Pages & Popcorn: a Fun Way to go to the Movies

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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 […]

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Maria Gitin, Civil Rights Activists, Book Talk

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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 […]

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Spook-tacular Story Time and Party

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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, […]

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AUTHOR LESLIE KARST APPEARING AT SCOTTS VALLEY LIBRARY

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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 […]

MEET THE ARTIST: PHOTOGRAPHER MARC SHARGEL

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

"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 […]

Tech Talks: iPhone Health App (Apple)

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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).

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Tech Talks: Notes App (Apple)

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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 […]

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New Year, New Healthy You: Local Author Talk with Rachael J. Brown

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

Want to keep those New Year's resolutions? Come join local author Rachael J. Brown in making a plant-based breakfast you can take to go.The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library will be selling her book, For Fork's Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet. Cash and check payments […]

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Artist Inspirational Cards

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

Learn to create Artist Inspirational Cards and an origami box to hold your card deck. You will create (12) 2.5x4" cards that express the unique you. All materials will be provided for this two hour class. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Registration required. Class for 18 yrs+. 

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Tech Talks: Apple Watch Essentials

Santa Cruz Public Library - Scotts Valley Branch 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

Still trying to get the hang of your Apple Watch? Join us as we highlight some of our favorite features of the world's most popular smartwatch.  This event will be taking place in person in the Fireside Community Room at Scotts Valley Branch Library. We look forward to seeing you!

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