Lyrid Meteor Shower Tuesday, April 22, a little before midnight a little after A dazzling meteor shower producing 10-15 meteors per hour! Since the radiant rises before midnight, try spotting meteors before the fat crescent Moon rises after midnight. What’s the best way to see shooting stars? “For the best experience, face roughly toward the east, […]
Gateway School Tour Tuesday, April 22, 2 - 11am Visit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours and see why Gateway was voted Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a […]
Dancing Tales Fourth Tuesdays 10 - 11am through May 27 Join us for a fun and interactive dance tales program for children ages 2-5! The library has partnered with local dance studio International Academy of Dance (IAD) to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through stories and music. Each session blends storytelling with dance, helping children […]
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 4th Tuesdays, October 22 - April 22 Also 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.
Watsonville Wetlands Paid Internship Apply today! We offer a year long paid climate action internship opportunity for public high school students in Watsonville for the 2025-26 school year. Earn a stipend, gain job skills, build your resume, and connect with your community. Apply today! Call (831) 728-1156 for immediate information. Email: jose.wetlandswatch@gmail.com or info@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org […]
Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5- 9pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets! Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement […]
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel. All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Tales 2 Tails Scotts Valley 4th Wednesdays 3 - 4pm, March 26 -May 28 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and […]
STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! April 2 - May 7 Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program […]
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. […]
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins, Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Ben Lomond, Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, April 3 Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks […]
Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]
4-Week Triple P Group: Teaching Children to Clean Up Wednesdays, April 16 - May 7, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this brief virtual parenting group to learn: • Tips for teaching children how to clean up by themselves • Ways to make cleaning up fun for you and your child • Strategies for staying calm if […]
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
