Toddler Time
2025-07-22 11:00 - 23:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Toddler Time
Tuesdays 11 – 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development.

May 13 – Music and Movement
May 20 – Nutrition
June 17 – Speech, Hearing, and Language Development
June 24 – Child Development and Play

Tuesday, July 1
Tuesday, July 8
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday, July 22
Tuesday, July 29

Color Our World with Accordian Fans
2025-07-22 12:30 - 13:30 | CA
Color Our World with Accordion Fans
Tuesday, July 22, 12:30-1:30pm

In this program, children paint an accordion-folded circle—also known as paper rosettes—to make colorful hanging art.
All materials are provided.
This program may be messy!
Please make sure to wear appropriate attire.
Kids 6-11

Weave a Bookmark
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Weave a Bookmark
Tuesday, July 22, 2-3:30pm
Weave a bookmark on a cardboard loom. All supplies will be provided.

Meet the author of Margaret Leaving, Strait Lace and Crocus Fields
2025-07-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Meet the author of Margaret Leaving, Strait Lace and Crocus Fields
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Rosemary Hayward was born in Hertfordshire, England and now lives in Santa Cruz, California, with a second home in Seville, Spain.
In between she has lived and worked in Oxford, Nottingham, London and Reading.
Oxford is the setting for much of the story of Margaret Leaving, her first novel, and Nottingham and Reading are the homes of characters in the Loxley Hall Books: Strait Lace and Crocus Fields. Registration recommended.

https://loom.ly/YqHmBb0

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2025-07-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
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 with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Fratello Marionettes at the Libraries
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Fratello Marionettes at the Libraries
Saturday, July 26
Carnival of Animals – 11am-12pm Scotts Valley

Jack and the Beanstalk – 2-3pm Capitola
Jack and the Beanstalk – Capitola – 4-5pm Branciforte

The Fratello Marionettes has produced timeless marionette shows since 1989. Puppeteer Kevin Menegus brings classic stories and vignettes to life through hand-crafted marionettes.
See “Carnival of Animals” at Scotts Valley, and “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Capitola and Branciforte!
https://loom.ly/bT87Qw4

Fratello Marionettes’ Carnival of the Animals @ Scotts Valley

Join us for a musical retelling of three classic fairytales woven together and set to a fanciful score by Saint-Saens: “The Three Little Pigs,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” and “The Ugly Duckling.” This event will take place in the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center next door to the library. Following the event, please join us in the library’s Fireside Room for light refreshments and beverages. An assortment of books to check out will also be available.

Fratello Marionettes’ Jack and the Beanstalk @ Capitola and Branciforte

Join us for a musical retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. A mysterious peddler trades Jack five magic beans for his cow, and next thing you know, a huge beanstalk grows high into the sky.
