Newhall Library races reading back into residents’ hearts
Attendees pose with Pete the Cat at the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 15th Annual Family Literacy Festival on 120333 in Newhall. Rylee Holwager/The Signal.

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…

Sidewalk story time offered at Newhall Library
The Old Town Newhall library. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sidewalk story time offered at Newhall Library

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…

Libraries continue offering resources amid pandemic
DeAnna Watters of the Los Angeles County Library in Stevenson Ranch, right, hands a library book to a patron picking up a title that she placed a hold on. June 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Libraries continue offering resources amid pandemic

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 artists announced for Quarantine Art Challenge
Courtesy photo “Bye Bye Virus,” by Meressa Naftulin, is among the 40 pieces featured in the upcoming exhibit, “The Quarantine Art Challenge,” opening July 14 at the Old Town Newhall Library.

Additional artists announced for Quarantine Art Challenge

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 Quarantine Art Challenge’ coming to Old Town Newhall Library
Courtesy photo “The Beast Within,” by Mardi Georgio, is among the 40 pieces featured in the upcoming exhibit, “The Quarantine Art Challenge,” opening July 14 at the Old Town Newhall Library.

‘The Quarantine Art Challenge’ coming to Old Town Newhall Library

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…

A different kind of bookworm
Liza Purdy, a children's librarian at the Old Town Newhall Library, conducts a worm feeding as part of an interactive activity designed to teach kids about science. March 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A different kind of bookworm

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.

Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens
Lyra Chaddick, toddler plays the keys on a electronic keyboard assisted by Marna Onnen, grandmother at the Green Eggs and Jam session hosted by the Newhall Public Library, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Newhall Library holds “musical instrument petting zoo” for kids and teens

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.

Veteran art on display at Newhall Library
Residents had the opportunity to look at art inspired by the traumatic experiences of veterans at the "Opening Our Minds and Hearts to Veteran Trauma - Informed Art" gallery event held at the Old Town Newhall Library Wednesday evening. November 13, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Veteran art on display at Newhall Library

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…

Library introduces Native American literature for children
Tataviam and Chumash Elder Dennis Garcia holds up a pair of Chumash rattles at the Yawáyro: Indigenous Awareness and Literacy Development program at the Old Town Newhall Library Tuesday night. Cory RUbin/The Signal

Library introduces Native American literature for children

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…

Farmers Market celebrates four years in Old Town Newhall
Jaime Arreola hands some fresh produce to Bethany Struble and her daughter Kylie at the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market on Saturday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Farmers Market celebrates four years in Old Town Newhall

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…

Donation from libraries ‘Friends’ upgrades kids’ space in Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita held a ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the donation of new furniture for the Old Town Newhall library's children's area from the Friends fo the Santa Clarita Public Library. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Donation from libraries ‘Friends’ upgrades kids’ space in Newhall

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 artists leads Santa Clarita residents in live demonstration
Artist Skye Amber Sweet works on an acrylic painting, one in a series representing stained glass window, as part of a live art demonstration at the entrance of the Old Town Newhall Library in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Los Angeles artists leads Santa Clarita residents in live demonstration

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…

Mayor introduces young library visitors to Sammy Clarita
Mayor Marsha McLean reads a new, city-produced book about Santa Clarita history and mascot Sammy Clarita to toddlers Wednesday at the Old Town Newhall Library. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Mayor introduces young library visitors to Sammy Clarita

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…

Art: ‘Embracing Growth’ exhibit opens at Old Town Newhall Library
Courtesy photo The organic, soulful paintings of Skye Amber Sweet are the focus of a new exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library. An artist reception for the “Embracing Growth” exhibit will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.

Art: ‘Embracing Growth’ exhibit opens at Old Town Newhall Library

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…

SCV residents learn to make different kinds of pasta with feedSCV
Instructor Scott Ervin demonstrates how to make homemade stuffed pasta during a class held at the Old Town Newhall Library and hosted by feedSCV, eatSCV and Speakeasy Bakery on Saturday with proceeds going to feedSCV. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV residents learn to make different kinds of pasta with feedSCV

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.

feedSCV hosts 3rd annual cookie exchange
Violet Cervantes, 5, joins a group of children as she decorates cookies at the feedSCV Cookie Exchange event held at the Old Town Newhall Library in Newhall on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

feedSCV hosts 3rd annual cookie exchange

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…

Bring out some treats at feedSCV’s cookie exchange
Supporters react to the winning bid for chef Walter Kiczek of Sand Canyon County Club at the feedSCV Chef Auction at the Sand Canyon Country Club on Thursday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Bring out some treats at feedSCV’s cookie exchange

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.

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