Events

Free Sewing Workshop 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays, through December 9 & 16,  4 - 5:30pm Free Sewing Classes - Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can: […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm 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 […]

SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

Taller: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Superando el miedo miércoles, el 12 de noviembre,  6 – 7:30pm TRATANDO CON EMOCIONES FUERTES: SUPERANDO EL MIEDO PARA FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS DE HASTA 5 AÑOS Asista a este taller GRATUITO de crianza para aprender: -Las razones comunes por las cuales los niños desarrollan temores -Cómo ayudar a su niño/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 […]

Mah Jongg Club - Hong Kong Style Thursdays,  2 - 4pm, through December 18 Welcome players of all levels - the experienced and the newly curious! Connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts and build a supportive community. Share experiences, exchange tips, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow learners. I host a Beginner's Learning Table EVERY week, […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Thursdays 3-5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: […]

SEMINARIOS DE CRIANZA PARA FAMILIAS CON ADOLESCENTES DE 13 A 16 AÑOS jueves, el 13 de noviembre, 2025 • 6 – 7:30 pm Criando Adolescentes Competentes Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Competentes-13nov Guíe a su adolescente hacia la competencia fomentando la autodisciplina, las habilidades para resolver problemas, las rutinas, la participación en la escuela, el cumplimiento de las normas […]

Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.  

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 […]

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!

Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.  

Friends of the Aptos Library Books & More Sale Saturday, November 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm Aptos Branch Shop thousands of gently used books, puzzles & more at the Friends of the Aptos Library Sale! Great finds, low prices. Every purchase supports literacy, library programs and community events. https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/14992295

Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet November 15 and going forward Do you enjoy serving the community? Do you find joy in a role that is deeply rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our committed volunteer team at Hopes Closet, Santa Cruz! At Hopes Closet, we create "Bundles of Hope" for […]

Seasonal Wreath Making Class With Jess Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm Join us for a Seasonal Wreath Making Class with Jess Tunis, where you'll create a one-of-a-kind seasonal masterpiece including dried flowers, and foraged accents. We anticipate a morning of fragrant materials, artistic visions, and good times all around. The wreath, with its circular shape, is […]

Migratory Birds of the SLV & Why They're Fantastic Saturday, November 15, 10:30am - 11:30am Felton Branch Join us to learn about a few winter migratory bird species occurring in the San Lorenzo Valley. During this hour-long program, we'll chat about fun facts, their ecology and life history and, furthermore, how to identify these fabulous […]

Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm 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 guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]

Simply Done - Time for What You Love Saturday, November 15, 1-3pm Ever wish your days had 38 hours instead of just 24? In a time-starved world, author Monica Heine offers a refreshing approach to daily life that brings back your sanity and joy. Discover how to reclaim valuable time for what you love and […]

"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm 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 […]

Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14,  August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]

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 […]