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Director Christopher Platt's message for April.
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April Programs & Events Brochure Our Calendar of events offers you the opportunity to create program brochures with custom filters! We've created a short video that demonstrates how to create a custom brochure. We invite you to watch the video and try it for yourself! Print copies are available in the branches. |
Join talented assemblage artist Magi Amma for a fun workshop creating one-of-a-kind art! Participants will make small assemblages on matt board using found and recycled materials. |
Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. April's project is a chicken. No sewing experience needed. |
Music of North AfricaIn recognition of SWANA Month, we explore the history and cultural significance of the music of North Africa. Muriam H. Davis of Center for the Middle East and North Africa (CMENA) at UCSC presents. |
Mobile Blood Drive The Stanford Blood Center and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to host a blood drive at the Scotts Valley Branch Library . Looking for a way to show some love for your community? Donate blood! In about an hour, you can save up to 3 lives. |
Big stories, tiny prices! Browse our pop-up book sale packed with great finds. Every book is $2, and every purchase supports the Aptos Branch Library. Stop by, snag a stack, and support your library! |
This sensory-friendly, creative program encourages experimentation and imaginative play while learning simple science concepts along the way. All materials will be provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity! Slime creations can be taken home to enjoy. *Supplies limited to 20, early birds get the slime |
Discovery Zone Playgroup This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children to learn socialization skills and for all participants to form friendships. Now at Capitola and Boulder Creek! |
Author Visit with Molly Salans Join us at the Capitola Branch Library for a visit with local author Molly Salans, who will discuss her psychological thriller, "A Break in the Fog". Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended and walk-ins are welcome. |
Toddler Time Special Series Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers. For this special series, a different community resource professional will join us for each time, each specializing in a different area of child development. |
April Seasonal Crafts Children ages 4 and up, their families and caregivers are invited to join us to make April Seasonal crafts at the Downtown Branch Library. We will be making: - Driftwood glass bead windchimes
- Nature pinch pots
- Flower bookmarks
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In this 2-part series you shall learn how to break down a single short story during each session through a definitive method, including oral reading, close reading annotation, and group discussions. You will walk away from this program with a greater understanding and appreciation for a short piece of literature through sharing with the group. Come to either session or come to both! |
The Universe is a big place, but during this presentation, we'll focus more on what we can see in the night sky and on our own solar system. We'll talk about asterisms, constellations, how we see distant stars, galaxies and then return to our own planetary neighborhood. And when you get back home, you might notice more astronomy around you every day! |
Come learn about how artificial light at night can disrupt the functions of humans and other animals. Andy Kreyche will discuss ways to illuminate the nighttime environment safely. |
Join us at the Scotts Valley Branch Library for a fun and engaging presentation which helps to build awareness of local wildlife and how we can help them thrive. |
Join this special evening honoring teen poets from across the county. Hear original poems from the newly published book, Seeds of Tomorrow, a youth poetry anthology from the Rising Voices Collective, and celebrate the announcement of the 2026-27 Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate. |
Come meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments in our Fireside Room on Saturday, April 18, from 2:00-4:00PM. Sylvia's work will be on display from April 4th-June 30th. Through luminous nature photography, Sylvia Valentine draws viewers into moments of stillness, healing, and quiet wonder. Her work encourages us to slow down and reconnect with the natural world, offering a gentle pause from the noise of daily life. |
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