Wednesday, July 2 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley

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 weekly visits to the Scotts Valley branch library. Join us on Wednesdays.

Hours

9:00a-12:00p and 1:00p-3:00p Closed for holidays and inclement weather

Services provided 

Bilingual (English & Spanish) staff  Evaluation and treatment of both acute and chronic health care needs Screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer Flu shots Referrals to community providers for specialty care, including mental health Help navigating the health care system and local resources

Common Spirit Health/Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic y las Bibliotecas Públicas de Santa Cruz se han asociado para conectar servicios que respaldan la salud física, mental y económica, así como el bienestar de los usuarios, y brindar atención equitativa a comunidades desatendidas con visitas semanales a la biblioteca de Scotts Valley. Acompáñenos los miércoles.

Horario

9:00 a. m. - 12:00 p. m. y 1:00 p. m. - 3:00 p. m. Cerrado en días festivos y en caso de mal tiempo.
 

Servicios proporcionados

Personal bilingüe (inglés y español) Evaluación y tratamiento de necesidades de atención médica agudas y crónicas Evaluaciones para diabetes, presión arterial alta y cáncer Vacunes contra la gripe Referencias a proveedores comunitarios para atención especializada, incluida la salud mental Ayuda para navegar el sistema de atención médica y recursos locales.

 

     

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Wednesday, July 2 (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Brad Mcdonald Conference Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola 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/capitola#s-lc-public-pt

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

We look forward to helping you!

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Wednesday, July 2 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) are partnering together to provide the HGP office hours at the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch Library.  The HGP open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs.  Additionally, this partnership will make library spaces available for the HGP to meet with clients, service providers, community organizations, and others to support a thriving and inclusive community, workforce, and local food system. 

Walk-ins welcome, everyone served on a first come, first served basis

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Wednesday, July 2 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Virtual Library
Room: Online

The Capitola Book Discussion Group meets every 1st Wednesday of the month from 10:30am to 11:30am. For easy accessibility, we have moved to Zoom (registration required). We welcome all adults to join us. 

“Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world.” —Jeanette Winterson

July 2025: An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong

The radically different ways that animals perceive the world will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective.

From the book:

All is not as it seems and everything we experience is but a filtered version of everything that we could experience.

Register Now!

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Wednesday, July 2 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Garfield Park

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This program is intended for children aged 2-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

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Wednesday, July 2 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families. Join us for Story Time at 11:00 and Stay & Play at 11:30.

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Wednesday, July 2 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room, Outdoor Amphitheater

Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am.

Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent 

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Wednesday, July 2 (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

 Welcome to Pilates at the Library! 

Join us for a fantastic fusion of fitness and relaxation right in the heart of your favorite local library! Our Pilates class is all about sculpting those muscles, improving flexibility, and finding your inner zen, all while surrounded by the soothing atmosphere of books and knowledge.

This is a Bring Your Own Mat situation, and space is on a first come basis - so come a few minutes early if you can! 

 All Levels Welcome: Whether you're a seasoned Pilates pro or a complete newbie, this class is perfect for you! Our experienced instructor will guide you through each move, offering modifications and challenges for every skill level.

 Free for All: Yep, you read that right! This class is totally free, so you can focus on your workout without worrying about your wallet. Just bring yourself, a yoga mat, water bottle, and maybe a friend or two!

 Fun and Energizing: Get ready to groove to some upbeat tunes while you tone those muscles and work on your core strength. Our class is designed to be enjoyable and engaging, so you'll leave feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Class is lead by Volunteer Jennifer Balboni - contact for more information: JenniferBalboni@yahoo.com

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Wednesday, July 2 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

Join us for a high energy musical show with Sean and his puppets! Get ready to rock! 

Sponsored by the Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library.

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Wednesday, July 2 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room, Outdoor Amphitheater

Join us at the Boulder Creek Branch Library this Summer for a special series of STEAM projects focused on the creative use of color. Expect to get messy! Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them.

Registration is not required, but supplies are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

6/4 - Paint a Book Bag

6/11 - Woven Bookmarks

6/18 - Hanging Yarn Art

6/25 - Perler Bead Art

7/2 - Light Up Ping Pong Ball Lanterns

7/9 - Contrast Eraser Carving Print Making

7/16 - Accordion Fans on Watercolor Paper

7/23 - Rock Painting

7/30 - Ink Marbling on Coasters

 

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Wednesday, July 2 (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Offsite
Room: Offsite - see event description for location

At this event, you get the best of both worlds, shopping at the Farmers Market and listening to live local music. Join us every first Wednesday at the market for library sponsored live local music performances. The library is partnering with the Market to provide and support our local musicians in Santa Cruz County. We will also be informing everyone about our local music database, Soundswell, which lives on our website. Monthly scavenger hunt that will take you through the market and into the library.

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Wednesday, July 2 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Branciforte Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question 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. 

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

Advance appointments are prioritized. Please call telephone information (831-427-7704) if you require assistance making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.

We look forward to helping you!

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Wednesday, July 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room

Do you love ping pong? Wish there was an opportunity to play more? Drop-in to the Felton Library Community Room anytime between 3 and 5 on the 1st Wednesday of every month to have some fun. Adult players of any level are welcome!

No registration necessary, but waiver must be signed.

Register Now!

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Wednesday, July 2 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.

Children will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!

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Wednesday, July 2 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

Join us for a high energy musical show with Sean and his puppets! Get ready to rock! 

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Wednesday, July 2 (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

3:00 to 5:00

Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.

Space is limited to 20 on a first-come basis. 

No advance registration.

Ages 8 to 18

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Wednesday, July 2 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: Dorosin Memorial Conference Room

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.

Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree.

Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.

 

Appointments are required, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now.

If you have questions, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, July 2 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.

Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree.

Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.

 

Appointments are required, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now.

If you have questions, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, July 2 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Community Room

Are you looking for a fun and competitive challenge? Are you good at building stuff using Legos? Are you between the ages of 8 yrs to 12 yrs? 

If you answered yes to all these questions, then you are more than qualified to join our Lego Engineering Challenge! The Lego Engineering Challenge is a fun way for tweens to learn about basic engineering, teamwork, and leadership by completing various Lego projects. All Lego challenges are self paced. 

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Wednesday, July 2 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Virtual Library
Room: Online

Writers' Open Mic Night offers you an environment to read your works aloud every first Wednesday of the month.* Poets, novelists, short story writers, scriptwriters, essayists, writers of memoir, nonfiction, and children’s storybooks--plus friends, fans, and readers who want to hear something new--are all welcome! 

This program requires registration for Zoom access link.

 

Register Now!