Community Events in Santa Maria

Afternoon Playdate

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Suisun City Library · 601 Pintail Dr, Suisun City, CA 94585, Fairfield, CA

Play, learn, and explore with an art station, sensory activities, toys, and more. For children 5 and younger and their caregivers.

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to...

Adult Space: Crafting

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Adult Space program for a variety of arts, crafts and activities, meeting new people, and enjoying the library. Light refreshments will be available. This program is supported by the Friends of the Library.

Baby Storytime and Play

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · Unknown, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us for Baby Storytime & Play! We'll have fun with books, songs, and rhymes that encourage development and bonding. A 15-minute playtime will follow. Children ages 0-walking.

Discovering Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Cross Cultural Center Lounge · Orange, CA

This session introduces nationally and internationally competitive fellowships and scholarships and explains who they are designed for and what they support. You will explore how these opportunities align with your academic interests, research and creative experiences, and long-term goals, and...

Betsy’s Tyler Wells x Jolie Laide’s Scott Schultz at Crudo e Nudo

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Crudo e Nudo · 2724 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, Santa Monica, CA

From April 13–19, Crudo e Nudo’s 5th Anniversary Guest Chef & Winemaker Series brings together Chef/Owner Brian Bornemann’s friends for sustainable seafood-driven à la carte specials and inspired natural wine pairings. No prix-fixe—just great fish, wine, and community all-day-long. On April 15th,...

Family Arts & Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM UTC · Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library · 7114 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome.

Family Yoga Storytime @ BJK Main

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=200+W+Broadway+CA%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90802" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802</a> · Unknown, CA · Ages 2–10

Join us for a relaxing storytime where little ones can practice breathing and stretching with stories and songs.Yoga mats will be provided. Recommended for ages 2-10.

Wild Wooly Wednesdays!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–2:00 AM UTC

Twisted Stitchers Pick a fiber craft, any fiber craft, and come join us. Anyone is welcome, so come check out our knit/crochet/spin/felt/whatever hangout! We often place a group food order, and you’re welcome to bring your own food. Please do not plan to attend if you are not vaccinated. Start time.

Childrens Storytimes: Baby Lapsit (Pre-Walkers)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA · Ages Up to 5

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2639

An Even Craftier Evening - Let's Get Crafty Again!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · 5101 Canal Blvd · 5101 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA, Various, CA

New Orleans Crafters and Makers Welcome to our open craft night. This is a great opportunity to make some progress on your craft project, start something new, or simply meet people and learn about different crafts. The location is Morning Call (5101 Canal Blvd) and it has good lighting, comfortable.

Toddler Time @ Bay Shore

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=195+Bay+Shore+Ave%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90803" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bay Shore Neighborhood Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 90803</a> · Unknown, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us each Thursday for songs, rhymes, dancing, and play! We'll even squeeze in a story or two if the toddlers will sit still long enough. Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years. No registration required, but space is limited so this event is first come, first served.

RESILIENCE: Licia Wise, Alexia Kutzner, Maria Elena Fuster, Sara DeSmet

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Answering the call to make art in tumultuous times, the works in this exhibition are by artists who are also art therapists. Using diverse media and processes, they engage creativity as a source and an expression of resilience in the face of potentially overwhelming change and uncertainty. The...

Weird Book Club at Midwest Coast Brewing: The Hike

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Ages 21+

Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or other speculative books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction at Weird Book Club, an adult book discussion group that meets at Midwest Coast Brewing on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. This month's.

Mystery Book Club: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Hayward Public Library - Main · 888 C St, Hayward, CA

We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers and sometimes, an unconventional mystery. Copies are available on a first come first served basis. Two meeting options: Wednesday, April 15 from 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm at the Downtown Library on the 3rd floor, Community Learning Center Thursday, April 16 from..

Léeme Un Cuento

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · <a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/la-pintoresca-branch/" target="_blank">La Pintoresca Branch Library</a> · Unknown, CA

Lo invitamos a disfrutar de una hora de cuentos en familia donde usted puede echar a volar su imaginación con historias en español, música, manualidades y mucho más. Para obtener información y solicitudes de accesibilidad, comuníquese con la biblioteca que ofrece el...

Earth Day: Crafternoon @ El Dorado

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=2900+N+Studebaker+Rd%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90815" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815</a> · Unknown, CA · Ages 6+

Join us for an Earth Day themed storytime and special craft. Suitable for ages 6 and up!

Side Street Projects Woodworking Bus - Session #1

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · <a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/jefferson-branch-childrens-and-teen-services/" target="_blank">Jefferson Branch Library</a> · Unknown, CA · Ages 5–15

Open to ages 5 - 15, students will learn the basics of woodworking techniques using hand tools only, including drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and incising.Sign up here to attend.Please note this a series. Students should attend all dates in the series. Session #1 and Session #2..

Mystery, Etc. Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Butte County Library · 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA

Craving a book club where suspense and surprise are part of the fun? Then join us at the Mystery, Etc. Book Club! This reading group for fans of mystery, suspense, thrillers and all the unpredictable twists in between. Each month we dive into a new title that keeps you guessing, with occasional...

