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Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses Available - Visores para ver eclipses solares disponibles

Monday, March 18 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Systemwide

Visit any of our branches to pick up a pair of solar eclipse viewers to be able to safely observe and enjoy the show on Monday, April 8, 2024!*

*Never look directly at the sun without solar eclipse viewing glasses or other appropriate solar viewing equipment. It is never safe to look at an eclipse without proper viewers.

¡Visita cualquiera de nuestras bibliotecas para recoger un par de visores de eclipse solar para poder observar y disfrutar el espectáculo de manera segura el lunes, 8 de abril, 2024!*

*Nunca mire directamente al sol sin visores para ver eclipses solares u otro equipo de observación solar adecuado. Nunca es seguro observar un eclipse sin un visor solar.

 

Viewers available courtesy of/ Visores disponibles cortesía de: Solar Eclipse Activites for Libraries (SEAL)


Bridge Club

Monday, March 18 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: The Betty Leonard 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!


Knitting at the Library @ Felton

Monday, March 18 (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.


Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours

Monday, March 18 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Life Literacies Center

An Encompass Outreach worker will be available on a drop-in basis, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, in the Life Literacies Center at the Downtown Library for anyone with questions regarding connecting to social services, county mental health, addiction recovery options, housing applications, the Homeward Bound bus ticket program, obtaining a PO Box, clearing camping tickets, obtaining a fee-free DMV CA Identification application and more.

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


CANCELLED In-Person Tech Help @ Aptos

Monday, March 18 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Aptos
Room: Dorosin Memorial Conference Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos 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/

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

We look forward to helping you!


Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library Meeting

Monday, March 18 (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Location: La Selva Beach
Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

The Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library is a chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (FSCPL), a non-profit organization. We support the La Selva Beach Branch Library through fundraising, community events and advocacy for our branch. We're an active group and would love to increase our membership to better support the Library and community. 

We meet on the third Monday of each month in-person at the La Selva Beach Library (316 Estrella Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076). Consider joining us. For more information, please contact Cindy Jackson at cinjack6860@gmail.com. Please visit our website for more information about the Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library: lsblibraryfriends.org


The Santa Cruz Poetry Project

Monday, March 18 (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.

No registration required  Takes place every Monday, 4:00 – 5:30 PM At the Life Literacies Center, the Downtown Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church St. www.santacruzpl.org (831) 427-7717


Mobile Health Clinic

Tuesday, March 19 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Location: Felton

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 visits to the Felton Branch Library on the third Tuesday of the month.

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. Referrals to community providers for specialty care, including mental health Help navigating the health care system and local resources

    

 


In-Person Tech Help @ Felton

Tuesday, March 19 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Felton
Room: Felton Study Room

Are you stuck with a technology question?

One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton 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.

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

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!


Project Scout Tax Preparation Assistance

Tuesday, March 19 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

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: Project Scout

INCOME OF $64,000 and below, simple returns only.

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): El Proyecto Scout


Cancelled - Storytime @ Downtown

Tuesday, March 19 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Downtown

Join us in the Young People's room at the Downtown Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This program is intended for children aged 2-6.  Craft kits will be provided every week to make in the library or to take home.


CANCELLED- Toddler Time at Live Oak

Tuesday, March 19 (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.


Toddler Time @ Scotts Valley

Tuesday, March 19 (11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)
Location: Scotts Valley

***Today's storytime will be held in the KidSpot*** 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.


CANCELLED StoryTime @ Aptos

Tuesday, March 19 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Location: Aptos

Story Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 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!


Volunteer Housing Navigators

Tuesday, March 19 (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.


R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Live Oak

Tuesday, March 19 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Live Oak

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Tuesdays 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


R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Scotts Valley

Tuesday, March 19 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Study Room B

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 6:00p. 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


Make & Explore @ Scotts Valley

Tuesday, March 19 (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Scotts Valley
Room: Fireside Community Room

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! 

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts 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 Scotts Valley Library Fireside Room and / or patio. 


R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @Garfield Park

Tuesday, March 19 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Tuesdays 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


Picture Bingo with Shared Adventures

Tuesday, March 19 (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Downtown
Room: Downtown Community Room

This Bingo program for people with special abilities (disabilities) is adaptable to all because it uses pictures! Enjoy some social time and have some fun. Small prizes too! All ages welcomed. Caregivers must stay with participant.

3rd Tuesdays of each month

Downtown Branch Library

3:30-5:00pm

About Shared Adventures:

Founded in 1994 by Foster Andersen, a survivor of a spinal cord injury with quadriplegia, Shared Adventures has provided hundreds of life-enriching recreational and social activities for people with special needs.

Our goal is to offer opportunities for social and recreational interaction for disabled people, and thereby encourage:

Personal growth, development, and self-confidence Cooperation, decision-making, and leadership skills Outdoor skills and environmental awareness Improved quality of life and level of happiness

We are the only program in Santa Cruz County that offers a year-round calendar of recreational events that is completely inclusive! We cater to people of all walks of life, including age, disability, and our veterans.

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Mon-Thur 10am-6pm
Fri-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 1pm-5pm

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831.427.7713

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