In-person Tech Help Capitola Wednesdays, 10 - 12:00pm, through June 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching […]
Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6
Songs and Stories with Fairy Grace and Mr. David Wednesday, March 30, 10:30 - 11am Enjoy songs and stories with Fairy Grace and music and movement with Mr. David. This show consists of Fairy Grace performing songs from her album, Lovely (Positive Songs For Children) and a reading from her children's book, My Heart Is […]
Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach Wednesdays 11am - 12pm, January 24 - May 8 Join us for Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach, a fun interactive storytime. We'll read books, sing songs and use rhythm and movement. This event is suitable for children ages 3-6 years. There will be an arts and crafts project to take […]
Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]
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 Aptos 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through June Tales 2 Tails is a fun, engaging program that allows children struggling with reading to read to a licensed therapy dog. New additional locations and times have been added to this program at our Aptos and La Selva Beach Branches! Registration is […]
Santa Cruz B.L.A.C.K. Film Series Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, Wednesday, June 19 SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their 2024 Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series focusing […]
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 […]
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 […]
West African kora presented by Sean Gaskell Thursday, March 21, 4:30 - 5:30pm Performance and educational demonstration featuring the West African kora. Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. As a student of the instrument, he studied under the instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh at […]
Live Oak Kindergarten Spanish Dual Immersion Information Meeting Thursdays 5pm, February 29, March 21, April 25: English & Spanish Live Oak is having their kinder Spanish Dual Immersion info meeting this week. If you aren’t able to make it, there will be two more opportunities. It’s a wonderful school and program.
Reading Buddies Fridays in March, 2 - 3pm Looking for a way for your child to improve their literacy skills? Reading Buddies is a book club for youth in grades K-4th. With the guidance of volunteers, each small group (divided by reading levels) will read aloud a book. This drop-in program provides practice in reading […]
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 […]
Qingming Festival: Craft and Learn Friday, March 22, 10am-12pm Join renowned author Sandy Lydon and community hero George Ow for a morning discussion and craft to learn about the Qingming Festival, one of the most important festivals of the Lunar New Year. First we will discuss the history and practices surrounding this Chinese festival, then […]
