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Mon, Feb 16, All day
Systemwide
All library branches will close for Presidents' Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, February 17th 2026.

Tue, Feb 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Felton Branch
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Project SCOUT provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County. Project SCOUT also assists with general tax questions.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Otter Room
Project SCOUT provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County. Project SCOUT also assists with general tax questions.

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures)

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Branciforte Branch
Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills.

Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Oak Branch
Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!

Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Tue, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join Fine Point Law for an insightful session on estate planning, designed to help safeguard assets, ensure wishes are honored, and secure a family's future.

Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
Practice your English and make new friends!

Tue, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Felton Branch - Study Room
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join us for a bird talk and guided walk in La Selva Beach to spot local birds and enjoy nature together!

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Branch
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

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
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

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library!

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Felton Branch
Tales to Tails is a literacy program that helps children improve their reading skills by providing an opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Call 831-427-7708 to book a 30-min. appointment!

Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
This Bingo program for people with special abilities (disabilities) is adaptable to all because it uses pictures!

Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Learn how to utilize Earned Income Credits, Savers Credits, AMT, Bonus Depreciation and Research Credits

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room - AFTER HOURS,Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
Join Professor Nicholas Rowell and counselor Anna Zagorska for a conversation on the challenges international students face, from global politics to campus life. Awards at 6pm & lecture at 6:30pm.

Wed, Feb 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch
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.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Garfield Park Branch
Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for Storytime! 

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
An 8 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
This workshop covers everything you need to know to launch a thriving warm-season garden in our region.

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
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.

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.

Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Learn about water safety with swim instructor Jim Booth.

Wed, Feb 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join us for free Pilates at the Library! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Enjoy a fun, energizing workout led by volunteer Jennifer Balboni. First come, first served!

Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Project SCOUT provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County. Project SCOUT also assists with general tax questions.

Wed, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library!

Wed, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Brad McDonald Conference Room
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member! Register

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore.

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch
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

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
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

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Bob White Children's Study Room B
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

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
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.

Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Join us for a movie matinee for the family with California Film and Cultural Center. Enjoy our popcorn or bring your own snacks! Free!

Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18

Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
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.

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Lego Fun for Kids

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Qi Gong helps release physical, mental, and emotional stagnation, replacing it with vibrant life energy. Practice seated or standing?Body + Breath + Mind = Qi Gong. Lead By Volunteer Nancy Brighton

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch
For ages 0-5

Thu, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
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.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Oak Branch
Songs and Stories

Thu, Feb 19, 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.

Thu, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year!

Thu, Feb 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Support the Branciforte Library by joining the Friends group! We meet monthly to fundraise and advocate for our branch. New members welcome?contact friendsofthebrancifortelibrary@fscpl.org.

Thu, Feb 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Garfield Park Branch
This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room A
Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a new program for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games!

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Whether you're dreaming of your next getaway or just love talking travel, this is a relaxed space to connect, learn, and maybe even get inspired for your next adventure. 3rd Thursdays @ 2PM

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
Bring your decks and get ready to play

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch
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

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
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

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
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.

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Study Room
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

Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+

Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New venue Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics and teamwork using LEGO Spike Prime.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Stop by each week for a new creative craft.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Girls Who Code is a nation-wide organization dedicated to teaching girls not only the language and skills of coding, but about finding their confidence, learning teamwork and the drive to succeed.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
An exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This six-week series meets weekly from January 15th through February 19th.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Branch
¡Una hora de cuentos en español!

Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Idea Fab Labs
How are you using generative AI?

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
Test your trivia knowledge with Victor or Brian. We ask 30 questions about a random array of subjects. Who's better at doling out trivia than librarians?

Rescheduled
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, February 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Live Oak Branch
We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.

Fri, Feb 20, 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.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6

Fri, Feb 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
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.

Fri, Feb 20, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
A popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the Downtown Branch. Pieces and performers vary from month to month. Bring your lunch and enjoy some music!

Fri, Feb 20, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Felton Branch - Study Room
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Fri, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.

Fri, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Study Room
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. 8 week series: Ages 8 to 18

Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Take part in a fun and engaging presentation which helps to build awareness of animal needs and responsible animal care through discussions and storytelling.

Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Felton Branch
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.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Otter Room
Project SCOUT provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County. Project SCOUT also assists with general tax questions.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Capitola Branch - Brad McDonald Conference Room
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Felton Branch
Project SCOUT provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents of Santa Cruz County. Project SCOUT also assists with general tax questions.

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Branciforte Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 0-8 and their families and caregivers.

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Want to better manage your screen time? Join others in person who are curious to learn more about healthy digital habits and screen time at this free library workshop.

Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch
Join the City of Santa Cruz for Community Climate Game Day, an interactive, hands-on experience that invites residents to explore the tradeoffs involved in managing a city?s sustainability goals.

Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
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.

Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Barbara Gorson Multi-use Room
Play tabletop board games and have some fun!

Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Study Room
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.

Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Capitola Branch
In this workshop, find out which poems to add to your portfolio, get advice on writing your resume or brag sheet, and learn how to submit your 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate application (due 3/1/26)

Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Scrapbooking group meets every third Saturday of the month.

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Have a school project? Science Fair exhibit? Want a personalized button? Just want to play? Open to teens ages 12-18.

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Join the circle and write a poem in a creative, supportive environment. No experience necessary.

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Wondering what to do with your photos? Join Lisa Krigsman to learn about photo management and how it will help you cull, curate, save, and share your most important memories through your photos!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Resource Center for Nonviolence
Explore Chinese-American legacy with Stanford Professor Gordon H. Chang, Flex Kids Culture founder Rui Li, and developer George Ow, Jr.Register

Sun, Feb 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
418 Project
A Celebration of Chinese New Year: The Year of the Horse! Food, fun, and much more!

Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Branch
Join Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members for a series of online discussions about this beloved book.Register

Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures)

Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.

Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!

Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Felton Branch - Community Room
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.

Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

Mon, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 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, Feb 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Felton Branch
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.

Mon, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Connecting People to social services, county mental health and more.

Mon, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Garfield Park Branch
Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.

Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Welcome to the La Selva Beach Library Friends Chapter! Join our community supporting the library through volunteering, fundraising, and events that enrich services and inspire a love of learning.

Mon, Feb 23, 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.