Sumi-e (Japanese Ink Painting ) is a revered art form that uses Sumi- (black ink) and it’s values (ink with water). This class will introduce you to the basics of this art style with a focus on bamboo and chrysanthemum, which represent the seasons of summer and fall respectively. Carolyn Fitz has been teaching art […]
Oct 24 3 - 4:30pm Join us at the Scotts Valley library for our second annual Spooktober Celebration! At this fang-tastic party, you can wear your costumes and enjoy music, stories, games, prizes and tasty snacks! Come and have a terror-ific time! Families with kids of all ages welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the […]
Authors Nancy Lynn Jarvis, Helene Simkin Jara, Vinnie Hansen, and Nicole Sallak Anderson will visit the Scotts Valley Library on Saturday, October 19, at 3:30 PM to discuss collaboration on Santa Cruz Ghost Stories and their current writing adventures. Join these local writers as they share a bit about how their ghost stories were conceived […]
Dig into this workshop with the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties to learn more about your soil's health and how to improve your soil for a healthy garden! Registration is required. Visit the link to register https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12433417
Nidhi Chanani is an East Bay author and illustrator. Her graphic novels for kids include "Pashmina," "Jukebox," the "Shark Princess" series and her latest, "Super Boba Cafe." At this interactive program, kids will get to meet a graphic novelist, learn her process for writing and drawing and see a live drawing presentation. Come join if […]
The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library present the first in a book-to-movie series. Read Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith before attending our March 16 screening of Alfred Hitchcock's movie then talk about it afterwards. Moderated by John Billheimer, author of the Edgar-winning Hitchcock and the Censors. Yes, popcorn will be available!   You're welcome to […]
Join us when author Maria Gitin talks about the summer of 1965 when she volunteered to canvas for Black voters in rural Wilcox County, Alabama. Her book, This Bright Light of Ours, records the events of that harrowing summer and highlights the unheard voices of grassroots Freedom Fighters who formed the backbone of the Civil […]
Families are invited to a special story time with local children's author Julie Costa Langley, who will read her latest book, "The Hat in the Closet," the story of a little girl who learns not everything related to Halloween is scary. Stay for fun and games in our Spook-tacular where kids and parents enjoy food, […]
Local author Leslie Karst will discuss her memoir, Justice is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG, on Saturday, August 12 at 3pm. Justice is Served is Karst’s light-hearted, account of cooking a special dinner for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ms. Karst shares recipes for the mouthwatering dishes she came up […]
"Around the World in 80 Photographs: Above and Below our threatened Oceans through the camera of Marc Shargel" SCOTTS VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY, Fireside Room Marc Shargel, photographer and marine conservationist, kicks off his Above, Below and Around the World exhibit at the Scotts Valley Library with an all-ages, family-friendly illustrated presentation featuring iconic American western […]
Know how to improve your health with your iPhone. Join us for a discussion of the favorite features and strategies for monitoring your body and health. This event will be taking place in person in the Fireside Community Room at Scotts Valley Library AND online on Zoom (your choice).
Keep your notes and lists organized and backed up. Join us as we dive into one of our favorite Apple apps. We will explore the many flexible features including how to share notes and keep them secure. This event will be taking place in person in the Fireside Community Room at Scotts Valley Library AND […]
