Make and Explore at the Libraries

Scotts Valley Branch Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft

Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 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.

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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz 2601 chanticleer ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

$65

Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz 2601 chanticleer ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesdays 4-6pm,October 8, 15, 22 Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, dog training and awareness of body language and behavior. Pre-teen PAWS Tier 1-for 10–12-year-old participants, each Tuesday […]

$65

Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults

Vets Hall 846 Front St, Santa Cruz

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  

Library Resources for Students

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Library Resources for Students All Year Long! Do you know Santa Cruz Public Libraries has resources available to all students to ensure they are supported and successful during the new school year? SCPL patrons can access Homework Help, the R.E.A.D. program for one-on-one reading comprehension instruction, and so much more. Explore resources at: https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/post/1484/

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Event Series Story Time and Stay & Play

Story Time and Stay and Play

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

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 & […]

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Event Series Take Aways Art to Go

Take Aways Art to Go

Pajaro Valley Arts 37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA, United States

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]

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SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room

Felton Branch Library- New 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, United States

SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of […]

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Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 September 11-25

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz 2601 chanticleer ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

$65

Teen Crafternoon Capitola Library

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Teen Crafternoon Capitola Library 2nd Wednesdays 4:30-6pm starting September 11 We are getting crafty at Capitola! Teens are invited to craft, relax, and socialize. Join us for Teen Crafternoon at Capitola Library. Crafts will vary from month-to-month and all crafting material will be provided.

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Event Series Crafty Teens

Crafty Teens

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Crafty Teens 2nd Wednesdays 4:30-6pm, through July 9, 2025 We are getting crafty at Capitola! Teens are invited to craft, relax, and socialize. Join us every second Wednesday, starting on September 11th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Crafts will vary from month-to-month and all crafting material will be provided. https://loom.ly/rroyHmg

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Event Series Nature Journal Studio

Nature Journal Studio

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month,  6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary.  During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in […]

Event Series Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit

Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

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

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