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 […]
Community Screening: Mask You Live In Wednesday, January 28, 6pm Join a free community screening of the documentary The Mask You Live In, exploring the challenges boys and young men face as they navigate identity, emotions, and society’s narrow expectations of masculinity. An expert panel discussion and Q&A will follow the film, with Spanish subtitles […]
Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You Where will your California State Library Parks Pass take you? With access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks, the hardest part is choosing where to go first! Will it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape? How to get your pass: […]
AI Prompting for Learning (Mac or PC) Thursdays 11am-12pm Tech Talk Online On Zoom Are you using AI tools to improve your understanding? Explore the topic of learning strategies and discover ways to use chatbots and NotebookLM for learning. https://loom.ly/M858HbUv
EdSource Roundtable on California Education Thursday, January 29, 1pm Let’s step back — and look ahead — to what is shaping up to be a momentous 2026 in California education. How will the state budget, declining enrollment, the November election, reading reforms, and, yes, President Donald Trump reshape education? Join EdSource’s John Fensterwald and Michelle […]
Game Zone Scotts Valley Thursdays, beginning December 11, 1 - 3:00pm Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games! We're offering a variety of video, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Thursdays 3-5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: […]
Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop Thursdays 4-6pm, starting September 4 Watch your child’s creative ideas come to life with 3D printing! Join our 3D Entrepreneurs Club for a fun and engaging free 2-hour intro workshop designed for kids ages 8–12. In this 2-hour session, kids will explore creativity, confidence, and community while learning the […]
Santa Cruz City Schools Parent Nights January 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 29 Come meet your new school! Prospective parent nights are your chance to meet teachers and staff, tour classrooms and ask questions about enrollment and starting school next year! ¡Ven a conocer tu nueva escuela! Las jornadas informativas para padres son tu […]
Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library Bring toys to the main library: January 5 - January 28, All Day Toy Swap, Thursday, January 29, 6 - 7:30pm Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you know a child that would be interested in getting a toy for free? […]
How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying Every Thursday. January, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 6 – 7:30pm For families with children up to 12 years old Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: -How to recognize different types of bullying -Common reasons why children bully others -What you can do if your child […]
Triple P Parenting Group for families with children 2-12 years old Thursdays, January 8 – February 26, 6 – 8 pm Attend this FREE 8-week Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: -Strengthen relationships in your family -Encourage positive behaviors -Teach your child new skills & behaviors -Handle disruptive […]
Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.
