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Upcoming Events @ the Library
Presidents Day
Monday, February 18 (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Location: Systemwide
All branches are closed in observance of Presidents Day.
Toddler Time @ Branciforte
Tuesday, February 19 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Branciforte
Toddler Time is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. It includes music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children and their caregivers. Let's play and learn together!
Preschool Storytime @ Scotts Valley
Tuesday, February 19 (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.
Preschool Story Time & Craft @ La Selva Beach
Tuesday, February 19 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Join us at the La Selva Beach Library for our weekly Preschool Story Time & Craft. Suggested ages 3-6.
Project Scout Tax Preparation Assistance
Tuesday, February 19 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Project SCOUT offers Volunteer income tax assistance and tax counseling for local residents during tax season at sites throughout Santa Cruz County. Volunteers are trained by Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board personnel. For disabled individuals unable to get to the tax sites, they have trained volunteers who can do in-home tax preparation. Seniors get priority at all library sessions.
For more information, call the Watsonville Office at 1-831-724-2606 or toll-free at 1-877-373-8297. Or visit the Project Scout Website: http://www.seniorscouncil.org/scout.html.
El proyecto SCOUT y sus voluntarios ofrecen asistencia con preparación de impuestos y asesoría fiscal para residentes locales durante la temporada de impuestos del gobierno en sitios ubicados por todo el condado de Santa Cruz. Voluntarios están capacitados por el personal del IRS y el Franchise Tax Board (impuestos de ingresos estatales) de California. Para los individuos discapacitados incapaz de llegar a los sitios de asistencia, tendrán voluntarios preparados para ayudar con preparación de impuestos en su domicilio.
Para más información, llama a la oficina de Watsonville al 1-831-724-2606 o con llamada gratuita al 1-877-373-8297. También puede visitar el sitio web (solo en inglés): http://www.seniorscouncil.org/project_scout.html.
Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours
Tuesday, February 19 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Downstairs Meeting Room
Kris Younggren is one of our Downtown Outreach Workers. She is on the job solving problems in the downtown corridor Tuesday through Saturday. Drop-in for a confidential check-in at the Downtown Library in the downstairs small meeting room (behind the computer area). Kris can help with; connecting you or someone in need to health, wellness, or housing resources, a fee-free California ID application, a homeward bound bus ticket, a mailing address via the Homeless Services Center (HSC), a SmartPATH assessment, housing search, job application and more.
Movie Club @ La Selva Beach
Tuesday, February 19 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
The LSB Movie Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 1:00p to 2:00p. Join our discussion of selective movies currently in the theaters. All adults are welcome. For more information and/or list of movies, call 831.427.7710.
Lego & Duplo Fun @ Branciforte
Tuesday, February 19 (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for some building fun with LEGO or DUPLO bricks. Children learn through play and bricks provide a wonderful link between structure, patterns and imagination. Ages 3 and older as the LEGO bricks are very small.
Let's build and learn together!
DIY Tuesday Crafternoon @ Downtown
Tuesday, February 19 (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Time to get crafty. A Do-It-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independent-minded kids! Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Homework Help @ Branciforte
Tuesday, February 19 (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.
Homework Help @ Live Oak
Tuesday, February 19 (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.
Homework Help @ La Selva Beach
Tuesday, February 19 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
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.
Project Scout Tax Preparation Assistance
Tuesday, February 19 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Downstairs Meeting Room
Project SCOUT offers Volunteer income tax assistance and tax counseling for local residents during tax season at sites throughout Santa Cruz County. Volunteers are trained by Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board personnel. For disabled individuals unable to get to the tax sites, they have trained volunteers who can do in-home tax preparation. Seniors get priority at all library sessions.
For more information, call the Watsonville Office at 1-831-724-2606 or toll-free at 1-877-373-8297. Or visit the Project Scout Website: http://www.seniorscouncil.org/scout.html.
El proyecto SCOUT y sus voluntarios ofrecen asistencia con preparación de impuestos y asesoría fiscal para residentes locales durante la temporada de impuestos del gobierno en sitios ubicados por todo el condado de Santa Cruz. Voluntarios están capacitados por el personal del IRS y el Franchise Tax Board (impuestos de ingresos estatales) de California. Para los individuos discapacitados incapaz de llegar a los sitios de asistencia, tendrán voluntarios preparados para ayudar con preparación de impuestos en su domicilio.
Para más información, llama a la oficina de Watsonville al 1-831-724-2606 o con llamada gratuita al 1-877-373-8297. También puede visitar el sitio web (solo en inglés): http://www.seniorscouncil.org/project_scout.html.
LEGO Club @ Scotts Valley
Tuesday, February 19 (3:15 PM - 4:45 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Free build LEGO construction for kids and teens. Under 7 years old requires parental supervision.
Youth Chess Club @ Aptos
Tuesday, February 19 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Aptos
Learn from a master and practice with your peers! Ages 6-18 yrs.
LEGO @ Boulder Creek
Tuesday, February 19 (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek
Come join in the fun with this directed LEGO club for kids 6+
Aptos FSCPL Our Community Reads: Trivia Night!
Tuesday, February 19 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Offsite
Come show off your knowledge of facts from the book, The Death & Life of Monterey Bay. County Supervisor, Zach Friend, will be our Emcee and conduct the festivities. Bring your book clubs! Food & drink available for purchase.
Location~Seascape Golf Club, 610 Club House Drive.
RSVP required: friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org
For more information visit Aptos FSCPL Website .
Ribbon Arts Guild
Wednesday, February 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
Genealogy Research Group @ La Selva Beach
Wednesday, February 20 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Hands-on genealogy research. Bring your laptop and research. Experienced genealogists can help you find your way through the mountains of information available to you free through library databases and on the Internet. The Genealogy Research Group meets at the La Selva Beach Library the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30a-12:00p
One-on-One Tech Tutoring @ Aptos
Wednesday, February 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!
