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May 2, 2009

B40 Crafts for all ages (1:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Join us for a craft project-all ages welcome.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Programs for Teens

May 3, 2009

Two Angry Moms (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Documentary film program co-sponsored by the Resource Center for Non-Violence.
View similar upcoming events: Films, Programs for Adults

May 4, 2009

Knitting @ the Library (4:00 PM-6:00 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

May 5, 2009

Aptos book mending workshop (8:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Learn how to repair books.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Library Classes, Programs for Adults

Original Artifacts from the Villa de Branciforte (10:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Items recently unearthed from the original Villa de Branciforte are on display.
View similar upcoming events: Exhibits

Reference Databases Class (10:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Find magazine and newspaper articles, locate business data, discover new authors, and more.
View similar upcoming events: Library Classes

B40 Baby Storytime (10:15 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
For parents and babies 0-13 months.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Scotts Valley Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM-11:15 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Preschool Storytime is a weekly program for preschool age children (3-6 years). Join us for stories and a simple craft. A great way to share books with your preschooler!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

LSB Pre-School Storytime (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
Pre-School Storytime is designed for families with children 3-6 years old. Early literacy skills are encouraged through reading, singing, crafts, and fun.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

CAP Storytime 3 to 6 yr olds (11:15 AM-11:50 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
Join us for a friendly gathering, great books, and a little wiggling around.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Aptos Youth Chess Club (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
All youth ages 6 and up are invited to play chess and learn the game.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

Homework Help @ Garfield Park (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Tuesday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

May 6, 2009

Central Branch Storytime (10:15 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Central Branch
Stories, music and crafts for ages 3-6 years.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Boulder Creek Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Early literacy activities and fun for everyone 0-4
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

CAP Laptime 1 to 3 yr olds (11:15 AM-11:35 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
Join Linda for her weekly visit -- rhymes, stories, and friendly energy included.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Russian at Lunch (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Practice your conversational Russian. Call 420-6330 for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults

Homework Help @ Garfield Park (3:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Wednesday from 3-4pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

Branciforte Together @ the Library (6:00 PM-7:15 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
2nd of 5 sessions for parents and children 0-3 to play in the library, network and meet community resource people. Registration required. Call 420-6330.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

May 7, 2009

Genealogy Society program (1:00 AM-3:30 AM)
Location: Central Branch
"Early 1800's Research in the U.S.," by Cynthia Stanford. Ms. Stanford is a member of the Monterey County Genealogical Society and she lectures regularly at the annual Monterey genealogy seminar in Seaside in January.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults

Scotts Valley Toddler Storytime (10:15 AM-11:15 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Toddler Time is a weekly program for toddlers from 1-3 years old. It includes stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and fun for your toddler and you as well as social time with other toddlers and their caregivers. Join us!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Aptos Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM-10:45 AM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Can you feel the sun a shining in your heart? Stories, finger plays, flannel boards, songs, and more to enhance your joyful pursuit of early literacy.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Central Branch Laptime (10:15 AM-10:45 AM)
Location: Central Branch
Stories, fingerplay, music and more for children up to three years old.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Live Oak Preschool Storytime (10:15 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Felton Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Felton Branch
Special Mother's Day program. Stories, songs and a craft for young people ages 3-6 years. A lot of fun!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Homework Help @ Garfield Park (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live all subject / MATH FOCUSED homework help every Thursday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

May 8, 2009

Garfield Park Teen Advisory Council Meeting (5:00 PM-7:30 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Teens aged 12-18 meet the second Friday of each month. Earn volunteer hours, get involved at the library, and have a great time! Call Diane @ 420-6347 for more info.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

May 9, 2009

B40 Crafts for all ages (1:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Join us for a craft project-all ages welcome.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Programs for Teens

Young Adult Book Group (3:00 PM-4:15 PM)
Location: Felton Branch
For young people in grades 8-12. Interesting and fun discussions about books the group chooses. This month we are reading: "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli. Call Lauren at 420-5339 for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens, Book Groups-Teens

May 10, 2009

Chess instruction with Gjon Feinstein (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
All levels for students up to 18 years old. Contact coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 before attending for the first time.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

May 11, 2009

Knitting @ the Library (4:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
(4:00PM - 6:00PM) 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 Teens

Write it Out (4:00 PM-5:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Explorations in writing for Teen girls. Bring a notebook, pens, and a curious mind.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

Library Joint Powers Board Meeting (7:30 PM-9:30 PM)
Location: City of Santa Cruz Council Chambers
Meeting of the Library Joint Powers Board. The current agenda is available on the About the Library page. See also this Budget Memo Addendum from the Acting Director.
View similar upcoming events: Board Meetings

