Pet Care 101 with SPCA Santa Cruz Friday, February 20, 3 - 3:30pm Take part in a fun and engaging presentation which helps to build awareness of animal needs and responsible animal care through discussions and storytelling. Learn about the Santa Cruz SPCA and our mission to help animals in need. Meet Buddy our life size […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Latino Role Models Conference Saturday, February 21, 9am - 1pm Save the date for the 2026 Latino Role Models Conference on Saturday, Feb. 21, 9am-1pm at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater. This free annual event is open to Santa Cruz County students in grades 6 through college and their families, featuring Latino professionals, college students, and […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm 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 guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]
"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]
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 […]
Screening & Discussion: Fentanyl High Film Monday, February 23, 5:30-7:30pm Join us for a documentary screening of Fentanyl High: a documentary built on the testimonials and insights of families affected by Fentanyl use and its impacts. These screenings serve as a starting point for the conversation about the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl.
Community Screening: Mask You Live In Monday, February 23, 6pm Join a free community screening of the documentary The Mask You Live In, exploring the challenges boys and young men face as they navigate identity, emotions, and society’s narrow expectations of masculinity. An expert panel discussion and Q&A will follow the film, with Spanish subtitles […]
Tax Savings Series Tuesdays, February 10, 17, 25 Join us for “Tax Savings with the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” — a free, three-part series designed to help you understand how recent tax changes could affect your wallet. Feb 10: Tax Deductions under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” - For seniors, overtime workers, tip […]
Tales to Tails Downtown 2nd & 4th Tuesdays , 4:30 - 6pm through June 23 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and […]
Books and Bites Monthly Cooking Classes 4th Tuesdays, 6pm, beginning February 24 In partnership with the Watsonville Public Library, the Community Health Trust is excited to offer Books and Bites! Join us for an interactive and fun experience where you’ll cook alongside a Registered Dietitian, learn healthy recipes, and enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals—all while […]
Conversation with Author Joshua Davis Tuesday, February 24, 6:30pm Join Joshua Davis, author of Spare Parts, on Tuesday, February 24, at the Colligan Theater in Santa Cruz. He’ll share how he discovered four students from Carl Hayden School and how their story reshaped his understanding of leadership, opportunity, and perseverance. Doors open at 6:00 pm […]
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
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]
