Book Kiosks | Now Available at the PAAL Center and SARTC The Santa Ana Public Library recently installed a book kiosk at the PAAL Center and the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC). The book kiosks offer library patrons a convenient, self-service option to pick up, browse, and return library materials. “Take It & Make It” kits will also be distributed using the book kiosks. Starting November 23, 2021, patrons can pick up hold items and browse the books from 5 AM to 12 AM at the SARTC. Accessing the book kiosk at the PAAL Center is limited to the PAAL Center participants during open hours. For additional information, please call 714-647-5250.

The City of Santa Ana is bringing the joys of winter to our community! Starting December 8, the Santa Ana Winter Village will offer a family-friendly holiday attraction right in the heart of Downtown, near City Hall. Craft Your Own Nutcracker 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭𝟱 - 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 Decorate your home or office with these festive unfinished nutcracker soldiers. Personalize it using colorful craft accessories for the perfect jolly look. Family Storytimes 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭𝟭 & 𝟮𝟭 - 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 Bring the family for some storytime fun! Visit the Santa Ana Winter Village on December 11th and 21st and join us as we share stories, songs and rhymes. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy this program! Robo Adventures 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟭 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 Bring the family for some Robot fun! Visit the Santa Ana Winter Village and meet some of our new robots. Take the Robot obstacle course challenge!

Monthly Programs

X-STREAM Lab: Sled Science The X-STREAM Lab invites children and their families to learn and create a Sled. While building a sled, both children and families will get the chance to learn about physics. Participants will also create magic snow and learn about the forces that assist in the way that a sled works. Join us to find out. No registration is required. December 10 3:30 PM Newhope Library Take It & Make It: Tis the Season! Holiday Craft Kits The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. Gather your little elves and participate with a fun and festive activity. December 13 Main and Newhope Library No registration needed. Limited quantities available.

Craft Your Own Nutcracker @ Santa Ana’s Winter Village Decorate your home or office with these festive unfinished nutcracker soldiers. Personalize it using colorful craft accessories for the perfect jolly look. December 15 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Santa Ana Winter Village Celebrate the Season @ the Santa Ana Public Library Join us for a delightful night as we welcome the holiday season with a painted mason jar snowman. Registration is required. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!!! December 20 & 22 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Main Library tinyurl.com/snowman-main Newhope Library tinyurl.com/snowman-nhp

Cardboard Christmas Tree Make a cardboard Christmas tree for your mantle, desk, or locker. Kits available starting on December 13 at Main Library. All ages. Kits will be available for pickup at circulation while supplies last. YA Take It & YA Make It Journaling Bundles Journal in the new year to reflect on your personal thoughts, feelings, and accomplishments! Free journaling bundles will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library starting on December 6th, 2021 in the Main Library Teen Space, while supplies last.

e-Resources

Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow Free live online assistance for job seekers, veterans, and their families. Proquest Find scholarly journals, books, videos & audio, dissertations & theses, newspapers, and more.

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