You Can Do That @ the Library?!
We will help you to recycle it
The Libraries accept cell phones and chargers, PDAs, pagers, books, videos and music CDs--and some branches will even take your used batteries. Ask at your nearest branch to find out what they will accept for recycling.
See our Calendar, Online Catalog or Branch pages for more details and contact information.
SCPL News & Announcements - Posts Tagged 'Local History'
The Branciforte Library is turning 50!
The entire community is invited to a Jubilee Celebration in honor of 50 years of library service at the ...
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Posted by cowend on Sept. 26, 2017 at 11:23 a.m.
Discover Your Family History Free with Ancestry Library Edition
Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County member Mike Epperson presents a free workshop on Ancestry's ...
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Posted by cowend on Aug. 2, 2017 at 3:10 p.m.
A Flyfisherman's History of the San Lorenzo River
Take a walk with us through the colorful, rich history of fishing the San Lorenzo River ...
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Posted by cowend on April 10, 2017 at 2:21 p.m.
Discover Your Family History Free with Ancestry Library Edition
The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County presents a free workshop geared for beginners to family ...
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Posted by cowend on April 5, 2017 at 6 a.m.
The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County is offering a free workshop for those interested in getting started with genealogy. GSSCC member Mike Epperson will ...
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Posted by cowend on March 9, 2017 at 6 a.m.
Tales of the Paranormal
Learn about the spookiest love stories in Santa Cruz history. Local Author Maryanne Porter will discuss what she learned while researching ...
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Posted by cowend on Feb. 7, 2017 at 11:27 a.m.
Discover Your Family History Free with Ancestry Library Edition
The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County presents a free workshop geared for Begginers to family ...
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Posted by cowend on Jan. 12, 2017 at 6 a.m.
Genealogical Society Lecture Series 2017
Share your passion for genealogy research in an exciting new way. Old documents and facts don’t always pique the ...
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Posted by cowend on Jan. 3, 2017 at 12:03 p.m.
Big Sur Fog: The Science and the History
This unique film examines the science behind coastal fog and tells a forgotten story from Big Sur ...
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Posted by cowend on Nov. 14, 2016 at 2:27 p.m.
Did you know about the Local History section of our website?
We've got a great collection of scanned pictures and postcards featuring the local ...
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Posted by cowend on Oct. 3, 2016 at 7:14 a.m.
Make History!
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the City of Santa Cruz, we'll be holding Snapshot Stories; an event that captures our ...
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Posted by cowend on Aug. 19, 2016 at 6 a.m.
Comin’ Thru: The Golden Age of Women’s Polo 1934-1941
Author Talk with Colleen Meagher Saturday • August 20 12:00pm - 1:00pm La Selva Beach ...
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Posted by phippsa on Aug. 8, 2016 at 12:50 p.m.
Craig Harwood’s “Quest for Flight” is a biography of a prolific scientific inventor and the principal aviation pioneer in the American west at the ...
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Posted by cowend on May 4, 2016 at 11:30 p.m.
Craig Harwood’s “Quest for Flight” is a biography of a prolific scientific inventor and the principal aviation pioneer in the American west at the ...
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Posted by phippsa on March 11, 2016 at 8:31 a.m.
The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County is offering a free workshop for those interested in getting started with genealogy. GSSCC member Mike Epperson will ...
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Posted by phippsa on March 11, 2016 at 6 a.m.
It’s Live Oak Library’s 10th Birthday!
Enjoy cake, punch, crafts, and face painting at this festive, FREE event! Celebrate the grand opening of ...
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Posted by phippsa on Jan. 12, 2016 at 4:33 p.m.
Explore Local Music with SoundSwell!
Explore SoundSwell, a local music archive available to you FREE! Stream, download or check out these original albums produced by ...
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Posted by cowend on Dec. 10, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.
Get ready for a full day of presentations when the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County hosts The California State Genealogical Alliance for an open ...
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Posted by phippsa on Oct. 3, 2015 at 11:30 p.m.
Your Story Matters... Are you a US Veteran? We'd like to hear your story. Consider participating in the Veteran's History project through the ...
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Posted by cowend on Sept. 8, 2015 at 11:30 p.m.
Discover Your Family History Free with Ancestry Library Edition
The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County presents two free workshops. Beginning and experienced researchers alike ...
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Posted by phippsa on Sept. 7, 2015 at 12:01 a.m.
Do you have images in your family's collection showing any part of the old West Side of Santa Cruz, the coast, neighborhoods, landmarks or ...
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Posted by phippsa on May 14, 2015 at 7:32 a.m.
What is the VHP? Are you a veteran of any conflict--or do you live with a veteran who has a story to tell? Come to ...
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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 28, 2014 at 11:45 a.m.
Twenty-five years ago Santa Cruz experienced our largest earthquake since 1906. The downtown was in ruins and devastation occurred as far north as San Francisco ...
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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 8, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Join us for a visit with best selling author Karl Marlantes at 5:30pm October 10th in Seaside to discuss his award winning book What ...
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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 6, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
Welcome to California Reads, a statewide program that brings Californians together to explore important topics through reading and discussion. This year our theme is War ...
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Posted by teeterj on Sept. 22, 2014 at 7:30 a.m.
Learn about the natural history of this magnificent bird, the California Condor Reintroduction Program and how The Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) is involved in the ...
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Posted by teeterj on May 2, 2014 at noon
Bring your family’s historical snapshots (from long ago or just last week) to our next Snapshot Stories event at The San Lorenzo Valley Museum ...
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Posted by teeterj on April 18, 2014 at 11 a.m.
We'd like to hear your story. Consider participating in the Veteran's History project.
What is the Veterans History Project?
The United States Congress ...
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Posted by teeterj on March 23, 2014 at 8 a.m.
Your photos can become part of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Local History Photo Gallery. Let’s tell the world the unique story of our ...
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Posted by teeterj on Jan. 2, 2014 at 10 a.m.
Join us for an exploration of California’s civil liberties history from the days of slavery to the post 9/11 era, highlighting courageous Californians ...
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Posted by teeterj on Jan. 1, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Share your story about life in Santa Cruz County by helping us build the local history archive. Bring in your family's historical photos taken ...
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Posted by teeterj on Oct. 23, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
Santa Cruz-based company Mobile Ranger has created a new iPhone/iPad app offering a mobile tour of West Cliff Drive and the north Coast of ...
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Posted by ann on May 30, 2013 at 1 p.m.
We're thrilled with the response so far to this year's NEA Sponsored Big Read! We're continuing to delve into the work of ...
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Posted by teeterj on March 16, 2013 at 9 a.m.
Visualizing the Depression, a Depression Era Photo Exhibit is going on now at the Downtown Branch as part of Santa Cruz Reads. The exhibit is ...
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Posted by teeterj on March 8, 2013 at 2 p.m.
We're all set to kick off THE BIG READ: The Grapes of Wrath at the Museum of Art and History this Wednesday, February 27th ...
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Posted by teeterj on Feb. 25, 2013 at 1 p.m.
It was an exciting morning at the Downtown branch! The Space Shuttle Endeavor flew over Santa Cruz this morning on its way from Edwards Air ...
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Posted by teeterj on Sept. 21, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
We've added a new album to the Local History Photograph Collection to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. The album ...
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Posted by strickere on Nov. 20, 2009 at 12:49 p.m.
We've added several new articles to the Local History Articles section of our website. The articles, by local authors Barry Brown and Paul Tutwiler ...
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Posted by strickere on Aug. 5, 2009 at 4:47 p.m.
