La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
2025-04-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group

2nd Thursdays, 10:30an – 12pm
The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel. All adults are welcome.
Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Fridays, through July 25, 11am-12pm
Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills.
This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families.

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
3rd Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm, March 15 – December 20
Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB).
This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

READ program with Ziggy the mini
2025-04-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | A ranch in Watsonville
READ program with Ziggy the mini
One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning November 30 and December 1

READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment.
From this, Lisa (a Reading Specialist with 25+ years of experience) works with students to build and develop strong reading skills such as: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.
Since reading is a gateway to accessing information, students will likely improve in all subject areas.
In addition, their self esteem will begin to soar as they gain confidence with each reading session.
Lastly, Ziggy’s adorable, gentleness is just too cute for words. Students will fall in love with him at first sight. So, come join the fun and learn is a holistic way with Ziggy and Lisa 🙂

Where: READ program is currently hosted at a ranch in Watsonville. Also we will be visiting libraries, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes soon! Ziggy Stardust is our dwarf miniature horse and he loves reading with all age levels.
Lisa is also available to visit your horse(s) and READ with them! This social/mental stimulation provides an overall sense of well-being. They love it; see video How tab for evidence. 😉

When: For availability, more information and directions, text Lisa at (831) 227-9847

Tales to Tails Garfield Park
2025-04-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, through July 14
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.
Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.
Appointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now.
We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!

Tales to Tails Felton
2025-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Tales to Tails Felton Library
3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, April 15 – December 16
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.
Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the self-confidence and reading abilities of the participants.
Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.
Call 831-427-7708 to make a 30-minute appointment at the Felton Branch Library at either 3pm or 3:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!

Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Celebration
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Celebration
Thursday, April 17, 6 – 7:30pm
Join us in celebrating Santa Cruz County’s 2025-26 Youth Poet Laureate at the Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003.
This is a joyful opportunity to appreciate our county’s youth and let their unique voices shine.
The program will include readings from young poets across the County.

Get Splashed with Color at Live Like Coco's Run
2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Pinto Lake Park, 451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Get Splashed with Color at Live Like Coco’s Run
Saturday, April 26, 9 – 10am
Join us for our annual run/ walk/ hike to celebrate Coco Lazenby’s birthday and fundraise for more books for our community!

At this FREE COLOR RUN, kids can get splashed with color as they run a 1K.

it’s free but you space is limited and you must register here.

As always, every kid gets a book!

Questions? Contact us.

Storytime with Ivy
2025-04-30 11:00 - 11:15 | Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Storytime with Ivy

Last Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am

Join Ivy, our children’s book buyer, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section.

Kids Event

Friends of Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Friends of Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 3, 10am – 3pm
The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are holding a book sale on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:am – 3pm.
Gently used books, cds, dvds, audiobooks, puzzles, and games will be sold.
There are books of all kinds: children, young adult, mystery/thriller, popular fiction, romance, non fiction, oversize, travel, poetry, cookbooks, crafts, art, and home and garden. There are even antique books!
All proceeds benefit programs at the Scotts Valley Library.

Strawberry Bonanza on Opening Day Felton Farmer's Market
2025-05-06 13:30 - 17:30 | St. Johns Church Parking Lot, 120 Russel Ave, Felton, CA, 95018
Strawberry Bonanza on Opening Day Felton Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 5:30pm, May 6 through October
The Felton Farmers’ Market is going big on opening day! Hello mountain towns! Hello to the San Lorenzo Valley – you special gorgeous place!
We love the Felton Market and you do to; let’s get back into the weekly groove of making this unique seasonal offering part of our routine. Our bustling market takes over the St. John’s Church parking lot. This year, May through October, regional farms, new and long-loved, throw their tents up and stack their tables high in the heart of Felton. Here Romano beans overflow wooden boxes, heirloom tomatoes paint the rainbow and Blenheim apricots melt in the mouth in their perfect sweet-tart way. Walk the aisles and find that unusual fruit you’ve never tried, 100-year-old garlic passed down across oceans and over the generations, one-of-a-kind Penny Ice Creamery flavors, Roli Roti rotisserie chicken dripping over crispy potatoes, J&M Sourdough Bagels, fish and chips and enough produce to stock your fridge and cupboards for the week. A new coffee vendor, Fool Hardy Coffee, keeps us cool with icy drinks and offers a snacky menu for the snacker in me and you.
Located in the downtown corridor off Highway 9, with redwood trees for a backdrop, the Felton Market has been running for nearly 40 years. Six months of the year a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses transform a parking lot into a colorful array of tents selling fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods, agricultural education and pure fun.
This year we continue the FoodShed Project Event Series. The San Lorenzo lights up with these events and the market has a celebratory feeling with food at the heart. As tradition goes, we host a Strawberry Shortcake Give Away on opening day bringing in special guest Jessica Tunis of Mountain Feed and Farm Supply to teach a quick jam workshop 3-4p! Enjoy some JCG, Luna Dorada and Live Earth strawberries with whipped cream stacked on Beckmann’s Bakery famous shortbread, then get into all the other festivities. Every week that follows will offer a family friendly atmosphere with live music and seating. The Market Match program helps EBT (CalFresh) users stretch their dollars, matching the first $15 of EBT with an additional $15 in tokens for fresh fruits and vegetables.
FoodShed Project events happen throughout the season bringing community partners, workshops, prizes, activities and all kinds of fun. The SC Public Libraries bicycle book mobile is back for a series of scavenger hunts and the educational team at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply will join us too.
Put the Applefest (September 9) and the Pumpkin Decorating Bonanza (October 14) on your calendar and the Tuesday Felton Farmers’ Market back in your weekly routine.
Join our WEEKLY NEWSLETTER for regular market updates and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Visit us for more information or contact us at here.