May 12, 2009

CAP Knit & Stitch Mystery Book Group (9:45 AM-10:45 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
Join this mystery loving book group & work on a project for a local charity. May Book: Murder at the Bad Girl's Bar & Grill by N.M. Kelby (2008) 5 copies
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

B40 Baby Storytime (10:15 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
For parents and babies 0-13 months.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

LSB Firefighter Storytime (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
Join us as Fire Captain Jeremy Gilbert discusses fire safety and leads a tour of Aptos/La Selva Beach station 3-- our most popular storytime of the year. Pre-School Storytime is designed for families with children 3-6 years old. Early literacy skills are encouraged through reading, singing, crafts, and fun.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Early Literacy

Storytime 3 to 6 yr olds (11:15 AM-11:50 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
Join us for a friendly gathering, great books, and a little wiggling around.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Business Brownbag (11:45 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Basic Quickbooks - Tips and Tools for Easier Bookkeeping. Free, however advanced registration required thru SBDC at 479-6136 or http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/sbdc/events.html#quick.
View similar upcoming events: Library Classes, Programs for Adults

Stories Ancient, Old and New, Tall Tried and True (7:00 PM-8:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Join Master Story-teller Richard Gaughan for a fun evening of tales for school age children and their parents.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

May 13, 2009

Russian at Lunch (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Practice your conversational Russian. Call 420-6330 for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults

Branciforte Together @ the Library (6:00 PM-7:15 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
3rd of 5 sessions for parents and children 0-3 to play in the library, network and meet community resource people. Registration required. Call 420-6330.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, 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: Board Meetings

May 14, 2009

LSB- Adult Book Discussion Group (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
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 May, the group will discuss Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

Felton Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Felton Branch
Stories, songs and a craft for young people ages 3-6 years. A lot of fun.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

B40 Young Adult Book Discussion Group (3:45 PM-4:45 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Join us to discuss a Young Adult book. Call Branciforte Branch at 420-6330 for this month's title or for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens, Book Groups-Teens

May 16, 2009

Scotts Valley Library Friends Book Sale (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Come to the big book sale @ the Scotts Valley Library! We'll have loads of great books for book lovers of all ages! Don't miss your chance to buy books at a very reasonable price.
View similar upcoming events: Book Sales

Discover Your Power Colors (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Be ready for an explorative exercise. Let's get creative! age 15 and up.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Teens

Shakespeare To Go (2:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
UCSC Theater Arts Department produces a 50-minute version of one of the summer season plays in SSC's repertory - this year it's A Midsummer Night's Dream!
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families, Programs for Teens

Anime & Manga Club @ Garfield Park (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Join us the third Saturday of each month. Members select new Anime titles on DVD for the library to purchase, and are first in line for viewings! Also come for book discussion about the newest Manga titles. Open to ages 13 to 18 years old, under 13 with signed parental permission only. Call Diane @ 420-6347 for info.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

May 17, 2009

May 18, 2009

Library Joint Powers Board Meeting (8:30 AM-9:30 AM)
Location: Central Branch
Meeting of the Library Joint Powers Board. The current agenda is available on the About the Library page.
View similar upcoming events: Board Meetings

Scotts Valley Library Friends Book Sale (3:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Come to the big book sale @ the Scotts Valley Library! We'll have loads of great books for book lovers of all ages! Don't miss your chance to buy books at a very reasonable price.
View similar upcoming events: Book Sales

Write it Out (4:00 PM-5:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Explorations in writing for Teen girls. Bring a notebook, pens and a curious mind.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

Scotts Valley Book Chat (6:30 PM-7:45 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Join the Scotts Valley Book Chat and let's talk about books! Our group is different because we read different books with a similar topic or author and discuss them. This month we'll be discussing books that have been made into movies. Check us out!
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

May 19, 2009

B40 Baby Storytime (10:15 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
For parents and babies 0-13 months.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

LSB Pre-School Storytime (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
(10:30AM - 11:30AM) Pre-School Storytime is designed for families with children 3-6 years old. Early literacy skills are encouraged through reading, singing, crafts, and fun.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

May 20, 2009

Boulder Creek Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Early literacy activities and fun for everyone 0-4.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

CAP Monthly Family Place Laptime (11:15 AM-11:55 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
Join us for a monthly Family Place Laptime, 0 to 3 yr olds, come play in the library and meet a community expert presenting an aspect of health and child development.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Russian at Lunch (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Practice your conversational Russian. Call 420-6330 for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults

A Novel at Lunch (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Join us for a lively book discussion.This month we are reading The Maltese Falcon. For more information, phone Branciforte Branch at 420-6330.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

