Special Programs coming up this week!
Spotlight on Special Programs this Week
Meet Delrita The Elephant (Bilingual English/Spanish, Live on Zoom)
Date:Wednesday, June 15, 2022Time:1:00pm - 2:00pmCalling all elephant lovers!! In this amazing and interactive class, students will learn all about the endangered Asian elephant, and meet one of the Endangered Ark Foundation’s favorite residents, Delrita! Delrita will show you her trunk and all the incredible things she can do with it. Drink, pick things up, and even paint! She will also show you her teeth, her feet and a close-up of her skin! How many teeth does an elephant have? How many toes? Is the skin soft or tough? Join us to find out, and ask all your questions!
This event will be streamed inside Felton, Boulder Creek, and Capitola Branches at the time of the event.
This event will be bilingual (presented in English with a Spanish language interpreter)!
Teachers of Nature - iConoce a Delrita el elefante! iAtención amantes de elefantes! En esta clase increíble e interactiva, los estudiantes aprenderán sobre el elefante asiático y conocerán a uno de los residentes más populares de Endangered Ark Foundation, Delrita. iDelrita les mostrará su tromba y todas las cosas increíbles que puede hacer con ella, como beber, recoger cosas, e incluso pintar! También nos mostrará sus dientes, pies, y su piel. ¿Cuántos dientes tiene un elefante? ¿Cuántos dedos? ¿La piel es suave o áspera? iAcompáñanos para averiguarlo y haz todas tus preguntas!
Este evento será bilingüe (presentado en inglés con un intérprete en español).
Watch this program HERE!
Agents of Change: A Collaborative Art & Poetry Project
Date:Saturday, June 18, 2022Time:12:00pm - 1:30pmLocation:Downtown Community Room
Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz David Allen Sullivan announces Agents of Change: A Collaborative Art & Poetry Project.
This generative Poetry Workshop will give examples of poems about art. We will discuss ways to approach writing about art. Then there will be time for participants to choose one piece of displayed art and write about it. Final poems can be written on card stock and will be displayed on the walls beside the art.
Art and poems will be displayed at the Downtown Branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries from June 10th to August 20th.
Come see the display of local art work, and poems written about them. For more information, go to https://santacruzagentsofchange.wordpress.com/
Juneteenth Annual Celebration
Date:Saturday, June 18, 2022Time:12:00pm - 4:00pmLocation:London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa CruzVisit us at the Juneteenth Annual Celebration 2022 in Laurel Park at London Nelson Community Center and enjoy the day's activities!
About the Event, from Santa Cruz Juneteenth:
"Juneteenth is a special day for anyone who believes in freedom and equality for all people. Join us for amazing music, delicious soul food, craft booths, kid's activities, and a basketball skills contest. This year's theme is LIBERATION!"
*Image created by Santa Cruz Juneteenth https://www.santacruzjuneteenth.com/
Jungle James Animal Adventures
Date:Saturday, June 18, 2022Time:12:00pm - 1:00pm and 3:00-4:00 Location:Offsite - Harvey West (12-1) and La Selva Beach Library (3-4)Join Jungle James and his animal friends at Redwood Picnic Area of Harvey West Park for the ultimate animal viewing and interactive experience!
- This engaging 1-hour program features 5-6 reptiles from around the world.
- Educates children about each animal’s habitat, habits, and unique features.
- Come face to face with some of the coolest species on the planet!
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