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Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
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.

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

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Capitola Branch
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Support the Boulder Creek Branch Library by joining the Friends group! We meet monthly to fundraise and advocate for our branch. New members are welcome!

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
This award-winning falls prevention training program, "Matter of Balance" offers an evidenced-based approach to reducing the fear of falling and increasing activity levels among older adults.

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

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
Aptos Branch
Toddler Storytime (Ages 0-3)! Join us for songs, rhymes, movement, and stories that build language, social skills, and a love of books. Fun for toddlers and caregivers!

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

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

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Teen Kitchen Project delivers fresh, healthy meals to support the health and well-being of individuals with complex medical needs.

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

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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!

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

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.

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

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

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.

Wed, Mar 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, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
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, Mar 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, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Lego Fun for Kids

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

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

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

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
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!

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

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

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA) - Active Learn Room
Bring your decks and get ready to play

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

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

Thu, Mar 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, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
Come join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries!

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

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

Thu, Mar 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?

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Garfield Park Branch
Take a journey with Tibetan and crystal bowls, a native flute, and kalimba.

Rescheduled
Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, March 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Live Oak Branch
We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.

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

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

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

Fri, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Join a diverse group of cyber security enthusiasts every 3rd Friday of the month 1-3PM.

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

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

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Beautiful Life Estate Planning is hosting a morning full of education and good food at the local Public Library in Scotts Valley, CA. Nourish your brain and body with our Educational Eats!Register

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

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join us for an author talk with La Selva Beach author Verlin Darrow, discussing his novel "The Brighter the Light, the Darker the Shadow".

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Live Oak Branch
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.

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Felton Branch
Learn purposeful methods for home kitchens in this 3-part homesteading series with Raven Ridge Homestead.

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

Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
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.

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Providing equitable care with a monthly visit on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Boulder Creek Branch Library.

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Capitola Branch
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Community Room
A fun and interactive dance program for children ages 2-5! The library has partnered with local dance studio International Academy of Dance (IAD).

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
This award-winning falls prevention training program, "Matter of Balance" offers an evidenced-based approach to reducing the fear of falling and increasing activity levels among older adults.

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Oak Branch
Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
Aptos Branch
Toddler Storytime (Ages 0-3)! Join us for songs, rhymes, movement, and stories that build language, social skills, and a love of books. Fun for toddlers and caregivers!

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch
Virtual Author Talk with Shoshana Walter, author of "Rehab: An American Scandal" with Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver.Register

Tue, Mar 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Tue, Mar 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
La Selva Beach 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
Practice your English and make new friends!

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library!

Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.

Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Live Oak Branch
Take part in a fun and engaging presentation which helps to build awareness of animal needs and responsible animal care through discussions and storytelling.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch
Practice reading to a trained therapy dog!

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
CHP's free Start Smart class helps teens and parents prepare for safe driving. Learn rules of the road, license requirements, and safe practices. Register with CHP Santa Cruz: 831-219-0200.