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Realizing the Promise: 2021 Capital Campaign for New Libraries


Recognizing the serious civic challenge of an aging system, county voters in 2016 passed Measure S, a major bond measure to fund critical repairs and upgrades “to support a steady increase in library usage and bring all 10 branches up to 21st century standards.” While this made it possible to begin work on important vision-inspired upgrades, including facility repairs, renovations, and replacements, it did not fully cover the cost of certain essential branch amenities, services, and resources.

Separate capital campaigns for two branches, Capitola and Felton, complemented Measure S funding to help underwrite and complete celebrated new branch facilities. At four other branches, Boulder Creek, La Selva Beach, Live Oak, and Scotts Valley, major renovations are now underway or completed, funded by Measure S together with additional, charitable support.

Now, Measure S-funded major renovations and capital improvements are beginning at three branches—Aptos, Branciforte, and Garfield Park—that will transform these facilities. But important elements of these renovations that their communities seek are beyond the scope of Measure S. Additional funding is therefore required to close the gap between Measure S and community aspirations—to realize the full promise of excellence in library capabilities and character that these communities envision.

To donate or learn more about Realizing the Promise, visit fscpl.org and download the information sheet.

For more information about how your gift can help realize the full promise of this library, and to learn about gift recognition opportunities, please contact:

The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Janis O’Driscoll, Board President; 831-427-7716; president@fscpl.org
Bruce Cotter, Executive Director; 603-337-5656; bruce@fscpl.org

Check out the Friends Information Fact Sheet


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Posted by cowend on Aug. 26, 2021 at 3:43 p.m.
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