Friday, April 19 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

A time for free play for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children to learn socialization skills,  and for all participants to form friendships.

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Friday, April 19 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

Come learn and play with us.  Every Friday morning (except the 1st Friday of the month) starting at 10:30a. 

Questions??  Please call the La Selva Beach Library   831.427.7710

 

La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave.  

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Friday, April 19 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak

We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. This is an drop in event. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event. Crochet or crossstitch and other crafts are welcome. 

For more information contact the librarian Julie Soto sotoj@santacruzpl.org or 831-427-7700 ext 7649

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Friday, April 19 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am. For this special storytime, we will be reading stories about the major springtime holidays of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. 

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Friday, April 19 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

Join us at the public library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you're passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.

How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you've recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you. Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it's one you're eager to share and discuss with others. Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more. Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others' viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas. Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you're a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let's celebrate the joy of reading together!

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Friday, April 19 (12:10 PM - 12:50 PM)
Location: Downtown

A popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts in the Downtown Branch meeting room. Pieces and performers vary from month to month. Your are welcome to bring your lunch, and please avoid crunchy food items. Munching With Mozart and Friends is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and the Santa Cruz County Music Teachers' Association. For more information about the series, to make a reservation for your class or other large group, or to inquire about performing, contact Carol Panofsky by phone at 831-426-3238 or by email at panofsky@cruzio.com

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Friday, April 19 (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

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Friday, April 19 (2:00 PM - 4:00 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!

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Friday, April 19 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Live Oak

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

Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a project.

Children under 7 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!

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Friday, April 19 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room

Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! 

No registration necessary.

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Friday, April 19 (3:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

Films for Friday afternoon Fun!

In alignment with SCPL strategic plan and Pixar values, these films produce content that is representative of community, respect & value the presence and participation of difference, and extends inclusive practices into the community.

WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But during 700 years, WALL-E has developed a personality, and he's more than a little lonely. Then he spots EVE (Elissa Knight), a sleek and shapely probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission. Smitten WALL-E embarks on his greatest adventure yet when he follows EVE across the galaxy.

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Friday, April 19 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

The La Selva Beach Movie Matinee is back!  It is the 3rd Friday of the month.  Starting time is 5:00.   

Call 831-427-7710 for more information  La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave

About Time R 2013 ‧ Romance/Sci-fi ‧ 2h 3m

When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him a secret: The men in their family can travel through time. Although he can't change history, Tim resolves to improve his life by getting a girlfriend. He meets Mary (Rachel McAdams), falls in love and finally wins her heart via time-travel and a little cunning. However, as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds that his special ability can't shield him and those he loves from the problems of ordinary life.

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Saturday, April 20 (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! 

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Saturday, April 20 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

Project SCOUT offers Volunteer income tax assistance and tax counseling for local residents during tax season at sites throughout Santa Cruz County. Volunteers are trained by Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board personnel. For disabled individuals unable to get to the tax sites, they have trained volunteers who can do in-home tax preparation. Seniors get priority at all library sessions.

For more information, call the Watsonville Office at 1-831-724-2606 or toll-free at 1-877-373-8297. Or visit the Project Scout Website: Project Scout

INCOME OF $64,000 and below, simple returns only.

 

El proyecto SCOUT y sus voluntarios ofrecen asistencia con preparación de impuestos y asesoría fiscal para residentes locales durante la temporada de impuestos del gobierno en sitios ubicados por todo el condado de Santa Cruz. Voluntarios están capacitados por el personal del IRS y el Franchise Tax Board (impuestos de ingresos estatales) de California. Para los individuos discapacitados incapaz de llegar a los sitios de asistencia, tendrán voluntarios preparados para ayudar con preparación de impuestos en su domicilio.

Para más información, llama a la oficina de Watsonville al 1-831-724-2606 o con llamada gratuita al 1-877-373-8297. También puede visitar el sitio web (solo en inglés): El Proyecto Scout

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Saturday, April 20 (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.

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Saturday, April 20 (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.

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Saturday, April 20 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellow K.X. Song will be discussing the importance of representation in media, the publishing landscape today, and her own journey to publication.

 

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Saturday, April 20 (11:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Earth Day Santa Cruz will be happening on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Downtown Santa Cruz (Pacific Avenue, Cooper Street and Abbott Square Market). Visit the Library's booth! PASSPORT PROGRAM! There will be many activities for children to participate in at the event! Don’t forget to pick up a PASSPORT at the INFO BOOTH when you arrive so that any children in attendance can earn an ice cream scoop from Mission Hill Creamery or a free cookie from Pacific Cookie Company.

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Saturday, April 20 (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.

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Saturday, April 20 (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.