Sunday, December 10 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
Location: Capitola
Room: Ow Family Community Room

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, neutral reading partners for children reading aloud. Therapy dogs are available on an appointment basis. Each slot is a approximately 25 minutes with a 5 minute transition period to the next participant. 

Grades 2 through 12 (~7 to 18 years old)
Established Reader struggling with reading aloud NOT reading tutoring
 

If you have questions, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org 

Call 831-427-7713 to make an appointment.

Monday, December 11 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Capitola

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, December 11 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
Location: Virtual Library
Room: Online

Join CalMatters in a conversation about housing in California. CEO Neil Chase and housing reporter Ben Christopher will talk about (15 mins) and questions and answers from attendees (15 mins). The event will be recorded and made available for viewing afterwards.

 Registration link:  https://events.calmatters.org/housingincalifornia

California has added homes to its housing stock at a faster clip than any time since the Great Recession — 123,350 additional units, or an increase of 0.85%. Over that same period, the state’s population declined. Put those two numbers together and there are now more homes per person than there have been since at least 1991. It’s the kind of news that might lead a person to wonder: Does this California exodus mean the state’s housing shortage is finally coming to an end? Join this conversation to discuss state politics, city and county policies, and economic factors that affect the housing shortage and Californians access to affordable housing.

This conversation is part of CalMatters For Learning, a package of materials supported by the California State Library to help library staff, patrons, educators and organizers bring important issues to their communities. 

Monday, December 11 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
Room: Online

Join CalMatters in a conversation about housing in California. CEO Neil Chase and housing reporter Ben Christopher will talk about (15 mins) and questions and answers from attendees (15 mins). The event will be recorded and made available for viewing afterwards.

California has added homes to its housing stock at a faster clip than any time since the Great Recession — 123,350 additional units, or an increase of 0.85%. Over that same period, the state’s population declined. Put those two numbers together and there are now more homes per person than there have been since at least 1991. It’s the kind of news that might lead a person to wonder: Does this California exodus mean the state’s housing shortage is finally coming to an end? Join this conversation to discuss state politics, city and county policies, and economic factors that affect the housing shortage and Californians access to affordable housing

Registration link:  https://events.calmatters.org/housingincalifornia

This conversation is part of CalMatters For Learning, a package of materials supported by the California State Library to help library staff, patrons, educators and organizers bring important issues to their communities. 

Monday, December 11 (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, December 11 (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.

Monday, December 11 (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.

Monday, December 11 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Downtown

Are you stuck with a technology question?

Our tech savvy staff at the Downtown 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/downtown

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, December 12 (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, December 12 (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!

Tuesday, December 12 (10:00 AM - 12:30 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, December 12 (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.

Tuesday, December 12 (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, December 12 (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, December 12 (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, December 12 (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. 

Tuesday, December 12 (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

Tuesday, December 12 (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

Tuesday, December 12 (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, December 12 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Location: Garfield Park

Workshop - RESCHEDULED from Novenber 14th date

“The best line in a poem better be the line I’m reading.” – Alberto Rios

In this workshop participants will use proven editing techniques to enhance their already fine writing. Each participant is asked to bring a poem or short prose piece (no longer than two pages for poetry, one page for prose) and Magdalena will facilitate radically constructive feedback for taking the writing to the next level. Working this way in a group elevates knowledge and confidence as well as providing a safe space for experimentation and finding/rediscovering one’s voice.