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Last Chance In Texas

Last Chance In Texas

The most violent criminal youth find hope in an unlikely place, "punish-'em-hard" Texas, The Giddings ... [Continue]

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Wednesday, February 10

(5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Location: Live Oak Branch

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger by experiencing stories of the lunar new year with storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo. A free program for children and their families. There will be three performances: Central Branch - Wed., Feb 10 at 11:15am; Live Oak - Wed., Feb 10 at 5:30pm; Capitola: Thurs., Feb 11 at 11:00am

(1:30 PM-3:30 PM)
Location: Aptos Branch

The 1930s film series gets started at Aptos with the screwball comedy "It happened one night."

Thursday, February 11

(11:45 AM-1:00 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Part of the"Business 2.010" series of free, hour-long workshops designed to support small businesses. Pre-registration required. Register Now!
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Monday, February 15

(11:00 AM-7:00 PM)
Location: All Branches

All branches closed.

Saturday, February 20

(3:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Come learn how to use the internet. We’ll talk about the basics of navigating the web. No computer experience necessary

Saturday, February 27

(12:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch

Book Sale, entertainment, food and raffle. The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Library Boulder Creek Chapter is celebrating Boulder Creek Library's 25th birthday!!

Monday, March 1

(7:00 PM-9:30 PM)
Location: Central Branch

Have your say about budget priorities at this Meeting. The Library Joint Powers Board wants to hear from the public what is important as we begin to prepare next year's budget. Speak directly to the Board at the March 1, 2010 meeting.

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Local History Articles

A lot has happened in Santa Cruz County over the years. To help you explore that past, we have put together a collection of over 400 full-text articles by local historians — many with illustrations. We also have over 350 full-text local newspaper articles on films and the Japanese-American internment.

Learn something new about Santa Cruz County by browsing our Local History Articles.

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