Wednesday, October 23 (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Location: Felton

This is an interactive community ofrenda honoring Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico on November 1st-2nd, and sometimes October 31st and November 6th, according to regional traditions--it is not the same as Halloween). Members of our community are encouraged to contribute!

Please feel free to leave offerings of photos, written messages, and non-perishable items honoring loved ones who have passed and / or ancestors. The altar shall be  up from October 23rd-November 15th. 

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Wednesday, October 23 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley

Common Spirit Health/Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering together to connect services that support the physical, mental and economic health and well-being of patrons and provide equitable care to underserved communities with weekly visits to the Scotts Valley branch library. Join us on Wednesdays.

Hours

9:00a-12:00p and 1:00p-3:00p Closed for holidays and inclement weather

Services provided 

Bilingual (English & Spanish) staff  Evaluation and treatment of both acute and chronic health care needs Screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer Flu shots Referrals to community providers for specialty care, including mental health Help navigating the health care system and local resources

Common Spirit Health/Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic y las Bibliotecas Públicas de Santa Cruz se han asociado para conectar servicios que respaldan la salud física, mental y económica, así como el bienestar de los usuarios, y brindar atención equitativa a comunidades desatendidas con visitas semanales a la biblioteca de Scotts Valley. Acompáñenos los miércoles.

Horario

9:00 a. m. - 12:00 p. m. y 1:00 p. m. - 3:00 p. m. Cerrado en días festivos y en caso de mal tiempo.
 

Servicios proporcionados

Personal bilingüe (inglés y español) Evaluación y tratamiento de necesidades de atención médica agudas y crónicas Evaluaciones para diabetes, presión arterial alta y cáncer Vacunes contra la gripe Referencias a proveedores comunitarios para atención especializada, incluida la salud mental Ayuda para navegar el sistema de atención médica y recursos locales.

 

     

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Wednesday, October 23 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Brad Mcdonald Conference Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you. 

Please make an appointment in advance here: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/capitola#s-lc-public-pt

Please call telephone information (831-427-7713) if you require assistance making an appointment.

We look forward to helping you!

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Wednesday, October 23 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) are partnering together to provide the HGP office hours at the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch Library.  The HGP open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs.  Additionally, this partnership will make library spaces available for the HGP to meet with clients, service providers, community organizations, and others to support a thriving and inclusive community, workforce, and local food system. 

Walk-ins welcome, everyone served on a first come, first served basis

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Wednesday, October 23 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Garfield Park

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This program is intended for children aged 2-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

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Wednesday, October 23 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.  Ages 4-6.

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Wednesday, October 23 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am.

Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent 

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Wednesday, October 23 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families. Join us for Story Time at 11:00 and Stay & Play at 11:30.

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Wednesday, October 23 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Study Room A

Scotts Valley library is offering a new program for tweens to relax, hang with friends and play games! We're offering a variety of video, card and board games as well as snacks every Wednesday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends!

 

Snacks courtesy of the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library.

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Wednesday, October 23 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room, Outdoor Amphitheater

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library! 

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.

Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! The program will take place in the Boulder Creek Library Community Room and / or amphitheater. 

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Wednesday, October 23 (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.

Children will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Study Room A

Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the self-confidence and reading abilities of the participants. Call in at 831-427-7713 to make a 30-minute appointment at the Scotts Valley branch at either 3pm or 3:30pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month. We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte
Room: Community Room

Bring your guitar and join our club to practice and play any style of music you want. Some instruction provided.

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Room: Boulder Creek Community Room

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.

For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room

Are you interested in joining the Felton Library Friends? The Felton Library Friends hold a monthly meeting at Felton Branch Library. If you are interested in finding out how this non-profit group assists our public library branch and possibly becoming a Friend, yourself, then please join us.

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: Dorosin Memorial Conference Room

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.

Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree.

Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.

 

Appointments are required, please contact 831-427-7713 to make yours now.

If you have questions, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

3:30 to 5:30

Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.

Space is limited to 20 on a first-come basis. 

No advance registration.

Ages 8 to 18

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Wednesday, October 23 (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Study Room

This program is for renters in Santa Cruz County who would like 1-on-1 support from a tenant rights counselor to discuss an issue with housing. In your 25 minute session, you will learn about your legal rights and how to use these rights to address your situation. Some topics that can be addressed are: unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions, rental increases, eviction and threats or harassment, and communication with a landlord. This program occurs every other week.

Tenant counselors help renters understand their rights. They are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice, opinion, or representation.

Brief Bio: 
Ciera is a renter and long-term resident of Soquel. She has been working with neighbors to address housing issues since 2018 and was a volunteer counselor with Tenant Sanctuary. As a member of the Santa Cruz County Renters Union, Ciera believes that renters can work together to gain safer and more affordable housing.

Please call Felton Branch Library at (831) 427-7708 or visit to register for your free, 25-minute appointment.