Summer Reading ProgramDates: June 1st– July 31stTheme:  Reading Colors your WorldAges 18 and underBeginning June 1st, readers of all ages can register for the Summer Reading Program through cityofsantamaria.beanstack.org and receive a book to keep. After registering, simply log in online,...read more

The Adult Summer Reading Program is an eight-week challenge scheduled for June 1-July 31. Adults must complete a series of activities and read or listen to at least five books. Registrants will receive a prize for joining the challenge. Adults that return a completed packet will be awarded a raffle ...read more

There is a special reading program for every age level from toddlers to adults. Each program offers activities and challenges as well as prizes for reading, based on age level. Prizes for kids and teens include a free book, summer swag, and an entry into a grand drawing at the end of the summer...read more

The Valley Reads Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM.The book for the month of June will be Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.Patrons can register here by providing their name, email and phone number to be included in the video conferencing meeting.Patrons may ...read more

Good Morning Story Time Live for FamiliesThursdays 9:30AM  - Via ZoomAges: 1 to 6Join Library Youth Services staff for a special live story time for families. There will be songs, fingerplays, and a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole family will enjoy! Registration is required ...read more

This summer, teens will have a chance to use Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Technology concepts to complete fun experiments. These packs are a great opportunity to have a great time, make stuff, and learn something too. This program is open to junior high and high school students only.&...read more

Pick up a pack to create a colorful summer lantern. These beautiful lanterns are made using a glass jar, colorful tissue paper, and glue.  The light will be provided by a battery-operated tea light candle to safely brighten up a space. This is the perfect project to kick off this...read more

Register to create a colorful summer lantern. These beautiful lanterns are made using a glass jar, colorful tissue paper, and glue.  The light will be provided by a battery-operated tea light candle to safely brighten up a space. This is the perfect project to kick of this year&r...read more

The Youth Services department is excited to offer the popular Lego program in a check out format for children aged 6 to 17. Register for a Lego Pack, and pick up a bag containing a Lego book list, challenge cards, activity ideas, and LEGO bricks (please keep separate from your own). Build with ...read more

Pick up an art pack to create a masterpiece at home. Art packs include projects that guide students in learning basic principles of art. These packs are geared towards aged 6 to 12.Recoger un paquete de arte y crear una obra maestra en casa. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a...read more

This summer, teens will have a chance to use Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Technology concepts to complete fun experiments. These packs are a great opportunity to have a great time, make stuff, and learn something too. This program is open to junior high and high school students only.&...read more

Missing summer camp this year? Create a summer camp experience at home with the Youth Summer Camp at Home Pack. Inside each pack are links to outdoor and indoor activities, a booklist of fun summer camp books, supplies to create a lanyard and friendship bracelet, a postcard to send, and a DIY rock t...read more

Program Dates: June 19- June 26Zoom: Monday June 28Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolThis program is for teen fans of Manga and Anime. Pick up an Anime Club Pack from the Library which will include something bookish, something crafty, and of course, something yummy. Pick up a pack from the Yout...read more

Join the Santa Maria Public Library and Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society for a fun and informative Genealogy Presentation on Zoom. This beginning genealogy presentation will cover how to start researching your family's history, organizing and documenting information, geneal...read more

Celebrate the Library's Adult Summer Reading Program by crocheting a Bookworm Bookmark! Join us July 8th  at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom and learn how to crochet your very own bookworm. Registration is required and begins June 21st. Crochet kits include all supplies and will be available for pickup J...read more

Program Dates: June 26 - July 3Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolUsing STEAM concepts, transform plain black paper into a beautiful, iridescent piece of art with just a few supplies.  Combining scientific concepts and art, this unique experiment is a fun project that produces beautiful res...read more