All Branches are closed for the 4th of July Holiday (July 4th).
Todas las Bibliotecas, estarán cerradas el 4 de julio, celebrando el feriado del 4 de julio.Essential Services & Community Resources
Tuesday, July 2 (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 first & 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, July 2 (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, July 2 (10:30 AM - 11:00 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, July 2 (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, July 2 (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, July 2 (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, July 2 (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.
Tuesday, July 2 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room
Join us for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get breastfeeding and bottle feeding support, and access to helpful resources. Come in with your questions, concerns, or just for a safe place to meet other parents and create community. Bring your own blanket, snacks, toys, and please feel free to bring older siblings!
Free Drop-in basis No registration need
Tuesday, July 2 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room
Come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but encourage beginners to at least learn the basic rules (how the pieces move) before coming the first time.
Note to parents: Chess is a great way for kids to build sportsmanship, concentration, and reasoning skills, while having a lot of fun!
Wednesday, July 3 (10:00 AM - 12:00 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!
Wednesday, July 3 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Virtual Library
Room: Online
The Capitola Book Discussion Group meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. For greater accessibility, we have now moved to Zoom. Registration is required. All adults are welcome.
This month's book is White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link.
Register Now!
Wednesday, July 3 (10:30 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
Wednesday, July 3 (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.
Wednesday, July 3 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft. Ages 4-6.
Wednesday, July 3 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room
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
Wednesday, July 3 (11:00 AM - 11:20 AM)
Location: Capitola
StoryTime 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!
Wednesday, July 3 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte
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 831-427-7704 to make yours now.
If you have questions, e-mail hernandezo@santacruzpl.org
Wednesday, July 3 (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.
Ready to roll out your mat and join the Pilates party? Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to get fit, have fun, and connect with your community—all in the cozy comfort of your local library! See you on the mat!
Wednesday, July 3 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Study Room A
Scotts Valley library is offering a new program for tweens to relax, hang with friends and play games! We're offering a variety of video, card and board games as well as snacks every Wednesday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends!
Snacks courtesy of the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library.
Wednesday, July 3 (2:30 PM - 4:00 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!
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