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 […]
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. […]
Crafty Teens 2nd Wednesdays 4:30-6pm, through July 9, 2025 We are getting crafty at Capitola! Teens are invited to craft, relax, and socialize. Join us every second Wednesday, starting on September 11th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Crafts will vary from month-to-month and all crafting material will be provided. https://loom.ly/rroyHmg
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
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, […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Zentangle Art 2nd Saturdays 10 - 11:30am, January 11 - August 9 The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop and monthly meetup to practice the method. The monthly meetup will take place on the […]
Are You Game? Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library 2nd Saturdays, February 8 - December 13, 12 - 5pm Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is […]
Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays, 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. For ages 6 - 18, all levels welcome! If you have never played chess before, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835.
Afternoon STEAM: Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos Saturdays 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize. Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software. […]
Teen Art Workshops & Introduction to A.C.T. 2nd Saturdays, 2-4pm, July 12 through December 13 July 12: Techniques in Printmaking- Contrast Eraser-Carving All teens 12-18 years are welcome as we learn about volunteer opportunities in the library, share our input on teen spaces, policies, and programs, enjoy snacks, as well as a special art lesson. You […]
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 […]
Tales to Tails Felton Library 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, April 15 - December 16 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. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have […]
