Upcoming Events
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Capitola Branch - Brad McDonald Conference Room
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Sat, Aug 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Learn how to evaluate, research, and organize your collection in this fun and informative session on book appraisal.

Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your own or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. 18+. Every 2nd Saturday.

Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Felton Branch - Felton Teen Multipurpose Room
Learn about volunteer opportunities and how teens like you can create change in your library! Followed by a chill activity and free snacks (and get your volunteer hours just for showing up)! ACT now!

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Branch

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room
Feeling overwhelmed or unfocused? Join a guided mindfulness workshop with Harsha Golla every 2nd Saturday, 3?5pm at Aptos Library. Relax, recharge, and boost focus?no experience needed!
This event is full

Sun, Aug 10, 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

Cancelled
Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Branciforte Branch
Take a stroll and enjoy successive pages from a children's story along your path.

Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Garfield Park Branch
Join us every 2nd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.

Mon, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
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, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room

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

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

Tue, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
This 4-session series is an opportunity to evaluate your skills, talents and experiences through a new lens.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Felton Branch - Community Room
Join our support group for new parents led by postpartum doulas. We will learn from each other, make new friends, get breast and bottle-feeding support, and access helpful resources.

Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA)
Practice your English and make new friends!

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Boulder Creek Branch - June Brusa Community Room
Get an update from State Parks staff on the status of Big Basin Redwoods State Park and plans to rebuild the park after the park burned in the CZU Fire almost five years ago.

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join Librarian Laura every 2nd Tuesday for an evening of trivia fun at Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub in Downtown Boulder Creek.

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branciforte Branch - Community Room
Join the circle and write a poem in a supportive and creative environment.

Wed, Aug 13, 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

Wed, Aug 13, 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!

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Scotts Valley Branch - Fireside Community Room
Join a health book club with educational discussions led by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a licensed holistic health practitioner. Improve overall health with lifestyle changes to diet, exercise, and more.

Cancelled
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch
Practice your English language skills in conversation with a group of fellow learners.

Thu, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitola Branch - Ow Family Community Room
This 4-session series is an opportunity to evaluate your skills, talents and experiences through a new lens.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Housing resources and services for those experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Aptos Branch - Dorosin Family Conference Room

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Live Oak Branch

Fri, Aug 15, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Downtown Branch
A popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts in the Downtown Branch meeting room.

Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch - Life Literacies Center
Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.

Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble.

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Aug 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
La Selva Beach Branch
Join us at La Selva Beach Library for a great movie!