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SUMMARY:Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library
DESCRIPTION:Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library\nOnce a month 4 – 5pm: April 17\, May 15\, June 18\, July 17\n \nCome join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries! \nDiscover California’s Natural and Cultural History at these free programs at the Garfield Park Library through stories\, games\, crafts\, and other hands-on activities. \nParents/caregivers and siblings welcome to join! \nParticipating 7 – 12 year olds can earn Junior Ranger badges & stamps. Adult assistance may be required for younger participants. \nThursday\, April 17\, 4 – 5pm – Migratory Birds\nThursday\, May 15\, 4 – 5pm – Indigenous Teacher’s Day in Mexico\nWednesday\, June 18\, 4 – 5pm – Lady Lightkeepers\nThursday\, July 17\, 4 – 5pm – Castro’s 175th Anniversary
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/jr-rangers-for-families-at-garfield-park-library/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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SUMMARY:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
DESCRIPTION:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will your California State Library Parks Pass take you?\n\n\n\nWith access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks\, the hardest part is choosing where to go first!\n\nWill it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape?\n\nHow to get your pass: Visit your local library and check out a free vehicle day-use pass.\n\nYou can find your library and eligible parks here: parks.ca.gov/LibraryPass.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/where-your-california-state-library-parks-pass-will-take-you/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Public Libraries\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T020508Z
CREATED:20250326T015917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T020508Z
UID:10050604-1744817400-1744821000@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales 2 Tails Aptos
DESCRIPTION:Tales 2 Tails Aptos\nWednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 through July 9 \nTrained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. \nOur volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required\, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now. \nIf you have questions\, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org \nPlease Call 831-427-7713 to register.  https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-2-tails-aptos-2/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Aptos Public Library\, 7695 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,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:20250415T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T173000
DTSTAMP:20250402T002950Z
CREATED:20250402T000756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T002950Z
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Improve Your Self-esteem
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Improve Your Self-esteem\nWorkshop for Adults \nTuesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm\, April 8 & 15 \nWould you like to learn how to improve your self-esteem? In this two-part series\, you will learn the definition of self-esteem\, do a self-assessment quiz\, and acquire tools for redefining and achieving self-esteem in your life. \nThe second workshop will build off of the skills we learn in the first one\, so it is recommended (but not required) to register for both sessions. Workshop https://loom.ly/3NtumGA
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/learn-how-to-improve-your-self-esteem/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Parent Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T013647Z
CREATED:20250306T204548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T013647Z
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SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, through July 14 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park-2/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20250323T025939Z
CREATED:20250323T025718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T025939Z
UID:10050435-1744243200-1744329599@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
DESCRIPTION:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will your California State Library Parks Pass take you?\n\n\n\nWith access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks\, the hardest part is choosing where to go first!\n\nWill it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape?\n\nHow to get your pass: Visit your local library and check out a free vehicle day-use pass.\n\nYou can find your library and eligible parks here: parks.ca.gov/LibraryPass.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/where-your-california-state-library-parks-pass-will-take-you/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Public Libraries\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T163000
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CREATED:20250326T015917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T020508Z
UID:10050603-1744212600-1744216200@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales 2 Tails Aptos
DESCRIPTION:Tales 2 Tails Aptos\nWednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 through July 9 \nTrained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. \nOur volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required\, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now. \nIf you have questions\, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org \nPlease Call 831-427-7713 to register.  https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-2-tails-aptos-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Aptos Public Library\, 7695 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,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:20250408T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T173000
DTSTAMP:20250402T002950Z
CREATED:20250402T000756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T002950Z
UID:10051948-1744129800-1744133400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Learn How to Improve Your Self-esteem
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Improve Your Self-esteem\nWorkshop for Adults \nTuesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm\, April 8 & 15 \nWould you like to learn how to improve your self-esteem? In this two-part series\, you will learn the definition of self-esteem\, do a self-assessment quiz\, and acquire tools for redefining and achieving self-esteem in your life. \nThe second workshop will build off of the skills we learn in the first one\, so it is recommended (but not required) to register for both sessions. Workshop https://loom.ly/3NtumGA
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/learn-how-to-improve-your-self-esteem/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Felton Library\, 6121 Gushee Street\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Parent Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T013647Z
CREATED:20250306T204548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T013647Z
UID:10050539-1744039800-1744043400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, through July 14 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park-2/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20250323T025939Z
CREATED:20250323T025718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T025939Z
