Saugus Library Center

Survey Response

In preparation for building a new library in Saugus, the City surveyed residents online and at special visioning workshops.

Over 1,500 people provided their opinions about what isplanned to be a state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, with library and recreation spaces for the whole family. Here are some highlights from the responses:

*Spaces: A majority of those polled would like to see the new center include a cafe, a quiet study area, and a homework center. Comfortable seating is a priority for 78%.

*Innovation: Focus groups got excited by the idea of a maker space or innovation center where new techology can be explored.

*Populations: Resources for children, homeschoolers, special needs individuals, and teens were all seen as needed at the new library.

Seventy-seven percent of those polled say they would use the new center, and many suggestions were made for sites. No location has been selected yet. Stay tuned!

Drum roll please.....Introducing our new City Librarian!We are pleased to announce that Kelly Behle has been named the new City Librarian for the City of Santa Clarita Public Library (SCPL). Previously theValencia Branch Manager, Kelly has worked extensively in Youth Services and was Youth Services Coordinator when the Library opened on July 1, 2011. She replaces Ed Kieczykowski, SCPL’s first City Librarian, who recently retired.

A longtime Santa Clarita resident who received her MLIS from UCLA, Kelly loves contributing her best to the City where she raised her children. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and fine library staff,” she said recently. “It’s daunting to follow in the footsteps of Santa Clarita’s very firstCity Librarian, whose vision, experiences, and leadership have made a lasting impact. I look forward to building on that excellent foundation as wecontinually expand and improve library services forthe community.”

Upcoming: All Day Library Closures for the Fourth of July holiday are Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

Don’t miss our Summer Reading Program finale featuring amazing performers,ongoing storytimes, activity booths, and grand prize Summer Reading Raffle drawings! There’s something for every age; snacks available while they last. Where: Newhall Park Picnic AreaWhen: Saturday, July 25Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Line-up:

10:15 am - Magic withThe Wacko Show

11:30 am - Children’s Raffle12 noon - Music by The Terns

12:45 pm - Teen Raffle1:15 pm - Bilingual musical storytelling

with Nathalia Palis

More “Read to the Rhythm” Summer Program Fun

Inside!

Come to the Jamboree!

Librarian’s Corner by Karen CruzeCommunity Outreach CoordinatorCultural Landscape Programs Enrich our Library and Community Every year I look forward to July -- but not only because I’m excited about going to the beach or taking a long vacation. Rather it’s the month when the library learns about the level of funding we’ll recieve to carry out Santa Clarita’s Cultural Landscape Initative. If, over the past several years, you listened to Alepho Deng, author of They Rained Fire On Us From the Sky, tell about his harrowing journey as a young boy across the Sudan, or you heard noted Hispanic writer Gary Soto share the funny exploits of his characters, then you’ve reaped the benefits of the Initiative. Likewise if you enjoyed the offerings of our Chinese New Year celebration or attended Dia de los Ninos. The lion dancers, drummers, storyteller Barbara Wong, bilingual singer Nathalia Palis and Native American dancer Ben Hale, all came to you courtesy of this funding. Working with the City’s Community Services Division, myself and others look for program ideas fitting the Initiative’s mission: “To encourage, assist, and empower the community to eliminate all forms of discrimination, and to promote understanding and appreciation ofhuman differences.” We brainstorm with schools and local groups. Having community backing is one of the secrets of success. It is a pleasure to see overflowing rooms and venues. It is even more pleasurable to hear from our audience: “Amazing night!,”’More please!,” and “It is so great that you do this!” These are the kind of compliments that make my heart sing. I’m glad we get to offer these enriching programs; and now that it’s once again July, I’m looking forward to planning more!

Read to the Rhythm........

Children, Teen, and Adult Programs

For detailed descriptions, and for a list of storytimes, please see our “Read to the Rhythm”

brochure or visit the events calendar on our website: SantaClaritaLibrary.com

Wednesday, July 1

Soundtracks of Our Lives @ Canyon Country(Age 11-17) 1 - 6 pm

Frozen Sing-Along @ Valencia (Families) 3 pm

Thursday, July 2

Soundtracks of Our Lives @ Newhall(Age 11-17) 1 - 6 pm

Read to the Music @ Canyon Country (K-Gr. 6) 3 pm

Tuesday, July 7

Sound Wave Snapshot @ Valencia (Age 11-17) 2 - 3 pm Musical Instrument Bingo @ Newhall (K-Gr. 6) 3 pm

Music Inspired Crafts @ Canyon Country: Mosaic CD Frame (Adults) 6:30 pm - Registration required.

