A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.

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

Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians. 

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

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.

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.

All library branches will close for Independence Day. Regular hours resume on Sunday, July 5th 2026.

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 a diverse group of cyber security enthusiasts every 3rd Friday of the month from 1-3PM or on the 1st Sunday of the month from 3-5PM.

Join us in the Teen Room for Manga-themed book sharing, crafts, activities and yummy snacks!

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

A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic provides evaluations, screenings, and treatment and connects you to services that support physical and mental health on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays. Hrs: 9-12 & 1-3. Bilingual.

Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in a relaxed social setting.

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 is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.

Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!

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.

Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Join us for process-focused art workshops using various mediums, prompts, and mindfulness to boost wellbeing and ease stress. No experience needed; materials provided.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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@friendsofsantacruzlibraries.org.

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For ages 0-5

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

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

Lunch at the library @ Bayview

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!

Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Housing resources and other 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

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

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.

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

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

Watch a fascinating film about bees and dive deeper with the Santa Cruz Bee Company's Emily Bondor.Register

Dedicated bat researcher Bethany Schulze will share her work on these fascinating yet often misunderstood creatures. 

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.

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.

A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

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

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

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

Sterling the Bubblesmith has performed versions of his remarkable hand-blown bubbles for over 45 years. Join us for a unique program featuring beautiful and awe-inspiring bubbles

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

Play cards with fun folks every 2nd and 4th Friday.

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

This month's book is Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie.

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.