News from the Friends
With a Little Help from Our Friends
By Carolyn Mish Samantha Zenack Long before Samantha Zenack began working with her therapy dog, Winnie, she brought her daughter to Tales to Tails events at the Downtown Library. “When my daughter was about six, [...]
Tricia Wynne, Woman of the Year
By Carolyn Mish The Aptos Chamber of Commerce recognized Tricia Wynne, vice president of the Aptos branch of the Friends, as Woman of the Year for her incredible contributions to the community. A lifelong library [...]
Bjorn Jones, Downtown Branch Librarian, On Digital Literacy
By Carolyn Mish Bjorn Jones is a librarian at the Downtown branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library with a unique focus—digital literacy. