Events

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. […]

Taller Virtual Triple P: Promoviendo el Comportamiento Positivo en la Escuela Monday, Feb. 7, 5:30 -7pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Razones comunes del porque comportamientos problemáticos ocurren en la escuela • Cómo involucrar a su hijo o hija a mejorar su conducta en la escuela • Consejos para […]

Monarch Community School Open House Monday, February 7, 6:30pm; Thursday, February 17,  6:30pm Monarch Community School invites you to attend one of the Open Houses for prospective families: Monday, February 7th @6:30 https://fb.me/e/2nKeGk6bZ Thursday, February 17th @6:30 https://fb.me/e/2SvvIJDIG I am happy to answer any questions about this wonderful "Small School with a Big Heart"! Read […]

Free Co-Parenting Positive Discipline Workshops Series (English & Spanish Available) Positive Discipline is offering free Zoom workshops for those who are Co-parenting families! Available in English or Spanish, attend in your preferred language. Gain parenting tools to build trust, self-esteem and greater peace in the home. Positive Discipline is happy to connect you to more […]

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 […]

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, […]

Help Teens Cope with Depression Tuesday, February 8, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes and signs of depression in teens • What to do if you think your teen is depressed • Tips for helping teens develop healthy coping skills Presented in English on Zoom by Cori […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Taller Virtual Triple P: Enseñando a los niños/as a limpiar Miercoles, Feb. 6,  6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Consejos para cómo enseñar a los niños a limpiar por sí mismos • Maneras de hacer de la limpieza una actividad divertida para usted y para su hijo […]

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 […]

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  […]

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 […]

Coastal Bird Spotting Walk Friday, February 11, 9 - 11am 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 you have them, clothes for variable […]

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!

Hike with an Interpreter Butano State Park Saturday, February 12, 10am - 12pm Join a State Parks Interpreter for a two mile hike through the riparian, redwood, and oak woodland habitats of Butano State Park. You will learn about the different flora that live in these distinct habitats along the Six Bridges and Jackson Flats […]

Santa Cruz Montessori 2022 Open House Saturday, February 12, 10am - 12pm We are excited to host an open house on Saturday, 2/12 from 10:00am-12:00pm for all families interested in our programs and a Montessori Education. Our programs include: Young Children’s Community (YCC) – Ages 18 months to 3 years Primary – Ages 3 to […]

Hike with Docents Gray Whale Cove Trail Saturdays 10am - 12pm, 2/12, 3/12 & 4/9 Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking the California coast. From the trail, you will be able to view […]

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 […]

Let's Go Birding Sunday, February 13, 9 - 10am Join State Park Interpreter Dylan McManus for a tranquil birding morning filled with resident and migratory birds. Learn about the birds in our park and ways to participate in birding community science, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding brochure, and begin your hobby as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hidden Gems Film Club Monthly 2nd Sundays, 2-5pm, January 9 - June 12 The Santa Cruz Public Libraries invite you to an afternoon of cinema. Come enjoy these "hidden gems." Foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed! If you wish, bring a snack to share, and participate in the […]