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Library Holiday Hours The Santa Maria Public Library will be CLOSED: Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. *Please note: the Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24. La Biblioteca Pública de Santa María estará CERRADA: el jueves 25 de noviembre y el viernes 26 de noviembre *Tenga en cuenta: la biblioteca cerrará temprano a las 5:00 p.m. el miércoles 24 de noviembre.
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Piano Performances Do you play the piano and like to perform? If so, the Library invites you to play the concert grand piano in Shepard Hall. The piano belongs to the Santa Maria Philharmonic and is available for use in performing for the public. To schedule a performance, call the Library Director, Mary Housel at 925-0994 x2322.
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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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Online Job Searching Thursday, November 18 3:00 p.m. in Shepard Hall For ages 18+ Registration is required.
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LinkedIn Learning Training Saturday, November 20 11:00 a.m. in the Learning Center For ages 18+ Registration is required.
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All Branches: Celebrate Native American Heritage Family Packs Pick-up: Saturday, November 20 - Saturday, November 27 For all ages. No registration is required. Funded by the SMPL Foundation and Altrusa International Foundation Santa Maria
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Pick-up: Saturday, November 20 - Saturday, November 27 For ages 3 to 5 No registration is required.
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Spotlight On: Special Movie Matinee Week November 22-24 and Saturday, November 27 2:00 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater Drop by for a family movie at the Library! No sign-ups or tickets required. All ages welcome with caregivers. All attendees over age 2 must wear masks. Sorry, food and drinks are not allowed at this event. Monday, November 22: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG, 114 minutes) 2021 Tuesday, November 23: How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 98 minutes) 2010 Wednesday, November 24: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG, 102 minutes) 2014 Saturday, November 27: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG, 104 minutes) 2019
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Adult Book Recommendations Take a look at some of 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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A Quilter's Holidayby Jennifer ChiaveriniThe Elm Creek Quilters are home for the holidays, during which days spent hand-stitching heartfelt gifts for loved ones brings forth the true spirit of generosity and kindness, especially when Gwen gifts a quilt project to her mentor's bone-marrow donor.
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The Thanksgiving Book: A Companion to the Holiday covering its History, Lore, Traditions, Foods, and Symbols, including Primary Sources, Poems, Prayers, Songs, Hymns, and Recipesby Laurie Collier HillstromProvides information about the history, lore, traditions, foods, and symbols of the Thanksgiving celebration. Features include narrative overviews and primary source documents, chronology, and resources for further information.
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Thanksgiving is the favorite holiday of millions of Americans. And with so many diverse regions across the United States, it is no surprise to find that the Thanksgiving menu changes significantly from New England to the Pacific Northwest. This is the quintessential cookbook for our national day of thanks, capturing this diversity with creative recipes for the perfect dinner and providing the key to a stress-free occasion with author Diane Morgan's indispensable do-ahead tips.
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We Give Thanks by Cynthia RylantTwo friends cook up a plan to show everyone their gratitude, in this playfully illustrated story with themes of thankfulness and inclusion that are perfect for Thanksgiving—or for any day of the year!
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Graciasby Pat MoraA young multiracial boy celebrates family, friendship, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
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We are still here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci SorellOne dozen kids discuss the historical and contemporary laws, policies, movements and victories that have shaped Native American culture of the past and present, from forced assimilation and tribe nation delegitimization to language revival efforts and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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"Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude." –A.A. Milne "Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and occurs on Thursday, November 25. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. In many American households today, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful meal with family and friends." - History.com Below are several links to help you enjoy a safe and fun Thanksgiving celebration.
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Field GuideAudubon.org gives insight into the life of the Wild Turkey.
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Food Safety Tips for Your Holiday Turkey From the CDC, Follow these four tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday turkey meal.
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How to Teach Children Gratitude Noticing – Recognizing the things you have to be grateful for. Thinking – Thinking about why you’ve been given those things. Feeling – The emotions you experience as a result of the things you’ve been given. Doing – The way you express appreciation. Here are some questions that can help kids experience all four gratitude components: Notice – What do you have in your life to be grateful for? Are there things to be grateful for beyond the actual gifts someone has given you? Are you grateful for any people in your life? Think – What do you think about this present? Do you think you should give something to the person who gave it to you? Do you think you earned the gift? Do you think the person gave you a gift because they thought they had to or because they wanted to? Feel – Does it make you feel happy to get this gift? What does it feel like inside? What about this gift makes you feel happy? Do – Is there a way to show how you feel about this gift? Does the feeling you have about this gift make you want to share this feeling by giving to someone else?
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