Wednesday, July 8

Science of Sound @ Valencia (K-Gr. 6) 3 pm

Sheet Music Masterpieces @ Canyon Country(Age 11-17) 4 - 5 pm

Musical Movies @ Newhall West Side Story(Adults & appropriately-aged children with adult) 5 - 7 pm

Thursday, July 9

Tap Through the Summer @ Newhall (Age 11-17)1-2 pm - Registration required.

Family Movie Musical @ Canyon Country: An American Tale (All ages) 3 pm

Friday, July 10

Family Movie Musical @ Newhall: Mulan (All ages) 3 pm

Tuesday, July 14

Tap Through the Summer @ Valencia (Age 11-17)1 - 2 pm - Registration required.

Science of Sound @ Newhall (K-Gr. 6) 3 pm

Learn to Line Dance @ Canyon Country (Adults) 6:30 pm

Summer Reading;Sign Up! It’s Not Too Late! There’s still plenty of time to sign up for our “Read to the Rhythm”Summer Program and collect prizes and raffle chances for musical instruments and more. Summer Reading extends to Saturday, July 25. There are programs for all ages - Preschool to Adult.

And whatever your age, don’t forget to read five written

Sign Up to Read; Enter to Win Money for College!To enter, just sign up for our reading club, then complete an entry card (available at our libraries) or enteronline at ScholarShare.com/Summerby Saturday, August 1, 2015. Participating children must be between the ages of 3 and 16. Scholarshare will be picking 40 winners statewide to receive a $500 college savings account.

And whatever your age, remember to read five of any type of materials - magazines to comics to novels - to complete our summer challenge. You’ll be eligible for special raffles!

Bag SaleSave on books!

Benefit your library!

For only $7, fill our bag at any of our branch bookstores. You get to keep the reusable bag.Already have a Friends of the

Library bag? Bring it in and save $1.

Tuesday, August 4 to Saturday, August 8

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Access 24/7 What’s New Via Our Virtual Library

Digital MagazinesNow available through our website and an app

for Android and Apple iPad, Flipster Digital Magazines offers you an outstanding variety of

current, high-quality digital titles likeTime, People, Country Living, GL (Girls Life),

and many, many more. Just use our website and your library card to access for free.

Streaming Video Have a mobile device and a Santa Clarita Library card? Then you can stream

for free a host of digital feature films, documentaries, TV shows, and educational and children’s titles. Browse the selection on our website,

click to borrow, and enjoy instant access. Videos automatically expire at the end of the 7-day lending period. There are never any late fees.

Mobile WiFi PrintingQuick and easy! When you need something printed, but you’re tight on time,

you can now print from wherever you are and pick up your work at the library. Just go to our website and under Quick Links use the drop down menu to “Access WiFi Printing.” Select the library where you want to pick up your

job, and the link will walk you through the process of selecting and sending. When you get to the library, visit the print station and release what you’ve

sent. You are given up to $1.00 free printing per day. Pay for bigger print jobs using the AAM account associated with your library card.

Mobile AppEven when you aren’t at home, you can access the Santa Clarita Public Library

by downloading our app, which is available in multiple platforms - Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone, and Kindle Fire. Once installed you will have real time access to check your account, renew and request materials, view the

catalog, and even contact us. Download for iOS via the App Store; for Androids search for the app on Google Play; for information on how to retrieve for all

other devices, visit sclarita.boopsie.com.

.......July Events Day-by-Day

Wednesday, July 15

Arthur’s Musical Celebration @ Valencia (K-Gr. 6)3 pm

Cassette Tape Notebooks @ Canyon Country (Age 11-17) 3 - 4 pm

Learn to Foxtrot @ Newhall (Adults) 6:30 pm

Thursday, July 16

Cassette Tape Notebooks @ Newhall (Age 11-17) 3 pm

Science of Sound @ Valencia (K-Gr. 6) 3 pm

Learn to Swing Dance @ Valencia (Adults) 6:30 pm

Friday, July 17

Dance Party @ Canyon County (Age 2-5) 10:30 am

Rhythm Round the City: Rusty Presents“Let’s Go Save the Butterflies”@ West Ranch HS, 26255 Valencia Blvd. (All ages) 6 pm

Monday, July 20

Summer Music Festival: Joe Ayoub @ Valencia (All ages) 6 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, July 21

Arthur’s Musical Celebration @ Newhall (K-Gr. 6) 3 pm

Cassette Tape Notebooks @ Valencia (Age 11-17) 3 pm

Musical Movies @ Canyon CountryO Brother, Where Art Thou? (rated PG 13) (Adults & appropriately-aged children with adult) 5 - 7 pm

Wednesday, July 22Tap Through the Summer @ Canyon Country(Age 11-17) 1 - 2 pm - Registration required.

