By Carolyn Mish This year, Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries fully funded the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Literacy […]
How the Literacy Fund Supports Santa Cruz Public Libraries Read More »
Boulder Creek artists Duane and Annie Armstrong are both highly experienced and celebrated oil painters. Duane’s paintings explore atmosphere and
New Art Show in Scotts Valley: A Collection Lost to Fire Read More »
By June Langhoff Thirty years ago, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, it’s only 24%. The biggest drop off
Girls Who Code at the Scotts Valley Library Read More »
The holiday season is upon us, and as a Friend you have so many options to choose from when it
Friends Feel Good Holiday Gift Shopping Guide Read More »
The Boulder Creek Library Friends were busy this Halloween season, joining in three community celebrations that brought plenty of fun,
Boulder Creek Friends Celebrate a Festive Halloween Season Read More »
By Carolyn Mish Tucked inside the Old Wrigley building, up a staircase, and behind decorated double doors, you’ll find Idea
Library Co-Sponsored Event Invites Everyone to Experience AI at Idea Fab Labs Read More »
On September 25th close to 150 community members gathered in three separate library branches to cast their votes to select
Spare Parts Selected for Our Community Reads 2026 Read More »
Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is a designated celebration of Filipinos’ first arrival at Morro Bay on October 18, 1587.
Filipino American History Month, Background and Book Display at Garfield Park Library Read More »
This fall, the Aptos Library will feature a tribute to Native American heritage and culture through the work of local
Honoring Heritage Through Art: Becky Olvera Schultz at Aptos Library Read More »
In a world that’s often too busy to look up, Luke Jensen reminds us to pause and gaze at the
Luke Jensen Art Reception and exhibit at Branciforte Library Read More »
By Carolyn Mish Mike Rotkin–longtime UCSC lecturer and co-founder of the Community Studies program and five-time former mayor of the
Honoring Mike Rotkin Read More »
Our Community Reads brings members of the Santa Cruz County community together exploring one book that sparks connection, conversation, and inspiration.
Our Community Reads – Join us Sept 25 for the Annual Book Selection Party Read More »