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January is Positive Parenting Awareness Month, we celebrate kindness as the sunshine for families, brightening their journey and fostering growth. Join the 'Laid Back Book Club' at participating libraries! We are also offering a new resource called Parent TV to support our community of parents. Visit the link to learn more! |
Use your SCPL library card to get eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and more on your computer, mobile device, or Kindle. Join us as we explore the techniques for getting the most out of your Library's digital media platforms. |
Munching with MozartA popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the Downtown Branch. Pieces and performers vary from month to month. Bring your lunch and enjoy some music! |
What to do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating from YouThe Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior, and prevent problems from developing. |
Travel and the Importance of Friendship Among WomenLorraine Margon will speak about the third annual trip of her "Wild Women" group, which went to Quito, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands this past September. Lorraine will share photos and tales of her trip and speak about the benefits and power of social bonds between women. |
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Experiencing Dyslexia: a dyslexia simulationThis learning disabilities simulation is a hands-on experience designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily. Participants will rotate among six learning stations that simulate language-related tasks similar to those encountered in a classroom. |
Author Talk with Stephany BuswellStephany is now a retired pastry chef instructor. She worked in the baking industry for many years, mostly at local places like the Staff of Life Bakery, Gayle's Bakery, her own place Stephany's Desserts, and the Buttery before she landed a job teaching at Cabrillo College Culinary Arts Department and the International Culinary Center. |
Join us on National Puzzle Day to celebrate the
new SCPL Puzzle Exchange Program Come enjoy jigsaw puzzle-shaped snacks and activities for the whole family.
Learn about the program and grab a puzzle to enjoy at home. Return it at your convenience and grab a new one. |
Elbina Batala Rafizadeh, a local poet and former public health nurse for Santa Cruz County, will be reading from her first published book of poetry, “Keepers of the Malicgong Rice Terraces.” This collection of poems describes her experiences as a Filipina Indigenous, nature, and social injustices |
This 4-session series is an opportunity to evaluate your skills, talents and experiences through a new lens as well as arm you with the strategies, resources and confidence to support you in approaching and succeeding in today’s job market. |
The Art of Listening is an interactive two-part seminar providing practical advice on creating and sustaining harmony in daily life through effective communication. Good communication is achieved not through speaking but by listening. |
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Tech Discussion Meetup Our in-person meetup includes facilitated discussions where everyone is invited to share about their tech challenges and new discoveries. This month's topic: AI-Generated Ebooks and Eaudiobooks |
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