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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Santa Maria Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Good Morning Story Time
10:00am Good Morning Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 4, 10:00amAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Story time session: Tuesdays, January 4 – February 10 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.
Valley Reads Book Club
2:00 PM Valley Reads Book Club Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2:00 PMShepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library The Valley Reads Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM.The book for the month of January will be Evicted: poverty and profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.Patrons can register here by providing their name, email and phone number.Patrons may also provide thei...read more
Youth Art Time
4:00 PM Youth Art Time Tuesday, Jan. 4, 4:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Tuesday, January 4, 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 pr...read more
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Story Time for Families
4:00pm Story Time for Families Wednesday, Jan. 5, 4:00pmAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Story time session: Wednesdays, January 5 – February 9 at 4:00 pmSongs, fingerplays, and stories in English and Spanish. Story time is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time. Space is limited to 40 attendees.
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Good Morning Story Time
10:00am Good Morning Story Time Thursday, Jan. 6, 10:00amAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Story time session: Thursdays, January 6 – February 10 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.
Lego Club and Packs
4:00 PM Lego Club and Packs Thursday, Jan. 6, 4:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library LEGO Club: Meet with other Lego fans and build together or check out a Lego pack to take home.LEGO Packs: Build with the bricks provided by the library and return them when finished. All bricks are sanitized before and after use. Limit of one pack per youth, a...read more
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Lego Packs
Lego Packs Saturday, Jan. 8, Youth Services Desk LEGO Club: Meet with other Lego fans and build together or check out a Lego pack to take home.LEGO Packs: Build with the bricks provided by the library and return them when finished. All bricks are sanitized before and after use. Limit of one pack per youth, a...read more
Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno
12:00pm-3:00pm Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno Saturday, Jan. 8, 12:00pm-3:00pmLearning Center It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Lego 3Doodler Pens Sew It In 30 Es hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Construir con Lego Boligrafo 3Doodler Co...read more
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Preschool Activity Time
11:00 AM Preschool Activity Time Monday, Jan. 10, 11:00 AMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Monday, January 10, 2022, at 11:00 am Come for a fun morning of crafts, experiments, and other activities which build kindergarten readiness skills. Activities focus on strengthening fine motor skills, identifying shapes, colors, textures, and ...read more
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Teen Ombre Wall Art
4:00pm Teen Ombre Wall Art Friday, Jan. 14, 4:00pmAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Here is a chance to make a unique piece of art to decorate your space. Learn about color blending, then create ombre wall art to keep. Glitter is optional. Snacks will be served.
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Tech Help Saturdays
Tech Help Saturdays Saturday, Jan. 15, Dorothea Nelson Conference Room 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 and begins January 3rd, 2022. Call the Library at 805-925-0994 ext. 8562 to schedule an appo...read more
Teen Ombre Wall Art Packs
Teen Ombre Wall Art Packs Saturday, Jan. 15, Pick-up program Teens, here’s a chance to make a unique piece of art to decorate your space. Take home a pack to learn about color blending, then create your own ombre wall art.
DIY Bath and Body Scrub Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. DIY Bath and Body Scrub Workshop Saturday, Jan. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library Treat yourself in the New Year! Join us and learn how to make your very own body scrubs. All materials will be provided at the workshop.
Bookmobile Pop-up Stop
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno
12:00pm-3:00pm Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno Saturday, Jan. 15, 12:00pm-3:00pmLearning Center It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. 3D Printing Paper Mosaic EmbroideryEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Impresión de 3D &nbs...read more
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Pokémon Club
4:00 PM Pokémon Club Thursday, Jan. 20, 4:00 PMAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Pokémon trainers participate in the first 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 dec...read more
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Preschool Yoga Story Time
11:00 am Preschool Yoga Story Time Friday, Jan. 21, 11:00 amAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Join us for a morning of yoga with stories and breathing exercises. Children are introduced to mindfulness and learn to increase their ability to regulate their emotions. Stay afterward to create a calming glitter jar. Space and supplies are limited. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or towel. Open to c...read more
Righetti ASTRA Club Craft
11:00am Righetti ASTRA Club Craft Friday, Jan. 21, 11:00amOrcutt Branch Library Winter themed craft event hosted by Righetti’s ASTRA Club at the Orcutt Library Branch.
Teen Anime Club
4:00pm Teen Anime Club Friday, Jan. 21, 4:00pmAltrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library 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!
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Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno
12:00pm-3:00pm Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno Saturday, Jan. 22, 12:00pm-3:00pmLearning Center It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Button Making Macrame Hexbug MazeEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el ...read more
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Everything but the Kitchen Sink Packs
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Packs Wednesday, Jan. 26, Altrusa Theater - Santa Maria Public Library Celebrate Hobby Month with different material to explore a new hobby or restart an old one. In this pack you might find paper, feathers, foam, stickers, markers, pencils, notebooks, felt sheets, and more. This pack has it all, let your imagination go ...read more
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Lunar New Year Youth Celebration Packs
Lunar New Year Youth Celebration Packs Saturday, Jan. 29, All Locations Saturday January 29 - February 5, 2022 Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special pack to learn about Lunar New Year traditions around the world. Packs include supplies to create two crafts at home. Open to youth ages 4-12. Limit of one pack pe...read more
GetsetUP Presentation
GetsetUP Presentation Saturday, Jan. 29, Shepard Hall - Santa Maria Public Library Are you 55 years or older and want to learn a new skill? Then join Library staff as they present on GetSetUp. This online platform is free and is geared towards those 55 and over who want to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences. GetSetUp offers a variety of classes t...read more
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Packs
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Packs Saturday, Jan. 29, All Locations Celebrate Hobby Month with different material to explore a new hobby or restart an old one. In this pack you might find paper, feathers, foam, stickers, markers, pencils, notebooks, felt sheets, and more. This pack has it all, let your imagination go ...read more
Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno
12:00pm-3:00pm Winter Makerspace / Semos Creadors Eventos del invierno Saturday, Jan. 29, 12:00pm-3:00pmLearning Center It's time to create, build, explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. Arduino Origami Bookmarks Paper LanternsEs hora de crear, construir, explorar ye usar su imaginación en el iEventos de la biblioteca! Arduino Marcadores de origami Hacer Linternas de papel
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