BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santa Cruz Parent - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Cruz Parent X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://santacruzparent.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Cruz Parent REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260316T235811Z CREATED:20260316T232536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T235811Z UID:10069595-1787234400-1787238000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Travel Talk with Edward DESCRIPTION:Travel Talk with Edward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThird Thursdays 2 – 3pm\, starting March 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Casual Club for Travel Lovers\n\n\nWhether you’re dreaming of your next getaway or just love talking travel\, this is a relaxed space to connect\, learn\, and maybe even get inspired for your next adventure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake It From a Former Travel Agent?\nAfter years of booking trips for everyone else\, I know all the tricks\, tips\, and headaches that come with travel. That’s why I helped start this club so we can swap stories\, share advice\, and make each other’s travel planning a whole lot easier (and more fun!). \nWe’ll chat about things like: \n\nFinding great deals online\nWhat’s really going on with airlines these days (baggage fees\, cancellations\, and all that jazz)\nFavorite destinations and hidden gems\nPlanning tips from real travelers (not just guidebooks)\n\nBring your questions\, stories\, and curiosity. No pressure\, no presentations just a good time with fellow travel lovers. \n  URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/travel-talk-with-edward/2026-08-20/ LOCATION:Branciforte Library\, 250 Gault St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/library-travel-club.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260629T040832Z CREATED:20251212T003116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040832Z UID:10074236-1787151600-1787162400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Family Movie Matinee Felton DESCRIPTION:Family Movie Matinee with California Film and Cultural Center\n3rd Wednesdays through December \nJoin us in the Felton Branch Library Community Room for a movie matinee for the family with our partners at the California Film and Cultural Center. Bring your own snacks and get ready for fun! \nFilm Calendar:\nMarch’s movie: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) Rated G. Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min.\nApril: Night at the Museum\nMay: TBA\nJune: Nimona\nJuly: Finding Nemo\nAugust: The Big Green\nSeptember: Across the Spiderverse\nOctober: Casper\nNovember: TBA\nDecember: The Muppet Christmas Carol \nFamily Movie Matinee happens every 3rd Wednesday of the month and is absolutely free! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/family-movie-matinee-felton-2/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/library-aptos-family-movie-matinee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076598-1786802400-1786807800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-08-15/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075214-1786705200-1786712400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076597-1786197600-1786203000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-08-08/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075213-1786100400-1786107600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076596-1785592800-1785598200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075212-1785495600-1785502800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-07-31/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T140000 DTSTAMP:20260718T013144Z CREATED:20260718T013144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T013144Z UID:10077122-1785243600-1785247200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Circus of Smiles Scotts Valley DESCRIPTION:Circus of Smiles Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 28\, 1pm – 2pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEngaging audiences of all ages\, Circus of Smiles incorporates juggling\, acrobatics\, music\, and feats of incredible strength. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGE GROUP: | Kids 6-11 years | Kids 3-5 years | Family | URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/circus-of-smiles-scotts-valley/ LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/library-downtown-scotts-valley-circus-of-smiles.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260718T012210Z CREATED:20260718T012210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T012210Z UID:10077121-1785236400-1785240000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Circus of Smiles Downtown DESCRIPTION:Circus of Smiles Downtown\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 28\, 11am – 12pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEngaging audiences of all ages\, Circus of Smiles incorporates juggling\, acrobatics\, music\, and feats of incredible strength. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGE GROUP: | Kids 6-11 years | Kids 3-5 years | Family | URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/circus-of-smiles-downtown/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/library-downtown-scotts-valley-circus-of-smiles.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076595-1784988000-1784993400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-07-25/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075211-1784890800-1784898000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-07-24/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076594-1784383200-1784388600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075210-1784286000-1784293200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260316T235811Z CREATED:20260316T232536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T235811Z UID:10069594-1784210400-1784214000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Travel Talk with Edward DESCRIPTION:Travel Talk with Edward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThird Thursdays 2 – 3pm\, starting March 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Casual Club for Travel Lovers\n\n\nWhether you’re dreaming of your next getaway or just love talking travel\, this is a relaxed space to connect\, learn\, and maybe even get inspired for your next adventure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake It From a Former Travel Agent?