Munching with Mozart
What if your lunch break could feel like an escape? Every month, the Santa Cruz Public Library’s Downtown Branch opens […]
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The Ripple Effect Arts Festival Brings Creativity and Connection to Santa Cruz County
From April 16–26, 2026, Santa Cruz County will come alive with artistic energy as the Ripple Effect Arts Festival launches
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Author Talk at Capitola Branch Library: Molly Salans on A Break in the Fog
Santa Cruz Public Libraries is hosting writer, poet, and grief psychotherapist Molly Salans at the Capitola Branch Library on Sunday,
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Art as Sanctuary: Nature Photography by Sylvia Valentine
If you’re looking for a peaceful escape this spring, look no further than the Scotts Valley Library. Now through June
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Finding Community: A Library Workshop Series on Loneliness, Healing, and Human Connection
Transformational Coach Cara Hopkins, Supervisor Kim De Serpa, Aptos Friend Pat Emard By Carolyn Mish Over the past three months,
Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunity with the Friends
Are you interested in getting further involved with your community? Do you want to play a part in fostering a
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Vibration Meditation with David Stowell March 19
Take a journey with Tibetan and crystal bowls, a native flute, and kalimba. This program will provide an hour of
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Aptos Library Second Saturday Book Sale Pop-Ups
Book lovers, mark your calendars! The Aptos Library Friends Pop-Up Book Sale is back every second Saturday — and we
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Capitola Library Friends Bookstore Closes Permanently March 31, 2026
Friends Celebrate 8 Years of Impact March 6, 2026 SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries announce
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Author Craig Harwood Brings Gold Rush History to Scotts Valley Library March 7
The Scotts Valley Library is hosting an author talk with Craig S. Harwood on Saturday, March 7 from 1–3pm in
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Nana Montgomery: Art Quilt Reception at Garfield Park Library March 5
Everyone is invited to celebrate Nana Montgomery’s work at her art reception at Garfield Park Library on Thursday March 5,
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Why Every Santa Cruz Business Should Want their Name in the New Downtown Library
A version of this essay recently appeared in the Santa Cruz Area Chamber news. By Sarah Beck, Executive Director of
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