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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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Ancestry.comThe Library offers onsite access to Ancestry.com. Ancestry.com is the world's largest online family history resource. Research census, immigration, military, birth, death and marriage records, and other useful information sources. To find out more information and available Library resources, visit:
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Santa Maria Valley Genealogical SocietyNot sure where to start? Members of the Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society are available by appointment in the library to assist with your research or to help get you started. Email roots@smvgs.org to schedule. To find out more about SMVGS, visit:
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Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers "A digital collection from the Library of Congress of newspapers from around the country dating from 1789-1963. Try searching by names of family members, known places where they lived or worked, and organizations they belonged to."
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Santa Maria Public Library Programs Check out some of the Library's upcoming fun events, below. For more information, or to register for events, please call (805) 925-0994, visit our website at www.cityofsantamaria.org/library, or click on any of the event images below to be redirected to our Library events calendar. |
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Spotlight On: Makerspace Saturdays, October 1 - October 29 Come check out the Makerspace program! Learn a new craft or skill and bring a sample home. Open to the public, all supplies provided and all ages welcome.
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Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Celebration Saturday, October 1 11:00 a.m. in the Altrusa Theater For all ages. No registration is required.
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Tech Help Saturdays Saturdays, October 1 and October 15 11:00 a.m. in the Dorothea Nelson Conference Room For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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World Space Week Youth Pack Pack pick-up begins: Saturday, October 1 No registration is required.
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Sensory Bin Creation Station Monday, October 3 11:00 a.m. in the Altrusa Theater Registration is required.
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Let's Blow Off Some STEAM Friday, October 7 11:00 a.m. in the Altrusa Theater For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required.
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Tech Made Easy: Microsoft Software Saturday, October 8 10:30 a.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Valley Reads Book ClubSaturday, October 8 2:00 p.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Youth Maker Market OrientationTuesday, October 11 4:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater For ages 6 to 17. Orientation is required for Youth Maker Market participants.
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Teen BOLTFriday, October 14 4:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater For teens in junior high and high school. No registration is required.
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CraftWorks: Painted Gardening PotSaturday, October 15 10:30 a.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Orcutt Branch: Mouse Tales Preschool Story Time Tuesday, October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 5. No registration is required.
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Orcutt Branch: Painted Gardening Pot Kits Pick up: Monday, October 10 - Saturday, October 15 No registration is required.
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Adult Book Recommendations Check out our recommended books below. Visit the Black Gold catalog, or call (805) 925-0994, to place a hold on these titles.
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Finding your Roots: Easy-to-Do Genealogy and Family History by Janice Lindgren SchultzA librarian and authority on genealogical research offers advice and encouragement to those who are eager to uncover their family history in this guidebook. Getting started, research techniques, interviewing tips, and effective use of the library and internet are all discussed in detail in this book that is ideal for beginners and novices.
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Children's Book Recommendations |
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That's Not My Name! by Anoosha SyedDuring her first day of school when her classmates mispronounce her name, Mirha shies away from correcting them, wondering if she should find a new one until her Mama helps her to see just how special her name is.
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Teen Book Recommendations
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Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana SchwartzWhen Hazel, an aspiring female surgeon, meets Jack, a resurrection man who sells bodies for a living, they work together to uncover the secrets buried not just in unmarked graves but in the very heart of Edinburgh society.
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