Events

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

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

Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6

 Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us  for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]

Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach Wednesdays 11am - 12pm, January 24 - May 8 Join us for Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach,  a fun interactive storytime. We'll read books, sing songs and use rhythm and movement. This event is suitable for children ages 3-6 years. There will be an arts and crafts project to take […]

 International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Holocaust survivor and speaker Gitta Ryle Thursday, January 25, 6:30 -8pm  &  Saturday, January 27, 2 - 3pm  Santa Cruz Public Libraries and Temple Beth El invite the public to be part of an important and timely conversation in preparation for the observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Holocaust survivor […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11 - 11:30am, through May 3 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 11am.

Author Talk with Sylvia Patience Author of The Double Crossing Saturday, January 27, 2 -3pm As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, young readers and their families are invited to this special reading and discussion of the book The Double Crossing with author Sylvia Patience. Light refreshments will be provided. The book will be available […]

The Double Crossing Reading and Discussion with Sylvia Patience Saturday, January 27, 2-3pm As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, young readers and their families are invited to this special reading and discussion of the book The Double Crossing with author Sylvia Patience. Light refreshments will be provided. The book will be available for purchase […]