Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How “screen time” can affect children’s health and behaviors • Tips for setting screen time limits during the pandemic • What to do if your child refuses to follow the screen time rules Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom Register: https://bit.ly/Screentime-Oct17 Got questions? Contact Sandra Rodelo at […]

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts and exploration of the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help […]

Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7713 for more information. October 4, 2022 to May 24, 2023 Tuesdays 3:00p to 5:00p Locations: Capitola, Downtown, Felton, La Selva Beach, Live Oak, Scotts Valley.

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • How to recognize different types of bullying • Common reasons why children bully others • What you can do if your child is being bullied Where: Live Oak Community Resources • 1740 17 th Ave, Santa Cruz To register: https://bit.ly/Bullying-Oct18 Register to reserve your spot and get […]

Pros & Cons of the November State Ballot Measures. Come hear the arguments, both for and against, the statewide propositions to be voted on during the November 1, 2022 Mid-term Election and pick up a copy of the League's Easy Voter Guide. This non partisan event is free and open to the public. Program hosted […]

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

IT'S BACK!! ​ As with everything we do, we bring the fun! This isn't your average ordinary trivia. It's "Bruno's Style". We sing, we play instruments, we dance and we drink. Fill up on appetizers or dinner and get ready for a night of fun! ​ If you're looking for a quiet night with boring […]

Protect yourself from theft, scams, hacking and malware. Join us for a discussion about the 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 on your Apple device. This event will be taking place on Zoom! Registrants will receive […]

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present […]

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Downtown and Felton Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

Choose food items from a shopping menu and they will be bagged for you Anyone in need is welcomed; no questions asked.

This presentation will trace the history and shifts in how people view, interact with, and utilize fire in California, from Indigenous stewardship practices through the era of fire suppression and into the burgeoning movement of community-led land management using prescribed fire. Connections between changing fire regimes and the composition of landscapes and human communities are […]

Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Razones comunes del porque los niños con necesidades especiales lloriquean y tienen berrinches • Cómo animar a su niño o niña a hablar sin llorar • Cómo prevenir y manejar los berrinches y fomentar comportamientos positivos Presentado en INGLÉS con interpretación al español por […]

Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children with special needs whine and have tantrums • How to encourage your child to talk without whining • How to prevent tantrums and encourage positive behavior Presented in ENGLISH with Spanish interpretation on Zoom Register to get the Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/Whining-Tantrums-Oct20 […]

Join us at the Aptos Library for our weekly Preschool Story Time. We'll read books, sing songs and make simple crafts! Suggested ages 3-6.

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common challenges with balancing work and family responsibilities • Tools to help prevent work-related stress from affecting your home life • Tips for setting healthy boundaries between work life and home life Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom Register: https://bit.ly/Work-Family-Balance-Oct22 Got questions? Contact Mayra Martinez at (831) […]