Event Series Board in the Library

Board in the Library

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

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.

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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 […]

Free

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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Boulder Creek Branch Library Opening

It is with great excitement and anticipation that Santa Cruz Public Libraries announces the Boulder Creek Branch Library opening. Join us on Saturday, May 7th from 12:00-4:00 to tour and view the dynamic remodeling of the Boulder Creek Branch Library. This opening day event will be an opportunity for the community to assemble in person, […]

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Doors Open California at the Castro Adobe

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA

Join us for Doors Open California! The Castro Adobe is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted during the first–ever Doors Open California weekend, sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation. Our special tours will include all of the interior rooms of the two–story adobe, […]

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

Over the course of her career as a literary agent, Elizabeth noticed that many manuscripts being rejected suffered similar, easy-to-solve problems. As a result, she began keeping a list of these problems, hoping to one day share this feedback with writers struggling to understand rejections. Based on her newly released The Author’s Checklist: An Agent’s […]

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Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA

As part of California State Parks Week (June 14–18), join us as we celebrate all our park partners and volunteers who help make Wilder Ranch come alive. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historic homes, barns, and workshops. Learn all about our park partners […]

Agents of Change: A Collaborative Art & Poetry Project

Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz David Allen Sullivan announces Agents of Change: A Collaborative Art & Poetry Project. This generative Poetry Workshop will give examples of poems about art. We will discuss ways to approach writing about art. Then there will be time for participants to choose one piece of displayed art and write about […]

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How to Find an Agent

With the arrival of hybrid- and self-publishing, not every writer needs a literary agent. However, for those writers who plan to traditionally publish, most large publishing houses require that a writer have an agent to submit their work. But how do you know if working with an agent is even right for you and your […]

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Taller: Promoviendo la autoestima de los niños

La Manzana Resursos Comunitarios 521 Main St, Suite E,, Watsonville

Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Las razones del porqué su hijo pueda tener una baja autoestima • Como fomentar en su hija una autoestima saludable • Herramientas para ayudar a su hijo a desarrollar habilidades para resolver problemas Inscríbase en línea en https://bit.ly/Autoestima-14Julio Este taller gratis será EN PERSONA y […]

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Taller Triple P: Como ayudar a su hijo a tratar con la intimidación

La Manzana Community Resources 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville

Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo reconocer los diferentes tipos de intimidación • Las razones más comunes por qué los niños intimidan a otros • Qué puede hacer si su hijo está siendo acosado Para inscribirse: https://bit.ly/Intimidacion-12Sept Lugar:La Manzana Recursos Comunitarios • 18 W. Lake Ave, Salón E, Watsonville Este […]

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Imagine & Create Your Own Animated Movie

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final video. All equipment and training included. Intended for Santa Cruz County youth, […]

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