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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Ivy\n\nLast Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am\n\n\nJoin Ivy\, our children’s book buyer\, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. \n\n\n\n\nKids Event
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stooorytime-with-ivy/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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UID:10036612-1798628400-1798629300@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Storytime with Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Ivy\n\nLast Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am\n\n\nJoin Ivy\, our children’s book buyer\, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. \n\n\n\n\nKids Event
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stooorytime-with-ivy/2026-12-30/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2026-12-31/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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UID:10074676-1799884800-1799971199@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-01-14/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-01-21/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bookshop-santa-cruz-summer-reading-2-e1780411979477.png
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T040651Z
UID:10036613-1801047600-1801048500@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Storytime with Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Ivy\n\nLast Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am\n\n\nJoin Ivy\, our children’s book buyer\, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. \n\n\n\n\nKids Event
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stooorytime-with-ivy/2027-01-27/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-02-04/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-02-11/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-02-18/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T040651Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Ivy\n\nLast Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am\n\n\nJoin Ivy\, our children’s book buyer\, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. \n\n\n\n\nKids Event
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stooorytime-with-ivy/2027-02-24/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-02-25/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270305
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-03-11/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-03-18/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-03-25/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270331T111500
DTSTAMP:20260805T092953
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T040651Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Ivy
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Ivy\n\nLast Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am\n\n\nJoin Ivy\, our children’s book buyer\, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. \n\n\n\n\nKids Event
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stooorytime-with-ivy/2027-03-31/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-04-01/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-04-08/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270415
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading  with Bookshop Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading with Bookshop Santa Cruz\nJune 4 – September 7 \nRead 6 books with Bookshop Santa Cruz —at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of your choice—by September 7. \nRead six books by September 7th and win great prizes! \nWe’re challenging kids to read 6 books—at least 3 from our recommended reading list and up to 3 of their own selections. Complete this challenge and not only will you have read some fabulous books\, you’ll also receive some great prizes: a $5 Bookshop card\, a scoop of ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery\, a $10 MyBoardwalk card\, a free slice of pizza from Pizza My Heart\, a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\, and a cookie from Freedom Bakery. \nHow to Get Started: Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz and pick up a Summer Reading bookmark for your age group. You can also order books online and we’ll include a bookmark with your order or download and print one using the PDF on each grade level page. Save your bookmark because it will also be your reading log that you’ll use all summer and return it to us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! \nWhat you’ll read: We’ve prepared a great list of 8 recommended books for each age group. To complete the challenge\, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a grand total of 6 fabulous books) throughout the summer. Click the links below to see the full list of selections for your age group. Looking for books in Spanish? Look here. \nHow to complete the challenge: Return your bookmark by September 7th and collect your rewards! If you enjoyed a book you read\, let us know by writing a short review here (50 words or less) about why you liked it. For each review\, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Bookshop Santa Cruz gift card! Reviews will be posted online for everyone to read. (Note: full names will not be published—only first names or initials.) \nComplete the challenge\, and not only will you have read some terrific books\, but you’ll earn excellent rewards: \n\nA $5 Bookshop gift card\nA $10 MyBoardwalk Card from The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\nA free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery\nA free slice from Pizza My Heart\nA special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors\nA free cookie from Freedom Bakery\n\nJoin us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday\, June 28th\, from 3:00–5:00.  \nCome to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. \nWe’ll have cookies and raffle prizes! RSVP here.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-reading-with-bookshop-santa-cruz/2027-04-15/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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