Events

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Triple P Workshop: Parenting as a team Monday, October 11, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn about: • Parenting issues that often cause disagreements between partners • How to take care of your relationship with your partner and create a positive home life • Tools to help partners support each […]

Preschool Storytime in the Secret Garden Tuesdays, 11-11:45am Join us in the Secret Garden in Abbott Square at the MAH for storytime! We’ll share stories, songs and rhymes in a safe environment! This 30-40 minute program is intended for children aged 2-6. Do it yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Every other week […]

Triple P Workshop: Helping with homework Tuesday, October 12, 4 -5:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why homework time is a struggle in many families • How to help your child develop a good homework routine • Tools to decrease stress for you and your child during homework time Presented in […]

Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm Strum Along every Sat 10-12 am, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest  Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach - Paul […]

Felton Toddler Time Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm Join Librarian Julie on our beautiful Felton patio for Toddler Time. Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Let's play and learn together! […]

R.E.A.D., Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

READ Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Capitola Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/8231963

Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm Strum Along every Sat 10-12 am, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest  Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach - Paul […]

Birth Happens Speaker Series October 13, 5pm The Home Birth Movement in Santa Cruz County Moderator Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with Faith Gibson and Karen Ehrlich. Please join moderator nurse-midwife Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with Faith Gibson and Karen Ehrlich. Birth Happens is an exhibition celebrating the history of midwifery in Santa Cruz County at […]

READ Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Downtown Library Thursdays 3pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

Cómo fomentar amistades positivas entre adolescentes Thursday, October 14, 5:30 - 7pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo el hecho de tener amistades les ayuda a los adolescentes a aprender destrezas sociales importantes • Cómo animar a los adolescentes a desarrollar relaciones positivas con sus amigos y compañeros • […]

Concrete Ship History Walk Friday, October 15, 11am - 12pm Join a State Park docent on this one mile hour-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, the development of Aptos, Seacliff Park, the “Madman of Seacliff”, and the story of the Concrete Ship. This […]

Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays  through October 29  -  5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]

Coast Futura Streetcar Demo in Watsonville Saturday & Sunday, Oct 16-17, 9am - 7pm Take a ride on the Coast Futura! This free demonstration of a clean-energy, affordable, accessible streetcar on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is happening in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. For the first time, our community will get to experience a […]

Taller Triple P: Lidiando con el estrés Saturday, October 16, 10 - 11:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Las causas comunes del estrés y cómo el estrés afecta la crianza • Cómo reconocer las señales del estrés • Formas saludables para reducir y controlar el estrés de la vida […]

Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]

On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces […]

Felton Toddler Time Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm Join Librarian Julie on our beautiful Felton patio for Toddler Time. Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Let's play and learn together! […]

Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm Strum Along every Sat 10-12 am, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest  Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach - Paul […]

Coast Futura Streetcar Demo in Watsonville Saturday & Sunday, Oct 16-17, 9am - 7pm Take a ride on the Coast Futura! This free demonstration of a clean-energy, affordable, accessible streetcar on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is happening in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. For the first time, our community will get to experience a […]