New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science, and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]
Tales to Tails Felton Library 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, September 17, 2024 - December 16, 2025 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. Trained therapy dogs will be available on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesday, September 10, 4-6pm Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, training and awareness of body language and behavior. This rewarding program helps the children learn about animal needs […]
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults Beginning Fencing Youth (9-13 years old): Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00 Open Fencing: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:30pm Adult Fencing: Thursdays 6:30-8:00. Contact: robin@monarchfencing.com More information and an online waiver can be found at www.monarchfencing.com Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Connect with nature and increase creativity Wednesday, September 18, 2-5pm Are you ready to connect with nature and become more creative? Would you like to write with more ease and joy? This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a deep and nourishing connection with […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm, September 11, 18, 25 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play and training. The children help socialize the animals and learn […]
Meet the Authors and Illustrator of the Princess Black Series Wednesday, September 18, 6pm Bookshop welcomes authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham—the award-winning team behind the bestselling Princess in Black series—for a celebration of their new book, The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe. Ten years after she first donned […]
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]
Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch Join us for a Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch State Park on Thursday, September 19th! Travel back in time to experience life on a working dairy ranch 120 years in the past at this special event. Homeschoolers, non-traditional or small class students are invited to […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713
