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 […]
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.
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 […]
Friends Who Scrap: Social Paper-crafting 2nd Saturdays, April 8 - July 12, 12 - 4pm Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for paper-crafting and community with Friends Who Scrap. This social paper-crafting group provides a friendly and supportive environment for all levels of experience. Bring your own project and materials or just come […]
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 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.
Library Resources for Students All Year Long! Do you know Santa Cruz Public Libraries has resources available to all students to ensure they are supported and successful during the new school year? SCPL patrons can access Homework Help, the R.E.A.D. program for one-on-one reading comprehension instruction, and so much more. Explore resources at: https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/post/1484/
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
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 […]
Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library Once a month 4 - 5pm: April 17, May 15, June 18, July 17 Come join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries! Discover California’s Natural and Cultural History at these free programs at the Garfield Park Library through stories, […]
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 […]