\nAfter years of booking trips for everyone else\, I know all the tricks\, tips\, and headaches that come with travel. That’s why I helped start this club so we can swap stories\, share advice\, and make each other’s travel planning a whole lot easier (and more fun!). \nWe’ll chat about things like: \n\nFinding great deals online\nWhat’s really going on with airlines these days (baggage fees\, cancellations\, and all that jazz)\nFavorite destinations and hidden gems\nPlanning tips from real travelers (not just guidebooks)\n\nBring your questions\, stories\, and curiosity. No pressure\, no presentations just a good time with fellow travel lovers. \n  URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/travel-talk-with-edward/2026-07-16/ LOCATION:Branciforte Library\, 250 Gault St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/library-travel-club.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T180000 DTSTAMP:20260629T040832Z CREATED:20251212T003116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040832Z UID:10074235-1784127600-1784138400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Family Movie Matinee Felton DESCRIPTION:Family Movie Matinee with California Film and Cultural Center\n3rd Wednesdays through December \nJoin us in the Felton Branch Library Community Room for a movie matinee for the family with our partners at the California Film and Cultural Center. Bring your own snacks and get ready for fun! \nFilm Calendar:\nMarch’s movie: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) Rated G. Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min.\nApril: Night at the Museum\nMay: TBA\nJune: Nimona\nJuly: Finding Nemo\nAugust: The Big Green\nSeptember: Across the Spiderverse\nOctober: Casper\nNovember: TBA\nDecember: The Muppet Christmas Carol \nFamily Movie Matinee happens every 3rd Wednesday of the month and is absolutely free! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/family-movie-matinee-felton-2/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/library-aptos-family-movie-matinee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260629T035223Z CREATED:20260629T035223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T035223Z UID:10076879-1784037600-1784041200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Jungle James Animal Adventures Capitola DESCRIPTION:Jungle James Animal Adventures\nTuesday\, July 14\, 2 – 3pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Jungle James and a variety of creatures\, including amphibians\, insects\, and reptiles! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures\, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity\, and teaches respect for all living things. \nThis program is sponsored by Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGE GROUP: | Tweens 8-12 years | Teens 12-18 years | Kids 6-11 years | Kids 3-5 years | Family | URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/jungle-james-animal-adventures-capitola/ LOCATION:Capitola Library\, 2005 Wharf Road\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/library-boulder-creek-jungle-james.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260703T025448Z CREATED:20260629T040250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T025448Z UID:10076880-1784026800-1784030400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Jungle James Animal Adventures Boulder Creek DESCRIPTION:Jungle James Animal Adventures\nTuesday\, July 14\, 11 – 12pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Jungle James and a variety of creatures\, including amphibians\, insects\, and reptiles! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures\, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity\, and teaches respect for all living things. \nThis program is sponsored by Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\nAGE GROUP: | Tweens 8-12 years | Teens 12-18 years | Kids 6-11 years | Kids 3-5 years | Family | URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/jungle-james-animal-adventures-boulder-creek-2/ LOCATION:Boulder Creek Library\, 13390 W Park Ave\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/library-boulder-creek-jungle-james.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076593-1783778400-1783783800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T143000 DTSTAMP:20260702T195934Z CREATED:20260702T194628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T195934Z UID:10076902-1783774800-1783780200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Folded Books Aptos DESCRIPTION:Folded Books Aptos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 11\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to make a heart by folding pages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo experience needed for this fun activity.  All craft supplies provided.  Precise measurements required\, so bring glasses or magnifiers if needed. \nSpace limited.  Registration required. \nAges 12 & up URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/folded-books-aptos/ LOCATION:Aptos Library\, 7695 Soquel Dr\,\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003 CATEGORIES:Book Events,Classes,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-02-at-15-37-54-folded-books-aptos-santa-cruz-public-libraries.