Week of Events
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 The Summer Reading program at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is for all ages, from birth to 100+. Read and complete activities to earn virtual badges, books, and raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes. You can sign up online for a Beanstack account any time. […]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 The Summer Reading program at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is for all ages, from birth to 100+. Read and complete activities to earn virtual badges, books, and raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes. You can sign up online for a Beanstack account any time. […]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Film Screening of “Documented”
June 18 - July 3 The film “Documented” by author Jose Antonio Vargas will be available for library patrons to view online from June 18th to July 3rd. “Documented” tells Vargas’ powerful story of coming to the United States from the Philippines at age 12, fulfilling his academic dreams and finding his voice as a […]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Nature Journaling: Decorate Your Journal
Nature Journaling: Decorate Your Journal Start your Nature Journal this summer! Join us outside in our beautiful Santa Cruz environment, explore your neighborhood, learn how to really look and see the details of life around you. Visit the beach and the forests and make a book to remember about your summer outdoors. The first 50 […]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Santa Cruz Teenagers
Santa Cruz Teenagers Vicky Boone Casting is looking for teenagers in and around the Santa Cruz, CA area for a major feature film shooting here next year. The film will be created by an Academy Award-winning filmmaking team. Young adults 14-18 are encouraged to submit for the project. No acting experience required! WHO WE’RE LOOKING […]
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
June 8- 21, available 24/7 - OPENING NIGHT LIVE EVENT June 8, 7 pm Evade border closures and quench your thirst for international travel at the 2021 Ocean Film Festival World Tour. This sublime collection of short ocean themed films will take you free diving in the Coral Sea, sailing north to Alaska, exploring remote […]
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
Build a Pumptrack, Win a Trek Kids’ Bike!
Build a Pumptrack, Win a Trek Kids’ Bike!
Make your kid's dreams come true with an all-new bike from Trek! Fundraising Campaign June - 28 Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) is currently constructing an all-new outdoor pumptrack for cyclists, skateboarders, scooterers, and more on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We're replacing an old, loved-to-death track with a fresh, kid-friendly design and upgraded […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce […]
Toddler Time by Julie
Toddler Time by Julie
Toddler Time by Julie Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Parents are encouraged to participate it the fun. You must register for this event in order to receive the […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
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 […]
Cuéntame un Cuento Online
Cuéntame un Cuento Online
Cuéntame un Cuento Online Join us for Spanish Storytime, Mondays, 5:30pm. It's going to be a live Zoom meeting. Registration is required for this event. Registrants will receive an email 24 hours and 1 hour prior to the program with a Zoom link and instructions for logging in. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7465143?hs=a Acompáñanos para una hora de […]
NAMI De Familia-a-Familia
NAMI De Familia-a-Familia
NAMI De Familia-a-Familia This is a free, 12-week Spanish-language educational program for family members/friends of adults with a mental health condition. It is the Spanish-language version of our Family-to-Family program. Topics covered include up-to-date information about mental health conditions, treatment and resources, working with and finding providers, crisis management, family impact, and more. https://www.namiscc.org/de-familia-a-familia.html
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
Art for Conservation with Megan Gnekow
Art for Conservation with Megan Gnekow
Art for Conservation with Megan Gnekow Tuesday, June 15 | 6-7 pm Free (donations appreciated) | Register for zoom link Conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species requires more than bringing individual organisms back from the brink. It also requires the restoration and recovery of ecological relationships that allow all organisms in an ecosystem […]
Traveling In the Car
Traveling In the Car
Traveling In the Car Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 – 12 pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why traveling in the car can be hard for children • Positive parenting strategies to prevent problems before they occur • Tips for handling challenging behaviors while traveling in the car Presented IN […]
Toddler Time by Julie
Toddler Time by Julie
Toddler Time by Julie Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Parents are encouraged to participate it the fun. You must register for this event in order to receive the […]
My Play Club
My Play Club
Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Grupo Virtual Del Programa Padres Positivos-Para familias con niños 2 – 12 años
Grupo Virtual Del Programa Padres Positivos-Para familias con niños 2 – 12 años
Grupo Virtual Del Programa Padres Positivos-Para familias con niños 2 - 12 años Inscríbase para conseguir la información para participar en este grupo gratis por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Grupo-TriplePMayo2021 Cada martes, del 4 de mayo al 22 de junio, 2021, 4:30 – 6 pm Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo virtual de Triple P para conocer […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
LegoLand Opens
LegoLand Opens
LegoLand Opens Enjoy the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground and build the BEST DAY EVER! NOW OPEN! Surround yourself with millions of LEGO Bricks, hop aboard the Imagination Express train ride, see your favorite characters on LEGO 4D Theater, and build epic LEGO creations alongside master builders! Play is AWESOMER Here. Bay Area's Only Ultimate LEGO […]
Exploring themes of equity, identity, and community
Exploring themes of equity, identity, and community
Interested in exploring themes of equity, identity, and community? Interested in exploring themes of equity, identity, and community? Watsonville Public Library will be hosting two special Spanish-language book discussions in which we will discuss Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas. Those interested in attending are welcome to attend both or […]
The Heart Oral History Project Panel
The Heart Oral History Project Panel
Watsonville is in the Heart Oral History Project Panel Thursday, June 17, 6 - 7:30pm In this program we will talk with Roy Recio, founder of Tobera Project and curator of the "Watsonville is in the Heart" exhibit. Roy Recio, other members of the Filipino community, and UCSC graduate students will share their passion for […]
