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December is Universal Human Rights Month Universal Human Rights Month is a time to celebrate the fundamental rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics. |
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Computer Science Education Week FREE COMMUNITY NIGHTS CS Playground December 9th and 11th Click here for more information and to register. |
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STEM Kits for Kids SCPL offers five different STEM kits for families to check out and use at home. Topics include: coding, levers and pulleys, switches and circuits, building, and microscopes. You can find them here, or in our catalog under "Stem Kits" |
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Mike the Magician A magic show for the most magical season! Families and children of all ages are welcome. December 6 10:30 am Downtown Library 1:00 pm Live Oak Library |
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Rhythms From Around the World This all-ages event includes lecture, presentation, and performance. Gain insight into the diverse cultural traditions of percussion instruments and their origins. December 6, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Capitola Library |
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Drag Storytime
A family-friendly program where drag performers read children's books that highlight themes of diversity, self-expression, and community December 7, 3:30 pm Downtown Library |
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Family Crafternoon @ Downtown Celebrate the season by making salt dough seasonal ornaments. All supplies provided. December 9, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Downtown Library |
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Nutcracker Ballet Storytime
Celebrate the holiday season with the International Academy of Dance and their talented ballerinas for a reading of The Nutcracker December 13, 10:30 - 11:00 am Branciforte Library |
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Cat Care 101 This workshop covers the unique needs of cats and kittens. Meet cat ambassadors from kitten Kornher, Suki & Hoot! December 13, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Boulder Creek Library |
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Winter Workshop: Make Your Own Ornament For kids and teens! Enjoy a screening of The Polar Express while making a festive ornament for the winter season! December 13, 2:00 - 4:00 pm La Selva Beach Library |
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Jr Rangers for Families Join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries! Participating 7 - 12 year-olds can earn Junior Ranger badges & stamps.
December 18, 4:00 pm Garfield Park Library |
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Movie Matinee: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Relax after school with a screening of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Light refreshments will be available. December 18, 3:30 pm Boulder Creek Library |
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Fratello Marionettes: The Vaudeville Follies Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a dazzling performance from Fratello Marionettes. December 20, 4:00 pm Branciforte Library |
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Noon Year's Eve No need to wait until midnight - ring in the new year at NOON! Join us for crafts, cookies, cider, and a balloon drop. |
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Youth Programs Break
December 21st - January 4th
Programs for kids and teens will be taking a winter break. Most programs will return the week of January 5th. Make sure to check the calendar for updates and cancellations. |
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Find a Good Book NoveList K-8 is a children's book resource providing read alikes for both fiction and nonfiction. Find the order of titles in a series, find book recommendations by grade level, and meet curricular standards. NoveList also assists high school and adult readers in finding new authors and titles. |
The K12 Newsletter is published monthly |
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