Events

Free Music Together Demo Classes Monday, January 15, 9:30 or 10:30 MusicalMe Invites Moms, Dads, Grandparents, and Nannies to Experience the Magic of Music Together® with Free Demo Classes Scotts Valley, CA - MusicalMe is excited to announce free demo classes for young families to explore the renowned early childhood music enrichment program, Music Together®. […]

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March for the Dream Monday, January 15, 10am Join us on Monday, January 15, in downtown Santa Cruz starting at Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave. as we celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March for the Dream. 11am Join us at the Civic Auditorium.  

MLK Youth Day Saturday, January 13, 12 - 3pm MLK Youth Day is an opportunity for student leaders and organizations from local schools to inform the community about their mission and accomplishments. The desire to provide young people a platform to showcase and share what they are doing in regards to student activism. The day will […]

Triple P Workshop: What to do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating From You for families with children with special needs Tuesday, January 16, 4:30 - 6pm Attend this FREE workshop for families with children with special needs to learn: • Why children with special needs have a hard time separating from their […]

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!

Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6

Mister Boom Boom's MusicPlayPatrol African Drum Circle Wednesday, January 17,  10 - 11am, Felton Wednesday, January 17,  3:30-4:30pm, Santa Cruz Children will learn about a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum, and more! Children will play authentic African drums and we will end the program with a dance and drum […]

Winter Bike Riding Workshop Wednesday, January 17, 12 - 1pm Wet weather riding | Stay warm and dry | Rain or shine Riding during the winter months doesn’t have to be miserable! In fact, it can be fun! Learn from our experts on how to prepare for winter riding in this new workshop. We’ll dive […]

Collecting Toys for Toy Swap at Watsonville Library January 8 - 31: Donate toys in good condition; Monday-Thursday, 10am -8pm; Friday, 10am - 6pm; Saturday, noon - 4pm Friday, February 2, 4 - 6pm; Trade your voucher for a toy Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you […]

Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children Thursday, January 1, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar and learn how to help your children: • Learn to treat others with respect • Have good communication and social skills • Develop healthy self-esteem Register here: https://bit.ly/Confident-Jan18 Presented in English on Zoom. This Triple P […]

Are you considering contraceptives for the first time or looking for alternatives to your current method? This workshop explores the most common contraceptive options with special attention to choosing the method that is right for you. We'll cover the many different kinds of hormonal contraception (oral, injectable, insertable, and transdermal), IUDs, condoms and other barrier […]

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you'd like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11 - 11:30am, through May 3 Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

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 […]

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!

Above and Below California’s Ocean through the photography of Marc Shargel January - March Enjoy beautiful projected photos of a diversity of subjects, including underwater images from around the world, eclipses, and western landscapes. Learn about California’s endangered kelp forest ecosystem and efforts to save it. Presenter Bio: Felton resident Marc Shargel has been a […]

Kindergarten Information at Baymonte Saturday, January 20, 10 - 11:30am If you have a child who is just about ready for kindergarten, please join us at our Baymonte Kindergarten Information Event on January 20. We would love to tell you all about the amazing programs, environment, and teachers that make Baymonte unique!

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 […]