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Our Community Reads continues in February! Be sure to check out a copy of Spare Parts, by author Joshua Davis, so you can join all the upcoming Our Community Reads events. Visit the link to learn more about all the events for this year's Our Community Reads and register to attend. |
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Join Fine Point Law for a presentation that will provide practical guidance on key topics for new parents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, charitable giving, and more. |
Take part in a fun and engaging presentation which helps to build awareness of animal needs and responsible animal care through discussions and storytelling. |
Join the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) for an afternoon dedicated to reclaiming a fuller history of Chinese people in the United States and the Monterey Bay region. This special event honors the Lunar New Year by celebrating stories of resilience, labor, and the ongoing work to build a "Beloved Community". |
Want to better manage your screen time? Join others in person who are curious to learn more about healthy digital habits and screen time at this free library workshop. |
Calling all youth poets: Join these three, one-hour workshops at the Aptos, Downtown and Felton Branch Libraries to find out which poems to add to your portfolio, get expert advice on writing your resume or brag sheet, and learn how to submit your application for the 2026/27 Youth Poet Laureate Program (due on March 1st). |
Wondering what to do with your photos? Join Lisa Krigsman to learn about photo management and how it will help you cull, curate, save, and share your most important memories through your photos! |
Join the Chinese New Year Celebration hosted by Rui Li of Flex Kids Culture: The Year of the Horse! We warmly invite you to join us for a festive afternoon featuring: - Traditional music
- Delicious food
- Film & cultural presentations
And much more!
Come celebrate with us and enjoy the spirit, joy, and traditions of Chinese New Year! |
In honor of Black History Month, step into the circle and feel the beat in Mister Boom Boom's African Drum Circle! This is an immersive, hands-on musical journey for kids and their families that brings the power and spirit of African drumming to life, while connecting its influence to rhythms and instruments from around the world. Happening at 3 locations! |
Joshua Davis, the author of Spare Parts, will talk about how he discovered the four students from Carl Hayden School, and how his interaction with them changed his understanding of leadership, opportunity and perseverance. |
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. |
Join us for a special evening with author John Bargetto featuring a reading and conversation, followed by a curated wine tasting. He will discuss his book, The Great Prohibition Caper: Bootlegging in Soquel, sharing stories that blend local history, family legacy, and cultural heritage. |
Brian Barth and collaborators from Wood Street Commons, a collective of unhoused activists from Oakland, discuss "Front Street: Resistance and Rebirth in the Tent Cities of Techlandia" with Don Lane. |
Wildlife on the Tibetan Plateau Over the past 50 years, human activities have significantly altered the ecosystems of animals, including snow leopards, blue bears, and their prey, such as pikas. As both an author and scientist, Joseph Fox utilizes field research, published studies, and personal exploration to provide readers with insights that extend beyond conventional print resources. |
Let's Go Firewise, Let's Get Wildfire-ReadyThe Firewise and Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) programs unite communities and individuals to reduce wildfire risks. Firewise focuses on community efforts, while HIZ offers education and assessments for homeowners. Together, they empower resilience against wildfires. |
Join Melinda Nakagawa for a guided nature journaling workshop that invites you to slow down, get creative, and reconnect with nature. |
It's back! Have you ever wanted to learn how to create your own 3D printable designs? Join us to learn the art of 3D designing in a collaborative atmosphere of your peers. Once finished, designs will be printed and available for the designer at the next meeting. |
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