Join CHP?s free Age Well, Drive Smart class for seniors 65+. Learn safe driving tips, self-assessment tools, and how aging impacts driving. Taught by CHP officers. Register at (831) 219-0200.

Join our support group for new parents led by postpartum doulas. We will learn from each other, make new friends, get breast and bottle-feeding support, and access helpful resources.

A Housing Matters Outreach Specialist is available every Tuesday to support people experiencing homelessness and help connect them to resources, navigate housing options, and sign up for benefits.

Practice your English and make new friends!

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! 

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

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

Fun, seasonal and interesting projects each session.

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.

Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: At the Intersections, in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to the Scotts Valley branch library.

The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs.

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Join us each 4th Wednesday of the month for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors! The Community Crafters love to share their knowledge. Bring your project! Let's make together!

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for Storytime! 

Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.

Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am.

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library!

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Space is limited to 20 on a first-come basis.

Interested in joining the Felton Library Friends? If you are interested in finding out how this non-profit group helps our public library branch & possibly becoming a Friend, yourself, please join us!

Lego Fun for Kids

Come join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries!

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.

Cantor Mark Levy performs traditional Jewish music at the Capitola Library. Enjoy refreshments during this unique performance.

Experience the gentle, meditative art of Tai Chi at the Aptos Library! Free classes every Thursday, 10?11 AM. All ages and levels welcome?just wear comfy clothes and bring a smile!

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.

For ages 0-5

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

Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our lovely Felton Community Room every Thursday at 11am followed by a craft!

Songs and Stories

Scotts Valley library is offering a new program for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games!

Housing resources and services for those experiencing homelessness.

Every week we will have a new project for you to explore. Projects may include science, arts & crafts, engineering, mathematics and our environment. Age 6+

Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.

Bring your decks and get ready to play

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

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

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.

An exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This six-week series meets weekly from September 4th through October 9th.

Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics and teamwork using LEGO Spike Prime. Join the wait list

Stop by each week for a new creative craft.

¡Una hora de cuentos en español!

This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

Our Community Reads 2026 Season Hear presentations on four engaging books and vote for your favorite. Thu, Sept 25 | Doors open 6 PM, Presentations 6:30 PM Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr.Register

Our Community Reads 2026 Season Hear presentations on four engaging books and vote for your favorite. ? Thu, Sept 25 | Doors 6 PM, Presentations 6:30 PM Scotts Valley LibraryRegister

Hear presentations on four engaging books and vote for your favorite. Thu, Sept 25 | Doors 6 PM, Presentations 6:30 PM Capitola LibraryRegister

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.Register

Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.

A time for free play for children with a participating adult. This is a drop-in early learning program. There will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills & socialization skills.

Join us for an hour of fun, inclusive, and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers every last Friday of the month!

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11:30am.

Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6

Live Jazz Music @ Downtown sponsored by Soundswell Live Music Series and the Soundswell Database

Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble.

Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

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.

Encouraging Self-Esteem. Learn how to help your child express feelings appropriately, build a positive outlook, and manage stress in this workshop.

Make your own stop motion movie. Space is limited and registration required. Ages 10 to 18.

Learn to create these spiritual and votive objects made by weaving a design out of yarn upon a wooden cross. All ages welcome!

S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Come visit us at the Rainbow Conference, presented by the Safe Schools Project.

In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.

Are you interested in the world of 3D printing? Have you ever wanted to learn how to create your own 3D printable designs? Join us on the last Saturday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Teens Only.

Presented by the UC Master Gardener Program, a statewide program of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Join the wait list

Learn about Long Term Care with Financial Planner, Steve Shapiro, during this powerful 1-hr presentation.

Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0-8 and their families and caregivers.

Learn about Advance Care Planning & End-of-Life Options in California

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games.Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

This Adaptation of A Midsummer's Night's Dream is appropriate for children of all ages.  A study guide is available at the library before the show date, and Q&A session will follow the performance.

Improve your ability to communicate in all types of relationships with Timothy Lydgate and the Art of Listening.

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

Queer Gaming is a safe place for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to gather, play games and build community.

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Drop by the Teen Room anytime during open hours and get crafty with our bracelet making station!

Join seniors like you every Monday for an hour of gathering and sharing about getting older. We will focus on a different topic each week.

Join us Mondays 10:30am?12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.

Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.

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

Providing equitable care with a monthly visit on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Boulder Creek Branch Library.

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap playdesigned to help babies develop early literacy skills.

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.

Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!

Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Join our support group for new parents led by postpartum doulas. We will learn from each other, make new friends, get breast and bottle-feeding support, and access helpful resources.

Practice your English and make new friends!

A Housing Matters Outreach Specialist is available every Tuesday to support people experiencing homelessness and help connect them to resources, navigate housing options, and sign up for benefits.

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! 

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

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

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.

Inspire kindness and curiosity about wildlife with the Santa Cruz SPCA!

Join us and Andrea van de Loo for a talk about her memoirThePressingStones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi's Daughter.