Tuesday, January 28 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte

Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Let's play and learn together!

Tuesday, January 28 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

One of our tech savvy staff members will help you with a variety of technology services during these 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. 

Tuesday, January 28 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Aptos

Join us for our weekly Preschool Story Time. We will read books, sing songs and make a simple craft. For 3-5 year olds.

Tuesday, January 28 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

Drop in with your family or friends and make a craft together! Adult supervision is required for younger children!

Tuesday, January 28 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley

A 45 minute program for 3-6 year olds. We will read books, sing songs and make a simple craft.

Tuesday, January 28 (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

Tuesday, January 28 (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte

Join us on Tuesday afternoons for some building fun with LEGO and DUPLO bricks. Children learn through play and bricks provide a wonderful link between structure, patterns and imagination. Ages 3 and older as the bricks are very small!

Tuesday, January 28 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte

Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12.  Call 831.427.7717 for more information.

Tuesday, January 28 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak

Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12.  Call 831.427.7717 for more information.

Tuesday, January 28 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos

Learn from a master and practice with your peers! All skill levels are welcome to participate and knowledge of the basic rules is encouraged.

Ages 6-18 yrs. 

Kids Book of Chess

Winning Chess: strategies & tactics

Tuesday, January 28 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Children have individual 20-minute appointments to sit with a dog and read.

Registration required. To register, e-mail tales2tails@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717.

Tuesday, January 28 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Aptos

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries invite you to an evening of cinema. Come enjoy these "hidden gems." Foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed! If you wish, bring a snack to share, and participate in the discussion!

For information please visit Hidden Gems Film Club Website!

Tuesday, January 28 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Offsite

In the midst of California's Chinese Must Go movement, why did Santa Cruz's Chinese view Evergreen Cemetery as symbolic of their commitment to their sacred traditions? And what motivated prominent pioneer men and women to stand up for the Chinese? Professor Traci Bliss -whose family donated the land -shares stories of resilience and humanity from her forthcoming book Evergreen Cemetery of Santa Cruz. 

Location: Congregational Church/Soquel, Parish Hall - 4951 Soquel Drive* - 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM

*(parking lot off Main Street) 

Wednesday, January 29 (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, January 29 (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, January 29 (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, January 29 (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, January 29 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
Location: Downtown

Giving thanks to our community. We appreciate your support!

The Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries receive so many books that we are giving away the books we aren't able to sell and make room for new books. Some gems, some books only eclectic lovers of discards would like. These are also great books for Free Little Libraries! Come one come all — you’ll find some treasures!!

Location: Outside to the right of the Downtown Library Entrance **Weather Permitting**

For more information visit www.fscpl.org.

Wednesday, January 29 (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, January 29 (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.