Glow: Community Art Project Reception

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

A Reception for Glow: Community Art Project A reception and celebration of community art contemplating gratitude, engaging in creative expression, and connecting to community. Art available upon a donation basis. Donations will fund local art programs and will be collected by the Felton Library Friends. For details please join us at the reception at Felton […]

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Birth Happens: Taking it Home @ Felton

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Please join moderator nurse‐midwife Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with Kate Bowland, April Burns, and Sharon Potteiger. Birth Happens is an exhibition celebrating the history of midwifery in Santa Cruz County at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. Visit www.slvmuseum.org for more information or call (831) 338‐8382. Elizabeth Yznaga CNM‐Ret, […]

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“Historic Tales of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park” by Deborah Osterberg — Author Talk

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Please join local author Deborah Osterberg who will discuss her first book, Historic Tales of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Big Trees Grove Deborah volunteers at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, where, in period dress, she interprets the resort-era history of Big Trees Grove. Deborah worked for the federal government for 27 years, including […]

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Intro to Tarot: Magic in the Cards

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

It’s the perfect, spooky season for tapping into the magic of tarot cards! Learn a short history of the tarot, basic meanings of the 78 cards, how to ask them questions, and a special card spread for checking in with our thoughts and feelings and learning to make empowered decisions. The best part? You’ll learn […]

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Días de los Nuestros: A Celebration of Art, Cultures, and Community

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This year, we welcome Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ History Month through dance and […]

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Event Series Preschool Storytime on the Felton Patio

Preschool Storytime on the Felton Patio

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Join Librarian Jackie on our beautiful Felton patio for Preschool Storytime. Preschool Storytime is a weekly early literacy program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Let's play and learn together! Make sure to bring something to […]

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Central Coast First Peoples: Make a Canoe with Linda Janklow / Peopleologie

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

The Santa Cruz area is and was home to the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Learn about ancient traditions using plants to make everyday tools and objects. Knot, weave, build a boat, and try it out in water! Registration required. The program will take place on the Felton patio.

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Big Basin Redwood Forest: California’s Oldest State Park, by Dr. Traci Bliss — author book talk event Big Basin Redwood Forest: California’s Oldest State Park, by Dr. Traci Bliss — author book talk event

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

"The epic saga of Big Basin began in the late 1800s, when the surrounding communities saw their once “inexhaustible” redwood forests vanishing. Expanding railways demanded timber as they crisscrossed the nation, but the more redwoods that fell to the woodman’s axe, the greater the effects on the local climate. California’s groundbreaking environmental movement attracted individuals […]

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