Santa Cruz Parent

Glimpses of World History Series
2023-07-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library

Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 – 2

Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take place from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March at the La Selva Beach Branch Library, 316 Estrella Ave. The first event in the series on January 14th, “In the Beginning: 95% of the Human Story” covers the Paleolithic Era.
Adults and Teens 12 – 18
Visit the Library’s calendar of events for more information: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10008414

Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute
2023-07-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute
Saturday, July 8, 1 – 4pm
Come paint the Dungeons & Dragons character of your imagination! We’ll provide the mini figures and paint, and you’ll bring the creativity.
Not sure where to start? Get expert assistance from The Puppetry Institute.
Teens 12-18 only.
Registration required.

Learning Adventures in the Parks
2023-07-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Learning Adventures in the Parks
– June 11 – Castro Adobe State Park from 12-5pm
– June 25 – Seacliff State Beach from 12-5pm
– July 9 – Natural Bridges State Beach from 12-5pm
– July 23 – The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park from 12-5pm

Join us for Learning Adventures during the Summer of 2023 ~ Our mission is to get community members to enjoy the rich culture, history, and beautiful nature that can be found just a few miles from home.

Sign up for a free field trip to one of the following local State Parks. Four of the field trips include a free bus ride to and from the park with an expert bilingual guide.

Please note that if you are interested in getting a bus ride, the pick-up and drop-off site will be Watsonville Public Library, Main Branch.

For registration information visit: bit.ly/3MQdqMC

Únase a nosotros para Aventuras de Aprendizaje durante el verano de 2023 ~ Nuestra misión es hacer que los miembros de la comunidad disfruten de la rica cultura, la historia y la hermosa naturaleza que se puede encontrar a solo unas pocas millas de su hogar.

Regístrese para una excursión GRATUITA a uno de los siguientes parques estatales locales. Cuatro de las excursiones incluyen un viaje en autobús gratuito desde y hacia el parque con un guía bilingüe experto.

Los sitios de excursiones incluyen:

– 11 de junio – Parque Estatal Castro Adobe de 12-5pm
– 25 de junio – Playa Estatal Seacliff de 12-5pm
– 9 de julio – Playa Estatal Natural Bridges de 12-5pm
– 23 de julio – Parque Estatal Bosque de Nisene Marks de 12-5pm

Tenga en cuenta que si está interesado en viajar en autobús, el sitio de recogida y entrega será la Biblioteca Pública Watsonville, Biblioteca Principal.

Para información visite: bit.ly/3MQdqMC

Music of Zulu Ancestors
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Music of Zulu Ancestors
July 12, 12 – 1pm
Join Baba Shibambo for an interactive, high-energy performance that takes you on a journey back into the heart of ancient Africa through music and story!

Crafts at SC Downtown Library
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-07-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Crafts at SC Downtown Library
Thursday, June 8, 12 – 2pm; Tuesday, June 13, 1 – 3pm; Thursday, June 22, 12 – 2pm; Thursday, June 29, 1- 3pm; Wednesday, July 12, 1 – 2:30pm; Tuesday, July 18, 12 – 2pm; Wednesday, July 26, 12 – 2pm

Book Bag Decorating @ Downtown Come and decorate your very own book bag! We will provide all of the supplies needed. Thursday, June 8, 12 – 2pm, Ages 3-18

Rock Painting @ Downtown Find your voice with creativitiy! We will provide the supplies for you to paint your own designs on a rock. Tuesday, June 13, 1 – 3pm, Ages 3-18

Perler Bead Crafts @ DTN Perler beads are small, heat activated beads that you can lay on a mat to create interesting patterns. Then, after you apply heat, the beads will fuse together creating your design into a single work. Thursday, June 22, 12 – 2pm, Ages 6-18

Glow in the Dark Bouncy Balls Craft @ Downtown Using just a few common ingredients you can make your own bouncy balls that glow-in-the-dark! This activity combines art and science in a way that kids of all ages are sure to love! Thursday, June 29, 1- 3pm, Ages 6-11

Glitter Jellyfish Craft @ Downtown Come and make a beautiful Jellyfish Craft. Wednesday, July 12, 1 – 2:30pm, Ages 6-18

Glass Painting @ Downtown We will provide the materials to create your own unique painted glass vase or mason jar. Tuesday, July 18, 12 – 2pm, Ages 6-18

Light Up Firefly Craft @ Downtown We don’t have fireflies here in Santa Cruz, but you can make your own! We will provide all of the materials. Program will take place in the upstairs meeting room at the Downtown Branch Library. Wednesday, July 26, 12 – 2pm, Ages 6-11

Cascada de Flores Presents: ¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles
2023-07-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Cascada de Flores Presents: ¡Aqui-les va… un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles
Thursday, July 13, 4:30 – 5:30pm
Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores. “¡Aqui-les va… un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles” is a bilingual, participatory and original story told with music, dance and you! Cascada de Flores delivers lively dancing, singing and bilingual storytelling using traditional instruments from Mexico and are firmly committed to music and cultural education. This event is Bilingual.
¡Ven y únete a las aventuras de Aquiles! Canta, baila y juega con Cascada de Flores: ¡Aqui-les va … un cuento! El tesoro de Aquiles es una historia bilingüe, participativa y original contada con música, danza y tú. Cascada de Flores ofrece baile animado, canto y narración bilingüe utilizando instrumentos tradicionales de México y está firmemente comprometido con la música y la educación cultural. Este evento es bilingüe.

