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Cancelled
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch
The Stanford Blood Center and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to host a blood drive at the Scotts Valley Branch Library .

Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch
Practice reading to a trained therapy dog!

Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
Come celebrate October's Bat Awareness Month with NorCal Bats.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos 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.

Wed, Oct 29, 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

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Lego Fun for Kids

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00am - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.

Thu, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room A,Study Room B
Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a new program for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games!

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.

Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
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.

Sun, Nov 02, 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.

Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Join us for this writing workshop that is perfect for people who miss being able to sign up for NaNoWriMo or who simply want to learn how to begin a writing practice.

Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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

Wed, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Selva Beach 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.

Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
In this workshop for teens we will explore how poetry can be a powerful tool for activism and social commentary, and we will write about our visions for a better world. No experience necessary.

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Lego Fun for Kids

Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
¡Acompáñanos para una celebración del Día de Muertos con nuestros amigos, Cascada de Flores! Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration with our friends, Cascada de Flores!

Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Live Oak Branch
¡Acompáñanos para una celebración del Día de Muertos con nuestros amigos, Cascada de Flores! Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration with our friends, Cascada de Flores!

Fri, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
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.

Fri, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Nov 07, 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

Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Reading your work out loud requires a specific set of skills. Learn how to use inflection, pacing, volume and more to give your work the meaning it deserves for an appreciative group of listeners.

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Write a letter, create art, or send a decorated pillowcase to our deployed, hospitalized, and homeless veterans.

Sat, Nov 08, 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!