Events

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm, August 14 - October 2 Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

Triple P Workshop: Creating a Safe Home Environment Monday, September 18, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How a safe home environment allows children to learn and explore • Tips for making your home and yard safe for your child • How to do a room-by-room safety check of […]

Grupo Triple P Virtual: Para familias con niños de 2–12 años Cada lunes, del 31 de julio al 25 de septiembre,  6 – 8 pm, Excepto el 14 de agosto Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Jul2023 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo virtual GRATIS de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le […]

In-Person Tech Help Felton Tuesdays 10am - 12pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]

In-person Tech Help Capitola Tuesdays, 10 - 12:30pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

Bike Repair Clinic Wednesday, September 20, 10am - 2pm Are mechanical issues stopping you from riding your bike more? Do you have a persistent squeaky brake, a loud chain or a flat tire? Have your bike checked by one of our mechanics for free! Book a time with us, and we’ll provide minor bike tune-ups […]

Pizza at the Library! Wednesday, September 20, 12:30 - 1:30pm Calling all middle and high schoolers! Get ready for a fun afternoon where you can hang out, enjoy some delicious pizza, and chat with your awesome librarians, Emily, Abraham, and Jackie. It's a chance for you to get to know each other better and for […]

“Escape This!” Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 - 7:30pm Have you ever wanted to visit an escape room? Join us for “Escape This!” our quarterly escape room program where you will get to meet new people, and collaborate and solve puzzles together to reach an end prize. Our first program will take place on Wednesday, September […]

Baby Laptime Thursdays 10:30 - 11am, September 15 - December 28 Join us for baby laptime! Newborns, infants, and their caregivers will learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and play. (Ages 0 to non-walkers)

Seminario Triple P: Criando Adolescentes Competentes Thursday, February 21, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Competentes-21Sept Ayude a su adolescente a aprender a: • Desarrollar auto-disciplina • Resolver los problemas • Establecer rutinas • Involucrarse en actividades escolares • Seguir las reglas escolares • Tener amigos que los apoyan Presentado EN ESPAÑOL por Zoom. ¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese […]

Triple P Workshop: Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviors Thursday, September 21, 6 - 7:30pm   Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why children may be uncooperative or refuse to follow instructions • Positive ways to teach your child to accept limits and cooperate with you • How to respond calmly and consistently […]

Astronomy on Tap: Santa Cruz and the Edges of the Universe Thursday, September 21, 6:30 - 8pm Come learn about how astronomers from Santa Cruz have used the James Webb Space Telescope (launched in late 2021 by NASA) to study exoplanets in our local neighborhood and to discover the most distant galaxies ever observed! Hear […]

Teen Artes Celebration Friday, October 6, 2:30pm Pajaro Valley Arts and the City of Watsonville warmly invites you to the Teen Artes Mural Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Come by to meet the artists behind the design and to celebrate their hard work and recognize their efforts with this huge accomplishment!  Ramsay Park (at the basketball court) […]

Tiny House Puppetry Friday, September 22, 11 - 11:30pm Join us for Tiny House Puppetry with Madrone D'Ardenne. She has been delighting audiences for years with her unique style of interactive puppetry, sharing stories of nature and magic. Prepare to be enchanted! https://loom.ly/Wg5H1DQ

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!

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Friday September 22 (preview only 5-7pm) Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm 10 Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. […]

Family Field Days Saturdays 9am - 1pm: 9/9 & 23;  10/7 & 21;  11/4 & 18 Come to Pinto Lake County Park for exciting Family Field Days with County Park Friends, America SCORES, Ecology Action, and free books from Live Like Coco. PVUSD students can join the soccer clinic led by the awesome AmericaSCORES team.. […]

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Friday September 22 (preview only 5-7pm) Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm 10 Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. […]

FREE Fall Family Film Festival Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/23 & 24, 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8 Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it's free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! — feeling delighted at Cinelux in Scotts Valley.

Elkhorn Slough Open House Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm Everyone is welcome to a family-friendly open house at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve 10 AM - 4 PM! Learn from Reserve scientists, meet restoration teams, celebrate Latino heritage month, and explore behind the scenes.  Bilingual bird walk 10 am, naturalist walk 2 pm. Event includes […]

Elkhorn Slough Open House Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm Everyone is welcome to a family-friendly open house at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve 10 AM - 4 PM! Learn from Reserve scientists, meet restoration teams, celebrate Latino heritage month, and explore behind the scenes.  Bilingual bird walk 10 am, naturalist walk 2 pm. Event includes […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, 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 […]

Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek Saturdays 10am - 12pm, August 19 - December 2 Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with […]

Taller Paso a Paso Triple P: Manejando las conductas disruptivas (para familias con niños con necesidades especiales) Saturday, September 23, 10- 11:30am Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Disruptivos-23Sept Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo reaccionar con calma y consistencia cuando su niño se rehúsa a seguir instrucciones • Qué hacer si su niño […]

SF Jazz: Jackeline Rago & Rhythm Talks Saturday, September 23, 11am - 1pm The San Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries will be hosting a virtual interactive live-stream performance of Jackeline Rago & Rhythm Talks. This free event brings multi-instrumentalist and bandleader/educator Jackie Rago, celebrating the rich tapestry of Venezuelan music. In […]

Second Annual Health Fair Saturday, September 23, 12 - 2pm Connect with our local wellness community and discover access to your next level of health and vitality! There will be a variety of local health and wellness providers from multiple disciplines, addressing body, mind, and spirit. Meet the practitioners face-to-face and have your questions answered. Sign up […]

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Friday September 22 (preview only 5-7pm) Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm 10 Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. […]

FREE Fall Family Film Festival Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/23 & 24, 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8 Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it's free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! — feeling delighted at Cinelux in Scotts Valley.

Active Family Time Sundays, September 17 - November 12 We are so excited to be hosting our first Active Family Time of this academic year! Families from LOSD, SUESD, SCCS, and SLVUSD are invited to participate. 2 - 3pm,  Shoreline Middle School Field: Join C2C, Santa Cruz Mid-County Youth Soccer Club and Live Oak School […]