Santa Cruz Public Libraries

You are a magical creature in a world of magical herbs. Protect your community from danger, explore the magic within the plants around you, and deepen your connection to the land. You can expand your knowledge about real plants as you find them to help you in your adventures. All materials provided. Program may include a short nature walk. Registration recommended. https://loom.ly/xY_jaCI

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a federal holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery in the US. In honor of this holiday, the library is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow, June 20th.

¡Feliz Juneteenth! Juneteenth es un festivo federal que conmemora el fin de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos. Para hacer honor a esta celebración, las bibliotecas estarán cerradas hoy. Abriremos nuevamente mañana, 20 de junio.

Mariela's Music Time es un programa educativo, enérgico y bilingüe, repleto de ritmos y sonidos multiculturales. ¡Aprende sobre las culturas y las historias de los instrumentos que toca Mariela y, en poco tiempo, los niños y las familias estarán cantando en otro idioma mientras bailan y se divierten!

Mariela's Music Time is an educational, energetic, bilingual program filled with rhythms and multicultural sounds. Learn about the cultures and histories of the instruments Mariela plays and in no time, kids and families will be singing in another language as they dance and have fun!
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In celebration of World UFO Day, we invite you to a astronomical presentation that will rock your world! Wolf Witt has been active in amateur astronomy since 2013, and now he'll share with you his enthusiasm and some of what he's learned about the cosmos.

Ever dreamed of a better world for our community? The Solarpunk Pen Pals workshop is your chance to envision and step into a future rooted in community, ecological harmony, and social justice! Registration recommended. https://loom.ly/V6HXOTI

Looking for a way to show some love for your community? Donate blood! In about an hour, you can save up to 3 lives.
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Learn to ink paint the revered Summer subject of BAMBOO, which is one of "Four Honorable Gentlemen " or season plants. We'll also paint a Zen circle called an Enso, which represents the moon. Registration required. https://loom.ly/ubeyPOg

Join Onye Onyemaechi, world-renowned master percussionist, educator, and author for an engaging musical exploration of African Village Life through drums and song! Crowd participation encouraged!

There’s a lot that goes into keeping the water flowing in Santa Cruz, which is completely dependent on local rainfall for the City’s water supply. To show customers what it takes to plan for a reliable water future, the Santa Cruz Water Department has developed Aqua Cruz, a board game that puts players in charge.

Every decision counts in the race to close the water supply gap. Aqua Cruz players will strategize which projects to pursue while navigating real-world challenges to keep the water flowing!

Come play Aqua Cruz at one of five public game play events this summer! The events are free to attend and no RSVP is necessary. Aqua Cruz is recommended for ages 13 and older. Want to schedule an Aqua Cruz game play event for your organization? Email [email protected]