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260629T002913Z CREATED:20260629T002913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T002913Z UID:10076542-1783688400-1783692000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Sterling Bubbles Live Oak DESCRIPTION:Sterling Bubbles Live Oak\nFriday\, July 10\, 1 – 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSterling the Bubblesmith has performed versions of his remarkable hand-blown bubbles for over 45 years. \nJoin us for a unique program featuring beautiful and awe-inspiring bubbles \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/sterling-bubbles-live-oak/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/library-sterling-bubbles.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075209-1783681200-1783688400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076592-1783173600-1783179000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075208-1783076400-1783083600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260625T013143Z CREATED:20260625T013143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T013143Z UID:10076461-1782921600-1782925200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:What's all this Plastic?!? DESCRIPTION:What’s all this Plastic?!?\nWednesday\, July 1\, 4 – 5pm\nPlastics are everywhere in our daily lives? But how much do we really know about them? \n Join Rebecca Braslau\, Professor of Chemistry at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, to talk about plastics in our everyday lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis talk begins with a brief history of plastics\, exploring how these materials were developed and why they became so widely used. From there\, we?ll examine the health\, environmental\, and societal impacts of our current plastic dependence. What do terms like biosourced\, compostable\, and recyclable really mean? And how can we separate science from marketing claims and greenwashing? \nThe program concludes with a safe and engaging chemistry demonstration that reveals how the superabsorbent polymers in disposable diapers work?offering a hands-on look at the remarkable chemistry behind everyday plastics. \nThe talk will be presented by Rebecca Braslau\, Professor of Chemistry at the University of California\, Santa Cruz. An expert in organic chemistry\, Dr. Braslau and her research lab are developing innovative chemical methods to upcycle post-consumer plastic waste into valuable new materials. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/whats-all-this-plastic/ LOCATION:Boulder Creek Library\, 13390 W Park Ave\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/library-boulder-creek-plastics.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076591-1782568800-1782574200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-06-27/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075207-1782471600-1782478800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-06-26/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T153000 DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z CREATED:20250510T022653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z UID:10076590-1781964000-1781969400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chess Club with Gjon DESCRIPTION:Chess Club with Gjon\nSaturdays\, 2 – 3:30pm\, through July 26 \nProfessional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. \nFor ages 6 – 18\, all levels welcome! \nIf you have never played chess before\, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chess-club-with-gjon/2026-06-20/ LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/library-downtown-chess-with-gjon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202523Z CREATED:20260604T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202523Z UID:10075206-1781866800-1781874000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026 DESCRIPTION:Knitting Group at Live Oak Library\nFridays 11am – 1pm  \nCome join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! \nIf you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do\, come knit with us! \nBring your own yarn\, knitting needles\, and any other crafting materials you’d like. \nWe welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too! \nAll ages welcome! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/knitting-group-at-live-oak-library-2026/2026-06-19/ LOCATION:Live Oak Library\, 2380 Portola Drive\, Live Oak\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/library-live-oak-knitting-e1697991387286.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260316T235811Z CREATED:20260316T232536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T235811Z UID:10069593-1781791200-1781794800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Travel Talk with Edward DESCRIPTION:Travel Talk with Edward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThird Thursdays 2 – 3pm\, starting March 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Casual Club for Travel Lovers\n\n\nWhether you’re dreaming of your next getaway or just love talking travel\, this is a relaxed space to connect\, learn\, and maybe even get inspired for your next adventure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake It From a Former Travel Agent?\nAfter years of booking trips for everyone else\, I know all the tricks\, tips\, and headaches that come with travel. That’s why I helped start this club so we can swap stories\, share advice\, and make each other’s travel planning a whole lot easier (and more fun!). \nWe’ll chat about things like: \n\nFinding great deals online\nWhat’s really going on with airlines these days (baggage fees\, cancellations\, and all that jazz)\nFavorite destinations and hidden gems\nPlanning tips from real travelers (not just guidebooks)\n\nBring your questions\, stories\, and curiosity. No pressure\, no presentations just a good time with fellow travel lovers. \n  URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/travel-talk-with-edward/2026-06-18/ LOCATION:Branciforte Library\, 250 Gault St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/library-travel-club.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR