Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]
Tales 2 Tails Aptos 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through June Tales 2 Tails is a fun, engaging program that allows children struggling with reading to read to a licensed therapy dog. New additional locations and times have been added to this program at our Aptos and La Selva Beach Branches! Registration is […]
Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 8pm Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz for two nights on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, […]
Santa Cruz B.L.A.C.K. Film Series Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, Wednesday, June 19 SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their 2024 Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series focusing […]
Against All Odds Wednesday, April 17, 6:30-9pm Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Against All Odds: The Fight for The Black Middle Class SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their 2024 Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series […]
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
The Last Stargazers: True Stories and Adventures of Astronomy Wednesday, April 17, 7:30pm Astronomers adventure across the world’s highest mountains and to the literal ends of the Earth in the hopes of answering some of humanity’s oldest questions: Who are we? Where did we come from?” Are we alone? Along the way, they grapple with […]
Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]
Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]
ASL Storytime Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 11-11:45am, April 16 - July 30 Families are invited to a special ASL storytime celebrating Deaf History Month. We will read stories both out loud and using American Sign Language, sing and sign songs, and have lots of fun. Everyone, whether Deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, is invited! Come […]
Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - WALL-E Friday, April 19, 3:30-6pm Pixar Picture Films for Friday afternoon Fun at Garfield Park Library! WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But […]
Creative Art Workshops for Teens April 4 & 18: Gelli Printing May 2 & 16: Markmaking/collaging June 6 & 20: Basic Bookmaking July 11 & 25: Slow Stitching Join local artist Ruth Dailey at the Scotts Valley library for workshops where teens can learn new skills to express their creativity! Ruth has been creating art […]
Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 8pm Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz for two nights on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, […]
Naturalist Night with Artist Erin Hunter Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Join us this Thursday for a special Naturalist Night presentation from artist Erin Hunter. She will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her ambitious painting of California native bees and wildflowers currently on view in our exhibit, "The Art of Nature." Learn about her process from […]
Naturalist Night: Creating a Fine Art Painting – From Research to Exhibit Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Erin Hunter is a science illustrator and fine artist with a graphic design background—and each of those roles influences how she approaches her pollinator-themed paintings. In this presentation, Erin will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her most ambitious piece […]
