The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) are partnering together to provide the HGP office hours at the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch Library. The HGP open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs. Additionally, this partnership will make library spaces available for […]
Lorna will discuss records available for researching in Ireland for events before 1800 including Census substitutes, origins of Irish Clans, Fiants, Letter Patents, Pardons, LandSurveys, Pender Census,Hearth Tax, University Sources and more. Lorna is a professional genealogist, member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Society of Genealogists UK. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist […]
Join us for an online workshop on preventing and understanding identify theft. Led by financial expert, Dyann Meschi, Community Development Manager at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, this is the first in a series of programs offering free financial education to help participants manage their money and improve their financial health
Join us on a trip back in time to experience what life would have been like on a working dairy ranch in the early 1900s. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historic homes, barns, and workshops. Experience old-fashioned crafts, activities, and games at this […]
Are you interested in getting short-term career skills or technical job training? Cabrillo College offers tuition-free classes in workforce skills and job training that are designed to improve your employ-ability, provide job-placement opportunities, or prepare you for more advanced college-level coursework. Join us and learn about a variety of short-term certificates including: Business Technology, IT, […]
Join State Park Interpreter Dylan McManus for a tranquil morning filled with resident and migratory birds. Learn about the birds in our park and ways to participate in birding community science, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding brochure, and begin your hobby as an enthusiastic birder! Make sure to bring water, comfortable footwear, […]
Project Scout Tax Preparation Assistance Project SCOUT offers Volunteer income tax assistance and tax counseling for local residents during tax season at sites throughout Santa Cruz County. Volunteers are trained by Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board personnel. For disabled individuals unable to get to the tax sites, they have trained volunteers who can […]
Adults need playtime too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+. Every second and fourth Saturday.
The beautiful newly-renovated La Selva Beach Library presents a talk by Robert Strayer, PhD, "Ukraine and Russia: Contextualizing a War" at 11 a.m. on April 2nd. Dr. Strayer will discuss the historical context for the current conflict. Seating is limited for in-person participants and pre registration is required for both in-person and virtual participants. Register […]
The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County is offering a workshop for those interested in getting started with genealogy. GSSCC member Mike Epperson will present an “Introduction to Genealogy”. It is aimed towards beginning researchers to equip them to do their own research into their family’s history. This workshop is free and open to the […]
Dr. Annick Foucrier will discuss French immigration to California in the 19th century. She is knowledgeable about the resources available in France and in California to research these pioneers. Her presentation will mostly discuss French immigrants in California prior to the 20thcentury, with focus on French settlements in the state, French societies, and migration patterns. […]
Dr. Annick Foucrier will discuss French immigration to California in the 19th century. She is knowledgeable about the resources available in France and in California to research these pioneers. Her presentation will mostly discuss French immigrants in California prior to the 20thcentury, with focus on French settlements in the state, French societies, and migration patterns. […]
