Calendar of Events - October 2009

Showing calendar events as of March 15, 2010

October 1, 2009

Pokemon Collection (12:00 AM-12:00 AM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Cards, figures and more from the collection of Trebor Fry on display September- November.
View similar upcoming events: Exhibits

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
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

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.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids

October 5, 2009

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
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Programs for Teens

La Selva Beach Chapter of the Friends of the Library (3:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Boardroom of the La Selva Beach Clubhouse - 314 Estrella Ave. La Selva Beach
The La Selva Beach Chapter of the FSCPL meets at 3:00 on the first Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the boardroom of the La Selva Beach Clubhouse. if you are interested in helping to sustain library programming for the La Selva Beach Library, please consider joining us.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends

Library Joint Powers Board Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Meeting of the Library Joint Powers Board. See the agenda for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Board Meetings

October 6, 2009

Book Mending Workshop (8:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Learn how to mend library books
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults

Family Place with the Preschool Storytimers (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come enjoy early literacy-linked play with the Preschool Storytime group: Together in the Aptos Library's Young People's room, a Family Place program. For more information, please call 420-5309 and ask for Nancy.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Families

Preschool Storytime with Lauren (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
For youngsters ages 3-6 years. Stories, songs and a craft. Loads of fun!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

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.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids

Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game! (For youth ages 6-18)
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

October 7, 2009

Mother Goose Time (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come join us for nursery rhymes, music, fingerplays, and movement: let's get together and delight in your three to 24 month child developing early literacy skills!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Boulder Creek Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Early literacy activities for preschool children and their families.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Early Literacy

Central Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Branciforte Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
The 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.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings

October 8, 2009

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 October we will discuss: Arthur and George by Julian Barnes
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

Read for the Record! (11:15 AM-2:45 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us on October 8 at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries as we participate in a county-wide shared reading experience, joining together to read Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar to break a world record. Here's the schedule:
Central Branch: 11:15 AM
Live Oak Branch: 1:00 PM
Scotts Valley Branch: 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Bookmobile Stops: Garfield Park Village 1:15 PM, De Anza 2:00 PM, & Grandview 2:45 PM
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Programs for Teens

October 11, 2009

Chess instruction with Gjon Feinstein (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 email Gjon at coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 for more information. 2-2:45 ages 8 years and younger 3-4:00 ages 9-18 years old
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

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.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Programs for Teens

October 12, 2009

October 13, 2009

Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Can you feel the sun shining in your heart? Come for early-literacy fun: stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, music, and movement.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Preschool Storytime with Lauren (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
For youngsters ages 3-6 years. Stories, songs and a craft with Lauren. Loads of fun!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Brown Bag at the Library - Small Business Survival Series (11:45 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Viral Marketing - What's the Word on Your Business? Learn the skills every small business owner should have to create and maintain a healthy and successful small business. Bring your own brown bag lunch. See the Small Business Development Center website for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Library Classes, Programs for Adults

Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game!
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

Capitola Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: New Brighton Middle School, Perf. Arts Ctr., 250 Washburn Ave., Cap.
The Capitola 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.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings

October 14, 2009

Mother Goose Time (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come join us for nursery rhymes, music, fingerplays, and movement: let's get together and delight in your baby through two-year old child developing early literacy skills in the most fun and congenial way.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Central Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:15 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

Scotts Valley Friends of the Library (6:30 PM-7:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Join the SV Friends of the Library as we plan the new branch and ways to fund and support the library. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Programs for Adults

October 15, 2009

Munching with Mozart concert (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Wonderful, amazingly popular concert series presents Lynn Kidder playing everyone's favorites: Mozart, Bach, Debussey, Chopin to name a few. Meeting in Central's upstairs meeting room. Come early so you can get a seat!
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Music, Programs for Adults, Programs for Families

Scotts Valley Teen Advisory Board (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Join us to put together our ideas for the teen room in preparation for our meeting with the consultants on the following Monday! This is our last chance to prepare for the meeting so plan on attending and bringing your great ideas and plans. Don't miss this meeting or the one on Monday, October 26th. Note the time change for the Monday meeting. We will only be able to meet with the consultants from 3-4 p.m.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

Boulder Creek Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
The 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. Child care will be available by reservation 420-5661.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings

October 16, 2009

Friends of the LIbrary Board of Directors (9:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Central Branch
Governing Board of the Friends of the Libraries, Inc.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Board Meetings, SCPL Friends

