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Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Felton Branch
Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.

Cancelled
Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branciforte Branch
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs.

Cancelled
Sun, Apr 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Aptos Branch
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18.

Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
The Stanford Blood Center and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to host a blood drive at the Scotts Valley Branch Library .
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Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Felton Teen Multipurpose Room
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks and meet new friends & allies!

Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.

Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Felton Branch
Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.

Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Study Room
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs.

Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join us for a 2-hour workshop that covers general principles of composting and provides sufficient detail about backyard and worm composting to help someone get started. Registration required.
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Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Felton Branch - Felton Teen Multipurpose Room
Learn about volunteer opportunities and how teens like you can create change in your library! Followed by a chill activity and free snacks (and get your volunteer hours just for showing up)! ACT now!

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.

Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Mix, squish, and create at our Make Your Own Slime Bar! Choose your colors and add-ins to design a one-of-a-kind slime to take home. All supplies provided?creativity encouraged!

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Come join us in making Seasonal crafts!

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch
Practice reading to a trained therapy dog!

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub
Join Librarian Laura every 2nd Tuesday for an evening of trivia fun at Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub in Downtown Boulder Creek.

Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.

Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Bob White Children's Study Room B
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs.

Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Study Room
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Girls Who Code is a nation-wide organization dedicated to teaching girls not only the language and skills of coding, but about finding their confidence, learning teamwork and the drive to succeed.

Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Join us for the Santa Cruz County Youth Poetry Celebration, where we'll celebrate local teen poets!
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Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Felton Branch
Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.