Saturday, November 23 (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, November 23 (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, November 23 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room

Are you interested in the world of 3D printing? Have you ever wanted to learn how to create your own 3D printable designs?  Join us on Saturday, November 23rd, from 10 AM to 12 PM, to learn the art of 3D designing in a collaborative atmosphere of your peers. Once finished, designs will be printed and available for the designer at the next meeting.

A limited number of laptops will be available with the necessary software installed, and students are encouraged to bring their own laptops if possible.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

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Saturday, November 23 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Aptos

Looking for a way to show some love for your community? Donate blood! In about an hour, you can save up to 3 lives.

The Stanford Blood Center and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to host a blood drive at the Aptos Branch Library .

The Stanford Blood Center Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot on Saturday, 11/23/24 from 10:00-3:00. 

Appointment Schedule Link: https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/13899

Learn more at https://stanfordbloodcenter.org #givebloodSBC

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Saturday, November 23 (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, November 23 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Library Annex at 979 17th Ave
Room: Live Oak Library Annex - County Parks Community Room, Live Oak Library Annex Meeting Room, Live Oak Library Annex Study Room

Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is thrilled to welcome the community to the Live Oak Library Annex at the Simpkins Family Swim Center (the Annex) located at 979 17th Avenue. On Saturday, November 23, the Live Oak Library Annex at Simpkins Family Swim Center and SCPL will host an Open House from 11:00AM- 1:00PM inviting the community to visit the space and learn more about the services it provides. This celebration will include face-painting, a dance performance by Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas and highlights of SCPL resources offered at our 10 branches.

The Annex is an extension of the resources that the Live Oak Branch Library provides. In collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Parks, the Annex primarily serves as a program space and quiet study area. It also provides access to study rooms and limited library services including a small collection of about 500 books for children and teens. Patrons will soon be able to place holds on books for pickup at the Annex. The SCPL Outreach Team will visit the Annex twice a week and the Annex will have a permanent book return drop box. 

Given its strategic location in the vicinity of three school sites and the Boys and Girls Club, it provides a convenient third place for the Live Oak student population through the use of the space for programs led by SCPL Librarians.

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Saturday, November 23 (12:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+. 

We will meet every fourth Saturday of the month in the Fireside Community Room at Scotts Valley Branch Library. 

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Saturday, November 23 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Community Room

Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.  For ages 6 - 18, all levels welcome!  If you have never played chess before, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835.

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Saturday, November 23 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte
Room: Study Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy staff at the Branciforte Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue 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. 

Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/branciforte

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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Saturday, November 23 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Barbara Gorson Multiuse Room

This is a group of writers working together to improve their writing and find ways to get published. The group meets every 4th Saturday of the month 3 - 5 in the Barbara Gorson Multipurpose Room.

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Sunday, November 24 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Community Room

Queer Gaming is a safe place for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to gather, play games and build community.

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Sunday, November 24 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy staff at the Downtown Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue 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. 

Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/downtown

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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Monday, November 25 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

Join us at the Bridge Club, every Monday from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you.

 

Bridge club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries. 

Please click HERE TO REGISTER for the event on Santa Cruz County Parks website or in person one the day of the event at the Aptos Library.

Enjoy playing bridge for recreation, mental stimulation, and companionship at the library!

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Monday, November 25 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room
Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

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Monday, November 25 (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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Monday, November 25 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: Dorosin Memorial Conference Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos 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/

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

We look forward to helping you!

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Monday, November 25 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

 

Aptos Writer’s Workshop is a place where writer’s meet to discuss, and provide suggestions for fiction and non-fiction work in a positive and supportive small group environment. It is designed to help members with their own work over time from an initial idea, through character/concept development, scene/chapter blocking to the finished piece. We are all at different places on our journey and it is okay. We will be meeting from 1-3 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of the month in the Community Room of the new Aptos Library. 

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Monday, November 25 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

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 patrickr@santacruzpl.org

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Monday, November 25 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

The Santa Cruz Poetry Project facilitates poetry and writing workshops throughout Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to bring poetry to those who would not otherwise have access. We do this through our Poetry in the Jails project, which offers poetry workshops to incarcerated men and women. Our new workshop at the downtown library, offered in partnership with the Life Literacies Center, welcomes anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

No registration required  Takes place every Monday, 4:00 – 5:30 PM At the Life Literacies Center, the Downtown Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church St. www.santacruzpl.org (831) 427-7717

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Tuesday, November 26 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

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 a monthly visit to the Boulder Creek branch library.

Hours

10:00am-3:00pm

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. 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

10:00am-3:00pm

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. Referencias a proveedores comunitarios para atención especializada, incluida la salud mental Ayuda para navegar el sistema de atención médica y recursos locales.