Wednesday, April 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, April 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, April 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, April 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

April 2025: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

The young and handsome Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to remain forever youthful while a portrait of him ages instead.

From the book:

Some things are more precious because they don’t last long.

Register Now!

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Wednesday, April 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, April 2 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.  Ages 4-6.

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Wednesday, April 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, April 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, April 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, April 2 (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.

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Wednesday, April 2 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library! 

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.

Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! The program will take place in the Boulder Creek Library Community Room and / or amphitheater. 

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Wednesday, April 2 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Capitola

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.

 

Appointments are necessary for tax help and can be made by calling 831-427-7713 or by visiting the Downtown or Capitola Branch Library Information Desk.

 

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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Wednesday, April 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, April 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, April 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Bob White Study Room B

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, April 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, April 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, April 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, April 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 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, April 2 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program,
participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer
engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and
program a computer, learning foundational STEM skills in a fun and collaborative environment.
No prior experience is necessary - just curiosity and creativity! This six-week series meets weekly from April 2nd - May 7th.

Register Now!