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SUMMARY:STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer
DESCRIPTION:STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer!\nThursdays\, January 15 – February 19\, 4 – 5:30pm \nJoin us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! \nIn this hands-on program\, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers\, gaining practical experience with computer engineering\, coding\, and problem-solving. Each week\, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program a computer\, learning foundational STEM skills in a fun and collaborative environment. \nAn exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! Using Minecraft\, participants will learn foundational STEM skills. *Registration required*\n\nRegister: https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/15241092
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stem-explorers-build-your-own-computer-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Tech Help
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T130000
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SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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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-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Library Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T021556Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Savings Series
DESCRIPTION:Tax Savings Series\n\n\nTuesdays\, February 10\, 17\, 25\n\n\n\nJoin us for “Tax Savings with the One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act” — a free\, three-part series designed to help you understand how recent tax changes could affect your wallet.\n\n\n\nFeb 10: Tax Deductions under the “One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act” – For seniors\, overtime workers\, tip earners\, State and Local tax payers.\n\nFeb 17: Tax Credits under the “One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act” – For upper and middle class income earners as well as business owners.\n\nFeb 24: Child Taxes After Recent Tax Reforms – For parents\n\n\n\nWhether you’re filing for yourself or your family\, this series breaks things down in a clear\, practical way. Come for one session or all three!\n\n\n\n#TaxTips #FinancialLiteracy #LibraryPrograms #TaxSavings #CommunityEducation
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tax-savings-series/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Special,Tech Help
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T160000
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CREATED:20260203T022930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T023025Z
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SUMMARY:Love in the Library Boulder Creek
DESCRIPTION:Love in the Library\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2- 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLove is in the air at the Boulder Creek Branch Library! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a family friendly Valentine’s themed party featuring crafts\, games\, refreshments and a ton of fun for kids and their caregivers. \nA Valentine’s Day theme story time will be presented at 3pm. \nThank you to the Friends of the Boulder Creek Library for sponsoring this special event! \n\n\n\n\n\nAges 3-12 and Family
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/love-in-the-library-boulder-creek/
LOCATION:Boulder Creek Library\, 13390 W Park Ave\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T140000
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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/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T150000
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CREATED:20251209T013417Z
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SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T173000
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CREATED:20260204T020750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T021556Z
UID:10065977-1770739200-1770744600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tax Savings Series
DESCRIPTION:Tax Savings Series\n\n\nTuesdays\, February 10\, 17\, 25\n\n\n\nJoin us for “Tax Savings with the One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act” — a free\, three-part series designed to help you understand how recent tax changes could affect your wallet.\n\n\n\nFeb 10: Tax Deductions under the “One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act” – For seniors\, overtime workers\, tip earners\, State and Local tax payers.\n\nFeb 17: Tax Credits under the “One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act” – For upper and middle class income earners as well as business owners.\n\nFeb 24: Child Taxes After Recent Tax Reforms – For parents\n\n\n\nWhether you’re filing for yourself or your family\, this series breaks things down in a clear\, practical way. Come for one session or all three!\n\n\n\n#TaxTips #FinancialLiteracy #LibraryPrograms #TaxSavings #CommunityEducation
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tax-savings-series/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Special,Tech Help
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260202T235143Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 10\, 3:30 – 5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join us in making Valentine’s Day crafts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren ages 4 and up\, their families and caregivers are invited to join us to make Valentine’s Day crafts at the Downtown Branch Library. \nWe will be making glass magnets\, watercolor hanging heart doilies\, woven heart cards and circuit valentines. \nAll materials will be provided. \nNo registration required. \nYou may get messy\, so dress accordingly! \nCircuit valentines are for ages 8 and over and need to have adult supervision.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/valentines-day-crafts-for-kids/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260203T005757Z
CREATED:20260203T005757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T005757Z
UID:10065963-1770472800-1770480000@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Hearts & Crafts Valentine's Day Card Making
DESCRIPTION:Hearts & Crafts Valentine’s Day Card Making\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2 – 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet creative for Valentine’s Day! Make your own cards for a loved one using markers\, paint\, stickers\, washi tape\, stencils and more. Fun for all ages and skill levels! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Ages
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/hearts-and-crafts-valentines-day-card-making/
LOCATION:La Selva Beach Library\, 316 Estrella Avenue\, La Selva Beach\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Holidays,Library Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076571-1770472800-1770478200@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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065240-1770296400-1770303600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076570-1769868000-1769873400@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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065239-1769691600-1769698800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20250326T012841Z