October 17, 2009

Anime & Manga Club (3:00 PM-4:45 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Join our Anime & Manga Club 3rd Saturday of each month 3-5PM, for all of you ages 13 to 18 (if you are under 13 years old w/your parental permission)
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Teens

October 18, 2009

Family chess day-Chess instruction with Gjon Feinstein (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location:
All levels, including beginners, are invited to attend. Students who have never played chess are asked to contact Gjon before joining the class. Please email Gjon at coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 for more information. 2-2:45 ages 8 years and younger 3-4:00 ages 9-18 years old
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

Family Chess Day (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 and their families 3-4pm ages 9-18 years and their families
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Programs for Teens

October 19, 2009

October 20, 2009

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 with stories, flannelboards, music, movement, and fingerplays.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Preschool Storytime with Lauren (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
For youngsters ages 3-6 years. Stories, songs and a craft. Fun for all!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game! (for ages 6 to 18)
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

October 21, 2009

Family Place with Mother Goose Timers (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come join the Mother Goose Timers for early literacy play: let's get together and delight in your baby and two-year old's developing early literacy skills!
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Families

Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Boulder Creek Pre-School Storytime (11:00 AM-12:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Early literacy activities for children and their families
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

Central Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

Booktalkin' (4:30 PM-6:00 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
We're reading "Mistaken Identity: two families, one survivor, unwavering hope." Come discuss it with us!
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Teens

Garfield Park Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Louden Nelson, Rm. 3, 301 Center St. SC
The Garfield Park 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.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings

October 22, 2009

Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Boardroom of the La Selva Beach Clubhouse - 314 Estrella Ave. La Selva Beach
The Passionate Readers 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.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

Live Oak Town Hall meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
The 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. Child care will be available by reservation 420-5661
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings

October 24, 2009

Boulder Creek Pumpkin Carving (2:00 PM-3:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Fanatic pumpkin carving artist Laura Whaley will demonstrate pumpkin carving. Bring your own pumpkin saw and pumpkin and join in the fun. This activity is suited for ages 12-adult. Younger children will need parental supervision
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Families

Teen Movie Matinee (2:30 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for popcorn and a great movie! Movie will be selected by the Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) the 2nd Sunday of the month. Open to ages 13 to 18.
View similar upcoming events: Films, Programs for Teens

October 25, 2009

Chess instruction with Gjon Feinstein (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location:
All levels, including beginners, are invited to attend. Students who have never played chess are asked to contact Gjon before joining the class. Please email Gjon at coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 for more information. 2-2:45 ages 8 years and younger 3-4:00 ages 9-18 years old
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

October 26, 2009

Scotts Valley Library: Teen Advisory Board meeting with building consultants (3:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
The Scotts Valley Teen Advisory Board will meet with Kathy Page, the City of Scotts Valley Library Consultant and representatives from Group Four, the architectural design company that will design the new Scotts Valley Library. This is the time for our Teen Board to share their ideas with the architects!
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

LJPB Budget Sub-Committee (4:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Library Budget. For more information, please see the agenda.
View similar upcoming events: Board Meetings

Scotts Valley Library: Public meeting on the new Scotts Valley Library! (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Community Center
Join us to meet with Kathy Page, the City of Scotts Valley Library Consultant and representatives from Group Four, the architectural firm that is designing the new library building. Bring your ideas and be prepared to let them know what YOU want in YOUR new library! The meeting will be held at the Scotts Valley Community Center from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Teens

October 27, 2009

Preschool Storytime Craft Day (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come enjoy early literacy crafts and fun with stories, flannelboards, music, movement, and fingerplays.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Preschool Storytime with Lauren (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
For youngsters ages 3-6 years. Stories, songs and a craft. Lots of fun!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game!
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

Felton Library Friends (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Felton Fire Station - 131 Kirby Street
Come join our steering committee. Meetings are held at the Felton Fire Station on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00.
View similar upcoming events: Board Meetings

October 28, 2009

Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes

Teen Movie Matinee: Coraline (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Join us for popcorn and a movie in the Teen Room. Open to ages 11-18.
View similar upcoming events: Films

Reading in the Redwoods (6:15 PM-7:30 PM)
Location: Felton Branch
Join the Felton Library's book discussion group on the fourth Wednesday evening of the month. We currently meet at the Satellite Telework Center on Highway 9.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult

Felton Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9, Felton
The Felton 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.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings

October 29, 2009

Central Branch Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
The 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. Child care will be available by reservation 420-5661.
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Library Strategic Planning Meetings