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Director Christopher Platt's message for May.
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May 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. |
Call for Branch Committee Volunteers Right now the Friends are highlighting volunteer opportunities for Branch Committee participation. Share your time and talent with your neighborhood library, and enjoy a wealth of satisfaction and community connection!
WHO ARE THE BRANCH FRIENDS?
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries are inviting community members to join local Branch Committees, where neighbors come together to support the programs, spaces, and connections that make each library unique. Whether you’re passionate about fundraising, advocacy, literacy, community events, or simply want to be part of something meaningful, this is a chance to lend your voice and be part of a collective effort that truly matters. LEARN MORE and submit a brief interest survey - Deadline is May 20! |
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Learn about science-based recommendations for taking care of our brains and bodies, which research has shown can reduce our risk of developing cognitive decline or dementia. |
Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. May's project is a bunny and carrot. No sewing experience needed. |
Medicare and YouJoin HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) for a free community presentation on Medicare coverage options for 2026. Call 831-462-5510 to sign up. |
CHP Workshops: Start Smart, and Age Well, Drive SmartJoin us for two driving classes at the Aptos Branch Library.Age Well, Drive Smart is developed to assist senior drivers, 65 years of age and older, to continue to drive safely. Smart Start is a driver education class for new drivers and their parents |
Hula Workshop for KidsJoin Hula dancer, Pearl Mendes, in this 1-hr. Hula workshop. Pearl will teach you how to Hula and share her Native Hawaiian culture and language with participants in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! |
Take a journey with Tibetan and crystal bowls, a native flute, and kalimba.This program will provide an hour of beautiful sacred tones for a deeply relaxing meditative experience. Two Thursdays! 5/7 and 5/21 6:30-7:30pm at the Garfield Park Branch Library |
Chunky Yarn Bag for Mother's Day Teens can create a cute chunky yarn bag for Mother's Day using simple hand crocheting techniques! No prior experience is required. All materials are included. When signing up, please select your preferred time slot: 3:30PM or 4:30PM |
Scotts Valley Library Friends Book Sale Come by to find gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles and games will be sold. Proceeds support the programs and activities at the Scotts Valley Branch Library. |
Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop Celebrate Mother's Day with a creative cookie decorating workshop led by Laurel Bakes!Participants ages 12-18 will decorate pre-baked cookies using icing and decorative toppings to create a sweet, handmade gift for someone special. |
Encountering Primo Levi- Author Talk Join us to discuss Cheryl Chaffin's newly published work, Encountering Primo Levi. With a focus on memory and trauma, this book explores how narrative acts as a means of telling a story and engaging others in the transmission of that story, thus developing a literary lineage over time that can transcend geographic and cultural boundaries. |
Children ages 4 and up, their families and caregivers are invited to join us to make May Seasonal crafts at the Downtown Branch Library. We will be making: - Egg carton flowers
- Button snakes
- Stamped dish towels
All materials will be provided.
You may get messy, so dress accordingly! |
A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together to have a coffee and talk about death and dying. Please RSVP: jmatlock@hospicesantacruz.org |
SCPL is once again pleased to partner with the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival to present three films in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. Registration is recommended for each screening, and walk-ins are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. |
Do you know what it takes to get into your choice college? Are you taking the right classes? Learn all about college admissions from Pacific Collegiate School's college counselor, Maiya Marshall. |
This is an opportunity for participants to learn about the legislative process, civic engagement, and the importance of active participation in democracy. |
Please join us for the annual local history fair for Santa Cruz County at the London Nelson Center in Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz County History Fair (SCCHF) has been held most years since 2015 in an effort to bring the community of this historied county together; to learn more about who we are and who we have been; and to meet the staff and volunteers of various local organizations who work to preserve that history. |
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