BOOK DONATIONS
Your book donations help Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries support our Library system and its programs and activities for everyone.
The Friends welcome your gently used books for our book sales. We accept books in good condition including fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks.
Textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and magazines cannot be accepted.
BRANCHES CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BOOK DROP-OFFS
Aptos
Capitola at the Capitola Mall Bookstore
Scotts Valley
These branches accept up to two 2 bags per day (Capitola Bookstore will accept larger quantities).
NEED YOUR BOOKS TO BE PICKED UP?
Friends of Scotts Valley Branch Library offer local book pick-ups. Learn more by contacting svlibraryfriends@gmail.com
Friends of the Capitola Branch Library offer regional pick-ups. Learn more by contacting friendsofthecapitolalibrary@gmail.com
Friends of the Aptos Branch Library offer local pick-ups or meet-ups. Learn more by contacting friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org
MORE OPTIONS
Friends of the Branciforte Branch Library ask that book donors email friendsofthebrancifortelibrary@fscpl.org for details on how to donate.
Friends of the Boulder Creek Branch Library ask that book donors email libraryfriendskari@gmail.com for details on how to donate.
Friends of the Felton Branch Library ask that book donors email feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com for details on how to donate.
Downtown, Live Oak, Garfield Park, and La Selva Beach branches do not currently accept book donations at their locations.
Capitola bookstore is open!
Thanks to the generosity of the Capitola Mall, who provides the space for the Friends of the Capitola Library bookstore.
There are currently thousands of used items in the shop: books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Most items sell for $1 or $2. The funds will be used to enhance the new Capitola library. Cash or check only, please.
Check out the Friends of the Capitola Library for bookstore hours and donation info.
BOOK CART INFO
Branches in Felton, Scotts Valley, and Aptos host books for sale in their lobbies..
Out and about? Find our book carts in fantastic local businesses:
Steel Bonnet Brewery in Scotts Valley
Equinox Sparking Wine Tasting Room in Santa Cruz