Family Movie Musical @ Valencia: Mary Poppins (All ages) 6 pm

Thursday, July 23

Sound Wave Snapshot @ Newhall (Age 11-17) 2 - 3 pm

Family Movie Musical @ Canyon Country:Shrek (all ages) 3 pm and Shrek 2 (all ages) 6 pm

Friday, July 24

Family Movie Musical @ Newhall: Annie (all ages) 3 pm

August Author EventThe Friends of the Santa Clarita Public

Library are hosting mystery and suspense author, Jenny Milchman on

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7 pm @ Valencia Library. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Light

refreshments will be served. Milchman won the 2013 Mary Higgens Clark Award for best suspense novel - Cover of Snow. Her latest

release is As Night Falls.

Follow Us on Social Media:

Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd.M. - Th. 9 AM- 8 PMFri. 10 AM - 6 PMSat. 10 AM - 5 PMSun. 1- 5 PM

Old Town Newhall24500 Main St.M. - Thu. 9 AM - 8 PMFri. 10 AM - 6 PMSat. 10 AM - 5 PMSun. 1- 5 PM

Valencia 23743 Valencia Blvd.M. - Th. 10 AM - 9 PMFri. 10 AM - 6 PMSat. 10 AM - 5 PMSun. 1 - 5 PM

Find More to Explore @SantaClaritaLibrary.com

ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE

Santa Clarita Public Library (661) 259-0750

Sign Up Online Starting Saturday, August 1 for Free Practice Tests Offered Aug.-Nov.

New PSAT (Gr. 7-10) @ NewhallSaturday, Aug. 22.....10:30 am - 1:45 pm

New SAT (Gr. 10-12) @ Canyon CountrySaturday, Aug. 29.....10:30 am - 2:30 pm

ACT (Gr. 10-12) @ Valencia Saturday, Sept. 5.....10:30 am - 2:30 pm

SAT - current version (Gr. 10-12) @ Newhall Saturday, Sept. 12.....10:30 am - 3:00 pm

New PSAT (Gr. 7-10) @ Canyon Country Saturday, Oct. 3.....10:30 am - 1:45 pm

New SAT/ACT combo (Gr. 10-12) @ Newhall Saturday, Oct. 31.....10:30 am - 2:30 pm

New SAT (Gr. 10-12) @ ValenciaSaturday, Nov. 21.....10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Please bring pencils, erasers, a calculator, and snacks for break time. Results will be available online, or in a session whose date will be announced on the day of the test.

College Prep Programming

Join TAB! Teen Advisory BoardFor Teens in Grades 7-12

This year TAB expands to all threelibraries. Choose the program most convenient for you and help our librarians with teen services, interact with other teens, earn service hoursand develop leadership skills.

TAB meetings are held monthlythrough the school year, Septemberto May (unless otherwise noted).

To join, fill out an application at your library of choice, and attend at least three meetings.

Valencia, 1st Tuesdays, 5 - 6 pmNewhall, 3rd Thursdays, 5 - 6 pmCanyon Country, 4th Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Focus on eResources:

Need help with homework? Did you know that with your library card you can have access to a tutor online from 1:00-10:00 pm daily?

Tutors with Brainfuse can offer assistance for all grades and subjects. There’s help for everything from simple division to calculus, and writing essays to conjugating French verbs.

To access go to our website’s elibrary tab, enter “Articles and Databases” and go to “Homework Help” to scan for Brainfuse. Type in your Santa Clarita library card numberand follow the directions to connect you to live help.

Adaptive Adult Reading Program(Ages 18 and up) @ Canyon Country, 1st Fridays starting in August,10:30-11:30 am

Adults with special needs, accompanied by caregivers or coaches, can enjoy this interactivereading and activities program designed especially for them.

Drop In at These Two ProgramsOffering Useful College Planning Tips

College Bound Strategies @ NewhallTuesday, Aug. 25.....6:30 - 7:30 pmYour favorite school might not be as unattainable as you thought.

College 101 @ Valencia Wednesday, Sept. 23.....7 - 8 pmInfo about admissions, expectations and more.