Baby and Toddler Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Old Town Newhall Library · 24500 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA

Join us to read books, sing songs, dance, interact with friends and more!

Fresh Faces at foaSouth

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Mighty Bookmarks Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · San Luis Obispo Library · 995 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Calling all tweens! This book club is not your regular book club, this book club is a book share! Come by every third Wednesday of the month and share your favorite book or what your currently reading. Its free and open to all tweens! Snacks will be provided! Ages 8 to 11. Presented by Tween...

Hearts & Paws Storytime With I.V. Mateo

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Millbrae Library · 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, CA

In lieu of our regular storytime, we'll be joined by special guests AMR San Mateo and their therapy dog, I.V. Mateo! Read along with us and meet Emergency Medical Service dog I.V. Mateo, as well as a few of our local Emergency Medical Service workers. AMR provides 911 emergency ambulance services...

Reading Buddies @ Brewitt

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=4036+E+Anaheim+St%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 90804</a> · Unknown, CA

Join us to practice your reading- Pair with a reading buddy to expand your reading comprehension! First come, first served. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE OR BY PHONE 562-570-1040

Preschool Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · <a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/lamanda-park-branch/" target="_blank">Lamanda Park Branch Library</a> · Unknown, CA · Ages 3–5

Join us for 30 minutes of fun with books and more in this weekly storytime! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the program. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

After School Animation: Beginner Mixed Media (Spring 2026)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Teen Time: Craft Buffet

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Hayward Public Library - Main · 888 C St, Hayward, CA

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: Craft Buffet! Come make whatever you want! We’ll have all sorts of supplies, including... Washi tape & stickersPaperMarkers, colored pencils, brush pensBeads &...

Tiny Tots

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Crafternoon: Fairy House

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Old Town Newhall Library · 24500 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA

Create your very own fairy scene including house and accessories.

Sewing Machine Open Studio @West

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Branch · 1125 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, Berkeley, CA

This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies and staff help with setting up a machine will be available. If you need a specific color of thread for your project, please bring it with you.

Read & Write Book Club - for adults learning English

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Want to improve your English reading, writing, and conversation skills? This is the book club for you! We will be reading All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. Copies of the book will be provided. This book club is recommended for adults learning English who are at..

Storytime/Hora de cuentos

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · San Luis Obispo Library · 995 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Please join us at the Los Osos Library for stories, dance, and music with Miss Emily! This program is in English. Juntate para baile, cuentos, y música en la biblioteca de Los Osos con Miss Emily! Este programa estará en inglés.

After School Animation: Intermediate Hand-Drawn Animation (Spring 2026)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

People & Stories: T Unit

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

Short story discussion group inside Blaine St., a women's medium security jail. Located at 91 Rountree Lane, Watsonville 95076. Jail Reach program led by Jesse Silva.

Knitting & Crafts Circle

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch Library · 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, CA

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

Book Club: For Boys, Jewell Parker Rhodes' Will's Race for Home

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 PM–2:45 PM UTC · SFPL West Portal Branch Library · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Storytime with the City Manager

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Miami Public Library · 835 NE 132, Street North Miami, CA

https://www.northmiamifl.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5348

After School Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.

Adult Literacy Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA · Ages 18+

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Bilingual Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Curtiss e-Library · 501 E 4TH AVE, Hialeah, CA

https://www.hialeahfl.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3557

Spectacular Sixth Grade Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–11:45 PM UTC · Dublin Library · 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA

Spectacular Sixth Grade Book Club is a book discussion group for 6th graders. If you love reading books and discussing them with a group, this is the place for you! Some months we'll also have an activity to go along with the discussion. We'll meet on the second Wednesday of the month. This month,..

Baby Bounce @ Vacaville Cultural Center Library

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Vacaville Cultural Center Library · 1020 Ulatis Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687, Fairfield, CA · Ages Up to 18

Just for babies and their grownups! Bring your baby for some cozy, active time on your lap. Baby storytime is designed for meaningful one-on-one interaction between baby and caregiver. We’ll have songs, rhymes, a book or two, and plenty of activities for both of you that are developmentally...

Craft Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Join us every 3rd Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm, for a different craft! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish.

Kids Crafternoon

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

Join us for a chill afternoon with simple crafts for kids. You can work on your craft at the library or take a bag home to make later. Most crafts involve coloring, simple cutting, and gluing. Get accessibility information .

Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA · Ages Up to 5

Join us on Thursday mornings for Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 1-2 year olds. This story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on very short picture books, with simple flannel board stories, fingerplays, and lots of repetition. This twenty to...

Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · El Cerrito Library · 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA

Please join the El Cerrito Library Book Club for a lively discussion steeped in exploring each author's ability to present and then solve a carefully crafted mystery. April title is Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu. All are welcome.

After School Animation: Advanced Digital Animation (Spring 2026)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Creative Corner

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · East Palo Alto Library · 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA

Express your creativity with fun and simple activities for kids! ¡Expresa tu creatividad con actividades divertidas para niños!

Activity: Art Studio

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM UTC · SFPL Merced Branch Library · 155 Winston Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132, San Francisco, CA

Make + Do