Events

Aptos Writer's Workshop 2nd & 4th Mondays 1 - 3pm through September Aptos Writer’s Workshop is a place where writers meet to discuss, and provide suggestions for fiction and non-fiction work in a positive and supportive small group environment. It is designed to help members with their own work over time from an initial idea, […]

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 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 […]

 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 […]

Reading Buddies Fridays in March, 2 - 3pm Looking for a way for your child to improve their literacy skills? Reading Buddies is a book club for youth in grades K-4th. With the guidance of volunteers, each small group (divided by reading levels) will read aloud a book. This drop-in program provides practice in reading […]

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.

Poetry Writing Workshops for Ages 11-18 Friday, March 1, 4:30 - 6pm, Watsonville Youth Center “Writing about the Ville” Join us for a series of poetry writing workshops for teens. During these programs, you will have the opportunity to write a poem in English or Spanish. Explore writing about place, home, and community with poet […]

Bilingual Family Storytime Saturdays 10:30 - 11am, June 3 - 24 Weekly bilingual stories and songs for children and their families at the newly renovated Branciforte Branch Library!