New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
Felton Branch Library- New 6121 Gushee St., FeltonMake and Explore at the Libraries
Scotts Valley Branch Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts ValleyWeek of Events
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland 2024
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland 2024 Friday, November 29 - December 31, 5:30 - 8:30pm’ish Join us at Farley’s Christmas Wonderland. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional: lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, miniature village’s, and a log cabin that Santa […]
125th Audubon Christmas Bird Count
125th Audubon Christmas Bird Count Saturday, December 14 - January 5 Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your winter days? Join the 125th Audubon Christmas Bird Count December 14 through January 5. Find a count near you and sign up today to help scientists and conservationists discover trends that make their work […]
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free
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 […]
Track Santa December 24
Track Santa December 24 December 24 Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa. Like many origin stories, NORAD’s mission to track Santa began by accident. In 1955 a young child, trying to reach Santa, dialed the misprinted phone number from a […]
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
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
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
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 […]
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
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
Make and Explore at the Libraries
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 […]
Storytime with Ivy
Storytime with Ivy
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
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]
Reading in the Redwoods Book Club
Reading in the Redwoods Book Club
Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 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
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch 2nd & last Friday of the month, 9am-1pm, through December 27 On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if […]
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6, 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 & Play […]
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
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 […]
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too? The LSB […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
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!
3D Printing Design Club
3D Printing Design Club
3D Printing Design Club Saturday, December 28, 10am-11:30am Hey teens! Are you interested in the world of 3D printing? Have you ever wanted to learn how to create your own 3D printable designs? Join us on Saturday, December 28th, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM, to learn the art of 3D designing in a collaborative atmosphere […]
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
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 […]
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024
Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]