City to host 14th annual Family Literacy Festival

‘Adventure Awaits’ will invite individuals to explore various activities

The city of Santa Clarita and its public libraries have invited local residents and their families to attend the 14th annual Family Literacy Festival on Saturday.

Set to be hosted on both the inside and outside of the Old Town Newhall Library, the theme this year, according to city officials, is “Adventure Awaits” and invites individuals to explore the various activities that will be available during the free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Throughout the past year and a half, many stayed home dreaming of the chance to travel once again,” read a news release about the event. “The Santa Clarita Public Library is celebrating this wanderlust during the Family Literacy Festival with a wide variety of activities for all ages.”

According to event organizers, the event will offer the “Touch a Truck” event involving a fire truck, trash trucks, a city trolley and more. Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste and other featured guests will lead story time.

“There will also be various activities for children, including crafts, sing-alongs and pictures with famous book characters,” officials said in the release. “Teenagers will have the chance to showcase their detective skills during a scavenger hunt titled ‘Where in the world is Sammy Clarita?’ for the opportunity to win cool prizes.”

Adults are scheduled to be allowed to participate in crafts stations for creating coasters and magnets, in addition to other activities.

Attendees are encouraged to park in the Old Town Newhall parking structure directly across the street from the library.

Any questions regarding the event may be directed toward Senior Librarian Zoraida Martinez at zmartinez@santa-clarita.com.

The Old Town Newhall Library is located at 24500 Main St.