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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

Junior high students in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District are proud to present their artwork for one weekend only at the city’s public library. Expanding Perspectives is displayed inside Shepard ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Public Library is offering adults free take-home DIY greeting card kits. Each greeting card kit brings the library one step closer to fulfilling their mission of ...

A parking structure in Santa Maria is partially shut down for emergency repairs that are expected to last four to six weeks.