Bilingual Storytime and Market Hunt
2023-07-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Farmers Market, 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Bilingual Storytime and Market Hunt
Third Sundays, 9am – 1pm June 18-November 19

Join SCPL Librarians at the Live Oak Farmers’ Market for Market Hunt materials and prizes, Bilingual Storytime at 10am and 11am, and information about the services, programs, and events the Library is offering. The Farmers’ Market is located at 15th and Eastcliff Dr in Live Oak, the third Sunday of the month.
¡Acompaña algunos bibliotecarios de SCPL en el Mercado de Agricultores de Live Oak! Visita nuestro puesto para materiales y premios del Búsqueda de Mercado, únete a la hora de cuentos bilingües a las 10am y 11am, y obtenga información sobre los servicios, programas y eventos que ofrecemos en las bibliotecas. El Mercado de Agricultores está ubicado en el 15th Ave y East Cliff Dr en Live Oak.

Hugo Award Winning Films: Defining Science Fiction & Fantasy
2023-07-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Hugo Award Winning Films: Defining Science Fiction & Fantasy
3rd Sundays 2 -4pm, June 18 – September 17

Come watch Hugo award winning movies!
An exciting event that showcases some of the best science fiction and fantasy films through the ages. The Hugo awards are prestigious honors given to outstanding works of science fiction and fantasy, and this program offers a chance to see some of the most acclaimed movies in those genres. From action-packed adventures to thought-provoking dramas, the films selected for this program will entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.
Come and join us for a movie viewing that celebrates the imagination and creativity of the Hugo award winners!
Beat the Summer heat with Refreshments & A/C
6/18 Incredible Shrinking Man (Not Rated)
7/16 Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Rated PG)
8/20 Princess Bride (Rated PG)
9/17 Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (Rated PG)

Circus of Smiles
2023-07-17 17:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Circus of Smiles
Monday, July 17, 5pm
Your kids won’t be able to stop smiling at the Circus of Smiles as our amazingly silly characters take you on a circus inspired journey. Engaging audiences of all ages, the show incorporates juggling, acrobatics, music, and feats of incredible strength.

Lego Engineering Challenge
2023-07-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Lego Engineering Challenge
Thursday, July 20, 3 – 5pm
Are you looking for fun, and competitive challenge? Are you good at building stuff using Legos? Are you between the ages of 8 yrs to 12 yrs?
If you answered yes to all these questions, then you are more than qualified to join our Lego Engineering Challenge! The Lego Engineering Challenge is a fun way for tweens to learn about basic engineering, teamwork, and leadership by completing various lego projects. All lego challenges are self paced.

Music in the Stacks Watsonville Community Youth Band
2023-07-21 17:00 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Music in the Stacks Watsonville Community Youth Band
Friday, July 21, 5pm
Support and enjoy the musical talent of our very own Watsonville Community Youth Band on Friday, July 21 at 5:00pm at the Main Library. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Música entre los estantes de los libros Apoye y disfrute el talento musical de nuestra propia Banda Juvenil de la Comunidad de Watsonville el viernes, 21 de julio a las 5:00pm en la Biblioteca Principal. Los asientos estarán disponibles por orden de llegada.

You Can Help NorCalBats
2023-07-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
You Can Help NorCalBats
Thursday, July 27, 11am -12pm
NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Come to the library to meet Nor/calBats, learn about these these animals and their role in insect control, and learn how you can help save these important mammals with education and rescue!

Meet the NorCalBats
2023-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Meet the NorCalBats
Thursday, July 27, 2 – 3pm
NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Come to the library to meet the NorCal bats, learn about these these animals and their role in insect control, and learn how you can help save these important mammals with education and rescue!

Tom Noddy's Bubble Magic
2023-07-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic
Thursday, July 27, 4 – 5pm
Come join America’s Bubble Guy, Tom Noddy, for an incredible display of bubble magic, filled with humor, joy, and wonder!

