The Simi Valley Public Library at 2969 Tapo Canyon Road presents the following free programs in July. For more information, call (805) 526-1735 or go online to simivalleylibrary.org
Toddler dance party, Community Room, Wed., July 3, 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Bring your toddlers for 30 minutes of music and play. Free.
Teen craft, Tues., July 9, 4 to 5 p.m.: Create upcycled library card notebooks. For ages 10 to 18.
Master Gardeners: Water Wise Gardening, Thurs., July 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Learn the best type of plantings for a water-wise garden, as well as the importance of soil, microclimates, hydro zones, mulch and irrigation. Taught by Dani Brusius, a certified Master Gardener.
Teen Newspaper Club, Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Help craft a community focused newspaper. Develop writing skills, creativity and amplify your voice while covering news and events.
“Howl’s Moving Castle” Book Club, Thurs., July 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Read and discuss “Howl’s Moving Castle” by Diana Wynne Jones. Then, see the pages come to life when the film version is shown Thurs., July 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Berylwood Teen Center. The book club is designed for middle school-age kids.
“Meet the Author: Edgar Allan Poe,” Thurs., July 18, 6 to 7 p.m.: Local actor Sof Cohen brings the author of “The Raven” and the “The Fall of the House of Usher” to life.
Friends of the Library Spotlight: Summer is breezing by quickly, isn’t it? Have you blown through all your reading material already? Stop by the FTOL store for everyday deals. Plus, FTOL is celebrating Christmas in July. July specials include books by Clive Cussler and Debbie Macomber and kids’ nonfiction and cookbooks. Save the date for the next blowout sale: Sat., Aug. 10 (just in time to stock for the start of school).