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Upcoming Tech EventsOur goal is to provide excellent digital learning experiences. Technology can be extremely useful, but it can also be complicated and overwhelming. We provide free events and learning opportunities to help you better understand and navigate your options.  You're invited to check out our Tech Talks workshops, Digital Learning Lab online resources, in-person Tech Help and YouTube video tutorials.  You can also sign-up for our monthly Newsletter.


 Upcoming

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  • CANCELLED In-Person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach
    Sat, June 14 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: La Selva Beach
    Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

    Are you stuck with a technology question?

    One of our tech savvy staff members at the La Selva Beach 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 appointmenthttps://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/laselvabeach 

    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.

  • Afternoon STEAM: Lego No-So Simple Machines @ Aptos
    Sat, June 14 (2:00 PM-3:30 PM)
    Location: Aptos
    Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

    Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize.    Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software.

    7 week series: June 14 to July 26

    Saturdays from 2:00p to 3:30p.  Drop-in, no advance registration

    Ages 8 to 18

  • In-Person Tech Help @ Downtown
    Sun, June 15 (1:00 PM-3:00 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.

    We look forward to helping you!

  • In-Person Tech Help @ Aptos
    Mon, June 16 (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/aptos#s-lc-public-pt

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

    We look forward to helping you!

  • In-person Tech Help @ Downtown
    Tue, June 17 (10:00 AM-12:00 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!

  • In-Person Tech Help @ Scotts Valley
    Tue, June 17 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: Scotts Valley
    Room: Study Room B

    Are you stuck with a technology question?

    Our tech savvy 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!

  • STEM Explorers: Build a Computer!
    Tue, June 17 (10:30 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: Capitola
    Room: Ow Family Community Room

    Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program,
    participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer
    engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and
    program a computer, using Minecraft to learn foundational STEM skills in a fun and collaborative environment.
    No prior experience is necessary - just curiosity and creativity! This six-week series meets weekly from June 3rd - July 15th. There will be no class on July 1st.

    Register Now!
  • In-person Tech Help @ Capitola
    Wed, June 18 (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#s-lc-public-pt

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

    We look forward to helping you!

Upcoming Tech EventsOur goal is to provide excellent digital learning experiences. Technology can be extremely useful, but it can also be complicated and overwhelming. We provide free events and learning opportunities to help you better understand and navigate your options.  You're invited to check out our Tech Talks workshops, Digital Learning Lab online resources, in-person Tech Help and YouTube video tutorials.  You can also sign-up for our monthly Newsletter.


 Upcoming

View Full Calendar
  • CANCELLED In-Person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach
    Sat, June 14 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: La Selva Beach
    Room: La Selva Beach Branch Library

    Are you stuck with a technology question?

    One of our tech savvy staff members at the La Selva Beach 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 appointmenthttps://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/laselvabeach 

    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.

  • Afternoon STEAM: Lego No-So Simple Machines @ Aptos
    Sat, June 14 (2:00 PM-3:30 PM)
    Location: Aptos
    Room: The Betty Leonard Community Room

    Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize.    Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software.

    7 week series: June 14 to July 26

    Saturdays from 2:00p to 3:30p.  Drop-in, no advance registration

    Ages 8 to 18

  • In-Person Tech Help @ Downtown
    Sun, June 15 (1:00 PM-3:00 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.

    We look forward to helping you!

  • In-Person Tech Help @ Aptos
    Mon, June 16 (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/aptos#s-lc-public-pt

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

    We look forward to helping you!

  • In-person Tech Help @ Downtown
    Tue, June 17 (10:00 AM-12:00 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!

  • In-Person Tech Help @ Scotts Valley
    Tue, June 17 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: Scotts Valley
    Room: Study Room B

    Are you stuck with a technology question?

    Our tech savvy 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!

  • STEM Explorers: Build a Computer!
    Tue, June 17 (10:30 AM-12:00 PM)
    Location: Capitola
    Room: Ow Family Community Room

    Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program,
    participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer
    engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and
    program a computer, using Minecraft to learn foundational STEM skills in a fun and collaborative environment.
    No prior experience is necessary - just curiosity and creativity! This six-week series meets weekly from June 3rd - July 15th. There will be no class on July 1st.

    Register Now!
  • In-person Tech Help @ Capitola
    Wed, June 18 (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#s-lc-public-pt

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

    We look forward to helping you!