Calendar of Events - November 2009

Showing calendar events as of November 20, 2009

November 2, 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
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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: fund raising, volunteering, or helping to restore library programming and hours for the La Selva Beach Library, then please consider joining us.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Programs for Adults

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.
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November 3, 2009

Book Mending Workshop (8:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Learn how to mend library books
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Family Place with Preschool Timers (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come enjoy early literacy-based play with the Preschool Storytime group: Together in the Aptos Library's Young People's Room, a Family Place Program
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

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.
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Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game! (For age 6 to 18)
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November 4, 2009

Mother Goose Time (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come join us for early literacy fun for babies through 2 years: rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and movement
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Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
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Boulder Creek Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Early literacy activities for preschool children and their families.
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Central Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Joins us for stories, songs and more!
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November 5, 2009

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
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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.
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Aptos Town Hall Meeting (7:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Location: Aptos 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

November 8, 2009

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

November 9, 2009

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.
Additional Information
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November 10, 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 for three and four year olds: stories, flannelboards, music, fingerplays and movement
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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!
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Color and Nature: Adventures in Chalks and Oil Pastels (1:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Artwork by students from Ms. Mullikin's Art 1 classes at Shoreline Middle School will be on display from November 10 through January 28.
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Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Play and Learn the Game! (For ages 6 to 18)
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November 11, 2009

Veterans Day-Closed (10:00 AM-8:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
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November 12, 2009

Library Joint Power Board Special Session Meeting (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
Location: Central Branch
LJPB Special Session. See the agenda for more information.
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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.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

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.
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November 14, 2009

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.
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November 15, 2009

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
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November 16, 2009

Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!
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November 17, 2009

Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come Learn and Play the Game! (For ages 6 to 18)
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November 18, 2009

Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
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Family Place Together in the Library with Mother Goose Timers (11:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Come play with your children. We have great educational toys and an environment conducive to generating rich early literacy opportunities for your children, ages babies through two. The whole family is welcome to play with their little brothers or sisters.
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Central Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!
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Teen Movie of the Month (1:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Join us for an afternoon movie and popcorn in the Teen Room. This month's movie is Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. Ages 11-18.
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Booktalkin' (4:30 PM-6:00 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
We are reading Wendy Mass' "Mango Shaped Space." Afraid that she is crazy, thirteen-year-old Mia, who sees a special color with every letter, number, and sound, keeps this a secret until she becomes overwhelmed by school, changing relationships, and the death of her beloved cat, Mango. Come join us!
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Reading in the Redwoods (6:15 PM-7:30 PM)
Location: Felton Branch
Join us for our monthly book discussion group. We currently meet at the Satellite Telework Center on Highway 9 in Felton!
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult

November 19, 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. In November, we will discuss: The Maytrees by Annie Dillard.
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Munching with Mozart Concert (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Wonderful, amazingly popular concert series presents William Hurlstone, Béla Kovács, Robert Schumann Michael A. Kimbell, clarinet and Elizabeth Lee, piano 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

November 20, 2009

Friends of the Library Huge Civic Auditorium Book Sale! (5:30 PM-8:00 PM)
Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St
This is the 30th ANNIVERSARY of this incredible book sale: Nov 20-21. Friday is Friends of the Library MEMBERS night. Members get the best books of the sale. Join at the door $15 to $40. This is absolutely the best 2-day book sale on the Monterey Bay About 30,000 gently used books and other media will be sold for prices $1.50/lb or $5/bag during our final day "Bay Sale." These are unbeatable and the selection is amazing.
Additional Information
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November 21, 2009

Friends of the Library Huge Civic Auditorium Book Sale! (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St
The best book sale on the Monterey Bay is coming November 20 & 21st to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. About 30,000 gently used books and other media will be sold for prices $1.50/lb. These are unbeatable and the selection is amazing. Free Public Hours: Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm and books are $1.50/lb;
Additional Information
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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 library volunteers. The La Selva Beach Art, Antique, and Craft Faire co-host the La Selva Beach Book Sale. This event is free to the public
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Library Closure (11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches of the Santa Cruz Public Library system will be closed from Saturday, Nov. 21, to Friday, Nov. 27, and will reopen with regular hours, Saturday, Nov. 28th. See the Branch schedule for hours.
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Friends of the Library Huge Civic Auditorium Book Sale! (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St
Final Hours Bag Sale! Books are just $5 per bag!!! The best book sale on the Monterey Bay is coming November 20 & 21st to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. These are unbeatable and the selection is amazing. During the $5/bag sale, pick up all those books you couldn't afford by the pound! Free Public Hours: Saturday 2-4 - $5 per bag!
Additional Information
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Book Sales

November 22, 2009

Library Closure (11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
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November 23, 2009

Library Closure (11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
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November 24, 2009

Library Closure (11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
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November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving Eve-Closed (11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
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November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving Day-Closed (11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
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November 27, 2009

November 29, 2009

November 30, 2009

Holiday Craft Time (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Join us in making Swedish Heart Baskets for the holiday season. Ages 5-12.
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LJPB Budget Sub-Committee CANCELED (4:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Library Budget--CANCELED
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December 1, 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 Storytimer group: Together in the Aptos Library's Young People's Room, a Family Place Program
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

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

Exhibit: Calico Critters from the Collection of Zoe Babica (1:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Zoe's Calico Critters will be on display in the Children's Room Display Case from December 1 through March 1.
View similar upcoming events: Exhibits

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