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Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
The Inquisitor, highlights the legacy of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. Stay for the discussion with live panel and virtual visit from one of the filmmakers.
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Sun, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese Papercutting and Calligraphy.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Branciforte Branch - 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.

Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Come join us in making Valentine's Day crafts!

Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch
Practice reading to a trained therapy dog!

Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
CHP's free Start Smart class helps teens and parents prepare for safe driving. Learn rules of the road, license requirements, and safe practices. Register with CHP Santa Cruz: 831-219-0200.

Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room A
Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a new program for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games!

Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.

Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New venue Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics and teamwork using LEGO Spike Prime.

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. 8 week series: Ages 10 to 18

Fri, Feb 13, 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, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 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.

Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room A
Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a new program for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games!

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New venue Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics and teamwork using LEGO Spike Prime.

Thu, Feb 19, 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.

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. 8 week series: Ages 10 to 18

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Capitola Branch
In this workshop, find out which poems to add to your portfolio, get advice on writing your resume or brag sheet, and learn how to submit your 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate application (due 3/1/26)

Sat, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Have a school project? Science Fair exhibit? Want a personalized button? Just want to play? Open to teens ages 12-18.

Sat, Feb 21, 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.