SCPL News & Announcements - Posts Tagged 'Summer Reading'

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The Festival of the Book

Congratulate the kids, adults, the whole family, and the entire community on an incredible summer designed for reading. The Festival ...

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Posted by cowend on July 20, 2017 at 5:23 p.m.

The 4Keys to YouTube Savvy
& Facebook LIVE!

Start your own YouTube Channel and broadcast your message Free! Create more buzz and excitement with your friends ...

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Posted by cowend on July 14, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Learn about Water-Smart Gardening in Santa Cruz County and the Monterey Bay Friendly Landscape Recognition Program. Water districts and conservsation groups throughout the county have ...

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Posted by cowend on July 13, 2017 at 10:58 a.m.

The Tannery World Dance + Cultural Center is back this summer! Tannery artists will bring dance, music, history and culture from around the world to your ...

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Posted by cowend on July 10, 2017 at 4:19 p.m.

Meet Oliver!

All ages are invited to enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and make a parrot craft while meeting Oliver and his human ...

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Posted by cowend on July 5, 2017 at 6 a.m.

What Makes Great Mystery?

Find out with ward-winning Santa Cruz author, Laurie R. King. She'll share her secrets about writing the 2016 novel, The ...

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Posted by cowend on June 30, 2017 at 6 a.m.

This Magic Show will delight the entire family! Amazing Alan is also an accomplished balloon artist who blends science and magic to the amazement of ...

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Posted by cowend on June 27, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Understanding the World at Micro Scale

This month, Citizen Science invites all ages to discover a world too small to notice. We'll introduce the ...

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Posted by cowend on June 26, 2017 at 12:50 p.m.

Dramaturg Discussions

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Dramaturgs Michael Warren, Ariane Helou, Maria Frangos and Local Film Critic Lisa Jensen will discuss this summer's upcoming Santa ...

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Posted by cowend on June 25, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Plant-Based Cooking Workshop

Join vegan cookbook author David Gabbe for a plant-based cooking workshop. David will provide samples of several quick and easy dishes and ...

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Posted by cowend on June 23, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Join us for a unique, high energy musical performance with Sean's Music Factory. Hear the new hit kids album.

Wednesday • June 28

• 11:00am ...

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Posted by cowend on June 18, 2017 at 6 p.m.

It's science, magic, & fun, all rolled into one! Peter Weiss sings original folk-rock songs about the environment and incorporates real science magic tricks for ...

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Posted by cowend on June 18, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Animal Adventures!

Meet some amazing wild animals and learn about reptiles like these:

• Bearded Dragon
• Australia Blue-tongued Skink
• Indonesia Corn Snake
• North American Ball Python ...

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Posted by cowend on June 17, 2017 at 6 a.m.

We sincerely regret that all three scheduled performances have been cancelled due to a family loss among one of the performers. We apologize for the ...

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Posted by cowend on June 14, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.

Come and listen to your favorite marches, folk music, show tunes, and more at the San Lorenzo Valley Community Band's annual free concert at ...

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Posted by cowend on June 11, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Tom Noddy's Bubble Magic is sure to amaze! you'll be entranced by the science and magic of bubbles.

Wednesday • June 14
11:00am ...

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Posted by cowend on June 9, 2017 at 5 p.m.

Woodburning Workshop

What a lovely way to burn! Join pyrography artist Kelley Badgley for a two-hour beginner's class on the art of wood burning ...

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Posted by cowend on June 9, 2017 at 6 a.m.

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having ...

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Posted by cowend on June 2, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Reading By Design

The 2017 Summer Reading Program begins June 1st!
Reading by Design is a summer library program for everyone. Little ones through kids ...

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Posted by ann on June 1, 2017 at 8:05 a.m.

Learn how to make elaborate sand castles from Kirk Rademaker, a Master Builder known as the sand Guy. Bring the whole family for this fun ...

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Posted by cowend on June 1, 2017 at 6 a.m.

A Simple Script and Storyboard is your recipe for bringing your video story alive. In this "hands-on" workshop you will create a video plan and ...

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Posted by cowend on May 30, 2017 at 6 a.m.

Meet Oliver!

All ages are invited to enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and make a parrot craft while meeting Oliver and his human ...

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Posted by cowend on May 26, 2017 at 6 a.m.

The last day to sign out of the 2016 Summer Reading Program is Sunday August 14th!
We had a great summer with the Game On ...

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Posted by cowend on Aug. 9, 2016 at 9:02 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our annual celebration of reading and the conclusion of the Summer Reading Program! We've had a great time playing ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 18, 2016 at 12:26 p.m.

John Parker & His
Freestyle Team

Join pro rider John Parker and his Freestyle Team from BMX Impact to find out what action sports are all ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 13, 2016 at 12:39 p.m.

Game On: READ!

The 2016 Summer Reading Program begins June 1st!
Game On: READ is a summer library program for everyone. Little ones through age ...

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Posted by phippsa on May 27, 2016 at 9:54 a.m.

Free Audiobooks for Teens
All Summer Long!

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens. Starting May 5th 2016, SYNC will give away two ...

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Posted by phippsa on April 28, 2016 at 11:30 p.m.

Our annual celebration of reading and the conclusion of the Summer Reading Program is sure to be a fun day for the entire family. We ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 23, 2015 at 8:03 a.m.

Join us for this free concert featuring the incredible sounds of the Bassoon, Clarinet, Flutes, and Horn. The Quintet will perform a lively selection of ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 21, 2015 at 7:57 a.m.

