December 2025
 
Director of Libraries Message

Director Christopher Platt's message for December. 


 
December 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! 
 
Video on How to Create a Custom Brochure
Print copies are available in the branches.

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 

 
Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs
A Library Speakers Author of The Retirement Plan and Award-Winning Television Producer
Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:00 AM PST
 
To register for upcoming virtual talks, visit the SCPL Virtual Author Talks website at: https://libraryc.org/santacruzpl. 
Sign up for the monthly Virtual Author Talks newsletter to hear about the upcoming
free virtual author talks. https://libraryc.org/santacruzpl/subscribe
 
Virtual Author Talks  is made possible through the generous support of the
Friends of the Capitola Branch Library.

Rhythms From Around the World
 
Dror's presentation on "Rhythms from Around the World" is an engaging , educational and entertaining experience that provides insight into the diverse cultural traditions of percussion instruments and their origins.
 
Register Here
Mike the Magician
Winter Magic Show
 
A magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light.
Come warm yourself this season with a little fun and a whole lot of wonder! Families and children of all ages are welcome to come laugh, smile, and participate in this very special
seasonal magic show.

Beautiful Life Estate Planning
 
Beautiful Life Estate Planning is hosting an afternoon full of education and good food. Nourish your brain and body with our Educational Eats!
Whether you're a novice to estate planning or not, this event is for you.
 
Register Here
Salt Dough Ornaments
 
Come and make salt dough seasonal ornaments. All supplies will be provided. This program is for kids ages 4 and up and their caregivers.

Chai Five Organics and Tea Blending Workshop
 
Join Ani Joshi with Chai Five Organics for a tea blending experience and talk about the origin and history of tea in India.
 
Register Here
Winter Workshop for Kids and Teens
 
Enjoy a screening of The Polar Express while making a festive ornament for the winter season! Choose from paintable wooden ornaments, design your own using yarn, popsicle sticks, beads, and more, or try your hand at creating an embroidered felt ornament. Refreshments will be provided.