Yolande Wilburn, new Director of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, spoke at a community gathering hosted by FLF in lieu of the regular meeting on April 27, attended by more than 40 people. During introductions, Yolande appreciated hearing about all the SLV community connections people have, and spoke about the value of community partnerships. After questions and answers, all gathered on the patio for refreshments and conversation. Here's the link for Yolande's talk.
The next FLF meeting is May 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Come join us to hear about ongoing projects in the library and park, and bring your ideas!
The FLF Art Curation Team has filled the display case with gorgeous works of glass by Boulder Creek artists Scott Graham and Cristy Aloysi, a husband and wife team. Their sculptural work is both inspired and complemented by natural shapes and plant forms.
EVENTS
Join FLF in the Felton Remembers Parade Saturday, May 28—walk or ride behind the FLF banner in this fun community event! We’ll be handing out bookmarks to spectators along the way. Come with kids, dogs, bikes, wagons, etc. See the check-in details below.
The staging area for the Parade this year will be in the picnic area at Henry Cowell State Park (not at San Lorenzo Lumber as in former years). Check in at the picnic/parking area past the park entrance station from 9 to 9:30 a.m., and you will be directed to the FLF staging area. There is no fee for entering the park for the parade or leaving your car there until later. For more information, email feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com.
Felton Library News—Featured Programs
For a complete listing of all May programs at the
Felton Branch, click here.
ALL AGES Superhero Day! Thursday, May 5. An all-day celebration of everything superhero and comics-related! 11:00 a.m. Superhero Storytime with Librarian Jackie; 11:30 a.m. Preschool and Toddler Costume Contest; 3:30–4 p.m. All-Ages Cosplay Contest; 4:15 p.m. Movie screening
ADULTS Community Poetry Circle Saturday, May 21, 1–3 p.m. on the patio (Community Room if inclement weather). Join the circle and write a poem in a creative and supportive environment. No experience necessary. Facilitated by poet-teacher Magdalena Montagne. Pre-registration required. Questions: Call Magdalena at 831-252-5776 or email magdamontagne@gmail.com.
TEENS Teen Zine Club Sunday, May 8 and 22, 12–1:30 p.m. (enter through patio). Zine is a DIY, small-circulating, self-published media that shows original work or a compilation of favorite text, info, images, and more. For more information, please contact Iván Llamas at llamasi@santacruzpl.org or (831) 427-7700 ext 7752.
TWEENS (8–11 YEARS OLD) Coding Basics: Scratch 101 Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m.–noon, then every 1st and 3rd Sunday (enter through the patio). Learn how to code with this fun and interactive free Scratch course in coding basics, with the end purpose of creating a simple platformer game! Register here. For more information, please contact Iván Llamas at llamasi@santacruzpl.org or (831) 427-7700 ext 7752.
CHILDREN Preschool Story Time Thursdays at 11 a.m. on the patio (or Community Room in bad weather). Join Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.
For all the latest SCPL news, including virtual programs, visit the SCPL website.
What’s in a Name?
The 3-D map of our San Lorenzo Valley watershed sponsored by Felton Library Friends has proved to be an intriguing, inspiring, and informative feature of the Discovery Park. FLF President Nancy Gerdt remarked, “There’s no better way to introduce the concept of a watershed than this model. Kids instantly want to find their home and trace how the streams flow to the San Lorenzo River and on to the ocean. It’s been a real hit with adults too.”
Discovery Park News
Garden Work Party Saturday, May 7, 9–11 a.m. Come help keep the native plants in the Discovery Park flourishing this spring!
Bramble On! On April 9, over 30 volunteers showed up to remove invasive plants along Bull Creek. Jay Ryan, Corpsmember in the CA Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards, led the group on a tour and demonstrated removal techniques. Himalayan blackberries, ivy, and Scotch broom were the primary targets. County Parks provided tools. It was inspiring to have this diverse group of volunteers show up. Thanks to all!
SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES NEWS
The renovated Boulder Creek Branch will have a grand opening on Saturday, May 7, 12–4 p.m. Come see how Measure S funds have upgraded this beloved branch.
Plans for the new Downtown Branch can be seen here in a community presentation by Jayson Architecture. Check it out to be informed about this project.
Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build community. —R. David Landkes
