Thursday, October 17 (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Location: Systemwide

All library branches will close for a Staff In-Service day. Regular hours resume on Friday, October 18th 2024.

Todas las bibliotecas públicas de Santa Cruz estarán cerradas por el día de servicio interno del personal. El horario regular se reanuda el viernes, 18 de octubre, 2024.

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Thursday, October 17 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Offsite

How are people are using AI? You're invited to join Idea Fab Labs and your Library in discovering the answer. Participants are invited to bring and share examples of how they are using genrative AI. We are excited for the sharing and discussion that will result. No registration is required for this free event.

Free meetup every 3rd Thursday hosted at Idea Fab Labs, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz, 2801 Mission St. #204

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

2nd Floor in old Wrigley building (click this link for directions)

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Thursday, October 17 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?

Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?

If yes, this may be the club for you! Come once, once a week, or as often as you'd like!

1st & 3rd Thursdays 6-7:30pm,

2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30-6pm

This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

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Thursday, October 17 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Offsite
Room: Offsite - see event description for location

Test your trivia knowledge. Join Brian or Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company for a rollicking good time. Participants can form teams of up to 6 people and will be asked 30 questions on a variety of different topics. Winners receive gift certificates for Steel Bonnet Brewery. 

This program takes place at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Sq, Scotts Valley. 

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Friday, October 18 (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, October 18 (10:30 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, October 18 (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, October 18 (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.

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Friday, October 18 (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. Other fiber 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, October 18 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families. 

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Friday, October 18 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

Join us for great stories and a fun craft. 

Fridays at 11:00a

Ages 4-6

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Friday, October 18 (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, October 18 (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, October 18 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble®.

FRIDAYS

1:00

La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB

Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month).  

Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.

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Friday, October 18 (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, October 18 (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, October 18 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize.    Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software.

6 week sessions: September 13 to October 18    

Fridays from 3:00p to 4:30p.  Drop-in, no advance registration

Ages 8 to 18

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Friday, October 18 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte
Room: Community Room

A program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. A great opportunity to meet and make new friends!

 

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Friday, October 18 (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, October 18 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

Join us for the last La Selva Beach Movie Nite for the year!  It will return in the spring 2025. Starting time is 5:00.   

Hitchcock PG-13 2012 ‧ Drama/Drama ‧ 1h 38m

Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville (Helen Mirren), has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.

Call 831-427-7710 for more information 

La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave