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.

Taller Triple P: Hablar con los adolescentes sobre el sexo, salir de citas y relaciones Monday, July 18,  6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Consejos para hablar con los preadolescentes y los adolescentes sobre el sexo, la sexualidad y las relaciones • Cómo animar actitudes saludables sobre el […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Perry Yan's Magic Show Garfield Park Wednesday, July 20, 11 - 11:30am Perry's 30 minute magic show is a unique combination of sleight of hand and comedy.  Perry is a family entertainer, so both kids and adults can expect a wonderful experience!  Perry's blend of comedy and mystifying magic will keep you in awe and […]

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 […]

Family Biking Virtual Workshop Wednesday, July 20, 12 - 1pm Kid tested, parent-approved. As more families head out by bike, there are a lot of options to consider. We'll help you navigate the how-tos of riding with children. How early can you get your kiddo on a bike with you? What are the different ways […]

Perry Yan's Magic Show Boulder Creek Library Wednesday, July 20, 2 - 2:30pm Perry's 30 minute magic show is a unique combination of sleight of hand and comedy.  Perry is a family entertainer, so both kids and adults can expect a wonderful experience!  Perry's blend of comedy and mystifying magic will keep you in awe […]

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 […]

Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children Wednesday, July 20, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar to learn how to help your children become confident and competent: • Learn to treat others with respect • Have good communication and social skills • Develop healthy self-esteem Register: https://bit.ly/Confident-Children-July20 Presented in ENGLISH on Zoom […]

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 […]

Pregnant? Considering a Doula on your birth team? Wondering what a postpartum doula does?

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Boulder Creek Book Group Third Thursdays, 11am - 12pm Please join us in-person or via Zoom every third Thursday of the month at 11:00 am when we discuss the book of the month, watch short videos highlighting authors and interesting side notes about the current book, and share personal insights. Hybrid Event: In-Person and via […]

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: Talking With Teens About Sex, Dating & Relationships Thursday, July 21, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn how to talk with Teens About Sex, Dating & Relationships • Tips for talking with “tweens” and teens about sex, sexuality, and relationships • How to encourage healthy attitudes about […]

Fratello Marionettes at Anna Jean Cummings Park Saturday, July 23, 2:30 - 3:45pm The Fratello Marionettes has been entertaining audiences through the art of marionettes since 1989, continuing the tradition of classic marionette performances.  All the puppets you see in the Fratello Marionettes' repertoire are conceptualized and built by the puppeteers themselves, with painstaking attention […]

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!

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 […]

Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]

Fratello Marionettes at Scotts Valley Community Center Saturday, July 23, 11am - 12pm The Fratello Marionettes has been entertaining audiences through the art of marionettes since 1989, continuing the tradition of classic marionette performances.  All the puppets you see in the Fratello Marionettes' repertoire are conceptualized and built by the puppeteers themselves, with painstaking attention […]

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