Home for the Holidays

In celebration of the holiday season, the Newhope Library will close early on Tuesday, December 23 (10 am – 6 pm). All Santa Ana Public Library (SAPL) locations will remain fully closed starting Tuesday, December 24. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 2.

Dive into our digital library and eResources this winter break. Enjoy music, movies, audiobooks, and eBooks, or explore your creative ambitions with online courses. All for free with your SAPL card! Stay cozy and entertained from the comfort of your home.

Holiday Cheer at the Library

Holiday Card-Making Station

Get in the holiday spirit! Visit the library to design and create a holiday greeting card to share with someone special. All supplies will be provided by the library.

Newhope Library

Thursday – Saturday:

December 5 – 7

During open hours

The Jingles Holiday Puppet Show

Join us for an interactive puppet show that will have the whole family laughing along. Jingles just bought a present for his mom and is so excited to give it to her, but the Grinch wants to steal the present and turn the holiday into GrinchMas! Kids in the audience will help Jingles get it back and teach the Grinch about the meaning of giving and sharing.

Newhope Library 

Friday, December 13

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Tiempo de CREAR: Cascanueces

Get into the holiday spirit by hand-painting your very own Nutcracker! Snacks, chocolate, and necessary materials will be provided. No registration required.

Newhope Library 

Saturday, December 14

 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Check out Hoopla’s Comfy Cozy Winter Romance Book Selections.

Let’s Talk About It Book Club – Holiday Romance

Join us for a monthly gathering of passionate readers who come together to explore literature, one theme at a time. This month will focus on Holiday Romance. Bring your favorite read and discuss it with other book lovers.

Newhope Library 

Saturday, December 21

 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm