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

Join us for a supportive and informative talk on early developmental milestones from birth to age three.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

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

Have you been hankering for an in-person book club? Join us on the first Saturday of the month from 10:30AM-12PM in our cozy Fireside Room for a friendly book discussion group.

Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. April's project is a chicken. No sewing experience needed.Register

Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.

Manifest your visions, desires, and dreams through the art of Soul Collage! Register

Play tabletop board games and have some fun!

A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dyingRegister

Join talented assemblage artist Magi Amma for a fun workshop creating one-of-a-kind art! Join the wait list

Bring Your Own Book Club-All are welcome to bring whatever they are currently reading to discuss books, give and receive recommendations and share their love of reading.Register

In recognition of SWANA Month, we explore the history and cultural significance of the music of North Africa. Muriam H. Davis of Center for the Middle East and North Africa (CMENA) at UCSC presents.Register

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 us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures)

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

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.

The Stanford Blood Center and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to host a blood drive at the Scotts Valley Branch Library .Register

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Practice your English and make new friends!

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

Genealogists are skilled at assembling evidence, documenting sources, and building proof - - but sharing those findings as compelling stories requires a different set of tools. Register

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.

Teen Kitchen Project delivers fresh, healthy meals to support the health and well-being of individuals with complex medical needs.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

For ages 0-5

Are your Google settings aligned with your privacy and security preferences, including Gemini AI?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

Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

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

Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

This month's book will be The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.

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

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.