Essential Services & Community Resources
Sunday, May 19 (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, you are invited to join local historians Sandy Lydon and George Ow for an in-depth group discussion of Lydon's book Chinese Gold: The Chinese in the Monterey Bay Region. During the month of May, we will read the book then gather for light refreshments and a lively discussion about the significant contributions our Chinese Community has made to Santa Cruz County, the challenges they faced and overcame, and current efforts to preserve this rich history and make it available for generations to come.
The Library has 20 copies of the book that can be provided in advance of the program to those who register. A PDF version of the book is also available to registrants. To receive the PDF version of the book, email cowend@santacruzpl.org after registering.
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Sunday, May 19 (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!
Sunday, May 19 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown 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.
This month we will be having a special end of the school year celebration! Come and join us for trivia, pizza, snacks and games!
Questions? Contact Catherine Upton uptonc@santacruzpl.org
Meetings: 3rd Sunday of the month, 2:00-4:00pm in the Upstairs Meeting Room at the Downtown Branch Library.
Sunday, May 19 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Barbara Gorson Multiuse Room
This is a group of writers working together to improve their writing and find ways to get published. The group meets every 3rd Sunday of the month 3 - 5 in the Barbara Gorson Multipurpose Room.
Sunday, May 19 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room
Come join members of your community in taking a breath!
In these stressful time we hope that Group Meditation will promote harmony and self-care in an open and peaceful setting of your local library.
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Monday, May 20 (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 20 (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 Aptos Library.
Enjoy playing bridge for recreation, mental stimulation, and companionship at the library!
Monday, May 20 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
Location: Garfield Park
Join us every 3rd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.
All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting or crochetting needles.
All are welcome. This is an drop in event. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event.
Crossstitch and other crafts are welcome.
Monday, May 20 (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 20 (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.
Walk-ins welcome, everyone served on a first come, first served basis
Monday, May 20 (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 20 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library
The Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library is a chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (FSCPL), a non-profit organization. We support the La Selva Beach Branch Library through fundraising, community events and advocacy for our branch. We're an active group and would love to increase our membership to better support the Library and community.
We meet on the third Monday of each month in-person at the La Selva Beach Library (316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076). Consider joining us. For more information, please contact Cindy Jackson at cinjack6860@gmail.com. Please visit our website for more information about the Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library: lsblibraryfriends.org
Monday, May 20 (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.
No registration required Takes place every Monday, 4:00 – 5:30 PM At the Life Literacies Center, the Downtown Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church St. www.santacruzpl.org (831) 427-7717
Tuesday, May 21 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Common Spirit Health/Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering together to connect services that support the physical, mental and economic health and well-being of patrons and provide equitable care to underserved communities with visits to the Felton Branch Library on the third Tuesday of the month.
Hours
9:00a-12:00p and 1:00p-3:00p Closed for holidays and inclement weatherServices provided
Bilingual (English & Spanish) staff Evaluation and treatment of both acute and chronic health care needs Screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. Referrals to community providers for specialty care, including mental health Help navigating the health care system and local resources
Tuesday, May 21 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Study Room
Are you stuck with a technology question?
One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton 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.
Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/felton
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!
Tuesday, May 21 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Downtown
Join us in the Young People's room at the Downtown Library for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. This program is intended for children aged 2-6. Craft kits will be provided every week to make in the library or to take home.
Tuesday, May 21 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak
Come join Librarian Julie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Live Oak Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.
Tuesday, May 21 (11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room
Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.
Tuesday, May 21 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Aptos
Story Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Let's play and learn together!
Tuesday, May 21 (12:15 PM - 1:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center
Volunteer Housing Navigators provides housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness every Tuesday, 12:15-1:30pm in the Life Literacies Center.
SCPL staff available
Mon-Thur 10am-6pm
Fri-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 1pm-5pm
831.427.7713
Text 831.264.0647
Essential Services & Community Resources
SCPL staff available
Mon-Thur 10am-6pm
Fri-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 1pm-5pm
831.427.7713
Text 831.264.0647