Raising Resilient Children
2023-07-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Raising Resilient Children
Friday, July 28, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Positive Parenting Series with Triple P and First5: Learn about raising your resilient child with Triple P!
Triple P strengthens families by promoting positive relationships.
Attend this FREE parenting seminar to learn how to help your children:
• Express feelings appropriately
• Build a positive outlook
• Manage stressful life events
Presented IN ENGLISH by Sandra Rodelo, Community Bridges – La Manzana Community Resources

Adult Summer Crafts Camp
2023-08-03 15:30 - 17:30, 2023-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | See Description, CA, United States
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 – 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3
Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5
Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 – 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3
Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and summer seemed endless, and the only worry you had was being told to go to bed? Come recreate some Summer Camp Crafts with us or pack your materials to complete at home!
Adult Summer Reading Camp Nostalgia Craft Thursday, June 1, 2:30 – 4:30pm; Garfield Park; Ages 3 – Adult
Adult Summer Camp Nostalgia Crafts-Friendship Bracelets Thursday, June 1, 3:30 – 5:30pm, Boulder Creek; Adults
Adult Summer Camp Nostalgia Crafts – Friendship Bracelets Saturday, June 3, 1- 3pm, Live Oak, Adults
Adult Summer Camp Nostalgia Crafts – Boondoggle Keychains Saturday, July 1, 1- 3pm; Live Oak; Adults
Adult Summer Reading Camp Nostalgia Craft Thursday, July 6, 2:30 – 4:30pm; Garfield Park, Adults
Adult Summer Camp Nostalgia Crafts Thursday, July 6, 3:30 – 5:30pm, Boulder Creek, Adults
Adult Summer Camp Nostalgia Crafts Thursday, August 3, 3:30- 5:30pm, Boulder Creek, Adults
Adult Summer Camp Nostalgia Crafts – Sand Art Tea Light Holder Saturday, August 5, 1- 3:00pm, Live Oak, Adults

Books & Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair
2023-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Books &Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair
Saturday, August 5, 10am – 4pm
Save the date! The Books & Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair is Saturday, August 5 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Peruse over 40 arts and crafts vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, bags, ceramics, garden art, specialty foods, books, and more. The church courtyard will be filled with a huge variety of books from the Friends of the La Selva Beach Library Used Book Sale.
There will be a La Selva CERT Bake Sale. And don’t miss a chance to win vendor-donated goods in the prize raffle. Raffle proceeds benefit the Library’s Teen Program.
Sip on a local microbrew while you enjoy live music and shopping. Enjoy a delicious snack, lunch, or early dinner from local pizza pop-up Jayne Dough Pizza, serving wood-fired sourdough crust slices.
The event is sponsored by the La Selva Beach Improvement Association and the Friends of the La Selva Beach Library.

Back to School Celebration!
2023-08-08 12:30 - 14:30 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Back to School Celebration!
Tuesday, August 8, 12:30 – 2:30pm
Pizza, Games, and Crafts!
Come join the Boulder Creek Library and Friends of the Boulder Creek Library as we get ready to go back to school. Play Cornhole and board games, make your own pencil toppers, bookmarks and pencil pouches, AND eat pizza!

Join us at the Bridge Club
2023-08-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Join us at the Bridge Club
Mondays, 10:30am – 12pm, August 14 – October 2
Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library.
Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

CHP Start Smart
2023-08-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Start Smart Driving Education for Teens & their Parents
Wednesday, August 16, 5:30 – 6:30pm
In an effort to prepare young drivers to drive responsibly, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering new driver education class for new drivers and their parents. Start Smart, presented by the CHP, addresses such topics as the safe driving practices, the rules of the road, and new driver license requirements. Contact your nearest CHP Area office to confirm your registration to this free class.
CONTACT CHP Santa Cruz Office at 831-219-0200 to register

William Saroyan's Life and Works
2023-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
William Saroyan’s Life and Works
Thursday, August 17, 5pm

William Saroyan, one of the most famous Americans from the 1930s through 50s, wrote some of the most beloved works of fiction and drama in American history. Son of Armenian immigrants, his work emphasized the outsider, and won praise and awards ranging from the Pulitzer to the Oscar. His books and plays represent a gallery of American life and the immigrant experience often ignored today. The joy and hopefulness of his writing led to the coining of a word that entered into the American lexicon: Saroyanesque.
This talk will look at Saroyan’s life and works, the lasting impact of his writing we can still see today even if we don’t quite recognize it, and his deep connections to California, the Bay Area, and San Lorenzo Valley.
Presenter Chris Garcia is a writer, archivist, curator, podcaster, documentarian, and artist from Boulder Creek. He is a two-time Hugo Award winner and has had writing appear in magazines around the world. He is currently an Archivist for Forever Saroyan, a literary foundation headquartered in San Jose.

Tech Talks: Chatbot Privacy Strategies
2023-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | CA, United States
Tech Talks: Chatbot Privacy Strategies
Thursday, August 17, 11am – 12pm

Know your options for data privacy when using chatbots.
Interactions with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots can reveal intimate information about how we think. Join the conversation and identify your strategy for using this technology.
Apple, Android, and PC users are welcome.
Please register below to receive the Zoom link via email.
For more information about our free Tech Talks workshops click here
