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SCPL News & Announcements - Posts Tagged 'Budget'
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.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Santa Cruz Public Libraries' Holiday Wish List
Santa Cruz Public Libraries have put together our Holiday Wish List for 2010. If you'd like to help out the library, consider helping us ...
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Posted by teeterj on Dec. 2, 2010 at 10:58 a.m.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Join the Task Force on Library Service Models
*The application period for this Task Force has ended*
The Library Joint Powers Board has approved a Task Force on Library Service Models and has ...
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Posted by cowend on June 14, 2010 at 4:37 p.m.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Audio for LJPB Proceedings Now Available
Interested in following the proceedings of the Library Joint Powers Board but unable to come to the meetings? It's now possible to listen to ...
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Posted by ann on March 1, 2010 at 4:35 p.m.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Have Your Say about Budget Priorities!
Have your say about budget priorities at the March meeting of the Library Joint Powers Board.
The Library Joint Powers Board wants to hear from ...
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Posted by cowend on Feb. 8, 2010 at 8:43 a.m.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Survey Closed! Setting Service Priorities for the Future
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries' plan for the future will set service priorities for a reduced budget. The library needs help from all members of ...
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Posted by cowend on Jan. 16, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Bliss Fundraiser a Success!
Bliss Salon in Aptos raised $1065 on Saturday, November 14 for the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Library System Book & Media Fund. One hundred ...
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Posted by ann on Nov. 17, 2009 at 4:19 p.m.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wish List Partnerships
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is joining with local bookstores to put materials on library shelves and support local businesses. Library supporters can buy ...
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Posted by ann on Sept. 21, 2009 at 4:49 p.m.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Libraries Lend a Hand in Tough Times
A video from the Today Show: "In this recession, public libraries are seeing an increase in traffic and playing a new role in helping people ... [Read More]
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Posted by ann on June 25, 2009 at 1:07 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
New Hours at All Branches Effective July 1, 2009
On July 1st, due to declining sales tax and property tax revenues, the Library will be cutting 20 additional staff positions (5 others were eliminated ...
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Posted by strickere on June 9, 2009 at 9:54 a.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Effective June 15, 2009, the $2.50 Request Fee is Being Reinstated for Requests Not Picked Up
Effective June 15, 2009, the $2.50 request fee is being reinstated for requests not picked up.
The library holds requested items for ten days ...
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Posted by strickere on May 30, 2009 at 10:33 a.m.
Friday, May 29, 2009
2009-2010 Library Budget Proposal: Lower Revenues--Reducing Library Service
TO: LIBRARY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD
FR: ACTING DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES
RE: FY 2009-2010 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation: That the Library Joint Powers Authority Board approve ...
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Posted by strickere on May 29, 2009 at 10:13 a.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
State Threatens to Take Local Property Taxes - Impact on Library Services Would be Severe
The State, concerned about the possibility that the May 19th ballot initiatives may not be successful, is now considering the option of borrowing 8% of ...
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Posted by strickere on May 12, 2009 at 6:34 p.m.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Overdue Fines Increasing April 6
Effective April 6, 2009, overdue fines will increase to 50 cents per day per item
This is the first increase in overdue fines in 15 ...
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Posted by ann on March 6, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.