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Children's Chess Instruction (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
All levels, including beginners are invited to attend. Students who have never played chess are asked to contact Gjon before joining the class. Please e-mail Gjon at coach@santacruzpl.com or call 425-7835 for more information. 2-2:45 ages 8 years and younger 3-4pm ages 9-18 years
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
The ACT is a group of young adults, ages 12 to 18, who are interested in the library's service to Santa Cruz county teens. ACT members advise library staff on collection and programming needs. ACT meets the 2nd Sunday of the month. For more information contact Sandi @ 831.420.5665.
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Knitting @ the Library (3:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Learn to knit or bring your knitting and enjoy a friendly visit with other knitters. If you are new to knitting, please bring: needles (size 8 10" straight needles or a 24" circular needle) and one skein of worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Ages 8-108
La Selva Beach Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: LSB Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., LSB
The La Selva Beach community is invited to participate in shaping the future of the Santa Cruz Library System. At 6:30pm, Library Director Teresa Landers will be meeting with members of the public. The planning meeting will begin at 7pm.
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Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Can you feel the sun arising in your heart? Come join us for early literacy fun for three and four year olds: stories, flannelboards, music, fingerplays and movement
Scotts Valley Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Stories, songs and a craft for young people ages 3-6. Lots of fun!
Baby Storytime (11:15 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Central Branch
Nursery rhymes, songs, and books for newborns up to 13 months provide the opportunity to learn new games to play with babies and socialize with other parents/caregivers.
Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game! (For ages 6 to 18)

Veterans Day-Closed (10:00 AM-8:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
Mother Goose Time (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come join in the early literacy fun for babies - two: rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Boulder Creek Storytime (11:00 AM-12:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
WESTPAC TYPHOON
Central Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!

Adult Book Discussion Group (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Boardroom of the La Selva Beach Clubhouse - 314 Estrella Ave. La Selva Beach
The LSB- Adult book discussion group meets monthly to discuss contemporary fiction, making selections based on the preferences of individuals in the book group. Join us by dropping by, or call (831) 661-4770 for more information. In November, we will discuss: When a Crocodile eats the Sun: a memoir of African by Peter Godwin.
Scotts Valley Toddler Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Join us for our weekly Toddler Storytime at the Scotts Valley Library. We'll read books, sing songs and play together. Ages 1-3
Toddler Laptime (11:15 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Central Branch
Very short stories, easy songs, fingerplays, feltboards, and puppets for toddlers from 13-36 months and their parents and caregivers.
Scotts Valley Teen Advisory Board (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 3:30 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Library.

We Have Stories to Tell (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Museum of Art and History
We Have Stories to Tell at the Museum of Art and History - adults only - learn how to plan and implement a storytelling, bookmaking project for your class or after school group. Registration required. Call 420-5652 for information and registration.
Bliss Salon Fund Raiser (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Location: 9051 Soquel Drive Aptos CA
Bliss Salon presents a Fund Raiser for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. All spa services will be complimentary with a donation to the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Library Book and Media fund. 100% of the proceeds will buy materials for the library. Call 831-662-1300 for an appointment.