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Tails - to - Tales
Now at La Selva Beach Branch Library from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month!
Wednesday, April 3, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, neutral reading partners for children reading aloud. Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree.
Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.
An chaperone over 14 years old must be present for readers under 14 years old.
Appointments are required.
Please contact 831-427-7713 or 831-427-7710 to make yours now.
If you have questions, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org
Currently available at the Aptos, Capitola, Downtown, La Selva Beach and Scotts Valley, branches.
Search the SCPL Library calendar for dates: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/
Tails - to - Tails is a literacy program for young readers to boost their reading skills.
Research shows that frequent reading opportunities in a comfortable
environment help children become better readers.
Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive
non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud.
Children have individual 20-minute time slots to sit and read aloud with a therapy dog.
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3rd Friday Evening Movie @ the Library
Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 5 pm at the La Selva Beach Branch Library (316 Estrella Ave, 95076).
Previous meeting time was the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:30 am.
Call 831-427-7710 for more information.
Friday, April 19h @ 5:00pm
To Be Determined
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SCPL Mobile App
Santa Cruz Public Libraries' new mobile app makes it easy to search the library catalog from anywhere. The app also offers account management, integrated access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, journal articles, and more. Special features include mobile checkout and UPC code lookup to quickly see if the library has a title.
Our mobile app is free.
Look for "Santa Cruz Public Libraries" in the app stores.
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Get Out & Explore!
The new Get Out & Explore kits encourage library users to go outside and experience nature in any of the fantastic State Parks in Santa Cruz County (and beyond). The kits focus either on the mountain or beach parks, and each comes with a California State Park Day Pass, nature guides, a map, and equipment to help enjoy the natural world through physical adventuring.
Must be 18 years and older with a valid SCPL library card to borrow a Get Out & Explore kit.
Click here for more info: https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/post/1244/