Monday, June 5 (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Offsite - see event description for location

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month by going on your own "wonder walk" as you stroll through our Nature Discovery Park and read Wonder Walkers - a picture book written and illustrated by Micha Archer. This storybook walk encourages you to wonder about nature and the world around us, so come wander, wonder, and discover at your own pace in Felton's Nature Discovery Park right next to our beautiful library!

This storybook walk shall appear from June 3rd beginning at noon-June 30th, so catch it while you can!

Sponsored by the Felton Library Friends.

Monday, June 5 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1970 and served in Germany and Vietnam. He was a professional Firefighter for 31 years, then started painting after retirement with watercolors. He now mixes his paintings between acrylics and watercolor. He lives in Marina, CA with his wife Tina.

Our second featured artist: Nana Montgomery is an artist who makes contemporary quilts. Combining fabric and paint to create her images, Montgomery's quilts are constructed in a traditional manner, using cotton fabrics and filling. Paint and other embellishments are applied after the quilt is constructed to enhance the surface design. The process and tactility of combining paint with appliqued fabric add an important spontaneity to the work.

http://www.bluesharkdesign.com/contact

Both exhibits will be on display until the end of June. Thank you Steve and Nana for sharing your art with the Santa Cruz community!

Monday, June 5 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Join us at the Bridge Club, every Monday from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you.

Bridge club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries. 

Please click HERE TO REGISTER for the event on Santa Cruz County Parks website or in person one the day of the event at the Capitola Library.

Enjoy playing bridge for recreation, mental stimulation, and companionship at the library!

Monday, June 5 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Community Room
Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Monday, June 5 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

The Santa Cruz Poetry Project facilitates poetry and writing workshops throughout Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to bring poetry to those who would not otherwise have access. We do this through our Poetry in the Jails project, which offers poetry workshops to incarcerated men and women. Our new workshop at the downtown library, offered in partnership with the Life Literacies Center, welcomes anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Tuesday, June 6 (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Offsite - see event description for location

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month by going on your own "wonder walk" as you stroll through our Nature Discovery Park and read Wonder Walkers - a picture book written and illustrated by Micha Archer. This storybook walk encourages you to wonder about nature and the world around us, so come wander, wonder, and discover at your own pace in Felton's Nature Discovery Park right next to our beautiful library!

This storybook walk shall appear from June 3rd beginning at noon-June 30th, so catch it while you can!

Sponsored by the Felton Library Friends.

Tuesday, June 6 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Veteran's Information Center

You served. You earned. Check out your benefits. Your library, in collaboration with our community's veteran service organiztions, is working to improve the quality of life for veterans. The Veterans Information Center provides a trained volunteer to connect veterans and their families with local, state and federal resources on education, employment, housing and health. Books, online resources and access to a computer for research and applications are also available at the center.

Tuesday, June 6 (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

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

We look forward to helping you!

Tuesday, June 6 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Study Room A

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy bilingual staff at the Scotts Valley Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. 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. 

Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/scottsvalley

Advance appointments are prioritized. Visit the library's information desk or call telephone information (831-427-7713) for help making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.

Visit the library's Digital Learning webpage for more opportunites: https://www.santacruzpl.org/digitallearning

We look forward to helping you!

Tuesday, June 6 (11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.

Tuesday, June 6 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak

Come join Librarian Julie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Live Oak Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.

Tuesday, June 6 (12:15 PM - 1:30 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

Volunteer Housing Navigators provides housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness every Tuesday, 12:15-1:30pm in the Life Literacies Center.

Tuesday, June 6 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Location: Virtual Library
Room: Online

We have all collected family research, memorabilia and heirlooms over the years. But will our family want to continue collecting these items? This program will examine how we might define our legacy and preserve and pass on family treasures to future generations. Discussion will cover how to organize, preserve, share, or let go of family papers and possessions. Kathy’s presentation will help us to avoid the overwhelm.

Kathy Nielsen is a librarian, historian and storyteller. She has hosted a virtual monthly program, All Things Relative, at the Monterey Public Library. Kathy is the co-founder of the Monterey County Genealogical Society’s special interest writing group, Off the Charts. She is currently a popular genealogy speaker on the Monterey Peninsula, and has been featured on Lisa Louise Cooke’s weekly YouTube program, Elevenses.

Tuesday, June 6 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Branciforte
Room: Community Room

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Branciforte 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. The program will take place in the Branciforte Library Community Room.

Tuesday, June 6 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but encourage beginners to at least learn the basic rules (how the pieces move) before coming the first time.

Note to parents: Chess is a great way for kids to build sportsmanship, concentration, and reasoning skills, while having a lot of fun!

Tuesday, June 6 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Barbara Gorson Multiuse Room

In partnership with The Resource Center for Nonviolence, volunteer-facilitated book circles offer participants a courageous space to help one another engage in collaborative, antiracist, learning by cultivating inclusivity, curiosity, and mutual respect.

The Book Circles will be reading How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. The Capitola Branch Book Circle will discuss the book over a series of 6 meetings on Tuesday evenings from 6:30- 8pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11 and 18.

Advance registration for the series is required. To ensure group continuity and quality discussion, each book circle will be limited to 15 participants. The book circles are designed for participants to register and attend all six sessions of the series.

* Please note: There will be loaner copies from the library for participants to use for the duration of the series. Registrants may pick them up at the Capitola Branch Service Desk*

Wednesday, June 7 (12:00 AM - 11:59 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Offsite - see event description for location

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month by going on your own "wonder walk" as you stroll through our Nature Discovery Park and read Wonder Walkers - a picture book written and illustrated by Micha Archer. This storybook walk encourages you to wonder about nature and the world around us, so come wander, wonder, and discover at your own pace in Felton's Nature Discovery Park right next to our beautiful library!

This storybook walk shall appear from June 3rd beginning at noon-June 30th, so catch it while you can!

Sponsored by the Felton Library Friends.

Wednesday, June 7 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Veteran's Information Center

You served. You earned. Check out your benefits. Your library, in collaboration with our community's veteran service organiztions, is working to improve the quality of life for veterans. The Veterans Information Center provides a trained volunteer to connect veterans and their families with local, state and federal resources on education, employment, housing and health. Books, online resources and access to a computer for research and applications are also available at the center.

Wednesday, June 7 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Virtual Library
Room: Online

The Capitola Book Discussion Group meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. For greater accessibility, we have now moved to Zoom. Registration is required. All adults are welcome. 

This month's title is Bel Canto by Ann Patchett.

Wednesday, June 7 (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.