Overcoming Eating Disorders: An Evening of Empowerment, Education, and Healing

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

As Eating Disorder Awareness Week approaches on February 27, we invite you to join regional experts, agencies, nutritionists & mental health professionals for a time of learning, sharing & healing. Meet, greet, and learn from organizations such as Alsana, Overeaters Anonymous, and National Alliance on Mental Illness from 4-5:30. Speaker will present from 5:30-7. Local […]

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Event Series R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 [email protected]

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Non partisan Pros and Cons of State Ballot Measures: In person and via Zoom

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

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Taller de curriculum laborales presentado por Santa Cruz Workforce Collaborative

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

¿Estás buscando un trabajo pero necesitas ayuda componiendo tu currículum? Vengan y conozcan las diferentes herramientas para crear un curriculum profesional y aprender el vocabulario esencial para destacarse de los demás. Unase con los expertos de Goodwill de la Costa Central, el tercer miércoles de cada mes para aprender cómo redactar un curriculum profesional y […]

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Library Tools to Boost Your Job Search: Santa Cruz Workforce Collaborative: in-person & online

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

If you're searching for a job or exploring careers, the library has tools to help! Attend the workshop virtually on Zoom or in-person at the Downtown Branch Library to learn about ways you can improve your skills, build your resume, and get the help you need to succeed. Registration required. This event is part of […]

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Santa Cruz Workforce Collaborative Resume Workshop

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Looking for a job, but need help with resume writing? Learn about the different tools to create a professional looking resume and the language you need to make yourself stand out. Join Goodwill Central Coast experts the 2nd Wednesday of each month for resume writing or interview skills workshops. Attend virtually through Zoom or join […]

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Event Series Pickwick Book Club @ Downtown

Pickwick Book Club @ Downtown

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Pickwick Club & the Santa Cruz Dickens Fellowship present Bleak House by Charles Dickens. Join us on the 4th Sundays of the month at 2pm at the Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch for a lively discussion of Bleak House. Sept 26: Ch 1-16 Oct 24: Ch 17-32 Nov 28: Ch 33-49 Jan […]

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Santa Cruz Workforce Collaborative: Upskilling for job advancement (in-person & online)

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The primary objective of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is to help job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market. In this presentation attendees will learn more information about the current programs, eligibility requirements, intake process and how WIOA supports participants with finding a job, obtaining a […]

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Genealogy Lectures Series: Processing the Pandemic, with Gail Burk

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Gail Burk will continue GSSCC’s tradition of starting the new year with a genealogically-oriented writing program. As genealogists we not only trace our ancestors, we also document our own history for our descendants. During the past two years, all of us have been living through a world-wide pandemic that has affected everyone in different ways. […]

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Conversations for Change: Capitalism, Socialism or some of each?

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This free event will be happening simultaneously on Zoom AND In-Person at the downtown library's meeting room. Your choice! Conservatives love capitalism and liberals love socialism, at least you might think so by reading popular news and social media posts today. But, what are the *real* definitions, and what do people mean when they use […]

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R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Downtown

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or [email protected]

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Think Big About Your Future: Career Spotlight for Teens

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Hey Teens! Interested in learning about different jobs? And what it takes to achieve your dream career? Look no further, the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, in collaboration with Your Future is Our Business, are gathering four local professionals to speak and discuss about their respective job sector. This hybrid event will host an online seminar […]

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