Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 The Summer Reading program at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is for all ages, from birth to 100+. Read and complete activities to earn virtual badges, books, and raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes. You can sign up online for a Beanstack account any time. […]
Grab and Go STEAM: Make your own Robotic Hand! Wednesday, August 2, 4-5pm We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home! Learn about Anatomy and engineering! The strings in your robot hand function much like the tendons in your own hand, which connect muscles to bones and […]
Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 The Summer Reading program at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is for all ages, from birth to 100+. Read and complete activities to earn virtual badges, books, and raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes. You can sign up online for a Beanstack account any time. […]
July Library Hours The Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, and Garfield Park Branches remain closed for construction. The correct extended hours at open branches are as follows: Capitola: Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri - Sat 12-5 Downtown: Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri - Sat 12-5 Felton: Mon -Thu 10-6, Fri Closed, Sat - Sun 1-5 La […]
James Henry House of Samba Kids Felton Library Parking Lot, 11am-12pm Anna Jean Cummings Park, Soquel, Saturday July 31, 2- 3pm James Henry, master percussionist, has traveled the world and incorporates cultural wisdom from across the globe into his performances. Expect to dance, sing, and be transported to many areas of the globe through the […]
James Henry House of Samba Kids Anna Jean Cummings Park, Soquel, Saturday July 31, 2- 3pm James Henry, master percussionist, has traveled the world and incorporates cultural wisdom from across the globe into his performances. Expect to dance, sing, and be transported to many areas of the globe through the sounds of drums and percussion! […]
July Library Hours The Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, and Garfield Park Branches remain closed for construction. The correct extended hours at open branches are as follows: Capitola: Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri - Sat 12-5 Downtown: Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri - Sat 12-5 Felton: Mon -Thu 10-6, Fri Closed, Sat - Sun 1-5 La […]
Wildfire Solutions “Not If, But When: Wildfire Solutions” Screening and Directors Q&A Thursday, August 5, 6-8pm Join director/producer team Radu Sava and Rebekah Hood-Sava for a screening of their documentary "Not If, But When: Wildfire Solutions" followed by a Q&A. This film will explore the changing ways we deal with wildfires in America, the impact […]
Learn All About Bees Wednesday, September 1, 1-2pm Learn all about bees and their important role in our ecosystem with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey. Learn about how these amazing pollinators live, work, and help our planet! Grab & Go Kits containing bee-friendly flower seed packets and a honey stick are available at […]
Addressing COVID Related Learning Loss Sunday, September 5, 8am - 5pm Brainfuse HelpNow is excited to present this learning focused workshop with Dr. Danny Diaz, Ed. D., the director of the UCLA History-Geography project. With all the conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on “learning loss” how can parents manage their stresses and […]
Protect your device and accounts from theft, hacking and malware (Apple and Android)
Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food is Grown Saturday, September 11, 12-1pm Join us for a special virtual author talk with Amy Wu, author of “From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food is Grown”, and Mayra Ruiz, Watsonville resident and contributor to the book. This program will be facilitated in English. Registration […]
Stories from Big Basin Redwood Forest Tuesday, September 28, 5pm Dr. Traci Bliss' newly released book is now available in the Museum store at the Grace Episcopal Gallery in Boulder Creek. To benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, purchase your copy at the Museum Store. Members receive 15% discount. Bring your copy to the Felton […]
Central Coast First Peoples: Make a Canoe with Linda Janklow / Peopleologie Saturday, Oct. 2, 1-2pm The Santa Cruz area is and was home to the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Learn about ancient traditions using plants to make everyday tools and objects. Knot, weave, build a boat, and try it […]
JavaScript Coding Thursdays 3 - 4pm This program will follow the curriculum from Khan Academy called “Intro to JS: Drawing & Animation”. It covers fundamental ideas of computer science, and helps students learn one of the most popular programming languages right now, JavaScript. The curriculum has 18 modules, each with a few videos, short readings, […]
