CHP Start Smart @ Capitola

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road , Capitola, CA, United States

Start Smart is an exciting, free class presented by the California Highway Patrol, aimed at helping teenage drivers become more aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. Parents and/or guardians are required to attend with their teenage driver as they participate in this 2 hour Start Smart class. […]

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Tech Talks: Internet Search Strategies (Android/Apple)

santa cruz library

Know the options for improving your web search results. Join us for an overview of what matters when searching the web with a mobile device. We’ll share our favorite search operators and other techniques. This event will be taking place online using Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link immediately upon […]

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Fighting for Housing in America: Conor Dougherty, author of Golden Gates, in conversation with Jonathan Franzen

Join Conor Dougerty, author of "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America," and Jonathan Franzen in a conversation about the complex social and economic factors driving housing--and homelessness--in America. Through their Books to Action project, SCPL is providing copies of "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America" to in-person attendees, free of charge (while supplies […]

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Tech Talks: Mobile Device Security (Android/Apple)

Protect yourself from theft, scams, hacking and malware. Join us for a discussion about the various tactics used to trick us into giving away access to our accounts and devices. We will review the best practices and strategies for staying safe. This event will be taking place online using Zoom. Registrants will receive an email […]

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Eggapalooza at GateWay Bible Church

Gateway Bible Church 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Join us the afternoon before Easter! Come at 4pm for a variety of food trucks for you to buy dinner for the whole family. Plus a bunch of free activities...petting zoo, crafts, music and hear the Easter Story!

Diverse Youth Meet Up

In partnership with The Diversity Center, the library is hosting Queer Youth Meet Up Groups to bring queer, trans, and ally youth together for support, community, and leadership opportunities. All youth ages 11-18 are welcome to join, regardless of gender or sexuality.

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Resume Reboot with Brainfuse Tools

Do you struggle figuring out what keywords to include on your resume? Do you need help with your resume design elements? Do you know how to really showcase your value to potential employers? SCPL is pleased to present a workshop in collaboration with Brainfuse JobNow and Ashley Watkins, a Job Search Coach, Nationally Certified Résumé […]

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Food Truck Friday

Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Food Truck Friday features your favorite food trucks at these monthly events at Skypark! In addition to dinner, we have a very popular Beer & Wine Garden + Live Music! Join us at this wonderful Community event -- now in its 7th year! There's plenty of space to spread out & enjoy the evening! Eat […]

Job and Services Resource Fair

Looking for a job? Looking for housing? Challenges getting in the way of these goals? Connect with local programs that can help! The Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering with the Homeless Garden Project to hold a Job and Services Resource Fair 12 - 4 p.m. on Saturday April 23rd at Laurel Park, behind the […]

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Readers Theater Festival of Six Short Comedies

Santa Cruz Public Library 117 Union Street, Santa Cruz

NextStage Productions is a non-profit group dedicated to enriching the lives of those 50+ years through musical theater, story telling, Taiko drumming (for those with Parkinsons) and Readers Theater. Readers Theater is proud to present six short comedies at Capitola Branch on Saturday April 23th, 2 to 4pm. The public is heartily invited! 1. STUCK […]

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Youth Action Network Pop-up Event

The Youth Action Network is excited to announce that they are hosting a series of Youth Action Network Pop-Up Events throughout the county this Spring and Summer. The first pop-up event will be at Laurel Park in Santa Cruz in partnership with the Teen Center and London Nelson on April 27th from 2:00-5:00 pm. The […]

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Meet Library Director Yolande Wilburn

Santa Cruz Public Library Felton Branch 6299 Gushee Street, Felton, CA

Everyone interested in our libraries is invited to meet Yolande Wilburn, the dynamic new Director of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, on April 27 from 4-5 p.m. at a gathering hosted by Felton Library Friends in the Felton Branch Community Room. Yolande will talk briefly about her early days as Director and the things that the […]

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