The Old Town Newhall Library has invited Santa Clarita residents and families to participate in the 11th Annual Family Literacy Festival on Saturday, Dec. 2.

The Santa Clarita Public Library has partnered with College of the Canyons Makerspace to host the free event at the Old Town Newhall Library, and officials have announced that this year’s theme is “Create Your World.”

“The College of the Canyons MakerSpace team will be on-site to educate and encourage attendees to explore new ways to create through hands-on activities, including a demo of a digital planetarium,” said a city news release. “Young children will enjoy lei-making, building and creation stations. There will be plenty of exciting activities for teens too, including the opportunity to demonstrate the library’s new virtual reality system.”

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Stations set up for attendees to visit and participate in arts and crafts will also be hosted by other local students, teachers, artists, and education enthusiasts in addition to the Canyons Makerspace team members, according to event organizers.

“A free commemorative holiday ornament created by College of the Canyons MakerSpace will be given away to each family while supplies last,” said the news release.

In addition to the family-friendly arts and crafts activities, Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth and Assemblyman Dante Acosta will commence the festival at 10:30 a.m. with a special story reading in the Old Town Newhall Community Room, according to event organizers.

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Following the reading, Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company is scheduled to hold a special performance for those in attendance.

The event is scheduled to take place next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library located at 24500 Main Street.

For more information on the 11th Annual Family Literacy Festival or other Santa Clarita Public Library, click here or call 661-259-0750.

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