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Latin American Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 National Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month is annually celebrated in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Latinx/Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Resources from The National Museum of the American Latino. |
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October is LGBTQ+ History Month Local information is available on the County Office of Education website and in a virtual visit to the MAH. A resource list from the Library of Congress can be found here. |
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Banned Books Week
October 4-10 Banned Books Week is an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information. Click here for more information. |
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Youth Poet Laureate - Teen Poetry Workshops
Come for the poetry, stay for the pizza! All teens welcome, no experience needed. Saturday, October 3, 1-2 pm Branciforte Branch Library Saturday, October 10, 2-4 pm Felton Branch Library |
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Sewing for Kids Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! October's project is a pumpkin. Project supplies are limited to the first 25 participants. No Registration required. Saturday, October 3, 10:30 - 11:30 am Downtown Branch Library |
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Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving Youth ages 9-17! Design and make a keychain, coaster, or fridge magnet to take home. A responsible adult is required to be present for the duration of the workshop. Saturday, October 3 3:00 - 4:30 pm or 5:00 - 6:30 pm Idea Fab Labs (2802 Mission St. #204) |
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A World of Animals - With the SCPA Children will discover animals from around the world, their habitats, adaptations, and the challenges they face. Friday, October 9 3:00 - 4:00 pm Scotts Valley Branch Library |
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Spooky Sugar Cookie Decorating - Teens only Participants will learn cookie decorating techniques while creating festive spooky designs. Space is limited - Registration required. Saturday, October 10 2:00 - 4:00 pm Branciforte Branch Library |
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JR Rangers Discover California's Natural and Cultural History through stories, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities in collaboration with California State Parks. October's program is: Habitat Hopping with Rancho del Oso. Thursday, October 15 4:00 - 5:00 pm Garfield Park Branch Library |
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Batty for Bats: Bat Talk, Crafts and Refreshments Learn more about these amazing creatures, the threats they face, and how you too can help protect our local bats! After the talk, stay for Q&A, light refreshments and a variety of batty crafts. This program is for kids, teens, and their families. *No live bats will be featured. Tuesday, October 27 3:30 - 5:30 pm Downtown Branch Library |
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Additional Programs
SCPL offers a wide variety of programs for youth including chess clubs, storytimes, family crafts, STEAM, Legos, and more. Check our calendar to see all the programs we offer. |
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Watsonville is in the Heart is a community-engaged research initiative based at UCSC. They are committed to making Pajaro Valley Filipino American histories accessible to students, educators, and researchers, and to empower students to document their own family and community histories. All resources are free to use and available online. |
R.E.A.D. R.E.A.D. is free one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12 with a California-credentialed teacher. R.E.A.D. is by appointment only.More information. R.E.A.D. takes place weekly at ten of our library locations! Email stoverj@santacruzpl.org for questions or to book an appointment. |
Tales to Tails
Tales to Tails can be found at seven of our ten library branches. Email baumbacha@santacruzpl.com for questions or to book an appointment.
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The K12 Newsletter is published monthly |
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