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January is National Braille Literacy Month Here is a booklist of Braille books in our library for kids. |
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January is Positive Parenting Awareness Month Triple P (Postitive Parenting Program) is partnering with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries to host the Laid Back Book Club at 5 of our branches. Find a different title (English and Spanish) at each participating branch. This year's theme is Kindness. Participating branches: Boulder Creek, Capitola, Downtown, Live Oak and Scotts Valley Begins January 6th. Click here for more information |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20th
Each year, on the third Monday in January, the
nation honors the life and enduring influence of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is celebrated as a champion of nonviolence in America and as a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Look for book displays and activities at our branches. Here are some resources from: |
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ParentTV Search and find videos on general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more. Most videos are under 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You will need your library card and password to access this service. Click here to access Parent TV |
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Lunar New Year 2025 January 29th In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the year of the snake. Different regions across Asia celebrate Lunar New year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac. Not all Asian countries and many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do not observe the Chinese/lunar zodiac. Here are some books for kids in the SCPL collection. |
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K-12 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest This contest is open to California residents in grades K-12. Enter by 5pm January 31, 2025 Click here for guidelines and entry information. |
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STEAM Programs @ SCPL SCPL offers a variety of STEAM programs for kids and teens including Chess, Make & Explore, Minecraft, Legos, sewing, and much more. |
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Dancing Tales @ Capitola Branch Library Tuesday January 28th 10:15am-11am Join us for a fun and interactive dance program for children ages 2-5! The library has partnered with local dance studio International Academy of Dance (IAD). Registration is required, space is limited. Click here to register and for more information. |
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Literacy Programs SCPL offers programs to help kids with reading. R.E.A.D. Tales to Tails These programs are offered at many of our branches. Check out our calendar for more information. |
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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 assists high school and adult readers in finding new authors and titles. Find the order of titles written in a series. |
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HelpNow and CollegeNow In addition to homework help with HelpNow, Brainfuse is now offering CollegeNow. Receive personalized assistance on your path to college from live online guidance counselors. Available free with your library card. - Get Ready for College Applications
- Nail Your College Interviews
- College Finances including FAFSA help
- Strengthen Your Essays
Click here for CollegeNow |
The K12 Newsletter is published monthly on the first Thursday of the month. |
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