December 2025

All our branches will close at 2:00PM on Wednesday, December 24th, and will be closed on Thursday, December 25th. Our regular schedule will resume at all branches on Friday, December 26th.
 
All our branches will close at 2:00PM on Wednesday, December 31st, and will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Our regular schedule will resume at all branches on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 
Youth Programs will not be offered during Winter Break, December 21- January 3. Most programming for youth will resume the week of January 4, 2026. 
Please check the Library Calendar for program specifics.
 
To reserve a Study Room, Conference or Community Room for FREE visit https://www.santacruzpl.org/meeting-rooms/
 
Alzheimer's Around the Holidays
 
Learn how to navigate the holidays and stay connected to your family and loved ones while caring for someone living with dementia.
 
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Mosaic Your Day Brighter
 
Join us for an afternoon of artistic exploration, conversation, and fun—no prior experience necessary! All materials will be provided. Unleash your creativity with our Color-Themed Mosaic Tile Workshop! Inspired by the vibrant hues of the season, this hands-on program invites adults to design and craft their own mosaic tile piece.
 
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Fratello Marionettes: The Vaudeville Follies
 
“The Vaudeville Follies” is a marionette variety show presented in the spirit of the old-time music hall. An opera singer, a trapeze artist, Pierrot and his balloon, a trained dog, and a ballet dancing chicken are just a few of the acts you might see.
Winter Movie Matinee: The Nightmare Before Christmas
 
Relax after school at the Boulder Creek Branch Library with a screening of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Light refreshments will be available. Run time is 1 hour and 16 minutes. Rated PG.

Expressive Sketching with Carolyn Fitz
 
Using a calligraphy nib pen with water-soluble ink, come free up your own expressive unique style. Lots of demos and lots of fun! Supplies provided to use.
Adults only. Registration required. 
 
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Noon Year's Eve
 
A community celebration at the Live Oak Library to ring in the New Year! Join us for crafts, cookies with cider, and a balloon drop as we count down to welcome the New Year... at Noon!

Visit this YouTube link for a short video of our highlights for 2025!