Free Bike Commuting 101 Workshop – GO Santa Cruz
Free Bike Commuting 101 Workshop – GO Santa Cruz
Free Bike Commuting 101 Workshop - GO Santa Cruz June 16, 12 - 1pm Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for in a solid commuting bike, riding while “business casual,” rush hour rules of the road, […]
Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic
Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic
June 16, 1-2pm In his 20-plus-year career as America's Bubble Guy he has appeared on numerous prime time television shows as well as night clubs and universities. Tom's work has been presented to 900 mathematicians at the International Congress of Mathematics in Berlin, Germany. He has been the featured performer for science center Bubble Festivals […]
TALLER TRIPLE P: IR DE COMPRAS CON SU NIÑO/A
TALLER TRIPLE P: IR DE COMPRAS CON SU NIÑO/A
IR DE COMPRAS CON SU NIÑO/A Inscríbase para conseguir el enlace de la reunión por Zoom: https://bit.ly/De-Compras-16Junio Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: - Por qué los viajes de compras pueden ser difíciles para los niños - Consejos para que los viajes de compras sean menos estresantes y más agradables - […]
Undiscovered Shakespeare Troilus and Cressida
Undiscovered Shakespeare Troilus and Cressida
Undiscovered Shakespeare Troilus and Cressida June 9, 16, and 23 - 6:30pm As part of our Undiscovered Shakespeare series, in partnership with The Humanities Institute at UCSC, we will present a virtual reading of Troilus & Cressida. This three-part virtual reading of one of Shakespeare’s most unusual tragedies continues our “Undiscovered Shakespeare” collaboration with The […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Watsonville is in the Heart Oral History Project Panel
Watsonville is in the Heart Oral History Project Panel
June 17, 6-7:30pm In this program we will talk with Roy Recio, founder of Tobera Project and curator of the "Watsonville is in the Heart" exhibit. Roy Recio, other members of the Filipino community, and UCSC graduate students will share their passion for a new project aimed at preserving the local history and heritage of […]
LegoLand Opens
LegoLand Opens
LegoLand Opens Enjoy the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground and build the BEST DAY EVER! NOW OPEN! Surround yourself with millions of LEGO Bricks, hop aboard the Imagination Express train ride, see your favorite characters on LEGO 4D Theater, and build epic LEGO creations alongside master builders! Play is AWESOMER Here. Bay Area's Only Ultimate LEGO […]
Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program
Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program
*New Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program* Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. With so much success and public support, many staff statewide wanted to see these programs continue. Working together, educators of California State Parks, known as Interpreters, developed a dual language […]
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
Positive Discipline at the Park!
Positive Discipline at the Park!
Thursdays 6/10 to 6/24 , 1:15-3pm Positive Discipline family support summer sessions together, in person, with our kiddos. This series will be available bilingually (hosted in Spanish only at Callaghan park on the same day!), and geared towards ages 5-8. All ages welcome to attend one or all sessions! Join us and gain valuable support, […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program
Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program
*New Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program* Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. With so much success and public support, many staff statewide wanted to see these programs continue. Working together, educators of California State Parks, known as Interpreters, developed a dual language […]
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
Midtown Summer Block Party
Midtown Summer Block Party
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Build a Pumptrack, Win a Trek Kids’ Bike!
Build a Pumptrack, Win a Trek Kids’ Bike!
Make your kid's dreams come true with an all-new bike from Trek! Fundraising Campaign June - 28 Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) is currently constructing an all-new outdoor pumptrack for cyclists, skateboarders, scooterers, and more on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We're replacing an old, loved-to-death track with a fresh, kid-friendly design and upgraded […]
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community (in a physically distanced manner!) to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Space is limited and RSVPs are required. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to express […]
Makers Market: The Art of Nature
Makers Market: The Art of Nature
During this outdoor Makers Market hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, meet featured artists from our annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, watch them at work through live demonstrations at their booths, and support their work by going home with prints, stickers, cards, cups, and more! We will also have […]
Snapshot Stories at Juneteenth Celebration
Snapshot Stories at Juneteenth Celebration
We're trying to increase representation of Black History in library digital collections and connect the community across generations as we celebrate Juneteenth this year. We are hapapy to host a "Snapshot Stories" photo scanning event at the 2021 Juneteenth Celebration at Laurel Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 19th. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7912696 Snapshot Stories […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
MOD is open!
MOD is open!
MOD is open! Wednesdays 10am - 12:30pm Thursdays 10am - 12:30pm Fridays 10am - 12:30pm Saturdays 10am - 12:30pm & 1pm - 3:30pm We are also offering our popular Private Playdates AND Birthday Party bookings from 2 - 4pm Wednesdays through Fridays, 4:30pm on Saturdays, and again from 10am - 12pm & 2 - 4pm […]
Gardening Education for Families
Gardening Education for Families
Garden education from the comfort of your home! Join us for a series of online presentations designed to inform & inspire you in your garden & kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. 16 day access to a variety of educational sessions $45 Composting […]
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]
Mammals and Seabirds of the Southern Ocean
Mammals and Seabirds of the Southern Ocean
Virtual Science Sunday — Marine Mammals and Seabirds of the Southern Ocean Ryan Reisinger, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UC Santa Cruz The Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica is home to a unique array of marine mammal and seabird species. Because the Southern Ocean is big, remote, and inhospitable to humans, we often rely on “biologging” technologies, […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com