Disguise a Gingerbread Cookie Contest
Disguise a Gingerbread cookie so it doesn’t get eaten this year. We provide the Gingerbread cookie cutout and materials to disguise it! One disguised cookie will be selected to win a grand prize.

Main Library & Newhope Library
December 4 – 9, 2023
Read to a Dog
The Santa Ana Public Library invites our young readers to join us for a delightful and heartwarming experience at our Read to a Dog children’s program! Children of all reading abilities receive the opportunity to improve their reading skills while building confidence in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Read, practice, and get to know our amazing canine team.

Main Library
Thursday, December 7, 2023
4:00 – 5:00 pm

Teen Makers:
Gift Wrapping Workshop
Join us for a festive session where you'll learn expert tips and creative techniques to turn your presents into works of art. 

Main Library
Monday, December 18, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Library of Things Open House:
Home for the Holidays
Take a little bit of the Library home for the holidays! We’ll be closed for a while, but we have plenty of things to keep us in your heart until we reopen. Stop by the LOTs Open House to check out some things to keep you company while we’re apart.
Main Library
Saturday, December 16, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Movie Night @ the Library: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for a special movie screening of "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Wear your cozy holiday jammies or bring your favorite blanket for an extra special surprise!! Light snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Main Library & Newhope Library
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Take & Make: Winter Wonderland
It’s a winter wonderland here at the Santa Ana Public Library. Visit the library to receive a winter-themed craft kit that you can take home and make.
Available for youth up to 8th grade.

Distribution begins Monday, December 18
at Main & Newhope Library 
SAPL @ Home for the Holidays
Dive into our digital library and E-Resources this winter break.
Stay cozy and entertained from the comfort of your home!
Help SAPL go "Paperless" with Digital Files
In an effort to reduce our paper consumption, SAPL is limiting the number of program calendars printed each month and encouraging patrons to utilize digital versions. To stay up to date on all things SAPL, bookmark our website santa-ana.org/library and follow us on social media @SantaAnaLibrary
Featured Services and E-Resources
Wonderbooks
These print books are pre-loaded with an audiobook permanently bound to the inside cover. Press play to read along with the story and then switch to learning mode for fun with literacy and learning.
Comics Plus
Comics Plus offers readers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for offline reading 
Moxie Robotic Companion Program
Parents can register their child to participate in this exciting robotic companion lending program that focuses on building youth’s social and emotional skills through interactions with a robot pal.
Music Online:
Classical Music in Video. 
Enjoy a diverse range of musical performances, masterclasses, and documentaries highlighting classical concerto, orchestral, and choral music from the medieval to contemporary periods.
Visit the Library’s website at Library Services Monthly Programming and eLibrary Services for more information and instructions on how to access and participate in these programs.
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