In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

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

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

The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop and monthly meetup.

Have you ever been curious about how to identify mushrooms safely?

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.

Scrapbooking group meets every second Saturday of the month.

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your own or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. 18+. Every 2nd Saturday.

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

Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment. Register

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.Register

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!

Chess Club with Gjon

Write a letter, create art, or send a decorated pillowcase to our deployed, hospitalized, and homeless veterans.

This event is a family-friendly program where drag performers from Drag Story Time Santa Cruz read children's books that highlight themes of diversity, self-expression, and community.

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

Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!

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

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 every 2nd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.

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.

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.

All library branches will close for Veterans Day. Regular hours resume on Wednesday, November 12th 2025.

Join Librarian Laura every 2nd Tuesday for an evening of trivia fun at Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub in Downtown Boulder Creek.

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.

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

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

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for Storytime! 

An 8 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills.Register

Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.

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.

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

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18

Lego Fun for Kids

Support the Scotts Valley Library by joining the Friends group! We meet monthly to fundraise and advocate for our branch. New members are welcome! Contact scottsvalley@fscpl.org.

Experience the gentle, meditative art of Tai Chi at the Aptos Library! Free classes every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10-11 AM. All ages and levels welcome -just wear comfy clothes and bring a smile!

An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.

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

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

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

For ages 0-5

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.

Songs and Stories

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!

Housing resources and services for those experiencing homelessness.

The Aptos Library Book Discussion Group meets 2nd Thursdays, 1-2:30pm, in-person or via Zoom. Adult readers choose thought-provoking fiction & nonfiction. Email judybookdoc@collegepathfinders.com.Register

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

Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

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

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+

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

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.

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

Stop by each week for a new creative craft.

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers.Register

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

¡Una hora de cuentos en español!

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

We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.

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

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.

Get clear, unbiased info on 2026 Medicare options at HICAP's Annual Enrollment Forum, 11/14, 1-2:30 PM at Scotts Valley Library. Free event. Call 831-462-5510 to sign up.

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

Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.

This month's book will be Exposure by Helen Dunmore.

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

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.

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

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

Donating blood is a rewarding and impactful act that can save lives, help patients in need, and improve community health. Consider donating blood to make a positive difference in the world around you.

Shop thousands of gently used books, puzzles & more at the Friends of the Aptos Library Sale! Great finds, low prices. Every purchase supports literacy, library programs and community events.

Shop 50+ vendors, food trucks, and more at the La Selva Beach Holiday Fair.

In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Join us to learn about a few winter migratory bird species occurring in the San Lorenzo Valley.

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

This workshop for teens hones in on ways to produce poetry from everyday occurrences, find motivation to write, and utilize poetry as a funnel for the inner voice. No prior experience is necessary.

Play tabletop board games and have some fun!

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

Come join the magical world of D&D storytelling, where you can be a bard, a wizard, or a barbarian for a few hours and let your creativity run free.

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

Local author Monica Heine will discuss her book Simply Done: Embrace New Habits and Streamline the Tasks of Daily Life to Create More Time for Everything You Love.Register

Chess Club with Gjon