Pick up begins: Saturday, April 2Celebrate Earth Day with a pack all about repurposing materials. Packs include ideas to reduce, reuse, and recycle, as well as all supplies to make a scratch art CD and egg carton geodes. Packs are available while supplies last, please limit one pack per youth.

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 is required. Please call the Library at 805-925-0994 ext. 8562 to schedule an appointment.

The Santa Maria Public Library is pleased to announce a free succulent exchange. Please bring "pest free" clippings of your favorite succulents to trade and share with other succulent lovers. Pick up new succulent cuttings to plant at home! Open to all ages. For more information conta...read more

Pokémon trainers participate in the popular Pokémon Club at the Library. Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, watch an episode of Pokémon the Series, and participate in other fun activities. Bring a deck from home to battle or borrow one of the Library’s...read more

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Wind Powered Car Giant Tissue Paper Flower 3D PrintingEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Coche casero propulsado por aire Flor de papel de ...read more

Why does Waldo only wear striped shirts? Because he doesn’t want to be spotted. For the month of April spot Waldo in different places on the bookmobile. Pick up a log and record where he is hiding each week. Anyone who finds Waldo all four weeks can collect a prize from bookmobile staff.Refer ...read more

April 5th 10:30 am Reading to dogs is a wonderful way for children to gain confidence while reading out loud. These dogs absolutely love all kinds of books and are excellent listeners. No one pays attention to a child reading quite like dogs do!

The Valley Reads Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM.The book for the month of April will be Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.Patrons can register here by providing their name, email and phone number.Patrons may also provide their information over the telephone by calling...read more

Tuesday, April 5, at 4:00pm Get creative with an afternoon of art. Youth make a masterpiece while exploring different mediums. Each lesson focuses on an artist, their process, and a different element of art. This program is for children 1st- 6th grade.  

Friday April 8, 11:00am Celebrate Spring at the library with a special story time. Stories, songs, and rhymes will be followed by a special hands-on activity. 

Friday April 8, 2022 11:30 amReading to dogs is a wonderful way for children to gain confidence while reading out loud. These dogs absolutely love all kinds of books and are excellent listeners. No one pays attention to a child reading quite like dogs do!

Pick up begins: Saturday April 9 Celebrate Poetry month and discover the benefits of journaling.  Packs include a journal, supplies to personalize the journal, poetry prompts, information about styles of poetry, and hacks to ...read more

Join Library staff for a workshop on Northstar Digital Literacy. Northstar provides assessments and self-directed online learning for basic digital literacy skills. Participants will gain hands-on experience with basic computer skills, internet basics, using e-mail, and Windows OS. As part of the Am...read more

Visit the bookmobile at monthly Saturday Bookmobile Pop-up Stops for a family friendly maker project you can do at the park or take home. Join us at Minami Park; 600 West Enos Drive

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Lego Paracord Bracelets Digital Photo EditingEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Construir con Lego Pulseras de paracord Editar fotos digita...read more

Santa Maria Philharmonic's Chamber Music Trio

Free copies of True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News by Cindy Otis. Available at all Santa Maria Public Library branches while supplies last.This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of ...read more

Curious preschoolers and caregivers, join us for a special story time filled with exploration and discovery, designed just for your preschooler aged 3-5. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themes will be explored through stories, and then discovered through hands-on activities. Come dre...read more

Families Ready for KinderSession 1: Thursdays at 4:00pm April 14, April 21, April 28, and May 5, in Shepard Hall.  Enjoy learning or practicing skills, stages, and steps of kindergarten readiness together, with a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Mariana Harms, a Manager of Clin...read more

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! 

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 is required. Please call the Library at 805-925-0994 ext. 8562 to schedule an appointment.

Spring Reading ProgramIn-N-Out Cover to CoverSaturday March 5, through Saturday April 16The popular In-N-Out Reading Program returns. Sign up at any SMPL location, track books read, and receive rewards for every five books completed. Sponsored and provided by In-N-Out.

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 is required. Please call the Library at 805-925-0994 ext. 8562 to schedule an appointment.

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Recyclable Bottle Planters Plant Markers 3D PrintingEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Maceteros de botellas reciclables Etiquetas de plant...read more

Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22, 2:00pm Monday, April 18, Luca (PG, 101 minutes) 2021 Friday, April 22, Encanto (PG, 99 minutes) 2021 Drop by for a special family afternoon movie at the library! No sign-ups or tickets r...read more

Story time session: Tuesdays, April 19 – May 24 at 10:00 amStory time is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time. This fun story time will have songs, fingerplays, and stories. Space is limited 40 attendees.

Songs, fingerplays, and stories in English and Spanish. Story time is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time.

Good Morning Story Time  Story time session: Thursdays April 21– May 26, at 10:00am Story time is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time. This fun story time will have songs, fingerplays, and stories.   ...read more

Do you know how much energy goes into home use? Whether the energy is being used efficiently and effectively for your use or going to waste? Want to learn how saving energy can affect you, your home, and our climate?The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) has partnered with the local librari...read more

El día de los Niño's/El día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates annually on April 30. This year celebrate together with a Día Pack containing crafts inspired by ...read more

Participate in a relaxing morning of yoga with stories and breathing exercises. Children are introduced to mindfulness and will learn skills to help regulate emotions. Space and supplies are limited. Yoga mats will be provided or you may bring one from home. Open to children ages 3-5 with careg...read more

Friday, April 29, at 4:00pm It’s all just fake news, isn’t it? Can you tell what’s real? Use your skills to identify fake news and escape before it’s too late. 

Pick up begins: Saturday, April 30 Celebrate May the 4th (Force), with a Death Star play dough kit. The kit includes items needed to create a miniature Death Star and supplies to celebrate all things Star Wars. Packs are available while supplies last, please limit one pack per youth.

Join Library staff for a workshop on the Library's  eBook and eAudiobook collection. Patrons will learn how to browse and borrow the Library's digital materials. Patrons are encouraged to bring the device they would like to view or listen to digital material on. 

El día de los Niño's/El día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates annually on April 30. This year celebrate together at the Library with music, dance, food, face painting...read more

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 is required. Please call the Library at 805-925-0994 ext. 8562 to schedule an appointment.

Visit the bookmobile at monthly Saturday Bookmobile Pop-up Stops for a family friendly maker project you can do at the park or take home. Join us at Rodenberger Park 2725 Santa Barbara Street

It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Oculus VR Headset Tissue Paper Piñata DIY May Day BasketsEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Realidad virtual con Oculus Construir un...read more