Teen Career & Job Fair to Empower Youth for Summer Success Monday, April 21, 3 - 6pm The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite local teens to the Teen Career & Job Fair on Monday, April 21, from 3 - 6pm at the London Nelson Community Center Auditorium, 301 […]
Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, through July 14 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child must be […]
Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor's symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their […]
The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]
Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5- 9pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets! Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement […]
Lyrid Meteor Shower Tuesday, April 22, a little before midnight a little after A dazzling meteor shower producing 10-15 meteors per hour! Since the radiant rises before midnight, try spotting meteors before the fat crescent Moon rises after midnight. What’s the best way to see shooting stars? “For the best experience, face roughly toward the east, […]
Gateway School Tour Tuesday, April 22, 2 - 11am Visit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours and see why Gateway was voted Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a […]
Dancing Tales Fourth Tuesdays 10 - 11am through May 27 Join us for a fun and interactive dance tales program for children ages 2-5! The library has partnered with local dance studio International Academy of Dance (IAD) to explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through stories and music. Each session blends storytelling with dance, helping children […]
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 4th Tuesdays, October 22 - April 22 Also 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.
Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5- 9pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets! Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement […]
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
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 Scotts Valley 4th Wednesdays 3 - 4pm, March 26 -May 28 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. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and […]
STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! April 2 - May 7 Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program […]
Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. […]
