Mission
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries support the Santa Cruz Public Libraries through fundraising, volunteer services, and advocacy.
FSCPL’s goal is to create stronger neighborhoods and a culturally enriched county through accessible and diverse library programs.
History
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (FSCPL) began as a grassroots organization spearheaded by members of the local American Association of University Women. FSCPL was formally incorporated in the summer of 1979.
Within a few short years, the organization grew to over 500 members, organized book sales and book talks, provided equipment and program support for the Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), and developed local FSCPL Chapters for many of the branches of SCPL.
Over the course of the next 40+ years, the Friends have continued to work on our role as the best possible advocate, fundraiser, partner, and champion for our local library system. Neighborhood chapters give special support and attention to their local branches, while the Board and headquarters seeks to support all the branches and the community. If you love libraries and their potential, please join us!
Values
Innovative/Creative
Transparent
Community-Centered
Systems-Oriented
Results-Oriented
Collaborative
FSCPL Board of Directors
Janis O’Driscoll, President
Martín Gómez, Vice President
Nora Brink, Secretary
Keith Gudger, Treasurer
Cindy Jackson, Past President
Laura Albrecht
Pete Cullen
Robin Holland
Gail Levine
Michele Mosher
Debby Peronto
Marc Winquist
Lynn Marcus-Wyner
INNOVATIVE/ CREATIVE
TRANSPARENCY
COMMUNITY CENTERED
SYSTEMS-ORIENTED
RESULTS-ORIENTED
COLLABORATIVE
Contact us
Call us! 831-427-7716
Mail: P.O. Box 8472, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Email: friends@fscpl.org
Executive Director: Bruce Cotter – bruce@fscpl.org
Operations Manager: Rebekah Scott – rebekah@fscpl.org