Events

AB626, Legalizing Permitted Home Cooking in Santa Cruz County Saturday, February 19, 10:30am - 12pm Join us at the beautiful Thomas Farm in Aptos for an informational gathering and discussion on getting bill AB626 adopted into Santa Cruz County. This is also referred to as the “Home Cooking” bill because it legally allows people to […]

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 Felton Library Mondays 10am - 12pm through May 9 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. […]

Triple P Virtual Workshop: How to help your child deal with bullying Monday, Jan 31, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to recognize different types of bullying • Common reasons why children bully others • What you can do if your child is being bullied Presented in English […]

Free/Gratis Parent & Co-Parent Positive Discipline Workshop Series English: Monday Jan 24 & 31 from 7 – 8:15pm  -  Zoom: 831 6104 6195 English: Monday Co-Parents please attend together Feb 7, 21, 28 8:15-9:15pm Zoom: Positive Discipline is offering free workshops for parents/guardians followed by co-parenting workshops via Zoom! Available in English or Spanish, attend […]

First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]

Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.

Get Expert Help Searching for Ancestors on the Soon to be Released 1950 Census GSSCC Lecture Series -- Getting Ready for the 1950 Census: Searching With and Without a Name Index, Stephen Morse, presenter Tuesday, February 1, 1 - 2:30pm When the 1950 Census will be released in April 2022, it will not have a […]

Homework Help: Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach Tuesdays 3 - 5pm through March 29 Need a little Homework Help? Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in sessions. Homework Help is free to all students under 18 years of age. Drop-in. Bilingual assistance available. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Capitola, […]

Grupo Virtual Paso a Paso para familias con niños con necesidades especiales Cada martes, del 1 de febrero al 5 de abril,  6 – 8 pm Presentado en español por Zoom. Para inscribirse visite: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Paso-a-Paso-2022 El programa Triple P Paso a Paso ofrece apoyo de crianza para padres y proveedores de cuidado para niños con […]

Free/Gratis Parent & Co-Parent Positive Discipline Workshop Series English: Monday Jan 24 & 31 from 7 – 8:15pm  -  Zoom: 831 6104 6195 English: Monday Co-Parents please attend together Feb 7, 21, 28 8:15-9:15pm Zoom: Positive Discipline is offering free workshops for parents/guardians followed by co-parenting workshops via Zoom! Available in English or Spanish, attend […]

Westside Marketplace Sunday, February 5, 11am - 4pm Our first Westside Marketplace of the year is happening this Sunday, February 6 & we couldn't be more excited! We have live music, 40 unique vendors and delicious food trucks! And make sure to check out Vintage Row for some great finds! Food Trucks A Go Go […]

Rockin’ Pop-Up: Terrestrial Planets of our Solar System Wednesday, Feb. 2, 12 - 12:30pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History alongside the Geology Gents, Gavin and Graham, for the first installment of a three-part trilogy exploring the planets of our solar system. February will examine the terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. […]

Movie Discussion Group La Selva Beach Wednesdays 1:30 - 3pm The LSB Movie Discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. All adults are welcome. We discuss movies and TV series that are currently in the movie theaters or streaming online.  For more information call 831-427-7710

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar -  www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]

R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]

Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 through May 4 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30 Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30

Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk Thursday, Feb 3, 10am - 12pm; Sunday, Feb 13, 1pm Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of […]

Tech Talks: iPhone Health App (Apple) Thursday, February 3,  11am - 12pm Know how to use your Apple device to improve your health. Join us for a discussion and walk-through of the many iOS Health app features and strategies that help you monitor your body and store your health information. Tech Talks are not your […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar  www.santacruzpl.org/calendar  or call our Tel-Info staff  […]

R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]

Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Thursdays 4 - 5:30pm through May 5 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30 Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30

Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old Thursdays, January 13 – March 3, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm Attend this FREE 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach […]

NAMI Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-26) 1st Thursdays 6:30 - 8pm Free, monthly support group for parents, caretakers, and loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) with mental health challenges. All parents or caregivers are encouraged to join - there does not need to be a formal diagnosis. Common themes of […]

Concrete Ship History Walk Friday, Feb. 4 & 18, 11am -12pm Learn about Seacliff State Beach’s fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, “The Madman of Seacliff,” and much, much more. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registration […]

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!

Art With Heart Exhibit dates:  January 28 - March 26, 2022 First Friday Art Tour, Friday, February 4, 4 - 7pm Valentine's Sidewalk Sale, Sunday, February 13, noon - 5 pm For centuries artists have used love as a theme in their work. It comes in all forms from literal depiction, allegory, and metaphor. Now […]

Communi-Tea Party Saturday, February 5, 9 - 10am Drop by to warm up and learn more about a few of the herbs found in Santa Cruz County. Three teas will be prepared for your enjoyment and delight! Casually discuss the properties of these herbs, how to identify them, and where to find them with a […]

Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays 11am - 1:30pm,  Feb 5, 19 & 26 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. […]

Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays 12 - 1pm, Jan 1 - Mar 26 Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through […]

Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]

Tree Identification Walk Sunday, February 6, 10 - 11am Learn all about the life histories and characteristics of up to 15 different tree species residing in the redwood forest or riparian ecosystems, practice the fundamentals of tree identification, and receive supporting materials and guides. Participants should be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles on level […]

In-Person Tech Help Downtown Sundays 1 - 3pm, through February 27 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy staff at the Downtown Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating […]

Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]