UID:10050434-1743638400-1743724799@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
DESCRIPTION:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will your California State Library Parks Pass take you?\n\n\n\nWith access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks\, the hardest part is choosing where to go first!\n\nWill it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape?\n\nHow to get your pass: Visit your local library and check out a free vehicle day-use pass.\n\nYou can find your library and eligible parks here: parks.ca.gov/LibraryPass.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/where-your-california-state-library-parks-pass-will-take-you/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Public Libraries\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T024023Z
CREATED:20250326T023115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T024023Z
UID:10024312-1743607800-1743611400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales 2 Tails La Selva Beach
DESCRIPTION:Tales 2 Tails La Selva Beach\n1st Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30\, April 2 – December 3\n\n\nTrained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. \nOur volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required\, please contact 831-427-7713. \nIf you have questions\, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-2-tails-la-selva-beach/
LOCATION:La Selva Beach Library\, 316 Estrella Avenue\, La Selva Beach\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T020508Z
CREATED:20250326T015917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T020508Z
UID:10050602-1743607800-1743611400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales 2 Tails Aptos
DESCRIPTION:Tales 2 Tails Aptos\nWednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 through July 9 \nTrained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. \nOur volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required\, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now. \nIf you have questions\, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org \nPlease Call 831-427-7713 to register.  https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-2-tails-aptos-2/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Aptos Public Library\, 7695 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,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:20250331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250331T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T013647Z
CREATED:20250306T204548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T013647Z
UID:10050538-1743435000-1743438600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, through July 14 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park-2/2025-03-31/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,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;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20250323T025939Z
CREATED:20250323T025718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T025939Z
UID:10050433-1743033600-1743119999@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
DESCRIPTION:Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere will your California State Library Parks Pass take you?\n\n\n\nWith access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks\, the hardest part is choosing where to go first!\n\nWill it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape?\n\nHow to get your pass: Visit your local library and check out a free vehicle day-use pass.\n\nYou can find your library and eligible parks here: parks.ca.gov/LibraryPass.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/where-your-california-state-library-parks-pass-will-take-you/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Public Libraries\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T163000
DTSTAMP:20250326T020508Z
CREATED:20250326T015917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T020508Z
UID:10024319-1743003000-1743006600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales 2 Tails Aptos
DESCRIPTION:Tales 2 Tails Aptos\nWednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 through July 9 \nTrained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. \nOur volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required\, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now. \nIf you have questions\, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org \nPlease Call 831-427-7713 to register.  https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-2-tails-aptos-2/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Aptos Public Library\, 7695 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,Library Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T120000
DTSTAMP:20250305T153410Z
CREATED:20250305T153410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T153410Z
UID:10048789-1742986800-1742990400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Author Visit and Storytime with Nina Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Author Visit and Storytime with Nina Francisco\nWednesday\, March 26\, 11am – 12pm \nJoin us for a special storytime at La Selva Beach Branch Library! Nina Francisco\, author of Sidivana and the Two Birds\, will be joining us to read her debut picture book. This enchanting story follows a young girl’s journey of self-discovery as she learns to embrace her unique gifts and see them as strengths. \nWe will follow the story with crafts. \nABOUT NINA FRANCISCO\nNina Francisco is a children’s book author from Angola based in California. She is a graduate of Pepperdine University and holds a Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship. Sidivana and the Two Birds is her debut self-published book.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/author-visit-and-storytime-with-nina-francisco/
LOCATION:La Selva Beach Library\, 316 Estrella Avenue\, La Selva Beach\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,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:20250314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T160000
DTSTAMP:20250226T161348Z
CREATED:20250226T161348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T161348Z
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SUMMARY:Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell- Boulder Creek
DESCRIPTION:Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell- Boulder Creek\nFriday\, March 14\, 3 – 4pm \nPlease join us at the Boulder Creek Branch Library for a musical performance featuring Sean Gaskell and the West African Kora harp. The kora is a 21 stringed West African harp that is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many of these songs preserve a history dating back 800 years to the founding of the Mande empire. \nSean Gaskell studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia\, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal and has presented at libraries\, k-12 schools\, colleges\, universities and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/music-of-the-west-african-kora-with-sean-gaskell-boulder-creek/
LOCATION:Boulder Creek Library\, 13390 W Park Ave\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Free Events,Library Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20250129T033537Z
CREATED:20250129T033537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T033537Z
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SUMMARY:Unlock the secrets of your mystery DNA matches!
