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SPL Biweekly Newsletter | September 19, 2025
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KIDS & TEENS: Program Highlights |
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#LitLibLoot is a no cost book subscription program for teens in grades 6-12. When you sign up you will receive 2-3 YA books picked specifically for you. While any library items included in the subscription must be returned, all the special mystery loot is yours to keep!
Sign-ups are open for Fall/Winter and will remain open from August through November on a rolling basis to receive your subscription(s) between September and December! You can sign up for one month OR two alternating months (September and November OR October and December) at a time per sign-up cycle. Fill out the form and choose what works best for you.
We will check in with you at the beginning of the month you choose and remind you that your subscription is on its way. You can then expect to be contacted to pick up your subscription around the middle of the month.
Sign-ups for Fall/Winter will remain open through Saturday, November 22nd, 2025.
Registration here.
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Join us every other Saturday at El Gabilan Library for Pokémon Club where kids can play Pokémon games and do fun crafts and activities. Each week will have different activities. These activities take place throughout the duration of Pokémon Club (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM) or while supplies last. Open to kids ages 6 and up.
Saturdays, September 6 – December 6, 2025
(Sep. 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 & 15, Dec. 6)
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
EL Gabilan Library
No registration required.
Celebrate Batman Day by dropping in to decorate your own cardboard batarang! What is a batarang? It's a roughly bat-shaped throwing device that Batman uses to subdue criminals in a non-lethal way. In this program we will be using cutouts from the template designed by Cardboard Superheroes, and kids will be able to decorate and assemble the pieces to take home a batarang, while supplies last.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM while supplies last
Cesar Chavez Library
No registration required.
TEENS! Join us Wednesday 9/24 at John Steinbeck Library for a Paint by Numbers activity. Try classic acrylic paint, experiment with Posca markers, and/or Sharpie Creative markers. You can also mix and match your mediums!
Craftivity for Teens runs on the first Tuesdays of the month at Cesar Chavez Library and on the fourth Wednesdays of the month at John Steinbeck Library from 3:30 PM to 5 PM. If you've ever wanted to try a craft and didn't think you had the time or funds for supplies... If you're more of a hands-on learner and online tutorials never quite cut it... If you've ever thought that you're outside the age range for a library craft, THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
John Steinbeck Library
No registration required.
Time to let your mad scientist out this October! Join us for Mad Science, where we try a new, spooky experiment every week. Come join the Halloween fun!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
No registration required.
Questions about a kid or teen program?
Click the button below to send a message!
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John Steinbeck Library will be closed throughout October for refurbishment. While the building gets its much-needed refresh, our Literacy Center at Steinbeck will also be closed. But don’t worry, learning continues!
- Open Lab and Independent Studies will temporarily move to Cesar Chavez Library.
- Other literacy classes will continue as scheduled.
- Literacy staff are available by phone at (831) 758-7916 — we’re here to help.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this time. Once the Steinbeck Library reopens, all Literacy Center activities will return to their home base.
We look forward to welcoming you back to a refreshed John Steinbeck Library in November!
What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than by discovering the rich history and legacy of Latinos in America? Join us for a virtual author talk with Smithsonian experts Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key, as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
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Our mild climate means we can grow year-round, and with grow bags you can grow anywhere. With coaching from UC Master Gardeners, learn what works for a great fall harvest. Each household gets: a grow bag, potting soil, and choice of vegetable and flower plants. Accompanying children will have a garden craft. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Choose either the English or Spanish-language workshop.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
English workshop: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Spanish workshop: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cesar Chavez Library
Register here.
Interested in tracing your roots but not sure where to start? Genealogy can seem daunting with so many tools and sources available. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals, giving you a solid foundation to begin your search. You’ll learn how to gather information from relatives, which resources are most helpful, how to use the internet effectively, and other tips to help you uncover your family’s story.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual
Register here.
Meet author Kay Smith-Blum speak about her masterful debut novel, TANGLES. This multi-award-winning novel is a haunting Cold-War-era mystery entwined with an unforgettable love story. Hear from the author herself about how she crafted this tale of intrigue, emotional depth, betrayal, and courage against the backdrop of the nuclear age.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
El Gabilan Library
Register here.
Questions about an adult or literacy program?
Click the button below to send a message!
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Do you want your kids to enjoy science? Would you like them to face complex concepts with confidence? Gale Science lets kids see beyond the text with highly engaging interactive sessions.
World Book Kids is more than just an encyclopedia. Kids can enjoy plenty of interactive activities like ‘Doodle & Design’ and ‘Treasure Hunt.’
Questions about our collection or online resources? Click the button below to send a message!
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Other News from the Library |
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The John Steinbeck Library will be closed from Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 31 as we replace the flooring in the library. During this time, we will be offering curbside service at the library from 2:00PM - 5:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the parking lot where you can continue to print documents, place and pick up holds, and more!
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