Teen Craft @ the Garfield Park Library (2:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Join us the third Wednesday of every month for crafty fun! Ages 12-18. This month's craft TBA.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

Booktalkin' (4:30 PM-5:30 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
This book discussion group for 11 - 13 year olds meets on Wednesdays. Call Heather at (831) 661-4770 for more information. In May, we'll discuss: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Kids, Programs for Kids

Branciforte Together @ the Library (6:00 PM-7:15 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
4th of 5 sessions for parents and children 0-3 to play in the library, network and meet community resource people. Registration required. Call 420-6330.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

May 21, 2009

Felton Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Felton Branch
(11:00AM - 11:45AM) Stories, songs and a craft for young people ages 3-6 years. A lot of fun!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Munching with Mozart (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Celebrating Piano Ensemble - Music for Piano Four Hands
View similar upcoming events: Music

Central Library Book Discussion Group (1:00 PM-2:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson: With a trio of compelling "cold case" mysteries at its core and with its wonderfully sympathetic and complex private detective hero, Case Histories is Kate Atkinson's breakout book - a compulsively readable novel yet from a writer of the first rank.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult

New Library Website Class (2:30 PM-3:30 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Explore the library's new website with us. Learn how to find events, information, and services on the new library website.
View similar upcoming events: Library Classes, Programs for Adults

Homework Help @ Garfield Park (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live all subject / MATH FOCUSED homework help every Thursday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

May 22, 2009

Teen Movie Club Meeting @ Garfield Park (5:00 PM-7:30 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Meeting includes popcorn, drinks, and a great movie! This month's movie TBA. Ages 13-18.
View similar upcoming events: Films, Programs for Teens

May 23, 2009

May 24, 2009

Chess Instruction with Gjon Feinstein (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
All levels for students up to 18 years old. Contact coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 before attending for the first time.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

May 25, 2009

Memorial Day-Closed (10:00 AM-8:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
All branches will be closed.
View similar upcoming events: Holidays

May 26, 2009

B40 Baby Storytime (10:15 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
For parents and babies 0-13 months.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

CAP Storytime 3 to 6 yr olds (11:15 AM-11:50 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
(11:15AM - 11:50AM) Join us for a friendly gathering, great books, and a little wiggling around.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Early Literacy

Homework Help @ Garfield Park (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park Branch
Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Tuesday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Programs for Teens

May 27, 2009

Russian at Lunch (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Practice your conversational Russian. Call 420-6330 for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults

Branciforte Together @ the Library (6:00 PM-7:15 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
5th of 5 sessions for parents and children 0-3 to play in the library, network and meet community resource people. Registration required. Call 420-6330.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

Felton Reading in the Redwoods (6:15 PM-7:30 PM)
Location: Felton Branch
Come and help pick the next book to read. Then join our discussion ofThe Reader by Bernhard Schlink.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

May 28, 2009

Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
The Passionate Readers 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 May, we'll discuss: Falling Man by Don DeLillo.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Adult, Programs for Adults

Felton Family Place (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: Felton Branch
Family time for young children to play and parents/caregivers to talk. A lot of fun!
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes, Programs for Kids, Programs for Families

Scotts Valley Teen Advisory Board (3:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Be a part of history! Teens in the Scotts Valley area are invited to join us @ the Scotts Valley Library @ 4:30 p.m. for our Teen Advisory Board. Plan activities and help design a Teen Room at the future SV Library while earning community service hours for school. Ages 12-18. Call 438-9752 for information.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Teens

Felton Picks 'N Pans Book Group (3:30 PM-3:45 PM)
Location: Felton Branch
Discuss books that group members pick. Snacks too. For young people in grades 5-7. Call Lauren at 420-5339 for more information.
View similar upcoming events: Book Groups-Kids, Programs for Kids

May 29, 2009

Friends of the Library HUGE Civic Booksale (5:30 PM-8:00 PM)
Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, SC
Members only (join at the door!). $1.50/lb for most books. Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Book Sales

May 30, 2009

Friends of the Library HUGE Civic Booksale (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., SC
$1.50/lb for most books. Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Book Sales

Discover Your Power Colors (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Be ready for an explorative exercise. Let's get creative! Age 15 and up.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Adults, Programs for Teens

Friends of the Library BAG Book Sale! (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: All Branches
Great deals! $5/bag. Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street.
View similar upcoming events: SCPL Friends, Book Sales

May 31, 2009

New Library Website Class (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch
Explore the library's new website with us. Learn how to find events, information, and services on the new library website. The Central Library is closed Sunday morning; come to the front door around 11:00 AM and we'll be watching to let you in for the class.
View similar upcoming events: Library Classes