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets of your mystery DNA matches! with speaker Kate Penny Howard\nTuesday\, February 4\, 1pm \nUnlock the secrets of your mystery DNA matches in our program packed with strategies to identify elusive cousins\, utilize valuable resources\, and leave no stone unturned in your genealogical journey. Join speaker Kate Penny at the Downtown Branch Library or Online. \n\n\nPlease note attendance options: view on the big screen in the downtown library’s upstairs meeting room (with no registration required) -OR- view at home via Zoom (with registration required). \nGuest Speaker: Kate Penney Howard\, SQUEEZING ALL THE FACTS OUT OF YOUR DNA MATCHES \nThis program will present strategies for cracking the identities of your mystery DNA matches\, those elusive distant cousins who don’t have trees and don’t respond to messages. The program will cover various logical approaches\, how to glean information from your match’s profile\, and how free and paid resources can help uncover the facts\, and most of all\, how to leave no stone unturned. \nKate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist\, specializing in brick wall research and endogamy. She tries to break down complex topics into relatable and digestible content. Ms. Howard studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She has been pastor at North Christian Church since her ordination in 2012. \nMs. Howard has presented a wide variety of genealogical programs at RootsTech\, the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference\, and many other groups.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/unlock-the-secrets-of-your-mystery-dna-matches/
LOCATION:Downtown Library\, 224 Church St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,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:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20250126T142128Z
CREATED:20250118T020818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T142128Z
UID:10044350-1738234800-1738238400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Casual Social Meetup for Tech Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Casual Social Meetup for Tech Discussions\nThursday\, January 30\, 11am – 12pm \nJoin our casual social meetup for tech discussions\, where everyone is invited to share about their tech challenges and new discoveries. Enjoy facilitated talks\, share experiences\, and connect over coffee/tea and pastries.\n\nThis month’s topic: AI-Generated Ebooks and Eaudiobooks\n\nRegister: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/13854482
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/casual-social-meetup-for-tech-discussions/
LOCATION:Scotts Valley Library\, 251 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Library Special,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:20250117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T140000
DTSTAMP:20250102T190144Z
CREATED:20250102T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T190144Z
UID:10044119-1737117000-1737122400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:What To Do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating From You: Triple P Workshop for Parents
DESCRIPTION:What To Do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating From You\nFriday\, January 17\, 12:30 – 2pm \nThe Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world\, backed by more than 35 years of ongoing research. \nTriple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong\, healthy relationships\, confidently manage their children’s behavior\, and prevent problems from developing. \nThe topic for this month’s event is what to do when your child has difficulty separating from you.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-hard-time-separating-from-you-triple-p-workshop-for-parents/
LOCATION:Capitola Branch Library\, 2005 Wharf Road\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Parent Workshops
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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:20241223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241223T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034703-1734967800-1734971400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-12-23/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034702-1734363000-1734366600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034701-1733758200-1733761800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,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:20241202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034700-1733153400-1733157000@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,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:20241125T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034699-1732548600-1732552200@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,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:20241118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034698-1731943800-1731947400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241111T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034697-1731339000-1731342600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-11-11/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034696-1730734200-1730737800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-11-04/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,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:20241103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20240229T141055Z
CREATED:20240229T141055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T141055Z
UID:10024596-1730620800-1730653200@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos
DESCRIPTION:Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos\n1st Sunday of the month\, 11am – 1:00pm \n\nAdvisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults\, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services\, including programs\, events\, spaces\, and policies.  This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits\, obtain job skills\, develop leadership abilities\, and acquire college extracurricular experience. \nQuestions?  Contact Sandi Imperio\, imperios@santacruzpl.org \nMeetings: 1st Sunday of the month\, 11:00a-1:00p.  Meetings are at the Aptos Library Community Room\, 7695 Soquel Dr.\, Aptos \nNo registration required.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/advisory-council-of-teens-act-aptos/2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Aptos Public Library\, 7695 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,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:20241028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T163000
DTSTAMP:20240824T034605Z
CREATED:20240821T003941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T034605Z
UID:10034695-1730129400-1730133000@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails Garfield Park
DESCRIPTION:Tales to Tails Garfield Park\nMondays 3:30-4:30pm\, September 16 through December 30 \nTales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. \nChild must be 6-17 years old\, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. \nAppointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now. \nWe and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tales-to-tails-garfield-park/2024-10-28/
LOCATION:Garfield Park Library\, 705 Woodrow Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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