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Santa Ana Public Library Receives “Building Forward Grant”
from State Library
The Library Services Agency has been awarded $9,329,973 from the California State Library “Building Forward Grant Program” to fund a variety of critical maintenance and infrastructure projects at the Main Library. Out of the 234 projects funded, SAPL received the 5th highest award amount. This funding will supplement REVIVE Santa Ana funds and is a huge step toward revitalizing and restoring our historic Main Library. To make sure it has the best resources, services and spaces, we would like to hear from residents about what you value. Please take a brief survey here.
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Cover to Cover Fall Reading Program
Burger or Book? You decide! Youth up to 8th grade are invited to participate in Santa Ana Public Library’s Cover to Cover Fall Reading Program. Participants will have an opportunity to receive a free hamburger or book! Beginning October 1, 2022, sign up online or visit Main Library, Newhope Library, or the Knowledge Mobile to register in person. The last day to register and claim prizes is November 19, 2022.
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Teens (6th-12th grade), join us for an outdoor costume ball featuring silent disco. You borrow a headset, and then dance to one of three stations of your choice. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Main Library
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AWE Tablets for Children Launching in October
AWE tablets will be a part of our early childhood literacy resources to provide a safe and interactive learning environment for children. They are pre-loaded with more than 85 educational software titles spanning all STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Music, and Math) subject areas.
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The tablets will be available for in-house use at both Main and Newhope. In order to participate in this program, patrons must have an active library card with the Santa Ana Public Library. Lending will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Personal Finance Workshops
It is always a good time to strengthen your financial skills. Teens and adults are invited to join a series of workshops dedicated to financial matters, including banking, investing, paying off debt, and more!
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Making Money 101: Personal Finance for Teens at Main Library
All Programs take place from 11 AM – 12 PM:
10/1 – Personal Finance
10/15 – Personal Assets
10/29 – Loans and Interest
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Money Matters:
Financial Literacy for Adults (Bilingual)
All programs take place from 6 – 7 PM:
10/5 – Holiday Shopping at Newhope Library
10/12 – Holiday Shopping at Main Library
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Photo Editing Magic
Tuesdays | 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Beat-Making Basics
Saturdays | 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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NEW PROGRAM ALERT!
Beat-Making Basics & Photo Editing Magic
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Two creative new programs are kicking off at the Newhope Media Lab this month! Drop by on Tuesdays for Photo Editing Magic, where you’ll learn how to edit photos using different software. Come back on Saturdays for Beat-Making Basics to learn to create digital/electronic music. The media lab features all of the necessary technology and no previous experience is necessary. |
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Author Hour: Reyna Grande
Join us for a conversation with award-winning author, Reyna Grande. Reyna writes memoirs and novels, discussing topics ranging from immigration and family separation to language trauma and the American Dream. She will discuss her most recent novel, A Ballad of Love and Glory, in conversation with Los Angeles-based cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz.
Books will be given away while supplies last.
Saturday, 10/1/22 | 1:00-2:30 PM
Main Library | Meeting Room A
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Take Our Survey!
Have you participated in any of SAPL's amazing programs this year? If so, we want to hear about your experiences! Take the anonymous survey online or visit either branch to request a paper copy. Your input helps shape future SAPL program offerings!
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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
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Featured Services and E-Resources |
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The CAreer Pathways tools help Californians with job training, test preparation, and professional development in a variety of languages. Information about workforce development, upskilling, and literacy resources.
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Have a hobby, but need tools? Stop by and take at look at what we have to offer in our Library of Things (LOT) collection. From games to kitchen appliances, the Santa Ana Public Library has many items available to check out for free!
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SAPL now has Chromebooks available for checkout at both Main and Newhope Libraries! Checkout a kit with a Chromebook, charger, carrying case, hotspot, mouse, and headphones. Or checkout a Chromebook with built in wireless internet.
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The Friends of Santa Ana Public Library (FOSAPL) holds weekly book sales to help raise funds to support library projects.
Bookstore Hours:
Mondays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Wednesdays from 4:00 - 7:00
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