Wednesday, November 20 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley

Join Roxanne Langan for ribbon work and hand sewing from 10:00am-1:00pn on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Scotts Valley Library. This program is sponsored by the Scotts Valley Friends of the Library. For more information, phone the library at 427-7712

Wednesday, November 20 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Aptos

Trying to play with technology and getting frustrated? A tech savvy librarian will provide instruction in the use of a wide range of technology services: How to use free downloadable content available from your library in a number of formats (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming video) Introduction to SCPL databases (i.e. Consumer Reports, Community Information, etc…) Creating an email account Downloading and attaching files Word processing direction and support Drop-in weekly appointments, 20 minute slots available. To best support learning, please bring the following items: devices (i.e., laptops, tablets, and/or smartphones), necessary passwords (Google Play, App Store), and library card! First-come, First-served. FREE! 

Wednesday, November 20 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek

Pre-schoolers, home-schoolers, toddlers all welcome at this weekly storytime. We have books for ages 0-6 on hand, a craft that parents and caregivers can do with their kids, and toys on the floor for toddler play.

Wednesday, November 20 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak

Join us for our weekly Preschool Story Time. We'll read books, sing songs and make a simple craft! 

For 3-6 year olds.

Wednesday, November 20 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

An Encompass Downtown Outreach worker will be available on a drop-in basis for anyone with questions about social services, county mental health, addiction recovery options, housing applications, the Homeward Bound bus ticket program, getting an PO Box, clearing camping tickets, getting a fee-free DMV CA ID, Smart Path and more. For more info contact Jesse at silvaj@santacruzpl.org or Kris at kris.younggren@encompasscs.org or Meredith at meredith.flores@encompasscs.org

Wednesday, November 20 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
Location: Live Oak

One of our tech savvy librarians will help you with a variety of technology services during weekly drop-in 20-30 minute appointments. First come first served, appointments are taken in order of appearance. Topics include: creating an email account, creating word documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and much more! Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you. 

Wednesday, November 20 (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

Are you currently experiencing homelessness? Work with a compassionate and effective community volunteer or "housing navigator," who can help you set goals, overcome barriers, access documents and search for opportunities, helping you to transition back into housing, health and wellness.

Wednesday, November 20 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Aptos

The Aptos Library Writing Group is a peer-led, community-based, on-going writing group. Those interested in: sharing their writing; improving and developing their writing; or trying their hand at writing for the first time, are welcome. No experience is necessary and all writing formats are considered, from poetry to short stories, from memoirs to fiction. Each session begins with a 10 minute writing exercise, followed by a read-aloud (sharing is optional). Next, participants take turns reading aloud from a current writing project. Assistance with editing on current writing projects is provided; please bring additional copies if interested in editorial support. This group assembles on the third Wednesday of each month from 1pm-3pm in the meeting room of the Aptos branch library. 

Wednesday, November 20 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte

The Branciforte Book Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:30-2:30.   This month's book will be The Power by Naomi Alderman. Copies may be available at the Branciforte Library. Please try to arrive on time!

Wednesday, November 20 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley

Drop in and make a fun craft every Wednesday afternoon. Families are welcome. Today's craft will celebrate Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for?

Wednesday, November 20 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Upstairs Meeting Room

SCPL's CodeCombat Coding Club is a once weekly meetup where we use online, game-based coding to learn JavaScript and Python. CodeCombat is a real game that teaches learners of all ages to code by playing through levels and quickly mastering programming concepts. It's not just gamification with bells and whistles, it's democratizing learning to code by making the process more accessible and engaging than ever before! Learners write code, execute it and see their changes in real-time! Ages 10-18. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online, by email pro@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717.

Wednesday, November 20 (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

Time to get crafty. A Do-It-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families and independent-minded young people! Kids 8 years old and younger must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 14 years or older.

Wednesday, November 20 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

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 by appointment only. Contact Programs 831.427.7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org to make an appointment for a 25 minute session.

Wednesday, November 20 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Aptos

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 by appointment only. Contact Programs 831.427.7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org to make an appointment for a 25 minute session.

Wednesday, November 20 (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Aptos

Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.  Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 19 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.

Wednesday, November 20 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Live Oak

Join us for an hour of coding! Immerse yourself in a world of your choosing- be it Minecraft, Star Wars, Frozen or other fantasy worlds . Utilizing block code, we will learn the fundamentals of computer science through games. Ages 8 to 18. Not registration required. Space available on a first come first served basis.  
For more information contact: Julie Soto sotoj@Santacruzpl.org 831-427-7700 x 7649 or Live Oak Library 831-427-7711

Wednesday, November 20 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach

The LSB Evening Book Discussion Group will not meet in November or December.  Next meeing will be in January.  The group will resume it's regular schedule in 2020.  Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:00p. During the branch remodel, the group will be meeting in the LSB Recreation District Board Room, 314 Estrella Ave.., LSB. All adults are welcome. January's book selection is The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the
American Ideal West, by David McCullough.

Wednesday, November 20 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley

Adults need playtime too! Come play with us for hours of tabletop gaming fun. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's many games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. Some of the titles we carry are:

• Settlers of Catan
• Disney Monopoly
• Deadwood Studios, USA
• Star Trek: The Interactive VHS Board Game
• Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game
• Unspeakable Words
• Candy Land
• Pandemic
• Battleship
• Apples to Apples
• Elder Sign
• Bananagrams
• Lord of the Fries
• Ticket to Ride
• King of New York
• Dead of Winter
• 7 Wonders
• Elysium
• Disney Scene It
• Flick 'Em Up
• Vikings on Board
• Last Night on Earth
• Imhotep
• Flash Point
• Dixit
• Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe Edition
• Star Trek: Attack Wing
• Kill Doctor Lucky (Board game and card game)
• Paris Connection
• Dominion
• Codenames
• Stuff and Nonsense
• Tak
• Exploding Kittens
• Freedom: The Underground Railroad
• Turbulence
• Braiiiins!
• Zombie DIce
• Fluxx
• Black Market Warehouse
• Evil Baby Orphanage
• Give Me the Brain!
• Unexploded Cow
• Brawl
• The Star Wars Game
• Clue
• Whodunit
• D&D Basic Board Game
• Shogi
• a set of classic board games like chess, backgammon, and checkers
• and more!

Wednesday, November 20 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Aptos

Come learn more about how to work with your neighbors to reduce wildland fire risk and chances of insurance policy cancellation.  All are welcome to this free educational event.  Deputy Fire Marshall Chief Marco Mack from Aptos/La Selva and Central Fire Districts will be on hand to answer questions and offer support for the FireWise Community application process.  Leaders of the Prospect Heights FireSafe Community, the first established in Santa Cruz County, will also be available.

The FireWise Community certification program is associated with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is recognized by some insurance carriers as beneficial to reducing overall wildland fire property risk.

Rural property residents are especially encouraged to participate.

For further information, contact Becky Steinbruner: 831-685-2915

Thursday, November 21 (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Offsite

Medicare open enrollment is October 15 through December 7. This is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to compare plans and make sure they have the right health and prescription drug coverage for 2020. Senior Network Services Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) will present unbiased Medicare changes and options for 2020. California Department of Aging registered counselors will be available for questions. For information or other dates/locations, please call 831-462-5510. Free of charge and first come, first seated.

Offsite location: Community Foundation 7807 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA