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.

A 12 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills.

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!

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

Join us for a movie matinee for the family with California Film and Cultural Center. Enjoy our popcorn or bring your own snacks! Free!

Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.

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.

A writing workshop the 55+ age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change.

Please join us in-person or via Zoom every 3rd Thursday of the month.Register

This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.

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

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

How are you using generative AI?

Quarterly meetings to support parents and educators.

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?

We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.

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

Come gather and enjoy a cup of coffee and pastry on us, while we discuss death and dying in a safe, supportive environment.

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.Register

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!

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.

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The Capitola Committee of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer support for this branch and the library system.

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

In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games.Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

Lois Flood, an authority on Isadora Duncan's life and legacy, including her dance style, will give a presentation about the life of Isadora Duncan and her contributions to the dance world. Join the wait list

Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.

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

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

Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.

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

Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.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.

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.

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.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

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

Providing equitable care with a monthly visit on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Boulder Creek Branch Library.

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

A free legal clinic on the topic of Planning for the Future, hosted by Senior Legal Services for Seniors aged 60+.

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

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.

Virtual Author Talk with Award-Winning Plant Biologist and Author Beronda Montgomery. When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America?s Black Botanical Legacy. Register

This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

Practice your English and make new friends!

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.

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.

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.

Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries.Register

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.

A 12 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills.Register

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

If you are interested in finding out how this non-profit group helps our public library branch & possibly becoming a Friend, yourself, please join us!

Reading in the Redwoods book group meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the Felton Teen Room, except in Nov. & Dec.