Support Our Downtown Library
Campaign Goal
$3 Million
The Friends’ New Downtown Library Capital Campaign Goal
Current Total $2,701,450
Add your gift and see this number climb! (Updated weekly)
This New Library Belongs To You. No matter your capacity to give, when you make a contribution to the new Downtown Library, your investment is meaningful and recognized.
Naming gifts from $1,000+ are displayed on the prominent Donor Wall. Gifts from $5,000 to $500,000 are displayed in rooms chosen by the donor.
Ways to Give
Mail a Check designating “Downtown Campaign” to:
Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries
PO Box 8472, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Direct a donor advised fund to Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Inc. Our Tax ID is 94-2612557
Receive a corporate match through your workplace with Benevity by searching Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries or “Downtown Santa Cruz Library Capital Campaign.”
To learn more about donor naming opportunities or for assistance, contact Sarah Beck by clicking here..
“A new library shows a lot about a community – it shows we are investing in our youth, in our seniors, in our history, and in all members of our community. I have always believed and know that libraries change lives. Even during the toughest of times, our community members and neighbors throughout the county have continued on with creating the most democratic of all places — new libraries.” – Donna Meyers, Mayor Emerita, City of Santa Cruz
Naming Opportunities
Honor your family’s contributions or recognize someone passionate about our libraries with a Naming Opportunity in the new library. Contact us for more information.
Naming gifts from $1,000+ are displayed on the prominent Donor Wall.
Gifts from $5,000 to $500,000 are displayed in rooms. Examples include:
Children's Area Supporter $5,000
Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction Supporter $5,000
Group Study Room $50,000
Roof Deck Planters $50,000-$100,000
Local History and Genealogy Room $250,000
Children's Area $500,000
The Friends Have a History of Success
In June 2016, voters approved Measure S, the Community Facilities District Library Bond to modernize, upgrade, replace and repair local libraries.
Since 2016, Nine of our ten Santa Cruz Public Library Branches have been renovated or rebuilt.
The Friends’ Realizing the Promise Capital Campaigns raised over 2.6 million dollars to supplement library bond Measure S tax dollars between 2020-2023 – bridging the gap to fully realize our community’s vision for accessible facilities that provide up to date resources and services. The Friends’ fundraising contributed to the successful renovation and reopening of five library branches.
Project information and future construction updates from the City of Santa Cruz can be found here.
The images and design renderings shown here are for illustrative purposes only, actual materials & final construction design may vary. All renderings courtesy of Jayson Architecture.