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Mon, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12:30?3 PM at Aptos Library.

Mon, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Tue, Jul 14, 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Join a health book club with educational discussions led by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a licensed holistic health practitioner. Improve overall health with lifestyle changes to diet, exercise, and more.

Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
Join our book club every second Tuesday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch
Virtual Author Talk with International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter, Karin Slaughter.
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Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
A writing workshop the 55+ age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change.

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch
Virtual Author Talk with Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us, A Dream Called Home, The Hidden Cost of the American Dream, and Healing Through Storytelling.
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Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room,Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
Please join us in-person or via Zoom every 3rd Thursday of the month.

Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Share what you're reading and discover new favorites! Bring any book: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or more - and join a welcoming group for lively discussion and recommendations.

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Join the circle and write a poem in a creative, supportive environment. No experience necessary.

Sun, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Capitola Branch
Join us in the Teen Room for Manga-themed book sharing, crafts, activities and yummy snacks!

Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Felton Branch - Felton Teen Multipurpose Room
Reading in the Redwoods book group meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the Felton Teen Room, except in Nov. & Dec.

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch - Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
Join our book club every fourth Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.

Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Get ready to flip through pages at our pop-up book sale!

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Daniel reads from his powerful book of poetry, SIX is for 6enocide. Copies of the book are available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended.

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch
Stop procrastinating and start producing.

Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Barbara Gorson Multi-use Room
Join a group of writers working together to improve their writing.

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Sun, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Capitola Branch
Join us in the Teen Room for Manga-themed book sharing, crafts, activities and yummy snacks!

Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.

Mon, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12:30?3 PM at Aptos Library.

Mon, Jul 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Dr. Michael Mark Chemers & Susan Myer Silton discuss Fences by August Wilson, Private Lives by Noel Coward, and The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch
Virtual Author Talk with Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Marisa Franco.
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Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Branch - Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
The Scotts Valley Genre Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The group meets virtually to discuss books from a different genre each month.

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Enjoy shopping for books and crafts, live music, food trucks, local craft beers, and more at the Books & Brews event at the the La Selva Beach Clubhouse and Florido Lawn from 10 am to 4 pm.

Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Have you been hankering for an in-person book club? Join us on the first Saturday of the month from 10:30AM-12PM in our cozy Fireside Room for a friendly book discussion group.

Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch
Delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.
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Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join us for a fun, casual book club meeting at the Branciforte Branch Library!

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch - Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
Capitola Book Discussion Group meets on Zoom the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
Virtual Writers' Open Mic Night offers you an environment to read your works aloud every first Wednesday of the month and get feedback, if desired. This program requires registration for a Zoom link.

Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room - AFTER HOURS
Join us for an evening dedicated to the beauty and charm of our feline companions.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Big stories, tiny prices! Browse our pop-up book sale packed with great finds. $5 a bag!! Every purchase supports the Aptos Library. Stop by, snag a stack, and support your library today!!!

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
In this two-part short story workshop, writers will explore how to shape a story from an initial idea into a more focused, compelling draft.

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Learn about Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as well as how Iranian culture has impacted global music and dance traditions.

Mon, Aug 10, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12:30?3 PM at Aptos Library.

Mon, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Tue, Aug 11, 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Join a health book club with educational discussions led by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a licensed holistic health practitioner. Improve overall health with lifestyle changes to diet, exercise, and more.

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
Join our book club every second Tuesday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join the circle and write a poem in a supportive and creative environment.