The city of Santa Maria Public Library welcomes the Central Coast Aquarium with a presentation of Tidepools on Tour, mobile aquarium tanks featuring live animals including crabs, sea stars, and sea snails. Families and youth are invited to learn about life under water and off the beaten path.

Central Coast Aquarium touch tank programs will be held in the Altrusa Theater in Youth Services, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Patrons interested in attending may register by visiting the library’s online events calendar at www.cityofsantamaria.org/Library. Registration is required. The library is at 421 S. McClelland St.

Hours of operation and more information about the library and its resources are at www.cityofsantamaria.org/Library. Direct questions to the Youth Services division, 805-925-0994 ext. 8564. Follow the library on social media for updates on programming, resources and services. Facebook: Santa Maria Public Library and Instagram: @santamaria_publiclibrary.