James Henry House of Samba Kids in Felton

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA

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 […]

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James Henry House of Samba Kids, Anna Jean Cummings Park

Anna JeanCummings Park 461 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soooquel, CA

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! […]

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July Library Hours

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Santa Cruz, CA

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

Santa Cruz public Libraries Virtual Library 117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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 […]

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Bee Smarts! Learn All About Bees with Girl Next Door Honey

Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library 117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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 […]

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Addressing COVID Related Learning Loss

CA

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 […]

Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food is Grown

Virtual CA

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

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA

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 […]

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Central Coast First Peoples: Make a Canoe with Linda Janklow / Peopleologie

Feton Branch Library 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA

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 […]

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JavaScript Coding

Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library 117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA

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, […]

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Birth Happens Speaker Series

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA

Birth Happens Speaker Series October 13, 5pm The Home Birth Movement in Santa Cruz County Moderator Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with Faith Gibson and Karen Ehrlich. Please join moderator nurse-midwife Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with Faith Gibson and Karen Ehrlich. Birth Happens is an exhibition celebrating the history of midwifery in Santa Cruz County at […]

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Intro to Tarot: Magic in the Cards

Felton Branch Library- New 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA

Intro to Tarot: Magic in the Cards Saturday, October 23, 2 - 4pm It’s the perfect, spooky season for tapping into the magic of tarot cards!, Learn a short history of the tarot, basic meanings of the 78 cards, how to ask them questions, and a special card spread for checking in with our thoughts […]

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Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA

Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie Oct 30, 1 - 3pm Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final […]

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What do you want in the Downtown Library?

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Santa Cruz, CA

What do you want in the Downtown Library? Teens Discussion Group | Monday, Nov. 1, 4-5 p.m. Adults and Seniors Discussion Group | Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5-6 p.m. Parents and Kids Discussion Group | Thursday, Nov. 4, 5-6 p.m. Space is limited, register today! Join the Downtown Library Master Architects via Zoom to discuss what […]

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