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.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Kay Smith-Blum presents her writers journey and a dream-inspired path to her award- winning debut novel, TANGLES. Centered on the Cold War years, the tale crosses multiple genres.

A writing workshop the 55+ age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change.

Please join us in-person or via Zoom every 3rd Thursday of the month.

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.

Gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and games will be sold in the Fireside Room at the Scotts Valley Library from 10 AM to 3 PM.

In this workshop we'll explore and write about techniques and themes of political poetry, especially during times of conflict, in terms of storytelling, naturalism, and rhetoric.

Join the circle and write a poem in a creative, supportive environment. No experience necessary.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Virtual Author Talk: Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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.

Join our book club every fourth Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.

This poetry-writing workshop for teens will explore creative ways to begin poems, developing drafts of new work from prompts and other inspiration. No prior experience is necessary.

True Doll Stories We Remember is a collection of interviews with 90 people about their childhood experiences with dolls.

Get ready to flip through pages at our pop-up book sale!

Come decorate a book bag with a spooky design of your choosing, during the Santa Cruz Friends of the Library Branciforte book sale.

Join a group of writers working together to improve their writing.

Join Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members for a series of online discussions about this beloved book.

Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.

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.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory.

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.

Join Dr. Robert Strayer for a 6-part series providing historical context for contemporary issues.

Intro to Calligraphy and some modern variations: a demonstration as much as can be squeezed into an hour.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Join us for a fun, casual book club meeting at the Branciforte Branch Library!

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.

Capitola Book Discussion Group meets on Zoom the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Register now to join the author online as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land.

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.

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.

Navigating Life's Roadblocks & Building Resilience: Attitude, Focus and Teamwork with author Terry Healey.

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.

Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment.

An interactive 90-minute session where local author Anne Janzer will draw on concepts from her book The Writer's Process to help you boost your writing output without sacrificing creativity.

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.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Join the circle and write a poem in a supportive and creative environment.