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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.

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.

The Library Joint Powers Board for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries is advertising for a new citizen member who resides in the geographical area south ...

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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 5, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.


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.

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.


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.


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.


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.

*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.

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.


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.

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.

The Santa Cruz Public Library System is developing a plan for the future.

A series of Town Hall Meetings will be held throughout the county ...

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Posted by ann on Sept. 24, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

National web survey

This survey closed on June 1, 2009

Take the national Web survey and help improve library services all over the country!

This library is participating ...

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Posted by ann on May 18, 2009 at 12:37 p.m.

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.


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.

 

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