Events

Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm Join us at the Bridge Club, every Monday from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you. There will be no meetings on these holiday dates: Monday, May […]

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, July 11 - October 24 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.

Special Storytime with Ziggy Stardust the Miniature Horse Tuesdays 11 - 12, July 12, 19, 26 Come meet Ziggy Stardust, the miniature horse, for a special horse-themed storytime at Capitola library! Join us outside  to read stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes. There will be an art & craft project. This storytime is for children […]

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, through October 4 Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but […]

Taco Tuesday Skypark 2nd Tuesdays 5 - 8pm beginning May 10, except for 3rd Tuesday in August Join us for the first Taco Tuesday of the season at Skypark in Scotts Valley with delicious dinner from some of your favorite food trucks -- with traditional, authentic tacos and some very creative new twists, 5-8pm. For […]

Special Storytime with Ziggy Stardust the Miniature Horse La Selva Beach Wednesdays 11 - 12, July 13 - 27 Come meet Ziggy Stardust, the miniature horse, for a special horse-themed storytime in La Selva Beach! Join us outside on the porch to read stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes. There will be an art & craft project. This storytime […]

Rock Painting Downtown Tuesday, July 19, 1 - 3pm Come and paint rocks to take home and decorate your garden or leave for someone else to find! We will provide all of the materials. Leave the mess at the library! https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9247468

Rock Painting Wednesday, July 13, 1 - 2pm Come and paint rocks to take home and decorate your garden or leave for someone else to find!  We will provide all of the materials. Leave the mess at the library!

Steam Home Kits: Make an Automaton! Wednesday, July 13, 1 - 5pm We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home! In this activity, you will make an automaton,a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being,"a collection of 19th century French automata: acrobats, clowns, and […]

Triple P Seminar: The Power of Positive Parenting Sundays 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar to learn how to: • Provide positive learning environments for children • Use assertive discipline • Have realistic expectations and take care of yourself Register: https://bit.ly/Positive-Parenting-July13 Presented in ENGLISH on Zoom | Got questions? Contact Mayra Martinez […]

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

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 […]

Preschool Storytime Downtown Thursdays Downtown 10:30 - 11am   Preschool Storytime meets in the upstairs meeting room at the Downtown Library!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 30 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

Special Storytime with Ziggy Stardust the Miniature Horse Felton Thursdays 11 - 12, July 14 - August 25 Come meet Ziggy Stardust, the miniature horse, for a special horse-themed storytime in Felton! Join us outside on the porch to read stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes. There will be an art & craft project. This storytime is for children […]

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 […]

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New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]

Make & Explore at Capitola Library Fridays 2 - 4pm, June 10- July 17 Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make and explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. This will be Outdoors on the deck. Please wear […]

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!

Summer Movie Nights in Saratoga June 17, July 15, August 19 at sundown Mark your calendars for free, family-friendly movie nights in El Quito Park (12855 Paseo Presada) every third Friday this summer! Movies will be played at sundown, but come early to find a good spot and visit resource tables hosted by community organizations. June […]

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free Baton Twirling Event Saturday, July 16, 10am-12pm Free Baton Twirling Event, July 16th 10am-12pm at Felton Covered Bridge County Park! Come out and join the recreation team and learn some fun and basic elements on how to throw the baton, how to hold the baton, figure 8 and twirl, horizontal twirl, and basic toss. […]

Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays 2:00 - 3:30pm (except 1st Saturday of the month) Downtown Library 224 Church St. In the upstairs meeting room Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. All levels welcome. For ages 6 - 18. If you have never played chess before please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com […]

Family Movie La Selva Beach Saturdays 3-5pm Join us on Saturdays for a great family movie.  Movie will start at 3p. July 2: Atlantis: Milo's Return July 9: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) July 16: Bernie the Dolphin July 23: Finding Nemo

Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am- 12pm, July 3- October 16 Are you looking to learn how to code? Coding basics with Scratch 101 for tweens is a free online coding program. This fun and interactive course will show you the basics of coding, with the end purpose of creating […]