All Ages Dance Party

Friday • July 24 • 5-7pm
Scotts Valley Branch • Outdoor Patio

Kuzanga Marimba’s interlocking melodies and rhythms are rooted in thousand-year old ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 21, 2015 at 7:57 a.m.

The Garfield Park Library turns 100 years old! Join us for a fun birthday celebration the whole family will enjoy, including:

• Live music with local ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 9, 2015 at 12:24 p.m.

Kids ages 7 and up will have a blast creating new jewelry from old. We have plenty for you to pick from or you can ...

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Posted by phippsa on July 1, 2015 at 8:02 a.m.

Come and listen to your favorite marches, folk music, show tunes, and more at the San Lorenzo Valley Community Band's annual free concert at ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 25, 2015 at 8:42 a.m.

Join Perry Yan for a 30 minute magic show the whole family will enjoy! Using a unique combination of sleight of hand, clean comedy, and ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 25, 2015 at 8:42 a.m.

Join us for an engaging, interactive live animal experience the whole family will love! Featuring insects, amphibians, and reptiles from around the world!

Scotts Valley ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 25, 2015 at 8:41 a.m.

Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join local artist T. Mike Walker for a fun and challenging photo collage workshop. The workshop is ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 25, 2015 at 8:41 a.m.

Magical Moonshine Puppet Theater's Teddybear Circus

What if the Three Bears were really Teddy Bears? And what if Goldilocks was not a little girl ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 25, 2015 at 8:41 a.m.

A cultural experience with drumming and dancing, Village Rhythms is guaranteed fun for all ages! Founder of Village Rhythms, visionary and teacher/mentor of the ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 15, 2015 at 12:30 a.m.

The Great Blindini returns to the library with his fun and family friendly magic. Bring the whole family to enjoy the show and meet his ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 11, 2015 at 6 a.m.

Learn how to make elaborate sand castles from Kirk Rademaker, a Master Builder known as the sand Guy. Bring the whole family for this fun ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 2, 2015 at 7:59 a.m.

Make a life mask of your child or grandchild that you can take home and decorate together. A wonderful way to commemorate a summer of ...

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Posted by phippsa on June 2, 2015 at 6 a.m.

Read to the Rhythm!

Our annual Summer Reading Program gets started June 1st! Kids (infant thru age 18) may sign-up to read (or listen) and ...

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Posted by phippsa on May 3, 2015 at 8:55 a.m.

We are wagging our tails for all those who have helped us make the Paws to Read 2014 summer reading program a great success! This ...

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Posted by teeterj on Aug. 22, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.

Join us for this final fun-filled event in the Paws to Read summer reading program! Enjoy food, music, the kid's book barn, our read-to-me ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 25, 2014 at 7 a.m.

Woof, wag, stomp, yowl and howl for a summer of fun!

Join us for great reads, performances, workshops and more all loosely organized around the ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 9, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Want to play in the library after the doors are locked? Join us for the 2nd National Teen Lock-In on August 2 at the Scotts ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 23, 2013 at 12:29 p.m.

Summer Reading is almost over, and we're going out with a bang!

If you've been filling out a reading log, it's time ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 21, 2013 at 9 a.m.

This week's Summer Reading events culminate in a fantastic music show by local teen bands! Here are some of the highlights for this week ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 14, 2013 at 9 a.m.

Keep on readin'! Here are some event highlights for this week.

July 9th:

• Learn how to make your own kites for flying on the beach ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 7, 2013 at 8 a.m.

July is upon us, and Summer Reading continues...

On Monday, July 1 at the Aptos Branch, our family movie series continues with a showing of ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 30, 2013 at 9 a.m.

The entry form deadline for the Teen Battle of the Bands is this week, on Saturday June 28th. If you or someone you know has ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 22, 2013 at 6 p.m.

Summer Reading is in full swing! Join us this week at the following fun events.

• Storyteller Jerry Falek will be performing at the Live Oak ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 16, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Summer Reading begins today! Registration is open, so go sign up now to participate! Reading for 1 hour earns you one Summer Reading Dollar — you ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 10, 2013 at 8 a.m.

The Summer Reading Program officially begins on Monday, June 10th, but you can register online starting today!

This year's theme is "Reading is so ...

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Posted by ann on June 5, 2013 at 9 a.m.

Signups begin today for Summer Reading 2012! Summer is a great time to read. Keep track of all your books and join us for tons ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 11, 2012 at 8 a.m.

Sign-ups for this year's Summer Reading Program start next week on Monday, June 11! Children, teens, and adults are encouraged to track their reading ...

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Posted by teeterj on June 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.

Did you miss out on this year's Teen Battle of the Bands? Don't worry, you can still see the fun -- check out the ... [Read More]

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Posted by teeterj on Aug. 2, 2011 at 1 p.m.

Summer reading ends this Saturday, July 30! It's your last chance to turn in your reading log for Summer Reading dollars. These dollars can ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 28, 2011 at 9:56 a.m.

Over 700 people enjoyed Saturday's 3rd annual Teen Battle of the Bands--and even more who couldn't be there in person watched a live ...

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Posted by teeterj on July 25, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.

The Teen Battle of the Bands is coming up this Saturday from 1-4:30pm! Come cheer on the bands as they "battle it out" for ...

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Posted by ann on July 19, 2011 at 10:42 a.m.

 

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