Events

Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child […]

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 […]

New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]

Tales to Tails Felton Library 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, September 17, 2024 - December 16, 2025 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at […]

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!

Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]

Meet the Authors and Illustrator of the Princess Black Series Wednesday, September 18, 6pm Bookshop welcomes authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham—the award-winning team behind the bestselling Princess in Black series—for a celebration of their new book, The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe. Ten years after she first donned […]

Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch   Join us for a Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch State Park on Thursday, September 19th! Travel back in time to experience life on a working dairy ranch 120 years in the past at this special event. Homeschoolers, non-traditional or small class students are invited to […]

Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6,  11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play […]

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 […]

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

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!

B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens Fridays 3-4:30pm, September 20 - November 22 Join Branciforte Library's  program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. A great opportunity to meet and make new friends!

Annual Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 Sunday, September 21, 9am -12pm Join Save Our Shores for the largest coastal cleanup and volunteer event of the year! Annual Coastal Cleanup Day returns on Saturday, September 21 from 9am - 12pm at sites around the Monterey Bay. Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is an amazing opportunity to get outside […]

Back to School Book Swap Saturday, September 21, 10am -3pm The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is turning 10 this year and celebrating a decade of discovery! Join us for our first annual back to school book swap as part of our season of celebrations! Get ready to turn the page on summer and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring History Through Colors at Castro Adobe Saturday, September 21, 10:30am - 3:30pm During the Rancho Period of California history, dried flowers played a vital role in the art of dyeing thread, adding vibrant and natural hues to fabrics. Each shade told a story of the earth, the seasons, and the creativity of the people […]

Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children 3rd Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, April 30 - (May 17?) Here at the Scotts Valley library, we're hosting a parenting group for caregivers raising neurodivergent individuals with behavior challenges and delays from toddlers to teens. We will meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm. We'll Explore: Autism and Neurodiversity […]

Musical Me at The Live Oak Annex Saturday, September 21, 1:30-2:30pm Musical Me ofrece un espectáculo musical interactivo y divertido para niños y adultos. Este programa bilingüe celebra el mes de la herencia latinoamericana. Para más información, por favor llama al 831-427-7713 Musical Me provides a fun interactive musical performance for children and adults alike. […]

DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu 3rd Saturdays, 2 - 3:30pm, June 15 - September 21 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 Ever wanted to learn how to DJ? We've got you covered! Join our Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) as we host a DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu! Whether […]