June 6 - August 15, 2022
Pre-registration begins June 1, 2022
Join SAPL for a summer of reading, fun and prizes! This year we are going digital again and reading “beyond the beaten path.” Programs for all ages run from June 6 to August 15, 2022. Track your progress as you complete activities and earn prizes using Beanstack, an online platform. In addition to small prizes earned along the way, participants who complete their challenge will receive a t-shirt* and an entry into the Grand Prize Opportunity Drawing!
OR download the Beanstack app to your phone. Available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Non-Internet Users: Please visit either the Main or Newhope Library to request a reading log during open hours beginning June 6, 2022.
*T-shirts and prizes are first come, first-served and while supplies last.
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Happy Pride Month!
Show your pride with your own beautiful rainbow wreath! Stop by the Main or Newhope Library beginning June 6, 2022 to pick up a Take and Make kit while supplies last.
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Celebrate Pride with Rainbow Books!
The Santa Ana Public Library will join libraries across the nation to celebrate June as Rainbow Book Month™, a nationwide celebration of the authors and books that reflect the lives and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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June 19th represents an important moment in US history. On this day in 1865 in Galveston, Texas, the 250,000 remaining enslaved people were freed. The following year, celebrations were held to commemorate this day and have continued annually since. In 2021, Juneteenth was signed into law as an official national holiday.
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Cricut Joy Lessons: Juneteenth Edition
During this month’s Cricut Joy Lessons, learn about the significance and history of Juneteenth as you create a craft to commemorate the day.
No registration required.
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Newhope Library | Meeting Room
Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm
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Main Library | Meeting Room A
Monday, June 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm
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The Santa Ana Public Library is proud to offer the Children’s Summer Reading Performer Series. Enjoy fun and family-friendly entertainment sure to captivate the young and their families. Shows will be held at both Main and Newhope Libraries throughout the summer. Click here for the full Summer Reading Shows schedule.
June Shows
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Main Lbrary | TeenSpace - Weekly
Newhope Library | Meeting Room - Monthly
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Manga Cat Café
This summer TeenSpace magically transforms into a Manga Cat Café. Teens and tweens are invited to chill with us, taste-testing our e-book selections and participating in a variety of manga, cat, and café themed activities.
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June Manga Cat Café schedule |
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Summer Tech Camp at Newhope Library |
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Summer is coming and you need a place to unleash your creativity. You are in luck! The Santa Ana Public Library’s Summer Tech Camp offers an amazing array of cool tech programs that will quench and boost your creativity. This program runs June 21 - July 20, 2022 from 3:00—5:00 pm, and is open to ages 13 and over.
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Game Design: This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of game design.
- Tuesdays | June 21 & 28 | July 5, 12, 19 & 26
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Filmmaking: Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, from scriptwriting to post production.
- Thursdays | June 23 & 30 | July 7, 14, 21 & 28
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Digital Music: This series will introduce you the writing, recording, and producing your own music.
- Saturdays | June 25 | July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
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Explore healthy eating habits this summer with a nutrition workshop here at the library. Learn from our special guest about practicing healthier eating habits, making healthy food choices, and using nutritional information to help you take that first step to a healthier lifestyle. This program Is presented in partnership with Kid Healthy.
Newhope Library | Meeting Room
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Get Savvy! Join us at Appy Hour and learn more about technology, exciting trends, and free library resources. Appy Hour is open to people with all levels of experience. Our library staff is here to help you use your device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to communicate, play games, read, listen to music, watch movies, and more. |
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Main Library
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Southwest Senior Center
Friday, June 3 & 17, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 am
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Santa Ana Senior Center
Thursday, June 9 & 23, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Summer is the perfect time to try something new! Check out our unique collection of non-traditional items such as electronics, toys, games, science kits, musical instruments and more. Explore the current L.O.T. offerings on our website or in person at Main and Newhope Libraries.
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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.
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ABCmouse is the #1 learning app for children ages 2–8+, with more than 8,500 activities that teach reading, math, science, health, social studies, art, and music. ABCmouse makes learning fun and exciting, and it teaches children through books, games, songs, puzzles, videos, and more!
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Hola! Xin Chào! Learning new languages is getting easier. With Mango, you can choose from 71 different languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, English, and many more. Mango Languages uses advanced learning techniques and expert-level instruction to make learning a new language easy and fun. You also learn about the cultures along with the languages. Your passport is your Santa Ana Public Library card, so let’s begin your journey. Bon Voyage!
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Want to learn more about your ancestry? Visit the Main or Newhope library and explore the world’s largest online family history resource. Get access to millions of historical documents, records, and historical photos at both of our branches.
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