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Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branciforte Branch
Join us for a supportive and informative talk on early developmental milestones from birth to age three.

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.

Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6

Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians. 

Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Capitola Branch - Brad McDonald Conference Room
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Sat, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
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.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. April's project is a chicken. No sewing experience needed.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Branciforte Branch
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.

Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Manifest your visions, desires, and dreams through the art of Soul Collage!

Cancelled
Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branciforte 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.

Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Barbara Gorson Multi-use Room
Play tabletop board games and have some fun!

Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join talented assemblage artist Magi Amma for a fun workshop creating one-of-a-kind art!
This event is full

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Otter Room
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.

Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
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.

Cancelled
Sun, Apr 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Aptos Branch
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18.

Sun, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Branch - 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.

Cancelled
Sun, Apr 05, 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!

Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
The Stanford Blood Center and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to host a blood drive at the Scotts Valley Branch Library .Register

Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch
Connecting People to social services, county mental health and more.

Mon, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - Amphitheater,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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Branciforte Branch
Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Oak Branch
Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
Practice your English and make new friends!

Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Join us for process-focused art workshops using various mediums, prompts, and mindfulness to boost wellbeing and ease stress. No experience needed; materials provided.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Branch
Genealogists are skilled at assembling evidence, documenting sources, and building proof - - but sharing those findings as compelling stories requires a different set of tools.

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join us for a fun, casual book club meeting at the Branciforte Branch Library!

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Garfield Park Branch
Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for Storytime! 

Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library!

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join the circle and write a poem in a supportive and creative environment.

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Garfield Park Branch
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore.

Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Felton Teen Multipurpose Room
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!

Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Community Room
Lego Fun for Kids

Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room - AFTER HOURS
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.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!Register

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch - Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
Join our book club every second Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch
For ages 0-5

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Branch - Zoom Digital Learning SCPL
Are your Google settings aligned with your privacy and security preferences, including Gemini AI?

Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Live Oak Branch
Songs and Stories

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Study Room B
Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room,Zoom Adult Programs SCPL
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.

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Stop by each week for a new creative craft.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Live Oak Branch
¡Una hora de cuentos en español!

Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

Fri, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room
Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6

Fri, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Play cards with fun folks every 2nd and 4th Friday.

Fri, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Live Oak Branch
This month's book will be The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.

Fri, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Live Oak Branch
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Fri, Apr 10, 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.