CANCELLED - Based on direction from the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency, and out of an abundance of caution, we are suspending all  events that may have an audience of 50 or more people. It has been a difficult decision, but we are also suspending all toddler times, storytimes, and Tales to Tails programs.  For details on particular programs, please consult our Calendar of Events https://www.santacruzpl.org/calendar/.  For more information about how the library is handling the situation, please visit our website https://www.santacruzpl.org/ 

Santa Cruz Public Libraries' very own makerspace offers a variety of tools and materials for STEAM-based projects! Bring your own craft or project to work on in a creative environment, test out new tools before investing in your own, or come in to learn, explore, and have fun!  Tools include:

• FlashForge CreatorPro 3D printer
• Silhouette Cameo 3 vinyl cutter
• Walnut Hollow woodburning tool
• Walnut Hollow versa/soldering tool
• American Button Machines 1.5" pinback button machine
• Fellowes thermal book binding machine
• Oculus Rift virtual reality set
• MakeyMakey circuit pack
• Botley the Coding Robot
• MakeDo cardboard construction kit
• Brother sewing machine
• screenprinting kit
• glass etching kit
• wire wrapping and jewelry making supplies
• book upcycling/repurposing projects

Tools are limited in quantity and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Introductory materials and training will be available onsite--elaborate projects or special materials will need to be brought by participants. Kids 13 and under will need parental permission and supervision. Staff will be available to help answer questions and train patrons on more difficult tools. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library.