Tết Lunar New
Year Festival
Join us for our first ever Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival, hosted in collaboration by the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Public Library. This family-friendly event will be open to all residents and non-residents. The Library will have a row of booths to provide information, activities, and giveaways.
Saturday, February 3, 2024
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Park
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Visit Library Lane to enjoy:
* Story Time
* Library Resources
* Photobooth
* Face painting
* STEM Petting Zoo
* Craft Corner
* Books giveaway
* The Knowledge Mobile
& more!
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Author Hour with Carolyn Huynh |
We are proud to present Santa Ana native author Carolyn Huynh at the Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival. The youngest daughter of Vietnamese refugees, her writing focuses on her mother’s tall tales, superstitions, the diaspora, and memory. "The Fortunes of Jaded Women" is her debut novel and was a Good Morning America book club pick and selected as one of the best books of 2022 by NPR. Free book giveaway while supplies last.
Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Main Stage | Centennial Park
3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
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Movie Nights
Dive into compelling stories this Black History Month with our special movie screenings for all ages. Light snacks will be provided while supplies last.
Main Library
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
"Wakanda Forever"
Newhope Library
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
"Remember the Titans"
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Freedom Quilt Squares
Children and families, learn how quilt patterns became messages that may have helped slaves travel the Underground Railroad, then create your own patchwork square.
Main Library
Thursday, February 8, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Newhope Library
Saturday, February 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Hoopla:
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month by streaming Hoopla's selections for all ages. Explore narratives that illuminate the rich tapestry of African American history, culture, and achievements. Featuring music, ebooks, audiobooks, documentaries, and more!
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Read with Me Winter
Reading Program
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Youth up to 8th grade, register for the Read with Me Winter Reading Program and earn a certificate for a free child’s meal from Panda Express for every 5 books you read or someone reads to you. Visit the Main or Newhope Library to register in person beginning February 1, 2024. Last day to register is February 29, 2024.
*Participants may only receive one meal certificate during this program.
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Santa Ana Public Library and Segerstrom Center for the Arts have partnered to bring an array of engaging and inclusive public programs to the local community. Together they present Rhythm/Ritmo Santa Ana, an exciting series of dance and music classes tailored for all ages and abilities. Click here to learn more.
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Studio D: Dance & Music Community Class |
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Children and families, create your own rhythm at the Library! Join our dance and music program lead by Studio D dance teachers. Open to all abilities and levels.
Main Library
Tuesday, February 20
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Newhope Library
Wednesday, February 21
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Tuesday Night Dance: Bollywood |
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Step into the rhythm of the month with our Tuesday Night Dance! This month, explore the energetic and expressive art of Bollywood Dancing. All levels welcome—let's dance and embrace the joy of movement together! Open to all ages; recommended for teens and adults
Main Library
Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27
6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
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Friends of SAPL Bookstore
In preparation for our Main Library closure, our Friends of the Library Bookstore is having an Everything Must Go Sale! Dive into literary treasures with a Buy One, Get One Free offer on everything. Enjoy even bigger discounts as our closing date approaches. Please note that we're no longer accepting books or material donations.
FOSAPL Bookstore Hours
Mondays - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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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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Online tutoring continues January 9, 2023 with new hours! students in grades K-12 can receive one-on-one assistance from an SAPL tutor online. Tutoring Hours:
Monday - Thursday from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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From games to kitchen appliances, the Santa Ana Public Library has many items available to check out for free!
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Bendable
Discover a world of online learning at your fingertips with Bendable. Browse thousands of learning resources and find the right pathway for you—whether you're learning for fun or for work.
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Take a "deep dive" into a specially curated collection of books and a variety of other materials on popular Discover Cube programs and exhibits.
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