Friday, July 18 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room, Outdoor Amphitheater

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, July 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, July 18 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak

We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays. This fun social group. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event. Other fiber crafts are welcome and encouraged. 

For more information contact the librarian Julie Soto sotoj@santacruzpl.org or 831-427-7700 ext 7649

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

Join us for great stories and a craft. 

Fridays  11:00a to 12noon

Aptos Branch Library, Community Room

Ages 4-6

 

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Friday, July 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, July 18 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: Dorosin Memorial Conference 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, July 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, July 18 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

Come and be entertained by the Magic Comedy of Germar! Germar combines magic and humor in this bilingual (Spanish & English) program that will delight your family!

¡Ven y diviértete con la Comedia Mágica de Germar! ¡Germar combina magia y humor en este programa bilingüe (español e inglés) que deleitará a tu familia!

(ENG/ESP)

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Friday, July 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 831-566-2954 or by email at panofsky@cruzio.com

Coming Soon

August 15: “Mandolins” with Nick Royal, Linc Russin, and Lynn Kidder

 

For more information about the series or to inquire about performing, 

contact: Carol Panofsky • 831-566-2954 • panofsky@cruzio.com

MUNCHING WITH MOZART AND FRIENDS is sponsored by 

The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and the 

Santa Cruz County Music Teachers’ Association of California.

It is a monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the Downtown Branch.

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Friday, July 18 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

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, July 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, July 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, July 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, July 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, July 18 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room, Outdoor Amphitheater

Come and be entertained by the Magic Comedy of Germar! Germar combines magic and humor in this bilingual (Spanish & English) program that will delight your family!

¡Ven y diviértete con la Comedia Mágica de Germar! ¡Germar combina magia y humor en este programa bilingüe (español e inglés) que deleitará a tu familia!

(ENG/ESP)

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

Join us at La Selva Beach Library for a great movie! 

The La Selva Beach Friday Nite Movie is the 3rd Friday of the month.  Starting time is 5:00pm. 

Call 831-427-7710 for more information.

White Nights PG-13 1985 ‧ Thriller/War ‧ 2h 17m

When his plane makes an emergency landing in Siberia, ballet dancer Nikolai Rodchenko (Mikhail Baryshnikov) is recognized as a defector and brought into custody. Returned to Leningrad and reunited with his former love, aging prima ballerina Galina Ivanova (Helen Mirren), Nikolai meets American dancer Raymond Greenwood (Gregory Hines), who defected to the Soviet Union during the Vietnam War but has secretly grown disenchanted. Together, they plot an escape to the American consulate and freedom.

Release date: December 6, 1985 (USA)

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Friday, July 18 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Library Annex at 979 17th Ave

This Summer, get ready for a series of family-friendly community events, where all are welcome! Fridays May 23rd, June 20th, July 18th, and August 22nd, stop by from 5 to 8 pm at Simpkins Swim Center in Live Oak for delicious food trucks, fun spots to hang out, great music, and more!

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Friday, July 18 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

 

This performance of Murder in the Library is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be sold at the door. Thank you for your support!

MURDER IN THE LIBRARY Final Checkout

A Murder Mystery play in the library, to benefit Garfield Park Literacy Programs.

Step into the stacks and uncover secrets in "Murder In The Library: Final Checkout", a thrilling murder mystery play where the quiet halls of the public library become the scene of a chilling crime. Join a cast of quirky suspects, clever clues, and unexpected twists as you help unravel whodunit before the final chapter closes!

There will be three performances at three separate locations:

July 18th, 7pm Santa Cruz Public Library, Downtown Branch Community Room, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz.

July 19th, 7pm at Satori Arts, 815 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz.

July 20th, 2pm, at Cabrillo College, Room 322. Aptos. 

Suggested donations $25

Check flyer for further ticket information

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Garfield Park 

 

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Saturday, July 19 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

The agenda is different for each meeting. Currently we are interested in getting updates on the progress of our major project: installing solar panels on the library roof. We often make decisions about how to use some of the funds we have earned at our bookstore in the mall to enhance the Capitola Library and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries in general.

Don’t miss these opportunities to get involved in our fine new library. Bring your ideas to the Cap Friends’ meetings.

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Saturday, July 19 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room, Outdoor Amphitheater

Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors. The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and love to share our knowledge. We knit, quilt, weave, spin, make jewelry, embroider, mend and so much more. All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things!

Please note: Most weeks, crafters bring their own supplies to work on independent projects, but about once a month one of our members puts on a special workshop, sharing knowledge on a specific subject and materials are provided. Please refer to the Library calendar for updates on these special workshops, as they require registration.