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This January, during Positive Parenting Awareness Month, we celebrate empowerment as the strength, courage and resilience that helps families grow and thrive. Participate in the 'Laid Back Book Club' at participating libraries! We are also offering Parent TV, a resource to support our parent community. Visit the link for more information. |
Capitola Library Goes Solar!Capitola Solar Ribbon Cutting Celebration The City of Capitola invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of the solar and energy storage microgrid project at the Capitola Branch Library. The event will include short speeches by City, Library, and Friends officials, and activities for kids run by the Children's Museum of Discovery. |
January 17th - La Selva Beach Branch Library February 7th - Scotts Valley Branch Library |
Tech Talks: Apple Intelligence OptionsIf you have an iPhone 15 Pro (or newer) or an iPad with an M1 chip (or newer), there are AI options to explore. Join us as we test the Siri integration, summarizing capabilities and enhanced image editing and creation. |
Author Talk: Mark Marinovich"1929. Newlyweds Lily and Charlie set out to build a family amusement park atop a derelict WWI oil tanker grounded along the shores of Monterey Bay. But bootleggers cashing in on Prohibition have other plans, secretly installing a speakeasy in the ship’s hold." |
Dream it, See it: Teen Vision Board Party Join us for a Teen Vision Board Party where you'll clip, glue, and design your goals and aesthetic for the year on your very own canvas. Bring your imagination—we’ll bring the pizza and drinks! |
Kick off the 2026 Our Community Reads season by joining fellow readers to share ideas about this year’s selection and discuss major themes in depth. Casey Coonerty Protti, owner of Bookshop Santa Cruz, facilitates the conversation. The Loft Coffee Shop — 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos |
Watch this inspiring documentary chronicling the epic story of how four teenage boys, all sons of undocumented immigrants, built an underwater robot from spare parts and chewing gum and defeated engineering powerhouse MIT in the process. Run time 1 hour 25 minutes. Popcorn will be served! |
Make a Woven Heart Learn how to make a woven fabric heart just in time for Valentine's Day! The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and they love to share their knowledge. We weave, spin yarn, make baskets, felt, and so much more. |
Neighbors for Neighbors Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Neighbors for Neighbors is a welcoming space where community members, both housed and unhoused, can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. |
This 6-session series is an opportunity to evaluate your skills, talents and experiences through a new lens as well as arm you with the strategies, resources and confidence to support you in approaching and succeeding in today’s job market. |
Join Knute Brekke, ROV/MARS manager at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), to learn how scientists, engineers, and students create and build remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs). |
Leungs White Crane, Lion Dance Group Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the White Crane Lion Dance Group! Enjoy an exciting performance filled with colorful costumes, rhythmic drumming, and traditional lion dance artistry. Fun for the whole family! |
Journaling Through the YearsLocal author and sojourner Marcia Heinegg joins us to share her newest book, a memoir called Journaling Through The Years. She will also lead participants in a writing activity after reading passages from the book and answering questions. |
Join us in the Fireside Room on January 31st from 2-4 PM to celebrate the animal art of Suzy Radonsky. Light refreshments will be served. Suzy Radonsky is a self-taught Santa Cruz acrylic painter specializing in neo-realistic wildlife and pet portraits, layering bold colors beneath intricate fur, feathers and scales. Show runs January 3- April 3 |
Join us to celebrate Kara Saki's Lion King mask art. Light refreshments will be served. During the 2024-25 school year, Kara Saki designed and built four Lion King masks for the Scotts Valley Middle School production of Lion King Jr. She received well deserved applause and recognition for her unique and
marvelous creations. Show runs January 3- April 3 |
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