Events

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]

In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm,  January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos 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 documents, […]

Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, through July 14 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 must be […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]

SPCA Classroom Program Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 - 11am Our Wild Neighbors! Come to our Garfield Park branch for this program that helps build awareness of wild animals in our area, their attributes and needs using puppets. Understand which professionals can help wild animals in distress.

Storytime with Ivy Last Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am Join Ivy, our children’s book buyer, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. Kids Event

STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! April 2 - May 7 Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program […]

Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, January 23 - May 8 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

LEGO Robotics Thursdays 3:30 - 5pm, April3 - May 15 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics using LEGO Spike Prime. This is a 6 part series, April 3-May 15, where students will work in pairs to create increasingly complex machines using LEGO pieces. Students will practice engineering skills and learn to […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jazz at the Library Friday 12 - 1pm, March 7, April 4, May 2 Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians! In memory of her husband, bassist and jazz singer, Betty has created the William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund promoting and rewarding excellence in jazz performance. In partnering […]

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!

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]

Wildflower Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays. Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region. Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins […]

GuidedWalk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm: January 11, 18,  2; February 1, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5 Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]

Wildflower Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays. Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region. Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins […]

Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm,  January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos 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 documents, […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5:15 - 9:30pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of […]