CREATED:20250325T234402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T012841Z
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SUMMARY:Tales 2 Tails Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Tales 2 Tails Scotts Valley\n4th Wednesdays 3 – 4pm\, March 26 -May 28 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the self-confidence and reading abilities of the participants. \nAges 6 – 11 \nCall 831-427-7713 to make a 20-minute appointment at the Scotts Valley branch at either 3pm\, 3:20pm or 3:40pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month. We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there! \nOther Library Branches Offering Tales 2 Tails – https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-2-tails-scotts-valley/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076569-1769263200-1769268600@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/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260104T034040Z
CREATED:20260104T034040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T034040Z
UID:10065415-1769263200-1769266800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Dream It\, See It  Teen Vision Board Party
DESCRIPTION:Dream It\, See It: Teen Vision Board Party\n\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2 – 3pm\n\nJoin us for a Teen Vision Board Party where you’ll clip\, glue\, and design your goals and aesthetic for the year on your very own canvas.\n\n\n\n\n Bring your imagination—we’ll bring the pizza and drinks!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/dream-it-see-it-teen-vision-board-party/
LOCATION:Branciforte Library\, 250 Gault St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065238-1769086800-1769094000@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040832Z
CREATED:20251212T003116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T040832Z
UID:10074229-1769007600-1769018400@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-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Library Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076568-1768658400-1768663800@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/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T173000
DTSTAMP:20260104T021244Z
CREATED:20260104T021027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T021244Z
UID:10065412-1768492800-1768498200@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer
DESCRIPTION:STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer!\nThursdays\, January 15 – February 19\, 4 – 5:30pm \nJoin us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! \nIn this hands-on program\, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers\, gaining practical experience with computer engineering\, coding\, and problem-solving. Each week\, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program a computer\, learning foundational STEM skills in a fun and collaborative environment. \nAn exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! Using Minecraft\, participants will learn foundational STEM skills. *Registration required*\n\nRegister: https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/15241092
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/stem-explorers-build-your-own-computer-2/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Tech Help
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065237-1768482000-1768489200@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260104T002828Z
CREATED:20260104T002828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T002828Z
UID:10065411-1768140000-1768143600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Carnival of the Animals with the Fratello Marionettes
DESCRIPTION:Carnival of the Animals with the Fratello Marionettes\nSunday\, January 11\, 2 – 3pm\nLearn about the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest Kickoff with Carnival of the Animals with the Fratello Marionettes. \nCome for the puppet show and learn how to enter the writing contest! \nHelp the City of Santa Cruz and Bookshop Santa Cruz kick off the Sister-City Hans Christian Andersen writing contest with a puppet show!  \nFratello Marionettes will be presenting “Carnival of the Animals\,” their award-winning puppet show featuring The Ugly Duckling\, The Three Pigs\, and the Tortoise and the Hare.  \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/carnival-of-the-animals-with-the-fratello-marionettes/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Free Events,Library Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076567-1768053600-1768059000@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/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065236-1767877200-1767884400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T143000
DTSTAMP:20251212T010318Z
CREATED:20251212T010318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T010318Z
UID:10065323-1767704400-1767709800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Determining a DNA Match Connection
DESCRIPTION:Determining a DNA Match Connection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 6\, 1pm – 2:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation will outline some strategies that DNA testers might use to help determine the identity of a DNA match. \nIdentifying who our DNA matches are can enable us to discover where we connect with our DNA cousins\, or at least get us closer to the answer. \nGail will use two case studies she has pursued as examples of this process. \nGail Burk is a long-time member of the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County\, and a genealogist for more than 40 years. \nShe has delivered a variety of programs over the years\, and currently\, she co-facilitates the monthly DNA Special Interest Group sessions for the Society. \nGail graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara\, where she majored in art\, and minored in history. \n  \nTO WATCH FROM HOME\, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE SCPL WEBSITE \nNO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED TO VIEW IN THE UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/determining-a-dna-match-connection/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076566-1767448800-1767454200@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/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065235-1767272400-1767279600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T015705Z
CREATED:20250510T022653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T015705Z
UID:10076565-1766844000-1766849400@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/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T004951Z
CREATED:20251209T013417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T004951Z
UID:10065234-1766667600-1766674800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Game Zone Scotts Valley
DESCRIPTION:Game Zone Scotts Valley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursdays 1 – 3pm\, through May 21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax\, hang with friends and play games! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re offering a variety of video\, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14 \nScotts Valley Branch
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/game-zone-scotts-valley/2025-12-25/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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