Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]
In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm, January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, […]
SPCA Classroom Program Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 - 11am Our Wild Neighbors! Come to our Garfield Park branch for this program that helps build awareness of wild animals in our area, their attributes and needs using puppets. Understand which professionals can help wild animals in distress.
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
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, January 23 - May 8 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713
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 […]
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 & […]
Wildflower Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays. Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region. Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins […]
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, […]
Wildflower Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays. Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region. Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins […]
Wildflower Weekend at Rancho del Oso Thursday and Friday, May 3 & 4, 10am - 4pm Our annual spring event Wildflower Weekend is coming up May 3 and 4 from 10-4 each day. Started in 1996 by Hulda Hoover McLean’s niece Anne Briggs, the event has been ongoing for nearly 30 years. The two days will include […]
In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm, January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, […]
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 […]
Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage […]
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 […]
STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! April 2 - May 7 Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program […]
Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the 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. […]
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, January 23 - May 8 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713
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 […]
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 & […]
Zentangle Art 2nd Saturdays 10 - 11:30am, January 11 - August 9 The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop and monthly meetup to practice the method. The monthly meetup will take place on the […]
Spring Art Market at the Tannery Saturday, May 10, 10am - 5pm Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a vibrant day of art, music, and community at the Tannery Arts Center. Explore works by 40+ local artists and makers—ceramics, textiles, jewelry, prints, and more. Enjoy live music by La Otra Banda, DJ sets, food trucks, beer […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
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 […]
Friends Who Scrap: Social Paper-crafting 2nd Saturdays, April 8 - July 12, 12 - 4pm Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for paper-crafting and community with Friends Who Scrap. This social paper-crafting group provides a friendly and supportive environment for all levels of experience. Bring your own project and materials or just come […]
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 2nd Tuesdays, October 8 -May 13 Learn how to craft, build, and survive with afternoon steam Minecraft. Ages 8-18. Space is limited, participation is on a first-come basis.
Library Resources for Students All Year Long! Do you know Santa Cruz Public Libraries has resources available to all students to ensure they are supported and successful during the new school year? SCPL patrons can access Homework Help, the R.E.A.D. program for one-on-one reading comprehension instruction, and so much more. Explore resources at: https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/post/1484/
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of […]
Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the 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. […]
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
LEGO Robotics Thursdays 3:30 - 5pm, April3 - May 15 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics using LEGO Spike Prime. This is a 6 part series, April 3-May 15, where students will work in pairs to create increasingly complex machines using LEGO pieces. Students will practice engineering skills and learn to […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14, August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]
GuidedWalk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm: January 11, 18, 2; February 1, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5 Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the […]
HIKE4PEACE Sunday, May 18, 10am - 2pm Hike4Peace returns for the 8th annual all family fun event, located at the upper meadow of the beautiful Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel. Hike4Peace is Tara Redwood School's annual fundraiser and super fun Arts & Crafts fair for the entire family. The arts and crafts activities are based […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the 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. […]
Positive Discipline Workshop for Parents of 2 to 5 year olds Thursdays 6 - 8pm: April 30 and May 7, 14, 21 Connect with other parents through this interactive and engaging parent educational series. You will be introduced to the Positive Discipline pathway to become an effective parent who is respectful and loving with clear […]
Ocean Alternative Open House Thursday, May 22, 1 - 3pm Come learn more about Ocean Alternative, a K-8 independent study/homeschool program in Live Oak School District. We will have tours of our school, art activities, and staff on hand to explain how our program works. Caregivers and their children are welcome.
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
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 […]
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 & […]
GuidedWalk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm: January 11, 18, 2; February 1, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5 Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the […]
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+ 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-5pm, beginning May 25 For adults 18+, step into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran adventurer, join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for an epic afternoon of storytelling. Be a bard, wizard, or barbarian, and tackle creative […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]
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 […]
Dancing Tales Fourth Tuesdays 10 - 11am through May 27 Join us for a fun and interactive dance tales program for children ages 2-5! The library has partnered with local dance studio International Academy of Dance (IAD) to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through stories and music. Each session blends storytelling with dance, helping children […]
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
Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the 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. […]
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend Saturday - Sunday, 8am -5pm, May 3 - June 1 It’s almost time for the City of Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend! At the City of Santa Cruz sponsored Garage Sale Weekend, May 31 - June 1, visitors can plan their adventure ahead of time using the online Garage Sale […]
GuidedWalk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm: January 11, 18, 2; February 1, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5 Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the […]
Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend Saturday - Sunday, 8am -5pm, May 3 - June 1 It’s almost time for the City of Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend! At the City of Santa Cruz sponsored Garage Sale Weekend, May 31 - June 1, visitors can plan their adventure ahead of time using the online Garage Sale […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]
