Millions in road repairs, expanded library access and citywide service contracts were all greenlit Tuesday night at the Santa Clarita City Council meeting. The Santa Clarita City Council meeting also opened with two recognitions, honoring local veterans and the environment. “Tonight, we thank all Vietnam War veterans for their service, sacrifice and perseverance,” councilmember Bill Miranda said during a proclamation ...

The City of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Boulevard).  This special call for artwork seeks five artists to each create original artworks on a provided 60-inch by 60-inch canvas inspired by the theme “Under ...

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are excited to welcome back Western author J.R. Sanders for a free special event next week at the Old Town Newhall Library. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library located at 24500 Main Street. This engaging evening will kick off the Santa ...

Join the Santa Clarita Public Library in promoting early literacy with a new reading challenge.  Reach 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten with the Santa Clarita Public Library’s resources and tools.   This year-round initiative supports our youngest residents by empowering parents, caregivers and teachers to foster early literacy by encouraging children from birth to kindergarten to read 1,000 books before they start ...

Hosts: Matt Watson Topic: SCVi and Libraries Guests: Shawna Brown, Kathleen Fredette, Shannon Vonnegut, and Tony Watson Eye On The Valley – SCVi and Libraries – April 15, 2022 On this episode of Eye On The Valley, our host Matt Watson talks with his guests Shawna Brown and Kathleen Fredette from SCVi. Matt starts off the show by talking with ...

As the summer season begins, the Santa Clarita Public Library is announced Wednesday, the kickoff of the annual Summer Reading Program with a theme of “Reading Colors Your World.” This year’s theme is intended to encourage residents to explore culture, nature, science and more through their reading and adventuring around Santa Clarita, according to City officials. “The Summer Reading Program ...

All three Santa Clarita Library branches are expected to resume passport services on Monday. Starting Monday, Feb. 22, the three public libraries in Santa Clarita are set to resume passport services, according to City officials. Santa Clarita residents wishing to utilize one of the three libraries to get a passport are required to make an appointment in advance, according to ...

Santa Clarita Public Library branches are set to host a “Stranger Things”-themed escape room in September, officials said Wednesday. The free stand-alone event is set to open in September, with a display of specially curated books and materials to get participants in the mood for the show and experience, according to event organizers. Enthusiasm for the teen-exclusive “Stranger Things” escape ...

During the month of September, the Santa Clarita Public Library is set to host the “Food for Fines” program in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, Salvation Army and Santa Clarita Grocery.  This month-long program allows customers to donate food items to remove up to $20 of overdue library fines or replacement card fees from their account, according ...

The Valencia Library is partnering with the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library for a summer-reads book drive, where the community is being encouraged to donate books and materials with the hopes of spreading some great summer reads at bargain prices. The sale is set to take place inside the Community Room, where attendees are expected to bring their own ...