Central Coast Good Fire Fair Saturday, October 5, 10am-3pm Save the date October 5! The Central Coast Good Fire Fair at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, is happening this Saturday Oct 5th, 10-3. There will be live fire demos, hose lay races, fire ecology walks, home hardening for wildfire, food trucks and a […]
Sewing for Kids First Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, October 5 - February 1, 2025 Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! Come make something special with us. A different hand sewing project is offered each month. For October, we are making Button Owls. No sewing experience needed. Recommended for ages 7-12. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12711336
Teen Poetry Workshop with Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi Saturday, October 5, 11am-12pm and explore avenues for writing poems, developing drafts of new work from prompts and other inspiration. No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is a part of our Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Program, now through spring 2025! Any […]
Life on the Ranch Day
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos 1st Sunday of the month, 11am - 1:00pm Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This […]
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free All Summer Summer break is here, and our Youth Cruz Free program is your ticket to adventure! Youth in grades K-12 can ride for FREE on Santa Cruz METRO buses. Whether you're exploring the beach, heading to summer camp, or just hanging out with friends, let us take you there […]
Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30 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 […]
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm (Excepto el 19 de febrero) Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños GRATIS: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Ene2024 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo GRATIS de Triple P […]
New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science, and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]
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/
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!
Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]
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 […]
