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Thursday, December 15, 2022 |
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Winter Festivities Grab a warm sweater, some hot cocoa and enjoy these fun, local winter activities this Holiday season. |
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Christmas in the Country This ticketed event, presented by the Santa Maria Elks, runs on select days through Saturday, December 24. For more information, click below: |
"Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights" Map Community members help spread holiday cheer by decorating their homes in the spirit of the season for the 26th Annual Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights. |
Wishing Trees
December 1 - December 31 What will you wish for? Come visit our wishing trees and write down your hope, wish, or dream for next year. |
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Library Holiday Hours Saturday, December 24: Close at 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 26: CLOSED Saturday, December 31: Close at 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 2: CLOSED Horario de vacaciones de la biblioteca Sábado 24 de diciembre: Cierra a las 5:00 p.m. Lunes 26 de diciembre: CERRADO Sábado, 31 de diciembre: Cierra a las 5:00 p.m. Lunes 2 de enero: CERRADO |
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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Teen Anime Club Friday, December 16 4:30 p.m., Shepard Hall For junior high and high school students. No registration is required. |
Tech Made Easy Workshop Saturday, December 17 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Learning Loft For ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
Saturday Crafternoon: Gnome Wine Bottle Saturday, December 17 2:30 p.m., Shepard Hall For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
Family Build and Play Monday, December 19 3:30 p.m., Altrusa Theater For families. No registration is required. |
Paws to Read Tuesdays, December 20 and 27 3:30 p.m., Altrusa Theater For ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. |
Next Chapter Book Club Wednesday, December 21 5:00 p.m., Altrusa Theater For ages 8 to 12. No registration is required. |
Noon-Year's Eve Party Saturday, December 31 11:00 a.m., Altrusa Theater For ages 8 to 12. No registration is required. |
Craftworks: DIY Tabletop Zen Garden Saturday, January 7 10:30 a.m., Learning Loft For ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
Tech Help Saturdays Saturday, January 7 11:00 a.m., Learning Loft For ages 18 and up. Registration is required. |
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DIY Tabletop Zen Garden: To-Go Kits (Orcutt and Los Alamos Branches) Pick-up: January 3 - January 7 For ages 18 and up. No registration is required. |
Pop-up Bookmobile Stop Saturday, December 17 12:00 p.m., Marilyn Stanley Park Visit the bookmobile at monthly Saturday Bookmobile Pop-up stop. Check-out, return materials, sign-up for a Library card, and much more! |
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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The Secret of Snow by Viola ShipmanWhen she learns she is being replaced by an AI meteorologist, So-Cal meteorologist Sonny Dunes returns home to Michigan where she, while reacclimating to the weather change, must confront her past and unwelcome memories.
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Best in Snow by David RosenfeltLawyer Andy Carpenter investigates after his golden retriever, Tara, discovers the body of Alex Oliva, the Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, in the snow. From the latest novel of the series following Dog Eat Dog.
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Children's Book Recommendations |
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Bubbie & Rivka's Best-Ever Challah (So Far!) by Sarah Lynne ReulStarting a new tradition by baking challah together, Rivka and her Bubbie learn that practice makes progress and persistence makes for some very special time together as they try to make the best challah ever.
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Teen Book Recommendations |
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10 Blind Dates by Ashley ElstonWhen her plans for a romantic holiday with her boyfriend are upended by heartbreak, Sophie spends Christmas with her extended family, who set her up on 10 blind dates at the same time her ex returns, asking for another chance.
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Click on the link below to download the Simplicity app and stay up-to-date on City of Santa Maria updates and events. |
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