During June 23-August 30, 2014, the Santa Ana Public Library Learning Center will observe special Summer hours:
- Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Veterans Resource Center to open at the Santa Ana Library on June 20
City of Santa Ana
CommunityAlert: VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER GRAND OPENING AT THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
SANTA ANA, CA – Recognizing the need to reach and serve the needs of our veterans and their families, the Santa Ana Public Library, with the support of the State Library and in coordination with CalVet, will be opening a Veterans Resource Center on June 20th. The Center’s mission is to respond to our veteran community’s informational, educational, and personal needs by connecting them with the services and resources available for their use.
The Center provides veterans an area to engage in researching benefits, completing applications, and, on occasion, meeting with veteran service organization representatives. The Veterans Resource Center is made possible in collaboration with Veterans Upward Bound at Santa Ana College. Continue reading
The Santa Ana Public Library celebrates Children’s Day/Book Day on 4/26
City of Santa Ana
1,500 children expected to attend Santa Ana Public Library’s Dia de los ninos/Dia de los libros
The Santa Ana Public Library celebrates Children’s Day/Book Day
SANTA ANA, CA – An estimated 1,500 children from across Orange County will descend upon Santa Ana, as the Santa Ana Public Library will join hundreds of libraries across the country in celebration of Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). The celebration will take place at the Main Library on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will include a variety of fun-filled activities and services for children and their families. Continue reading
View the film of the first U.S. women to fight in combat at the S.A. Library
Join the Santa Ana Public Library as it presents, Lioness, the untold story of the first group of women soldiers in US history to be sent into direct combat.
The film will be followed by a brief Q&A with Air Force veteran, Lt. Col. Carla Marcinek and Army veteran, Samantha Sanchez.
This program is FREE and open to the community. Continue reading
Annual Children’s Day/Book Day event set for April 26 at the Library
Celebrate the 6th Annual Children’s Day/Book Day with a special “Buy One, Get One Free” Book Sale from Scholastic.
Buy one item, get another item at same or lower price FREE!
Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 10:30 am-3:00 pm Continue reading
Santa Ana to host a Bicycle Safety Forum today at the Main Library
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: Santa Ana Hosts Bicycle Safety Forum
SANTA ANA, CA (February 4, 2014) – The public is invited to a Bicycle Safety Forum at the City of Santa Ana’s Main Library on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 from 3 to 5 p.m. The purpose of this forum is to provide the community with the opportunity to focus on the safety challenges that exist when you bike in Santa Ana. Participants of all ages are welcome, and are not limited to only bicyclists.
The community will have the opportunity to participate in a survey, and join different feedback focus stations to provide ideas and suggestions that will be used to help in the development of a bicycle safety program for the community. Continue reading
ObamaCare enrollment assistance at the Santa Ana Library throughout February
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: Healthcare Insurance Enrollment at the Library
SANTA ANA, CA (February 4, 2014) – The Santa Ana Public Library will be offering one-on-one assistance to help you select the best plan for your medical needs and budget, as well as to help you find out if you qualify for low-cost or no-cost coverage through Medi-Cal.
This service is provided by bilingual (English/Spanish) certified enrollment counselors. Individual meetings are on a first come, first served basis. Counselors will be available on the following dates: Continue reading
Find out about ObamaCare enrollment at the Santa Ana Library
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA (January 8, 2014) – The Santa Ana Public Library will be offering one-on-one assistance to help you select the best plan for your medical needs and budget, as well as to help you find out if you qualify for low-cost or no-cost coverage through Medi-Cal.
This service is provided by bilingual (English/Spanish) certified enrollment counselors. Individual meetings are on a first come, first served basis. Counselors will be available on the following dates: Continue reading
Human trafficking and domestic abuse workshop set for Jan. 11 at the Library
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA (January 2, 2014) – President Barack Obama has proclaimed January as “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”. On January 11th, the Santa Ana Public Library will present an information and resource workshop on Human Trafficking and Domestic Abuse.
Almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims. Every year, thousands of men, women and children go missing, or are subject to domestic abuse. Understanding the victims of human trafficking and abuse is important to helping them restore their lives. Continue reading
Library to present “Macario” movie in honor of Day of the Dead
City of Santa Ana Community Alert
SANTA ANA, CA (November 6, 2013) – The Santa Ana Public Library is pleased to present the Mexican film, Macario, starring Ignacio López Tarso and Pina Pellicer. A black and white classic, Macario was directed by Roberto Gavaldón and will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.
Set during México’s Viceregal era, Macario is the story of an impoverished woodcutter whose only desire is to have a turkey all to himself at least once in his lifetime. When he meets three apparitions, he makes a deal with Death, a decision that changes his life drastically. Continue reading
Santa Ana Public Library TeenSpace Haunted House set for Oct. 24-25
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: Santa Ana Public Library TeenSpace Haunted House
SANTA ANA, CA (October 21, 2013) – The Santa Ana Public Library invites the community to the annual TeenSpace Haunted House at the Jerome Recreation Center and Santa Ana Central Library. These events are free and open to the public.
The Jerome haunted house will be open to the public on October 24th & 25th from 6-8pm. TeenSpace staff will be giving out free candy while supplies last. Community members are asked to line up along the south side of the Recreation Center facing the soccer field. The Jerome Recreation Center is located on 726 S. Center Street Santa Ana, CA 92704. Continue reading
Bags of books for $2 at the Friends of the Library book sale set for 9/20-21
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: FRIENDS OF THE SANTA ANA LIBRARY CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE
SANTA ANA, CA (September 12, 2013) – The Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library will hold a Children’s and Young Adult Book Sale on Friday, September 20, 2013 and Saturday, September 21, 2013. The sale will take place on the second floor of the Main Library in meeting room A. We will be selling books, videos, DVDs and other items for children and teens. Most items will be priced at 25 cents or 50 cents. Continue reading
Santa Ana Public Library welcomes author Ruben Acosta Vallejo on 9/19
Santa Ana Community Alert: Santa Ana Public Library Welcomes Author Ruben Acosta Vallejo
SANTA ANA, CA (September 11, 2013) – The Santa Ana Public Library is pleased to present local author Ruben Acosta Vallejo for a discussion of his book Dying Freedom: Insurrection 1810. Through this wonderful work of historical fiction, Acosta helps a new generation understand the personal cost of their ancestors’ struggles and triumphs.
Ruben Acosta is a teacher who grew up in Santa Ana, California. He learned English as a teenager while practicing his grandfather’s mariachi songs. He is a former amateur boxer and enjoys playing baseball. Ruben received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton, as well as a Master’s Degree in Cross-Cultural Teaching. He currently teaches second grade at Heroes Elementary in the City of Santa Ana and lives in Old Town Orange with his wife and their daughter and son. Continue reading
Santa Ana Library to host a Youth Bike Forum on 8/24
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA – On Saturday, August 24, 2013 the Santa Ana Public Library TeenSpace Program will have the Youth Bike Forum from 3pm-5pm at the Santa Ana Public Library in Meeting Room A, 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The Santa Ana Public Library TeenSpace Program will be bringing together Santa Ana youth to discuss bike issues in Santa Ana. At the event, guests will have the opportunity to learn about Santa Ana bike issues, such as bike lanes, bike trails, bike facilities, bike lockers/racks, and shared bike exchanges. All event participants will also have an opportunity to voice their ideas, opinions, and concerns about bike issues in Santa Ana. Any Santa Ana non-profit organizations who work with youth and Santa Ana youth are encouraged to attend the event. Continue reading
Giant teddy bear to hang out at the Santa Ana library’s storytimes
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Giant Teddy, an Orange County company, has generously donated a giant 72” teddy bear to the Santa Ana Public Library. The Youth Services Department is excited to receive the new addition into the library and welcomes the public to greet our cuddly companion during one of the “Beary Extra Ordinary” storytimes.
The “Beary Extra Ordinary” storytimes will take place at the Santa Ana Public Library and the Newhope Library beginning Tuesday, August 20, 2013 and concluding Saturday, August 24, 2013. This event is open to the public and pre-registration is not required. Continue reading