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Summer Reading Program Brochure Download our monthly brochures and come explore some library programs!
Print copies are available in the branches.
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Join us at the Branciforte and Boulder Creek Libraries for a special presentation of The Healthy Me/Saludable Soy Program. This is a bilingual, multi-sensory, fun-filled music and movement experience. Children have fun singing, dancing, and playing instruments!
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Celebrate 50 years of Santa Cruz Pride with a semi-weekly screening of PRIDE, a six-part documentary series chronicling the fight for LGBTQ civil rights in America. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is part of our Summer Reading Program, Color Our World.
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Jr Rangers Discover California’s Natural and Cultural History at these free programs at the Garfield Park Library through stories, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Participating 7 - 12 year olds can earn Junior Ranger badges & stamps. This month's theme is Lady Lightkeepers
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Triple P – Positive Parenting Program gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. The topic for this month is: preparing your child and family for a new baby.
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Grab a pen and join us for this lively program, peppered with ideas and stories to inspire and empower writers of all types and stripes. Learn valuable resources to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors, and tips you can put to work right away to boost your command of the craft, followed by some thoughts on reaching readers through marketing and promotion.
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to nature-journal? Join and learn skills and techniques that will get you out into nature exploring sunlight, shadows, movement and heat in our wonderful natural world. We provide a sketch book and pencils that will be yours to keep!
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Get ready to flip through pages at our pop-up book sale! We're offering a wide range of books, from classic novels to contemporary reads. Discover hidden gems and enjoy a cozy atmosphere at the Branciforte Branch Library while making great finds.
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Join us at the La Selva Beach Library to explore the art of pressed flowers! We'll be making beautiful pressed flower lanterns as well as bookmarks to accompany your summer reading. Feel free to bring your own flowers to press, or use the selection of pressed flowers that the library will provide for decorating your lantern and bookmark. This workshop is beginner friendly, and all supplies will be provided!
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Happy Pride! Queer Gaming is a safe place for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to gather, play games and build community. This program happens every month.
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Join Perry Yan’s Magic and enjoy a visual and astonishing magic show, with a dose of humor, sure to delight kids of all ages! Two Locations: Garfield Park and Aptos!
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Join Dr. Steven Leib, M.D. and learn how to create healthy habits now that can decrease your risk for cognitive decline in the future. Find out about: - What the latest research about Alzheimer's Disease and brain health tells us
- How to achieve lasting changes that can help promote brain health and prevent disease
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NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Come to the library to meet the bats, learn about these these animals and their role in insect control, and learn how you can help save these important mammals with education and rescue! Three locations: Capitola, Downtown and Felton!
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In this two- hour generative workshop we'll write poems that respond to portraits or paintings, creating an intimate conversation, artist to artist. We'll look at examples from Anne Sexton, William Carlos Williams and others. Our finished works will not just be a description, but a revelation! Facilitated by poet-teacher, Magdalena Montagne
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Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators to your backyard. Registration required.
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Celebrating Color and FiberThe Santa Cruz Textile Arts Guild is celebrating their 70th year and we are inviting the community to learn about what they do. We will be spinning, weaving, natural dyeing and doing all manner of fiber-y fun! Come ask questions and learn about how plants and animal fibers become beautiful handwoven fabrics.
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Bookmaking: Pamphlet BooksBookmaking fun in the library! Learn how to sew your very own pamphlet book. Registration not required but highly encouraged.
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Help Shape the Measure Q Vision Plan! In 2024, Santa Cruz County voters approved Measure Q — the Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Prevention and Wildlife Protection Act — to fund local projects that improve water quality, reduce wildfire risks, protect natural habitats, and build climate resilience. The Measure is expected to generate over $7 million annually. To ensure these funds are spent in ways that reflect community priorities, the County is developing a Vision Plan—and we want your input! Take our short survey by July 3 to help guide investments over the next 5 years.
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