Saturday, July 4

Independence Day (Actual)-Closed (10:00 AM-8:00 PM)
Location: All Branches

All branches will be closed.

Monday, July 6

Michael Warren Lecture on the Plays of Shakespeare (6:30 PM-8:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Dr. Warren will provide an introduction and background to Shakespeare’s plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Julius Caesar. Both of these plays are being performed this summer by Shakespeare Santa Cruz.

Saturday, July 11

Writing Workshop (10:30 AM-12:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch

Time to write your memoirs? Have a story you want to tell, but need help getting your ideas down on paper? Jump-start your creativity in this 2-hour writing workshop facilitated by local author, Jean Wolff. For ages 15 and up. All writers and wannabe writers welcome!

Monday, July 13

Library Joint Powers Board Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Meeting of the Library Joint Powers Board.

Tuesday, July 14

Small Business Survival Series (11:45 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch

"Managing Employees Through the Downturn - What Employers Should Know" Brown Bag Series, attendees welcome to bring their own lunch.

Thursday, July 16

Munching with Mozart (12:10 PM-12:50 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar performed by Tim Fuller

Saturday, July 18

La Selva Beach Book Sale (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach Clubhouse - 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076

Stop by to browse a well sorted collection of paperback and hardback titles thoughtfully sorted by La Selva Beach Library staff. This sale will couple your love for a bargain, books are sold for 1.50 a pound, and your interest in supporting the Santa Cruz Public Library, money raised is funnelled into the Friends of the Library Book & Media fund which increases the revenue available to acquire materials for the library collection. The 25th Annual La Selva Beach Art, Antique, and Craft Faire co-host the La Selva Beach Book Sale. This event is free to the public

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz (3:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Members of the Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz team will demonstrate and provide a free lesson. Salsa Rueda is a unique Cuban Dance style in a dynamic circle to the rhythmic of Caribbean Salsa music. Spend an afternoon learning this fun and healthy dance with its happy music and the wonderful community around it. Learn more about this group at www.cruzy.org This event is free and open to all people and ages
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Monday, July 20

Found Art/Collage Workshop (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch

As part of the Summer Reading Program for Adults, "Be Creative @ Your Library," we will create collages. Collage artist T. Mike Walker will facilitate this workshop. Basic materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own found items or materials.
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Saturday, August 1

Teen Battle of the Bands (1:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch

Are you part of a band? Take the stage and perform! Your band could win some great prizes! Deadline for entry is July 3.
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