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Sunday, November 8

  • (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
  • (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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Monday, November 9

  • (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
  • (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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Tuesday, November 10

  • (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
  • (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: Scotts Valley Branch
    Stories, songs and a craft for young people ages 3-6. Lots of fun!
  • (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.
  • (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
    Location: Aptos Branch
    Come Play and Learn the Game! (For ages 6 to 18)

Wednesday, November 11

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

Thursday, November 12

  • (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.
  • (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
  • (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.
  • (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.

Saturday, November 14

  • (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.
  • (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.

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