Free Events at Santa Cruz Public Libraries This Week

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ (SCPL) Summer Reading Program; READING BY DESIGN is in full swing. In addition to providing reading incentives for youth ages 0-17 and LIBRARY BINGO for adults, SCPL has a full schedule of free activities and programs for the entire family.

Wednesday, June 14

Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic is an inspiring mix of science and art that will engage the entire family. Tom Noddy’s performances are nationally renowned and he has appeared on television.

• 11:00am at the Live Oak Library, 2830 Portola Ave.
• 1:30pm at the Branciforte Library, 230 Gault St.

Kusudama Flowers Take your origami to the next level and try making these flowers. For ages 8+.

• 1:30pm at the Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Drive

Water-Smart Gardening presented by Neal Christen of the Santa Cruz Water Department will help you create a water wise garden that could gain you recognition from the Monterey Bay Water Smart Landscape Recognition Program.

• 5:30pm at the Downtown Library, 224 Church St.

Thursday, June 15

Magical Moonshine Puppet Theater bring their internationally acclaimed, award winning puppet, mask, and musical performances the whole family will love. This year, they present Chanticleer the Rooster, from the “Chaucer” collection, and Puppylocks and the Three Bears.

• 10:00am at the Downtown Library, 224 Church St. (Chanticleer)
• 1:00pm at the Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Ave. (Puppylocks)
• 3:30pm at the Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd.

Oliver the Parrot invites all ages to enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and a parrot craft while meeting Oliver and his human.

• 1:00pm at the Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr.

Tannery World Dance: Capoeira with Papiba Godinho The Tannery World Dance + Cultural Center is bringing music and dance form around the world to SCPL throughout the summer. Papiba Godinho of SambaDá and founder of Raizes do Brasil Capoeira School.

• 5:30pm at the Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Dr.

Do It Yourself Video (DIY) is a workshop led by KC Carlson of Memory Keepers Video designed to help people make great videos with their smartphones. Learn about lighting, audio, and more to make videos that tell your story.

• 5:30pm at the Downtown Library, 224 Church St.

Friday, June 16

Oliver the Parrot invites all ages to enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and a parrot craft while meeting Oliver and his human.

• 11:00am at the Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Rd.

Saturday, June 17

Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic is an inspiring mix of science and art that will engage the entire family. Tom Noddy’s performances are nationally renowned and he has appeared on television.

• 11:00am at the Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd.
• 2:00pm at the La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave.

The San Lorenzo Valley Band is an annual summer tradition at the beautiful Outdoor Amphitheater at the Boulder Creek Library. The 30 piece orchestra led by Conductor Jon Christian is a big hit with all ages.

• 5:00pm at the Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Ave.

This year’s Summer Reading Program theme, READING BY DESIGN, celebrates our ability to create wonders from our imaginations. From arts and crafts, to science and technology, we invite the entire county to spend the summer discovering a wide range of fun and educational experiences. Participants may sign up in person at any branch Library, on the Bookmobile, or online at bit.ly/SCPL-SummerReading.