Newhall Library races reading back into residents’ hearts
Hundreds of residents gathered for the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 15th Annual Family Literacy Festival in Newhall on Saturday to bring joy to the reading experience. The theme for this…
Hundreds of residents gathered for the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 15th Annual Family Literacy Festival in Newhall on Saturday to bring joy to the reading experience. The theme for this…
The Santa Clarita Public Library is presenting “Sidewalk Stories” at the Old Town Newhall Library. Each Friday in March, families will have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while listening to stories read by library staff. Readings will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the east side of…
As back-to-school season kicks into high gear, both city and county libraries are offering a number of services to students who do not have access to all distance learning essentials.…
Additional participating artists have been announced for the Quarantine Art Challenge, on exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library until Oct. 9. Courtesy photo “Click Your Heels,” by Cheri Marcovitch,…
The Old Town Newhall Library is exhibiting “The Quarantine Art Challenge,” featuring Santa Clarita artists, from July 14 to Oct. 9. The assignments were from the daily challenge words. Several…
Every Tuesday, Liza Purdy, a children’s librarian at the Newhall Library, wheels out a box of about 50 to 100 red wiggler worms for children at the library to touch and feed with composted materials like celery, coffee grounds and avocado peel.
Gone are the days when you would be shushed for making noise in the library. As librarian Liza Purdy puts it, that’s an antiquated stereotype and the Newhall Library is a “full throttle library.” On Monday, the Old Town Newhall Library was full of music as the library hosted a “musical instrument petting zoo” for children and teens as part of the monthly “Green Eggs and Jam” music program.
To celebrate literature, music, dance and crafts, the Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its annual Family Literacy Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall…
Four-year Navy veteran Laneta McBridge never thought art would help her to process her emotions. Once introduced to Homes 4 Families, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create affordable housing for…
The Santa Clarita Library has launched its new program: Yawáyro: Indigenous Awareness and Literacy Development, introducing Native American heritage and culture into children’s literature at the library. Children, parents and…
Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita’s beloved historic neighborhood, continues to find new ways to attract residents and visitors to its businesses, restaurants and art venues. Driving down Lyons or Railroad…
Families stopped along Main Street to visit the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market, which celebrated its fourth anniversary on Saturday. Stands made an L-shape next to the Newhall Library, where…
Local children now have a more interactive space to read and play at the Old Town Newhall Library thanks to a donation from the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library.…
Los Angeles based-artist Skye Amber Sweet held an art demonstration at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday. Sweet said her style is an attempt to create a “random sphere…
A single blood donation can save up to three lives, according to city officials, which is why Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are partnering to host two community…
Far from timid and hesitant, 2-year-old Stella Hourigan was the first to run toward and hug Sammy Clarita during a special reading Wednesday with the city of Santa Clarita Mayor…
Explore the organic and soulful paintings created by Skye Amber Sweet at her new exhibit, “Embracing Growth,” showcasing works that highlight the wonder of life. The free exhibit is on…
Rain didn’t stop Santa Clarita residents from stopping by to make their own pasta at a class hosted by feedSCV and Speakeasy Bakery at the Old Town Newhall Library on Sunday.
There were cookies all around the 3rd annual cookie exchange, held by feedSCV at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday. Complete with a cookie decorating station for kids, holiday…
Foodies from across Santa Clarita will have a chance to share each others’ tastes and recipes with feedSCV’s upcoming cookie exchange at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday.