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Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries volunteer opportunity

Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunity with the Friends

Board of Directors / Friends

Are you interested in getting further involved with your community? Do you want to play a part in fostering a […]

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Garfield Park Branch Library

Vibration Meditation with David Stowell March 19

Events, Garfield Park / Friends

Take a journey with Tibetan and crystal bowls, a native flute, and kalimba. This program will provide an hour of

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Aptos Library Friends book sales

Aptos Library Second Saturday Book Sale Pop-Ups

Aptos, Events / Friends

Book lovers, mark your calendars! The Aptos Library Friends Pop-Up Book Sale is back every second Saturday — and we

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Capitola Mall library bookstore

Capitola Library Friends Bookstore Closes Permanently March 31, 2026

Capitola / Friends

Friends Celebrate 8 Years of Impact  March 6, 2026  SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries announce

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Craig Harwood author talk Scotts Valley Library Friends

Author Craig Harwood Brings Gold Rush History to Scotts Valley Library March 7

Events, Scotts Valley / Friends

The Scotts Valley Library is hosting an author talk with Craig S. Harwood on Saturday, March 7 from 1–3pm in

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Garfield Park Library Friends art exhibit

Nana Montgomery: Art Quilt Reception at Garfield Park Library March 5

Exhibits, Garfield Park / Friends

Everyone is invited to celebrate Nana Montgomery’s work at her art reception at Garfield Park Library on Thursday March 5,

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downtown library businesses

Why Every Santa Cruz Business Should Want their Name in the New Downtown Library

Articles, Santa Cruz Downtown / Friends

A version of this essay recently appeared in the Santa Cruz Area Chamber news. By Sarah Beck, Executive Director of

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Branciforte Library Friends

Pizza & Pints Fundraiser at Bookie’s March 3

Branciforte, Events / Friends

Join us for a fun Pizza & Pints Fundraiser at Bookie’s Pizza/Saint Adarius Rustic Ales just down the street from

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Dyslexia Support Group

Dyslexia Support Group at Capitola Library February 25

Capitola, Events / Friends

Join a welcoming and informative support group dedicated to parents and educators of children with dyslexia. This is a safe

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Boulder Creek Library Friends Valentines Day

Love in the Boulder Creek Library February 14

Boulder Creek, Events / Friends

Boulder Creek Library Friends are hosting “Love in the Library” this Saturday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 pm. This

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The Inquisitor Barbara Jordan

Film Screening & Discussion: The Inquisitor — Exploring the Life and Legacy of Barbara Jordan

Capitola, Events / Friends

In honor of Black History Month, Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is proud to support a compelling community

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Judith Calson

Judith Calson’s “How I See The Light” at Branciforte through February

Branciforte / Friends

Judith Calson’s “How I See The Light” exhibition is on display at the Branciforte Library through the end of February.

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