Writing Group for 55+ at Garfield Park

A writing workshop the 55 age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change. This encourages community, socialization, and creativity among the older individuals who may be at higher risk for isolation and mental health.Stephany Buswell ha......More

A writing workshop the 55 age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change. This encourages community, socialization, and creativity among the older individuals who may be at higher risk for isolation and mental health.Stephany Buswell has been in writers’ group for approximately ten years. What has grown out of this was her memoir, published in 2022. She is currently working on her second book, both memoir and comedy writing, telling stories of her cake disasters and interesting situations. Stephany is a retired pastry chef and has spent the last fifty years making cakes for all occasions. Writing has become her new passion after retiring as a pastry chef instructor. Elbina Batala Rafizadeh is a published writer, poet, and Cal Poet teacher. Her first book of poetry was published in 2024. She is also co-editor of an anthology of peace poetry published in 2024. She has facilitated short story and poetry writing groups since 1997. She is a member of the Writers of Color and a California Poet teacher. She is now semi-retired and teaches one health class at West Valley Mission College. Her cultural heritage and experiences in the natural world inform her writing. When: August 21stTime: 10:30 am - 12 pm Where: Garfield Park Library Community Room What:Materials: Bring Pen/Pencil and Paper/NotebookLight Refreshments. How: 1. Short introduction and explanation 5 - 10 min2. Writing (with prompt) 20 min3. Reading followed by feedback until 11:30 or before

Garfield Park Branch Library, 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060, Garfield Park

Conversations in Español - A community club to foster fluency.

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club fo......More

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club for you! Come once, once a week, or as often as you'd like!1st & 3rd Thursdays 6-7:30pm,2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30-6pmThis club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

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Conversations in Español - A community club to foster fluency.

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club fo......More

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club for you! Come once, once a week, or as often as you'd like!1st & 3rd Thursdays 6-7:30pm,2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30-6pmThis club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

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Preschool Storytime @ the Garfield Park Branch Library

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. This program is intended for children aged 2-6. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

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Make & Explore @ Garfield Park

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.Children will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!

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Explore, Express, and Empower - Teen workshops with Cindy Stack-Keer

Workshop 1: Dream MappingDescription:In this energizing and imaginative workshop, teens will explore what truly matters to them and dream into different areas of their life—from friendships and learning to creativity and adventure. With guided prompts and playful planni......More

Workshop 1: Dream MappingDescription:In this energizing and imaginative workshop, teens will explore what truly matters to them and dream into different areas of their life—from friendships and learning to creativity and adventure. With guided prompts and playful planning, they’ll create a values-based “dream map” to move from vision to action.Outcome Objectives: Participants will:Clarify what they care about and why it matters (values exploration).Identify hopes and dreams across different areas of life.Identify ways to align goals with their core values.Practice turning vision into action with simple templates and creative strategies. Register by contacting Raven, the Garfield Park branch librarian:[email protected]

Garfield Park Branch Library, 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060, Garfield Park

Conversations in Español - A community club to foster fluency.

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club fo......More

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club for you! Come once, once a week, or as often as you'd like!1st & 3rd Thursdays 6-7:30pm,2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30-6pmThis club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

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Loops at the Library - Knit/Crochet @ Garfield Park Branch

Join us every 2nd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting or crocheting needles.All are welcome. This is a drop-in event. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event.Cross stitch and other crafts a......More

Join us every 2nd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting or crocheting needles.All are welcome. This is a drop-in event. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole event.Cross stitch and other crafts are welcome.

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Tales to Tails @ Garfield Park

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive 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......More

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive 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.Appointments are required, please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now.If you have questions, e-mail [email protected]

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Preschool Storytime @ the Garfield Park Branch Library

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. This program is intended for children aged 2-6. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

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SPCA Classroom Program

Santa Cruz SPCA Classroom Program - Pet Care 101 - Building awareness of animal needs and responsible animal care through discussion, games, and storytelling.

Garfield Park Branch Library, 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060, Garfield Park

Make & Explore @ Garfield Park

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.Children will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!

Garfield Park

Conversations in Español - A community club to foster fluency.

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club fo......More

Have you taken a Spanish course in the past that has ended and find it hard to keep your skills up on your own due to lack of practice opportunities?Can you understand a bit when you read and listen, but then freeze up when trying to talk?If yes, this may be the club for you! Come once, once a week, or as often as you'd like!1st & 3rd Thursdays 6-7:30pm,2nd & 4th Thursdays 4:30-6pmThis club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

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Tales to Tails @ Garfield Park

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive 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......More

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive 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.Appointments are required, please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now.If you have questions, e-mail [email protected]

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