Events

Parenting Workshop: Taming Power Struggles and Tantrums Monday, January 22, 9 - 10 Taming Power Struggles & Tantrums - Brought to you by Triple P - Positive Parenting Program and First 5 Santa Cruz County Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior How to […]

Triple P Workshop: Taming Power Struggles & Tantrums Monday, January 22, 9 - 10am Join us for a FREE Triple-P parenting workshop to learn practical tips for understanding your child's behavior, handling disobedience without fights, and managing tantrums effectively. Come and learn with us for a more positive parenting experience! Location: Capitola Public Library, 2005 […]

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

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, through June 17 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.

Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm (Excepto el 19 de febrero) Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños GRATIS: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Ene2024 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo GRATIS de Triple P […]

T.E.A. Challenge Wednesday, January 24, 9 - 11:30am Unleash your creativity! All middle school-age youth are invited to the Mount Madonna School campus for a morning of hands-on, collaborative activities. Students will be empowered to innovate solutions to several T.E.A. challenges. Admission is free; RSVP required.

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

 Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us  for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents Wednesday, January 24: Basics of Assessments, https://bit.ly/44HWdfM February 13: Transition Planning in High School,  https://bit.ly/44HWdfM Join us via Zoom for a  Special Ed workshop: Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents. We will discuss steps you can take to improve your advocacy skills and help you become a […]

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 […]

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 Resilient Children Thursday, January 25, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar and learn how to help your children: • Express feelings appropriately • Build a positive outlook • Manage stressful life events Register here: https://bit.ly/Resilient-Jan25 Presented in English on Zoom. This Triple P Seminar is FREE and open […]

 International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Holocaust survivor and speaker Gitta Ryle Thursday, January 25, 6:30 -8pm  &  Saturday, January 27, 2 - 3pm  Santa Cruz Public Libraries and Temple Beth El invite the public to be part of an important and timely conversation in preparation for the observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Holocaust survivor […]

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.

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!

Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children Friday, January 26, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop and learn: • How to recognize warning signs that your teen might be using drugs • Tips for talking to teens and teaching them to resist peer pressure to use drugs • Steps to take if you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Author Talk with Sylvia Patience Author of The Double Crossing Saturday, January 27, 2 -3pm As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, young readers and their families are invited to this special reading and discussion of the book The Double Crossing with author Sylvia Patience. Light refreshments will be provided. The book will be available […]

The Double Crossing Reading and Discussion with Sylvia Patience Saturday, January 27, 2-3pm As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, young readers and their families are invited to this special reading and discussion of the book The Double Crossing with author Sylvia Patience. Light refreshments will be provided. The book will be available for purchase […]