packs include a journal, and a variety of activities to both ease the pressure of writing and to inspire armature authors. Each month the kits will feature new and exciting projects that will help authors strengthen the writi...read more

Brighten up your space with a neon macrame rainbow wall decoration. This cheerful decoration looks amazing and is easy to create. Participants will receive everything they need to make their own macramé project. This program is open to teens in Junior High and High school only. Registration i...read more

The Santa Maria Public Library will have a limited number of Spring Gardening Kits available for pickup at the sidewalk service window from February 22nd-27th. The kits each contain six peat pots, soil, plant markers, and three packets of seeds. Registration begins Monday, February 15th. Please limi...read more

The Orcutt Branch Library will have a limited number of Spring Gardening Kits available for pickup from February 22nd-27th. The gardening kits each contain six peat pots, soil, plant markers, and three packets of seeds. Please limit one kit per household. For more information, please call 805-9...read more