10th annual One Story One City program returns in March

The Santa Clarita Public Library’s 10th annual One Story One City program returns with free, themed events during the entire month of March. The One Story One City initiative encourages citywide discussions and promotes reading across all ages through one story. This year’s book selection is the New York Times bestseller, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” by Shelby Van Pelt.

This adventurous novel takes you on a journey through the Pacific Northwest and follows the intertwining stories of five dynamic characters, but it is through the eyes of Marcellus, a giant

Pacific octopus, that you discover humor and insight throughout the story. The pages are filled with themes of family, grief, loss, friendship and connection.

The One Story One City program is free and open to all ages. Participants can pick up a copy of “Remarkably Bright Creatures” at their local Santa Clarita Public Library branch. The novel is available in print, ebook and eaudio. In conjunction with the exploration of this story, the community is invited to participate in One Story One City book-themed events.

Book clubs will be held at each library branch in Canyon Country, Newhall and Valencia throughout the month. You can join the library for underwater-themed escape rooms, a traveling aquarium, crafts, art exhibits and more.

In addition, the following special events will take place:

Ocean Sensory Room for Adults with Disabilities – You can visit the Valencia Branch on March 6 at 10 a.m. for this underthe-sea sensory room experience with ocean light projections, modeling clay, light board tables, kinetic sand and more. Relax in a serene environment and explore the ocean floor. Coaches and caregivers are required to supervise and participate