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October 1, 2012

Knitting in the Library (3:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Join us at the Scotts Valley Branch for a knitting party, all you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome
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October 3, 2012

Reference USA - Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: Career Search Strategies (12:30 PM-1:30 PM)
Location: Online
Attendees will learn how to use ReferenceUSA as part of their Career Searching Strategy. Included will be information on the importance of having accurate information for applications and resumes, creating engaging cover letters, assembling a network of references and referrers, finding key persons at a business to act as mentors, building datasets of potential employers based on skill set, work history and preferences as well as how to prepare for interviews and interactions through thorough research. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. Register for any of the session dates here.
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Tea and Talk (1:00 PM-2:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Adults and seniors: Join us @ the Branciforte Library on the first Wednesday of the month. What would you like to do? Let us know! The time is flexible--let's talk about it on October 3rd!
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October 4, 2012

Memoir Writing Workshop: Session 2 Drawing Out Your Memories (10:15 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
This Writing our Stories workshop will focus on weaving personal history with the craft of writing. Gail Burk of the Santa Cruz Genealogical Society will lead these workshops. Sessions will be held on the first and third Thursdays from 10:15 - 11:45 between September 20 - November 29. Space is limited, so contact memoirlsb@gmail.com to enroll!
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Celebrate the Freedom to READ (7:00 PM-8:30 PM)
Location: Santa Cruz High School Auditorium, 415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz
In collaboration with Willing Suspension Armchair Theater, Santa Cruz Reads presents a very special Banned Books Reader's Theater! An all-star cast of actors, educators, activists, politicians, and writers will read excerpts from banned books. Following the readings, Julie Minnis will lead a Q & A and discussion. We hope you'll join us for this exciting prelude to our upcoming month-long Community Read series on the frequently banned and challenged "Grapes of Wrath". Santa Cruz Reads is a partnership between the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, and Santa Cruz Writes.
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October 5, 2012

Reference USA Search Essentials: the 4 things you need to know (9:00 AM-10:00 AM)
Location: online
Designed for the patron new to using ReferenceUSA; this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. The training will cover the Four Essentials anyone, particularly anyone new to ReferenceUSA, would want to know in order to be successful using the resource. This is also a great opportunity for current users to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques. Lots of time will be reserved at the end of the session for questions. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. Register for any of the session dates here.
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First Friday (5:30 PM-8:00 PM)
Location: Downtown Branch
The First Friday Art Tour happens every month, rain or shine throughout Santa Cruz. Founded by the Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts, and managed in conjunction with the participating Art venues, First Friday is a free event for enthusiastic Art Goers and an opportunity for our many talented Artists to exhibit and promote their work. This month, Valri Peyser of Scotts Valley Artisans begins her tenure as art curator at the Downtown Branch. Both floors of the building will be hung with wonderful local art. Our opening exhibition features five artists: Kim Brandt, Shawn Butchko, Beverly Martin, Eric Mikkelsen, and Nana Montgomery. We'll also have live music performed by Minor Thirds.
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October 7, 2012

eBooks and More (10:30 AM-11:30 AM)
Location: Downtown Branch
Do you need help checking out materials for your Kindle, Nook, iPad, Android, or other device? Come to our eBooks and More class and we’ll show you how it’s done! All ages and knowledge levels welcome. (Come to the front door of the library at 10:30 and we will be watching to let you in. The library is closed at that time.)
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October 8, 2012

October 10, 2012

Tea and Talk (9:30 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Capitola Branch
Adults and seniors: Join us @ the Capitola Library on the second Wednesday of the month. What would you like to do at the library? Come to our first meeting on October 10th and let's make plans!
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October 11, 2012

Copyrights, Trademark and IP Protection (11:45 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Downtown Branch
Part of Small Business Brown Bag series of free, hour-long workshops designed to support small businesses. Pre-registration required. Register Now!
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October 12, 2012

Reference USA Search Essentials: the 4 things you need to know (9:00 AM-10:00 AM)
Location: Online
Designed for the patron new to using ReferenceUSA; this hour-long session will cover all the basics of getting started with ReferenceUSA. The training will cover the Four Essentials anyone, particularly anyone new to ReferenceUSA, would want to know in order to be successful using the resource. This is also a great opportunity for current users to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques. Lots of time will be reserved at the end of the session for questions. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. Register for any of the session dates here.
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October 15, 2012

Reference USA - People Who Seek People (8:00 AM-8:40 AM)
Location: Online
Whether you are looking for old friends, classmates or colleagues or building an elaborate B2C marketing plan, ReferenceUSA has extensive data that can be of value. In this hour long program we will explore the ReferenceUSA consumer and residential data modules. Discussions will include how data is compiled, how to conduct searches from simple to more complex as well as how to manage the results. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. Register for any of the session dates here.
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eBooks and More (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley Branch
Do you need help checking out materials for your Kindle, Nook, iPad, Android, or other device? Come to our eBooks and More class and we’ll show you how it’s done! All ages and knowledge levels welcome.
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Start, Manage, Grow! How Businesses can use ReferenceUSA (12:30 PM-1:30 PM)
Location: Online
Entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use ReferenceUSA to find the mission critical information necessary to start, manage and grow a business. Topics include: research prospects and prospective clients, locate hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally, network with other businesses in your area or in your industry, develop relationships with related business for co-branding opportunities, understand community demographics, survey locations for expansion, conduct competitive analysis, locate subject manager experts and professional services, source new employees, find investors, venture capitalists and angels, plan delivery routes and service areas Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. Register for any of the session dates here.
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October 17, 2012

Aptos Writing Group (1:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
The writing group led by Jean Wolff is free to all and is held on the third Wednesday of each month.
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October 18, 2012

Memoir Writing Workshop: Session 3 Beginning a Memoir (10:15 AM-11:45 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach Branch
This Writing our Stories workshop will focus on weaving personal history with the craft of writing. Gail Burk of the Santa Cruz Genealogical Society will lead these workshops. Sessions will be held on the first and third Thursdays from 10:15 - 11:45 between September 20 - November 29. Space is limited, so contact memoirlsb@gmail.com to enroll!
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Munching with Mozart and Friends (12:10 PM-12:50 PM)
Location: Downtown Branch
MUNCHING WITH MOZART & FRIENDS Thursday, November 15th 12:10 - 12:50 Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch – Meeting Room FREE
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eBooks and More (3:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch
Do you need help checking out materials for your Kindle, Nook, iPad, Android, or other device? Come to our eBooks and More class and we’ll show you how it’s done! All ages and knowledge levels welcome.
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October 19, 2012

October 21, 2012

October 22, 2012

Reference USA - High Octane Prospecting (8:00 AM-8:40 AM)
Location: Online
Are you spending too much time speculating about clients and prospects? Come spend forty minutes with us and we’ll show you how to gain an insider’s look at your prospects business using ReferenceUSA – we’ll also share information on building high octane data sets and other strategies like email marketing. Attendees will need an internet connection and a phone line to participate. Register for any of the session dates here.
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October 23, 2012

OneClickdigital Online Training Session (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Location: Online Web-based Training from OneClickdigital
This 45-minute online webinar includes a complete tour of the service, including how to create an account, install the OneClickdigitalMedia Manager, search for content, manage checkouts, and download and transfer audiobooks to listening devices. Go to the sign up page to register for this training session!
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