K-12 Newsletter July 2025
 
SCPL's monthly library newsletter for school-aged kids, parents, and educators 
 There are so many educational programs, events, and resources available at your local library! In this month's newsletter:
 
Summer Reading Program
Disability Pride Month
Library Programs, Resources, and More!
 



 
Join The Summer Reading Program!
 
June 1st - July 31st
This year our theme is "Color Our World." 
The program is for ALL ages. Sign up and read to earn great prizes and enjoy library programs and performances.
Learn more here
 
Download the Summer Reading Events Brochure: English, Spanish
 
Download the Paper Reading Log
or use the digital Beanstack app
 

July is Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society.
Here is a booklist for kids, teens, and adults.
Featured Programs - Summer Reading

Summer Reading Performances
Look for special activities and performances for kids and families at all of our branches this summer.
Featured in July:
Sean's Music Factory
Mike the Magician
Anime Your Way
The Magic of Germar
Musical Me
Slim Chance Circus Show
Fratello Marionettes
 
Check our Calendar for details.
Summer Reading Crafts
Techniques in Printmaking
 July 3 - Felton, 3:00 pm
July 8-Downtown, 12:30 pm
July 8 - Capitola, 2:00 pm
Ping Pong Ball Lanterns
July 8-Scotts Valley, 3:00pm
July 10 - Felton, 3:00 pm
July 31-La Selva Beach,3:30pm
Ink Marbling Coasters
July 9 - Live Oak, 1:30 pm
July 17-La Selva Beach, 3:30pm
July 23 - Garfield Park, 3:00 pm
July 29 - Downtown, 12:30 pm 
Hanging Yarn Art
July 15-Downtown, 1:00 pm
July 16-Garfield Park, 3:00pm
Crochet Races
July 17 - Felton, 3:00 pm
Woven Bookmarks
July 3 - La Selva Beach, 3:30pm
July 22 - Capitola, 2:00 pm
July 24 - Felton, 3:00 pm
 
Pinhole Camera Obscura
July 9 - Garfield Park, 3:00 pm
July 24 -La Selva Beach, 3:30pm
July 31 - Felton, 3:00 pm
 
Perler Bead Art

July 10-La Selva Beach, 3:30pm
Mosaic Art
July 15 - Scotts Valley, 3:00pm
Accordian Fans
July 22 - Downtown, 12:30 pm
July 30 - Garfield Park, 3:00pm
Book Bag Painting
 
July 22 - Scotts Valley, 3:00pm
Super T-Shirt Capes
July 23 - Live Oak, 1:30 pm
Rock Painting

July 29 - Scotts Valley, 3:00 pm
Anime Your Way

July 13 - Aptos, 12:30 pm
July 13 - Downtown, 3:00 pm
Need More Details?

Check our Calendar!
Youth Programs
Teen Summer Art Workshop: Printmaking, Eraser Carving and Intro to A.C.T.

Learn about volunteer opportunities at the library, and provide input on library policies while creating art!
 
July 12 - Felton Library, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
 Learn more here.
Anime Your Way

Learn to create your own anime character from scratch from former Simpson’s artist, Carlos Nieto III! Ages 12-18. Space is limited to 30.  Registration required for Aptos
 
July 13 - Aptos, 12:30 pm
July 13 - Downtown, 3:00 pm

 
Most regular youth programs will continue this summer
Storytimes, Make & Explore, Chess, Tales to Tails, R.E.A.D., Lego, STEAM, Crafting programs, Advisory Council of Teens and much more will take place during regularly scheduled times through June and July.
 
Check our Calendar for a full list of youth programs
Educator Resources
 2025 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
 
Keep kids reading over the summer with this book list from the Association for Library Service to Children's Summer Reading List
Resource Spotlight
Download/Stream
 
Did you know that you can download ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music using your library card?  It's free!
 
Learn more here.
Local Websites of Interest
Check out these local organizations with programs and resources for families and educators:
  • Santa Cruz Parent - We connect families and family resources
  • Growing up in Santa Cruz - Online resources
  • KidPower - Interpersonal safety resources
  • First 5 Of Santa Cruz County - Triple P - Positive Parenting Program - 
  • O'Neill Sea Odyssey - OSO Goals and Curriculum
  • Museum of Art and History - Educational Resources
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - Resources for Educators
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - For Educators

The K12 Newsletter is published monthly
To contact the K12 team, email us at k12@santacruzpl.org