Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]
ASL Storytime Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 11-11:45am, April 16 - July 30 Families are invited to a special ASL storytime celebrating Deaf History Month. We will read stories both out loud and using American Sign Language, sing and sign songs, and have lots of fun. Everyone, whether Deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, is invited! Come […]
Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - WALL-E Friday, April 19, 3:30-6pm Pixar Picture Films for Friday afternoon Fun at Garfield Park Library! WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But […]
Creative Art Workshops for Teens April 4 & 18: Gelli Printing May 2 & 16: Markmaking/collaging June 6 & 20: Basic Bookmaking July 11 & 25: Slow Stitching Join local artist Ruth Dailey at the Scotts Valley library for workshops where teens can learn new skills to express their creativity! Ruth has been creating art […]
Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 8pm Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz for two nights on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, […]
Dance Week Santa Cruz Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 18, 5:15-9:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 18th with Dancing in the Streets! Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement and […]
Naturalist Night with Artist Erin Hunter Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Join us this Thursday for a special Naturalist Night presentation from artist Erin Hunter. She will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her ambitious painting of California native bees and wildflowers currently on view in our exhibit, "The Art of Nature." Learn about her process from […]
Naturalist Night: Creating a Fine Art Painting – From Research to Exhibit Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Erin Hunter is a science illustrator and fine artist with a graphic design background—and each of those roles influences how she approaches her pollinator-themed paintings. In this presentation, Erin will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her most ambitious piece […]
The Snow Queen Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20, time TBD There is still time to sign up for the Parks & Recreation's Children's Theatre Winter/Spring Production of The Snow Queen. Classes on Tues & Thurs March 5 - April 18 for 7 - 12 years old. Performances at the Center on April 19th […]
Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]
Discovery Zone Playgroup Fridays 10am - 12pm, through May A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children […]
Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11 - 11:30am, through May 3 Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]
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 […]
Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through June Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you'd like. We welcome crochet and cross […]
