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Director Christopher Platt's message for November
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November Programs & Events Brochure
Our new 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!
You can find printed brochures at your local branch! |
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special screening of Disney Pixar's Coco at the Branciforte Library! Join us for an evening filled with music, family, and heartwarming storytelling. Free admission, popcorn provided, and all ages welcome! |
Carl Rohrs is a Santa Cruz lettering artist, graphic designer and retired sign painter. He teaches graphic design and typography at Cabrillo College, and modern calligraphy workshops internationally. This event is being presented by the Friends of the Branciforte Library. Registration required. |
Journal Your Way to Writing Success Join us for this writing workshop that is perfect for people who miss being able to sign up for NaNoWriMo or who simply want to learn how to begin a writing practice. |
A bilingual and participatory performance that explores the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) with song, dance, tradition, personal stories and a large variety of musical instruments. You are invited to dance and sing with Cascada de Flores on a musical journey sharing Día de Muertos traditions from Mexico and Central America, as well as our imaginations. |
In this workshop for teens we will explore how poetry can be a powerful tool for activism and social commentary. We will write about our visions for a better world, our criticisms and fears of the one we’re in, and our wisdom about how we get from the imperfect now to a more perfect future. No experience necessary. |
Reading your work out loud requires a specific set of skills. In this workshop, teen writers will learn how to use inflection, pacing, volume and more to give your work the meaning it deserves for an appreciative group of listeners. No experience necessary. |
An interactive 90-minute session where local author Anne Janzer will draw on concepts from her book The Writer's Process to help you boost your writing output without sacrificing creativity. |
This program is designed to introduce beginners to the identification of wild foraged mushrooms to be sure they are not poisonous. |
Come join Dara Brady, a local instructor with the digital literacy organization Cyber-Seniors, for an 8 week series that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills! |
Simply Done with Monica Heine Local author Monica Heine will discuss her book Simply Done: Embrace New Habits and Streamline the Tasks of Daily Life to Create More Time for Everything You Love. In a world where lack of time has become the new normal, discover a refreshing approach to managing the tasks of daily living that helps you reclaim sanity and joy. |
This workshop for teens hones in on ways to produce poetry from everyday occurrences, find motivation to write, and utilize poetry as a funnel for the inner voice. No prior experience is necessary. |
Join us to learn about a few winter migratory bird species occurring in the San Lorenzo Valley. During this hour-long program, we'll chat about fun facts, their ecology and life history and, furthermore, how to identify these fabulous birds. We'll conclude the event by learning about community-science based ways to get involved.
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La Selva Beach Holiday Fair Looking for holiday gifts and treats? Browse 50+ craft vendors with jewelry, art, pottery, candles, clothing, books, and more. Enjoy the Friends of the Library Book Sale, a Bake Sale, and a Prize Raffle hosted by the Library’s Advisory Council of Teens. Grab a bite from Tacos el Jesse and S&B Food Trucks. |
The Lego Challenge is a fun way for kids and tweens to learn about basic engineering, teamwork, and leadership by completing various Lego projects. All Lego challenges at this weekly program are self paced. |
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