Santa Cruz Works on How the library is Here for the Community
Santa Cruz Works' Matthew Swinnerton talks with Santa Cruz Public Libraries Interim Executive Director, Eric Howard, and President of the Board of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and former Deputy Director, Janis O'Driscoll, to discuss how the Santa Cruz Public Libraries are here for our community.
In 2016 with the passage of Measure S, Santa Cruz Public Libraries received a $67 million bond measure to upgrade and improve local libraries. Since the passage of Measure S in 2016, community support has made, and will continue to make, new builds and magnificent renovations possible across all 10 branches of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, commonly called “The Friends,” supports the community’s 10 branch public library system. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 1979, The Friends champion SCPL’s work with underserved people, county residents, students, families, and lifelong learners.
The organization’s priorities are fundraising for the library system, listening to the needs of county residents, and promoting ever-expanding information services for everyone.
In 2021 the Friends of Santa Cruz Libraries volunteers are rallying together to raise $1,000,000 to fill the gap in construction costs between Measure S and the amount that’s actually needed for the Branciforte, Garfield Park and Aptos branches. They are at 62% now!
Learn more about the campaign at fscpl.org
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