Blanchard Community Library

10/09/2026

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed 🐒🎶

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

📚 Banned Books Week | October 4–10

Censorship isn’t just about books. It’s about who gets to decide what everyone else can read.

The numbers tell an important story. In 2025, nearly 92% of censorship attempts were initiated by pressure groups and decision-makers, and public libraries experienced more censorship attempts than any other location type.

During Banned Books Week, we’re taking a closer look at the numbers behind book challenges and censorship. Everyone deserves the freedom to explore ideas, discover new perspectives, and choose what they want to read.

📖 Read freely. Think freely.

09/22/2026

I am a tree/ Soy un arlbol! 🌳

09/09/2026

🌿 Join iNaturalist's Find 30 Challenge! 🔎

How many different living things can you find? From plants and birds to insects, fungi, and more, explore everywhere in Santa Paula and help document the amazing biodiversity in our community!

📅 September 5–14
🎯 Challenge: Find 30 different species
📱 Use the free iNaturalist app to photograph and record your discoveries.

You don’t have to be an expert. If you see something interesting, snap a photo and let iNaturalist help you identify it!

Explore. Observe. Share. 🌱

Download iNaturalist and start exploring:
www.inaturalist.org

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!

07/15/2026

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! 🌿