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Monday 11am - 7pm Tuesday 11am - 7pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 11am - 7pm Friday 10am - 2pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Blanchard Community Library

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Santa Paula’s Blanchard Community Library has a long history of serving the community.

09/04/2026

It’s . A library card gets you free movies, records, eBooks, even tools.

Es el . Una tarjeta de la biblioteca te permite acceder a películas, discos, libros digitales e incluso herramientas, todo gratis.

08/18/2026

A huge thank you to Vlada’s Seeds of Life for their incredibly generous donation of seeds to the Blanchard Community Library!

We are excited to share these seeds with our community and help more people discover the joy of growing their own food and flowers. 🌱

We’ll be giving away some of these generously donated seeds at the 11th Annual Santa Paula Labor Day Tractor Fair on Monday, September 7, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Stop by, say hello, and pick up some seeds to take home and grow!

Thank you, Vlada’s Seeds of Life, for helping our community grow! 🌻

07/22/2026

☀️ Beat the Heat at Your Library! ❄️

An Excessive Heat Advisory is in effect through Monday, July 27 at 8:00 PM.

If you need a place to cool down, stop by Blanchard Community Library during our regular business hours. Our library is a designated Cooling Center, providing a safe, comfortable space to escape the heat.

While you're here, enjoy:
📶 Free Wi-Fi
💻 Public computers
🎲 Games
🧩 Puzzles
🖍️ Coloring activities

Don't forget to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day, and check on family members, neighbors, and pets.

📍 Blanchard Community Library
119 N. 8th St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060

We look forward to helping you stay cool and comfortable. See you at the library!

07/21/2026

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers who joined us for this month's Seed Packing Party! Thanks to their hard work, we'll be adding a wide variety of new seeds to the Blanchard Community Seed Library this week, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

We're also excited to offer White Sonoran Wheat seeds, generously donated by / , for fall planting.

Stop by soon to see what's new and pick up seeds for your next gardening adventure!

07/20/2026

🦴 Discover the fascinating world of mammals—past and present!

Join us for Mammal Natural History and Conservation, an engaging presentation by Jocelyn Cisneros from the Ventura County Science Center’s LEAP Lab, exploring what makes mammals unique and why protecting them is so important.

Learn about:
🐾 Mammal characteristics and adaptations
🌎 Mammal evolution through time
🌿 The ecosystems mammals call home
🛡️ Conservation and how we can help protect wildlife

This interactive program features exciting videos, 3D-printed animal models, and a hands-on food web activity that shows how every species plays an important role in nature.

Whether you’re a curious kid, an aspiring scientist, or simply love animals, this fun and educational program has something for everyone!

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Blanchard Community Library
119 N. 8th St., Santa Paula, CA 93060

Free admission • All ages welcome!

Come Unearth a Story and discover the incredible world of mammals!

07/15/2026

A time traveler transports four amiable dinosaurs to modern New York.

1hr 19 minutes
PG
All ages welcome!
Free Popcorn!

07/14/2026

🌱 Thank You, Burpee! 🌱

A big thank you to Burpee for their generous donation of vegetable seeds to the Blanchard Community Library Seed Library! Their support helps us provide free seeds to our community, encouraging families to grow fresh food, learn new gardening skills, and enjoy the rewards of homegrown harvests.

We'll be packaging many of these seeds during our upcoming Seed Packing Party, and we'd love your help!

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Blanchard Community Library
119 N. 8th St., Santa Paula

Stop by to help sort and package seeds, meet fellow gardeners, and support our growing Seed Library. No experience is necessary—everyone is welcome!

Together, we're planting seeds, growing community, and helping more gardens flourish. Thank you again, Burpee, for investing in our community! 🌿

07/13/2026

Join musician and songwriter Nathalia for a special bilingual concert! Her catchy original songs will have everyone singing, dancing and maybe even learning a little Spanish, in this multicultural experience!
All ages welcome!

07/09/2026

**🎶 Join Us for Music with Mr. Michael! 📚🎵**

Bring the little ones to the library for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, and smiles with **Mr. Michael**! Children and their caregivers are invited to sing, dance, and enjoy an interactive musical adventure that’s perfect for young learners.

🗓️ **Friday, July 10
🕒 **10:30am

This free event is a wonderful way to encourage early literacy, creativity, and a love of music while making new friends in the community.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎤🎸✨

Address

119 N 8th Street
Santa Paula, CA
93060

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.blanchardlibrary.org/

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