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Happy Father's Day Dads!
Thank you for reading to your sons and daughters and ALL the role modeling you do in all areas!
Read your own favorite books! YOU can model the joy of reading for your children.
Our country is depending upon you to raise boys into men with a strong, honest, kind character! I see you in neighborhoods, parks, schools, beaches, woodland trails, riding bikes, coaching gamesand shopping --being the best role model you can be! Keep up the fine work.
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Have a great weekend, Parmalee
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These lists are fantastic!
With them we will never have nothing to read!
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Gone are the days when libraries offered only stacks of books, a place to read or study quietly and nerdy, bookish librarians would hush a too noisy patron.
Today's libraries have added a potpourri of activities, classes, story hours, book and movie clubs, internet access, electronic equipment rentals, passes for museums, social services, meeting rooms, help with tax preparations, homework support and more, truly something for everyone. With the increase of services have come challenges.
Libraries belong to us. They are a "free" public space... but not... (we support them with the taxes we pay). Read these articles to catch up on contemporary library culture, and then think about ways to support our hard working librarians! Their roles have changed too.
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Ages 7-10
"As the friends combat bullying at school, prove that girls belong on the sports field, learn to make a quilt together, and go on a camping trip, they also grow their bonds and discover that they can always rely on one another."
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Ages 5-9
"The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of
This gorgeous, lyrical picture book sets Payne's story alongside the birth of a star, celebrating a STEM pioneer and the explosion of discovery that sets curious minds aflame."
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Ages 4-8
"Merrin and Molly are the best of friends, but there's just one problem: Merrin is a mermaid and Molly is a human! This delightful picture book with its just-suspenseful-enough climax is perfect for anyone who's dreamed of a mermaid friend."
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"Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect." |
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"Friendship, resourcefulness, adventures! Here’s the classic tale of two families of children who band together against a common foe: an uncle who claims he’s too busy for his nieces." |
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"Mark Twain’s satiric novel about two boys who trade places in Tudor England—written “for young people of all ages”—was his first foray into historical fiction." |
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Sleeping Beauty, Friday, June 16, 7pm; Saturday, June 17, 1pm & 4:30pm; Sunday, June 18, 1pm, International Academy of Dance, Come and see our June Production of Sleeping Beauty and be blown away by our dynamic re-telling of a timeless classic. Join Aurora and friends in their epic adventure of dance, love, and roses. Details
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Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza, 1st & 3rd Fridays 6 – 8pm, June 16 – September 1, Ready to dance the night away? Our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Details
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Midtown Summer Block Party, Fridays through September 29 – 5:00 to 8:30ish, Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors. June 16th: James Durbin & The Lost Boys w/opener Coffee Zombie Collective, Details
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At the Libraries TODAY, June 15! Plant Seed Balls; Lego Engineering Challenges; Let's Dye, Shibori Workshop, Details
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Family Movie Matinee, Spider Man, Wednesday, June 21, 3 – 6pm, Come join us at the Felton Branch Library for a FREE family movie matinee. Bring your own snacks and get ready for fun! Details
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Shakespeare for All Ages, July 8 – Aug. 27, Shakespeare’s King Lear, T he Taming of the Shrew and Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. All productions will take place under the trees and stars in the Audrey Stanley Grove at Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park. Details
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Triple P Workshop: Encouraging Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Monday, June 19, 5:30 – 7pm, Details
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Triple P Workshop: Traveling With Your Children, Thursday, June 15, 6 – 7:30pm, Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: Common reasons why traveling can be hard for children, Positive parenting strategies to prevent problems before they occur,
Tips for handling challenging behaviors while traveling with your children, Details
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Bilingual Family Storytime, Saturdays 10:30 – 11am, June 3 – 24, Weekly bilingual stories and songs for children and their families at the newly renovated Branciforte Branch Library! Details
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Juneteenth at the Library, Monday, June 19, Happy Juneteenth! Today, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrate triumph of freedom, equality, and resilience. Let’s honor the rich history and contributions of Black communities while continuing to strive for a more just and inclusive society. Details
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YouthSERVE Summer Institute, Mondays – Thursdays: June 19 – 22 & 26 – 29; July 24 – 27 & July 31 – August 3, Join YouthSERVE this summer and make a difference in our community while having a blast and making friends. The YouthSERVE Summer Institute offers a FREE 4-week program, ages 11-18, that lets you earn community service hours, collaborate with amazing peers, and discover your own power to transform our community through service. Details
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¡Jaque Mate!: Bilingual Chess Club, Wednesdays 2 – 3pm, May 17 – June 14, Bilingual Chess Club in Spanish and English, where children and tweens can learn tactics and grand strategy. Club de ajedrez bilingüe en español e inglés, donde los niños y preadolescentes pueden aprender tácticas y grandes estrategias. Details
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Parenting Workshops, These parent workshops offer outstanding skills, tips and support in our parenting path. We are fortunate to have these resources. Even if everything is going well, it's good to know what's available! June
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Celebrate the City of Santa Cruz UCSC Bike Share Launch, Tuesday, June 20, 2pm, The community is invited to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for a new countywide bike share system that launches throughout the City of Santa Cruz and UC Santa Cruz campus. The June 20 launch will include up to 400 electric-assist bikes available at 800 docks throughout the City of Santa Cruz and UCSC. Details
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ALL Family-friendly events!
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Summer Kick-Off Festival, Saturday, June 24, 11am – 3pm, Celebrate summer in Santa Cruz! This annual festival promises to be a day of nature-filled family fun — both out in the sunshine and within our Museum galleries. Live animals, Live music, Food trucks, Nature Crafts, Science activities …and more! Free admission to the Museum and outdoor festivities! Details
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