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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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Writers over 55

Satori Arts: Writers Over 55 January 27

Garfield Park / Friends

Stephany Buswell, Alicia Keen, and Thomas Pickett, three participants of Writers Over 55 and prolific writers of poetry and prose,

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Storyteller Totem

Storyteller Totem: A New Art Installation at La Selva Beach library

La Selva Beach / Friends

The newly installed art piece adjacent to the Florido Lawn involves a lot of La Selva Beach history.  The artist, Kristen

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Feria Internacional del Libro 2025

How Santa Cruz Public Libraries Are Building One of America’s Most Diverse Book Collections

Articles / Friends

I, like so many other kids, loved the library. I emerged from my weekly visits with a stack of books

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Friends of the Capitola Library Bookstore Capitola Mall

Discover Hidden Treasures at the Friends of Capitola Library Bookstore

Capitola / Friends

Love a good book? Looking for your next favorite read without breaking the bank? The Friends of the Capitola Library

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Andrea van de Loo author talk Garfield Park Library

Westside Author Talk with Andrea van de Loo January 15

Events, Garfield Park / Friends

Westside Author Talk with Andrea van de Loo Thursday, January 15 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Garfield Park Branch

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Suzy Radonsky at Scotts Valley Library Friends

Artist Suzy Radonsky on Exhibit at Scotts Valley Library Through April 3

Exhibits, Scotts Valley / Friends

Suzy Radonsky’s Animal Art, January 3 – April 3 Suzy Radonsky is a self-taught Santa Cruz acrylic painter specializing in

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