Scotts Valley Library Friends

Scotts Valley Library Friends

Welcome!

The Scotts Valley Library Friends is a group of community members offering volunteer services, fundraising, and advocacy for the Scotts Valley Branch Library and its programs.
 
We raise funds to enhance library programs, support the librarians, and buy supplies to improve accessibility. Some of the activities we support include maker labs, art classes, neurodiverse learner supplies, and the puzzle program. In addition, we organize author talks, open mic nights, and book sales, and host county-wide Our Community Reads programs. We work closely with the library staff.
 

251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley (Get directions) 831-427-7712  
Open Monday-Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Closed

Scotts Valley Library Friends

Participate

You’ll find the Scotts Valley Friends hosting events, hanging artwork, and working behind the scenes. Come check out our rotating local art show, or attend Writers’ Virtual Open Mic night (the first Wednesday of the month online). Find upcoming events on the library calendar.

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Volunteer

Join us in supporting the library. Our volunteers do a wide range of activities, from running book sales to hosting author talks, summer reading events, and movie nights. Some even pull weeds in our garden!

Find out where you fit. Contact us or come to our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month, except December, at 6:30 in the library. (Enter through the back gate). Everyone is welcome.

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Stay Connected

Sign up for our monthly newsletter. You’ll get information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

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Art in the Library

The Friends commissioned the Book Lover’s Mural to adorn the library’s back patio. The muralist, Bruce Harman, designed a magical scene showcasing the love of reading. It features a squirrel reading, flying books, a bookworm, and the perfect oak tree for shady reading.

The Friends have sponsored numerous shows over the past 12 years including group and solo shows showcasing painting, photography, and sculpture. A recent favorite featured art created by library staff and volunteers. Most shows include opportunities to meet the artist, with receptions and snacks provided by Friend’s volunteers. Since its inception, this program has showcased the work of more than 250 local artists.

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