Author Wendelin Van Draanen, who has had more than 30 books published with two being optioned into movies, will take part in a special presentation and book signing in Shepard Hall Saturday. The ...

The Santa Maria Public Library and its four branch libraries (Cuyama, Guadalupe, Los Alamos and Orcutt) will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 28, for staff training. The regular schedule of service at all ...

In the next step of the Santa Maria Main Public Library’s move to a new building, the staff will close the first-floor fiction and periodicals room to the public starting Monday. This is the second ...

The Santa Maria Public Library is inviting patrons to share their wishes, hopes and dreams for the upcoming year. Wishing Trees are located on the first floor of the main library. Write your wish on a ...

Silvia Lopez-Athie, a children’s room volunteer at the Santa Maria Public Library who has dedicated her time as a volunteer since 2022, says the library is an important part of any city. Having grown ...

The Santa Maria Public Library is hosting the "Love on a Leash" program this Tuesday, Dec. 27, for "Paws to Read." Kids ages 6 through 12 can sign up to read to trained service dogs. Volunteers will ...