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SCPL News & Announcements - Posts Tagged 'Branches'
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Advocate for Libraries & Food for Fines
Advocate for California Libraries
It's National Library Week -- a great time to write your legislators and let them know how important libraries are to ...
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Posted by teeterj on April 16, 2013 at 9 a.m.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Volunteer Opportunities
Thinking about volunteering at the Library? We have a range of opportunities available.
We're currently looking for helpers for the new Adopt-a-Shelf program at ...
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Posted by teeterj on April 1, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Art Exhibits and First Friday
Join us as we celebrate local artists at our Downtown and Scotts Valley Branches.
First Friday is coming to the Downtown Branch on February 1st ...
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Posted by teeterj on Jan. 31, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Boulder Creek Branch Closed January 18-19
The Boulder Creek Branch will be closed on Friday January 18th and Saturday January 19th for necessary building maintenance. The branch will reopen at the ...
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Posted by teeterj on Jan. 11, 2013 at 3 p.m.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Holiday and 2013 Event Schedule
The holidays are upon us! All library branches will be closed December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday, and on December 31st and January ...
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Posted by teeterj on Dec. 21, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Sheet Music Database
Did you know about the library's extensive sheet music database? Our sheet music collection is housed in the Downtown branch and contains more than ...
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Posted by teeterj on Dec. 18, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
New Storytime Schedule for Fall/Winter
Here is the new storytime schedule, starting September 10th and running through December 2012.
| Toddler Storytimes... for toddlers 1-3 years | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30am | Aptos | 427-7702 ... |
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Posted by teeterj on Sept. 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 2012
New Library Hours Starting September 10
The Santa Cruz Public Library System will have expanded hours starting September 10th! The new branch hours will be:
| Aptos | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN | MON | TUES | WED | THURS ... |
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Posted by teeterj on Aug. 27, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Libraries Inside Out has Arrived at the Downtown Branch
Libraries Inside Out has arrived at the Downtown Library Branch! Volunteers from all over the Santa Cruz area are hanging huge black and white portraits ...
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Posted by teeterj on Aug. 3, 2012 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Libraries Inside Out Fundraising Success
Thanks to everyone who participated, our Kickstarter campaign was a success! 65 contributors helped us raise $5150 to help fund our public art project.
Libraries ...
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Posted by teeterj on July 24, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Kickstarter Campaign for Participatory Public Art Project
Update: Our Kickstarter campaign was a success! Find out more about our project at www.librariesinsideout.com/.
This August during First Friday activities the exterior ...
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Posted by teeterj on June 20, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
New Reservation System for Library Meeting Rooms
You can now reserve Library Meeting Rooms directly from our website, using the Book It Now buttons available on the Meeting Rooms page or on ...
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Posted by teeterj on March 6, 2012 at 9 a.m.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Getting Answers to Reference Questions
Did you know you can make an appointment with a member of our Reference Team? It's easy -- just call Reference Services at (831) 427-7713 ...
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Posted by teeterj on Jan. 23, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
New Hours and Events in January
Increased branch hours begin January 3rd! A preview of the new schedule is below.
In addition to increased open hours, there will be a lot ...
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Posted by teeterj on Dec. 27, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Holiday Hours for All Branches
There will be special hours for December and January, as we celebrate the holiday. Here are the planned schedules for all our branches:
| Aptos, Branciforte ... |
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Posted by teeterj on Dec. 19, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New Evergreen Catalog at the Santa Cruz Public Library
Our new catalog system is now live! The new system lets you customize your account and online search experience. Take a look around, and check ...
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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 25, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
New Volunteer Opportunity: Homework Helper
Do you have two hours a week to help a student succeed? Become a Homework Helper with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries! Tutors should be ...
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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 5, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Important Changes Coming in October
The Santa Cruz Public Library System will be rolling out a new Catalog System this October! We're very excited about what the new system ...
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Posted by teeterj on Sept. 20, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Aptos Branch Library Closed August 15-18
The Aptos Branch Library of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will be closed from Monday, August 15 through Thursday, August 18, 2011 for mold removal ...
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Posted by teeterj on Aug. 8, 2011 at 8:49 a.m.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
TEDx- TEDGlobal LiveCast
What is life? And how can it be better lived? TEDGlobal 2011 will be a celebration of life, in all its forms. TEDxSantaCruz is hosting ... [Read More]
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Posted by teeterj on July 7, 2011 at 5:02 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
One World, Many Stories
Sign ups begin today for the Summer Reading Program! The program officially begins on Monday, June 13. Children, teens, and adults can track their reading ... [Read More]
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Posted by teeterj on June 7, 2011 at 9:07 a.m.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
SCPL Celebrates 3 Awards!
Heather Norquist - 2011 Barbara Bricmont Award
Youth Services Librarian, Heather Norquist, has been awarded the 2011 Barbara Bricmont award by the Santa Cruz County Reading ...
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Posted by teeterj on May 24, 2011 at 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Internet Access at Central and Capitola Branches Has Been Restored!
The security issues on the new public internet PCs at the Central and Capitola branches have now been resolved and the terminals are back in ...
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Posted by ann on April 20, 2011 at 3:41 p.m.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Final Task Force Report Now Available
The Final Task Force Report to the Library Joint Powers Board on Financially Sustainable Service Models has been submitted. The entire document is available here ...
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Posted by ann on Jan. 31, 2011 at 12:07 p.m.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Free After School Tutoring and Literacy
Free after school tutoring will be available to students ages 6 through 18 at the Branciforte library branch on Wednesdays from 2:00pm - 4:30pm ...
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Posted by teeterj on Jan. 18, 2011 at 12:09 p.m.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Tales to Tails Children's Literacy Program
In January 2011, our new literacy program, Tales to Tails, will launch. Children can sign up for a private twenty-minute slot to read to an ...
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Posted by ann on Dec. 27, 2010 at 8 a.m.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Change in Library Hours Beginning Oct 16!
Starting Saturday, October 16 Library branches will be open for a few more hours each week!
The new hours will be as follows:
| Aptos | # Hours ... |
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Posted by teeterj on Sept. 30, 2010 at 3:26 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Library Phone Numbers Changed!
Effective July 21, 2010, new phone numbers for the Central Branch, Library Administration, and all System-Wide Services take effect. New phone numbers for all branch ...
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Posted by cowend on July 21, 2010 at 11:36 a.m.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hours increase at La Selva Beach Branch
The La Selva Beach Branch Library will begin its schedule of increased hours on June 22, 2010. Branch open hours will increase by 6 hours ...
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Posted by cowend on June 14, 2010 at 5:13 p.m.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Quilt Display at Scotts Valley Branch
Visitors to the Scotts Valley Branch Library will be treated to a special display during the next month and a half.
From now through June ...
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Posted by ann on May 6, 2010 at 11:29 a.m.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Interested in Volunteering?
We may have a job for you! The Aptos Branch has an immediate need for the following:
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Posted by ann on April 14, 2010 at 12:35 p.m.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
New Scotts Valley Library Architectural Drawings
Architectural drawings are now available for viewing. These renderings, created by Group 4 Architects, can be viewed at the Scotts Valley Chapter of the Friends ...
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Posted by cowend on April 8, 2010 at 1:57 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
La Selva Beach Now Open Tuesday Evenings
Effective October 20 the La Selva Beach Branch will be open Tuesdays 3-7 pm instead of 1-5 pm. This is in response to requests from ... [Read More]
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Posted by ann on Oct. 14, 2009 at 10:06 a.m.
