Last year, state funding provided by the California Library Services Act (CLSA) was reduced by 50%, to just $1.8 million […]
State Funding Impacts on Our Santa Cruz Public Libraries – You Can Advocate Read More »
Santa Cruz Public Libraries is sharing exciting news from the world of local poetry: Vicky Arabella Tinnell, a senior at
Meet Vicky Arabella Tinnell: Our 2026–2027 Youth Poet Laureate Read More »
What if your lunch break could feel like an escape? Every month, the Santa Cruz Public Library’s Downtown Branch opens
Munching with Mozart Read More »
From April 16–26, 2026, Santa Cruz County will come alive with artistic energy as the Ripple Effect Arts Festival launches
The Ripple Effect Arts Festival Brings Creativity and Connection to Santa Cruz County Read More »
Santa Cruz Public Libraries is hosting writer, poet, and grief psychotherapist Molly Salans at the Capitola Branch Library on Sunday,
Author Talk at Capitola Branch Library: Molly Salans on A Break in the Fog Read More »
If you’re looking for a peaceful escape this spring, look no further than the Scotts Valley Library. Now through June
Art as Sanctuary: Nature Photography by Sylvia Valentine Read More »
Transformational Coach Cara Hopkins, Supervisor Kim De Serpa, Aptos Friend Pat Emard By Carolyn Mish Over the past three months,
Are you interested in getting further involved with your community? Do you want to play a part in fostering a
Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunity with the Friends Read More »
Take a journey with Tibetan and crystal bowls, a native flute, and kalimba. This program will provide an hour of
Vibration Meditation with David Stowell March 19 Read More »
Book lovers, mark your calendars! The Aptos Library Friends Pop-Up Book Sale is back every second Saturday — and we
Aptos Library Second Saturday Book Sale Pop-Ups Read More »
Friends Celebrate 8 Years of Impact March 6, 2026 SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries announce
Capitola Library Friends Bookstore Closes Permanently March 31, 2026 Read More »
The Scotts Valley Library is hosting an author talk with Craig S. Harwood on Saturday, March 7 from 1–3pm in
Author Craig Harwood Brings Gold Rush History to Scotts Valley Library March 7 Read More »