Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies

Aptos Branch Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies Fridays 3 - 4:30pm, April 18 - May 9 Lights! Cameras! Action! Dreamed of making your own movie? Here's your big break make your own movie! Write the script, build the set, and film your own movie using Lego's and Stop Motion Studio software. Space is limited to 10 […]

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Event Series In Person Tech Help Aptos

In Person Tech Help Aptos

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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, […]

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Event Series Quilting with Friends

Quilting with Friends

Boulder Creek Library 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Quilting with Friends Mondays 11am-3pm, September 16, 2024 - May 5, 2025 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures). All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants bring their own supplies […]

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Event Series In Person Tech Help Aptos

In Person Tech Help Aptos

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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, […]

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Tales to Tails Garfield Park

Garfield Park Library 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Dancing Tales

Dancing Tales for Ages 2-5

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Dancing Tales Fourth Tuesdays 10 - 11am through May 27 Join us for a fun and interactive dance tales program for children ages 2-5! The library has partnered with local dance studio International Academy of Dance (IAD) to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through stories and music. Each session blends storytelling with dance, helping children […]

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Event Series Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft

Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 4th Tuesdays, October 22 - April 22 Also 2nd Tuesdays, October 8 - May 13 Learn how to craft, build, and survive with afternoon steam Minecraft. Ages 8-18. Space is limited, participation is on a first-come basis.

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La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

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STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer!

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Tales 2 Tails Aptos

Tales 2 Tails Aptos

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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. […]

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Reading in the Redwoods Book Club

Virtual CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Pokemon @ Live Oak Annex

Pokemon at Live Oak Annex

Live Oak Annex 979 17th St, Santa Cruz

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

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Event Series LEGO Robotics

LEGO Robotics

Boulder Creek Library 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Baby Time and Stay & Play

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Fridays, through July 25,  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 & […]

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Event Series Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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 […]

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