Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Access, Information, Connection, Inclusion
Acceso, Información, Conexión, Inclusión Take them away and those voices turn inwards or vanish. Bella Bathurst

"The libraries' most powerful asset is the conversation they provide – between books and readers, between children and parents, between individuals and the collective world. Turns out that libraries have nothing at all to do with silence."

Join one of our special edition Pride storytimes!Friday June 5, 11:30amScotts Valley Branch LibraryThursday June 11, 11:...
05/31/2026

Join one of our special edition Pride storytimes!

Friday June 5, 11:30am
Scotts Valley Branch Library

Thursday June 11, 11:00am
Felton Branch Library

Saturday June 13, 10:30am
Branciforte Branch Library

We're celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage month!Check out How to Commit a Postcol...
05/31/2026

We're celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage month!

Check out How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley. We have this book in print, eBook, and eAudiobook.

Join us at the Branciforte Branch Library for this activity taht invites us to imagine a more beautiful future, one in w...
05/30/2026

Join us at the Branciforte Branch Library for this activity taht invites us to imagine a more beautiful future, one in which humanity has made the choices needed to live in better harmony with each other and with the Earth. During this craft we will practice imagining and consecrating our wishes for that future. Registration recommended. https://loom.ly/FdvJTnA

Local author and sojourner Marcia Heinegg joins us to share her newest book, a memoir called Journaling Through The Year...
05/30/2026

Local author and sojourner Marcia Heinegg joins us to share her newest book, a memoir called Journaling Through The Years. She will also lead participants in a writing activity after reading passages from the book and answering questions. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Celebrate the creativity of local makers at this special quilt show reception featuring works by artists from the San Lo...
05/30/2026

Celebrate the creativity of local makers at this special quilt show reception featuring works by artists from the San Lorenzo Valley displayed in the Boulder Creek Branch Library. Guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments while viewing the pieces, meeting contributors, and connecting with fellow textile enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

A discussion led by our friends at Bay Area Puma Project on mountain lions and bobcats in California. Learn about their ...
05/29/2026

A discussion led by our friends at Bay Area Puma Project on mountain lions and bobcats in California. Learn about their biology, ecology, research, and living with lions!

The session begins indoors with light warm-up exercises and an introduction to the basics of nature journaling. Particip...
05/29/2026

The session begins indoors with light warm-up exercises and an introduction to the basics of nature journaling. Participants then head outdoors for self-paced exploration and journaling. This experience focuses on themes of nature and growth - observing how plants emerge, where they take root, and how they relate to their surroundings.

Join us for an afternoon at the library to celebrate the end of the school year with snacks, games and tons of fun. Chec...
05/28/2026

Join us for an afternoon at the library to celebrate the end of the school year with snacks, games and tons of fun. Check in with library staff to learn more about Santa Cruz Public Libraries' 2026 Summer Reading Program! https://loom.ly/8B1KWlk

Dror's presentation on "Rhythms from Around the World" is an engaging , educational and entertaining experience that pro...
05/28/2026

Dror's presentation on "Rhythms from Around the World" is an engaging , educational and entertaining experience that provides insight into the diverse cultural traditions of percussion instruments and their origins.

Join us for a magic show presented in Spanish and English with Zany Zoe! Enjoy clean comedy and lots of audience interac...
05/27/2026

Join us for a magic show presented in Spanish and English with Zany Zoe! Enjoy clean comedy and lots of audience interaction in a high energy magic show that will have you on the edge of your seat and off your feet!

¡Acompáñanos en un espectáculo de magia presentado en español e inglés con Zany Zoe! Disfruta de una comedia limpia y mucha interacción con el público en un espectáculo de magia lleno de energía que te tendrá al borde de tu asiento y en tus pies! https://loom.ly/1axW78g

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Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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