Library Events

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

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

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

Kids and Teens grades K-12, enter the Santa Maria Public Library’s 5th annual Cowboy Poetry Contest. Poems should be about cowboys or cowgirls and their work, life on the range, the land, or the west.  To enter, pick up a form beginning July 1, 2021 in the Youth Services Department or pri...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

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

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....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

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

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

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

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....read more

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....read more

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....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

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

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

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....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

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

WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00PMJoin us for a special live story time for families; on alternating weeks this program will be BILINGUAL! There will be songs, fingerplays, and a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole family will enjoy!Registration is required for a Zoom link to the pr...read more

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....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

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

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

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....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

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

Preschool Summer Sensory packs will include everything needed to create an ocean themed sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins....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

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...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

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

Join a Zoom presentation to learn about local history on Saturday, July 10th at 10am. The Santa Maria Public Library welcomes Sandy Peterson to present on the Pages Drill Team. From 1963 until 1979, our city drill team represented Santa Maria with outstanding, precision marching routines throug...read more

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...read more

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...read more

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...read more

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00PMJoin us for a special live story time for families; on alternating weeks this program will be BILINGUAL! There will be songs, fingerplays, and a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole family will enjoy!Registration is required for a Zoom link to the pr...read more

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...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

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...read more

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I’m Bored” popsicle stick game to beat the boredom. More items in this pack to help keep the boredo...read more

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

All Branches - Youth Boredom Busters Packs Program Dates: July 10 – July 17   Bored already? Get energized with this Youth Boredom Busters pack. Play a fun card game with a deck of cards, create an infinity cube, fold origami paper into animals, and create an “I&rsquo...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. Los paquetes de arte incluyen proyectos que guían a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de los principios b&...read more

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00PMJoin us for a special live story time for families; on alternating weeks this program will be BILINGUAL! There will be songs, fingerplays, and a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole family will enjoy!Registration is required for a Zoom link to the pr...read more

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

Host a birthday party for everyone’s favorite wizard with a Happy Birthday Harry Potter Youth pack.  All the supplies in this pack will help to recreate Harry’s birthday cake from Hagrid, pin the pig tail on Dudley, make an owl out of yarn, and of course, create a personalized wizar...read more

Program Dates: July 17-July 24Zoom: Thursday, July 29th,  3:00 pm Ages: Teen- junior high and high schoolArt does not have to be complicated to be absolutely amazing. Teen Paint with Me packs will include all the supplies needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. Join a Zoom s...read more

Program Dates: July 17-24Zoom: Monday July 26Ages: 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 Youth Serv...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

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.Open to all ages.For more information contact the Information Desk at 805-925-0994.

Host a birthday party for everyone’s favorite wizard with a Happy Birthday Harry Potter Youth pack.  All the supplies in this pack will help to recreate Harry’s birthday cake from Hagrid, pin the pig tail on Dudley, make an owl out of yarn, and of course, create a personalized wizar...read more

Join us on Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. for a presentation on creating an American Flag framed project in honor of Purple Heart Day.Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year. The day is dedicated to honor the servicemen and women who were wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in ser...read more

Host a birthday party for everyone’s favorite wizard with a Happy Birthday Harry Potter Youth pack.  All the supplies in this pack will help to recreate Harry’s birthday cake from Hagrid, pin the pig tail on Dudley, make an owl out of yarn, and of course, create a personalized wizar...read more

Join us on Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. for a presentation on creating an American Flag framed project in honor of Purple Heart Day.Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year. The day is dedicated to honor the servicemen and women who were wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in ser...read more

Host a birthday party for everyone’s favorite wizard with a Happy Birthday Harry Potter Youth pack.  All the supplies in this pack will help to recreate Harry’s birthday cake from Hagrid, pin the pig tail on Dudley, make an owl out of yarn, and of course, create a personalized wizar...read more

Join us on Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. for a presentation on creating an American Flag framed project in honor of Purple Heart Day.Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year. The day is dedicated to honor the servicemen and women who were wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in ser...read more

WEDNESDAYS AT 4:00PMJoin us for a special live story time for families; on alternating weeks this program will be BILINGUAL! There will be songs, fingerplays, and a few stories. Tune in for a fun story time the whole family will enjoy!Registration is required for a Zoom link to the pr...read more

Host a birthday party for everyone’s favorite wizard with a Happy Birthday Harry Potter Youth pack.  All the supplies in this pack will help to recreate Harry’s birthday cake from Hagrid, pin the pig tail on Dudley, make an owl out of yarn, and of course, create a personalized wizar...read more

Join us on Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. for a presentation on creating an American Flag framed project in honor of Purple Heart Day.Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year. The day is dedicated to honor the servicemen and women who were wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in ser...read more

Host a birthday party for everyone’s favorite wizard with a Happy Birthday Harry Potter Youth pack.  All the supplies in this pack will help to recreate Harry’s birthday cake from Hagrid, pin the pig tail on Dudley, make an owl out of yarn, and of course, create a personalized wizar...read more

Program Dates: July 31 – Aug 7 Ages: 6 to 17Youth Writing Packs are designed for students up through age 17 and include a journal as well as a variety of activities to both ease the pressure of writing and inspire amateur authors. Every three months the writing packs will feature new and excit...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

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

Join us on Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. for a presentation on creating an American Flag framed project in honor of Purple Heart Day.Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year. The day is dedicated to honor the servicemen and women who were wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in ser...read more