Saturday, May 4 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Offsite

Come find Kermit, the library's book bike, at the Scotts Valley Market!

Saturday, May 4 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

 Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with the weeks in between being open "studio" time. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek  library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught, or bring what you want to work on! 

Saturday, May 4 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Brad Mcdonald Conference Room

Please join us at the Capitola Branch Library on Saturdays, 10am-12pm for a chance to practice your English language skills with new friends and a group leader from the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Literacy Program.

For more information about the Literacy Program visit https://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/literacy-program/ or call  831-427-5077.

Saturday, May 4 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room
We are pleased to announce that we will celebrate in-person meetings by studying Hamlet, the greatest of Shakespeare's plays, with a stellar list of speakers:  April 27. Paul Whitworth, distinguished Shakespearean actor and director.  His professional acting career began at the
Royal Shakespeare Company (1976-1982). In 1984, he joined Shakespeare Santa Cruz where he played many major roles including Hamlet, Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing, Iago, Richard III and last year, at Santa Cruz Shakespeare, King Lear. He was Artistic Director of Shakespeare Santa Cruz from 1996 to 2007. We are delighted that he will be talking to us for the first time. May 4.  Charles Pasternak. Charles is the current Artistic Director of Santa Cruz Shakespeare. He will tell us about the ambitious program he has arranged for this summer, which includes Hamlet. Additionally, since he will also play the title role in Hamlet, we expect he will give us some thoughts on the play and the Hamlet's character. May 11. Sean Keilen, Professor of Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz. Sean is a regular speaker to our group, and always presents original and stimulating ideas. He is also the founding Director of Shakespeare Workshop, a research center of The Humanities Institute.  May 18, Michael Warren. Michael is Emeritus Professor of Literature at UCSC, and has been dramaturg for many productions of Santa Cruz Shakespeare and its predecessor, Shakespeare Santa Cruz. We are very grateful to him for sharing his knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, each of the plays that we study. May 25, DVD showing. There are many productions to choose from. A decision will be made later on which one to show. 

Saturday, May 4 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library will be holding a book sale on Saturday, May 4th 10:00-3:00 in the Fireside Lounge of the Scotts Valley Library. Gently used adult and children's books, cds, dvds, audiobooks and even a few puzzles will be sold. All proceeds benefit programs at the Scotts Valley Library.

Saturday, May 4 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte
Room: Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Bilingual stories and songs, in Spanish and English, for young children and their families.

Cuentos y canciones bilingües, en español e inglés, para niños pequeños y sus familias.

Saturday, May 4 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room

Join Librarian Jackie for a Star Wars-themed storytime and craft for the littles in your life on May the 4th!

Saturday, May 4 (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Barbara Gorson Multiuse Room

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of Lancelot's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+. 

We will meet every first and third Saturday of the month in the Barbara Gorson Multipurpose Room at the Capitola Branch Library.

Saturday, May 4 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte
Room: Community Room

Branciforte's Conversation Club is a welcoming place for language learners of English to practice their conversation skills in English with a group leader.

Saturday, May 4 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room

Join us for a screening of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, popcorn, a STEAM DIY Mini Lightsaber Craft, Star Wars Paper Crafts, and lots of fun! While supplies last. Costumes encouraged!

Saturday, May 4 (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Community Room

Come gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together to eat cake and talk about death. Learn more at deathcafe.com.

Saturday, May 4 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy staff at the Branciforte Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you. 

Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/branciforte

Advance appointments are prioritized. Visit the library's information desk or call telephone information (831-427-7713) for help making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.

Visit the library's Digital Learning webpage for more opportunites: https://www.santacruzpl.org/digitallearning

We look forward to helping you!

Sunday, May 5 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies.  This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience. 

Questions?  Contact Sandi Imperio (imperios@santacruzpl.org)

Meetings: 1st Sunday of the month, 11:00a-1:00p.  Meetings are at the Aptos Library Community Room, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos

No registration required.

Sunday, May 5 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy staff at the Downtown Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you. 

Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/downtown

Advance appointments are prioritized. Visit the library's information desk or call telephone information (831-427-7713) for help making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.

Visit the library's Digital Learning webpage for more opportunites: https://www.santacruzpl.org/digitallearning

We look forward to helping you!

Monday, May 6 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Study Room B

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy staff at the Scotts Valley Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you. 

Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/scottsvalley

Advance appointments are prioritized. Visit the library's information desk or call telephone information (831-427-7713) for help making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.

Visit the library's Digital Learning webpage for more opportunites: https://www.santacruzpl.org/digitallearning

We look forward to helping you!

Monday, May 6 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

Join us at the Bridge Club, every Monday from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you.

Bridge club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries. 

Please click HERE TO REGISTER for the event on Santa Cruz County Parks website or in person one the day of the event at the Capitola Library.

Enjoy playing bridge for recreation, mental stimulation, and companionship at the library!

Monday, May 6 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room
Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Monday, May 6 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

An Encompass Outreach worker will be available on a drop-in basis, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, in the Life Literacies Center at the Downtown Library for anyone with questions regarding connecting to social services, county mental health, addiction recovery options, housing applications, the Homeward Bound bus ticket program, obtaining a PO Box, clearing camping tickets, obtaining a fee-free DMV CA Identification application and more.

Monday, May 6 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: Dorosin Memorial Conference Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you. 

Please make an appointment in advance here: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/

Please call telephone information (831-427-7713) if you require assistance making an appointment.

We look forward to helping you!

Monday, May 6 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

The Santa Cruz Poetry Project facilitates poetry and writing workshops throughout Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to bring poetry to those who would not otherwise have access. We do this through our Poetry in the Jails project, which offers poetry workshops to incarcerated men and women. Our new workshop at the downtown library, offered in partnership with the Life Literacies Center, welcomes anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.