City Library To Host Free Events Throughout April

Posted by: KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220 in Santa Clarita News April 2, 2013 - 10:23 am 0 168 Views

The City of Santa Clarita Public Library will host a series of free educational events during April at each of its library branches including Canyon Country, Valencia and Old Town Newhall.

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Community members of all ages are invited to participate in educational programs and services available at the Santa Clarita Public Library, including:

Solar 101 Workshop- The Old Town Newhall Library will host two green-friendly workshops with demonstrations on how solar energy works. Sponsored by Green Convergence, a kid’s workshop will be hosted on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Green Slam ARTivity- As part of the City’s ArtSlam event on Thursday, April 4, kids and teens are invited to participate in a recycled art project with local artist Jan Doukakis at the Old Town Newhall Library at 4:00 p.m.
El Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros Celebration- The Canyon Country and Old Town Newhall Library will host a free event celebrating El Dia de los Ninos on Saturday, April 6, at 11:00 a.m. for residents of all ages. The event will feature a variety of activities, including: storytime, face painting, crafts, a family movie, a concert featuring Nathalia Palis, and each child will receive a free book.
John Bergstrom Performance- In anticipation of the 20th annual Cowboy Festival on April 20th and April 21st, the Old Town Newhall Library will host a free performance by Western balladeer John Bergstrom on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Attica Locke Author Event- The Valencia Library will host a free author event featuring successful screenwriter and author Attica Locke, who will discuss her novels Black Water Rising and The Cutting Season on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Magic of the Old West- Residents are invited to celebrate the 20th annual Cowboy Festival with World Class Magician Lincoln Bond on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
Meet & Greet with Author Ted Faye- Residents are invited to meet author Ted Faye from the Santa Clarita Historical Society on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Old Town Newhall Library. A book discussion and signing of his newest novel Twenty Mule Team will be available.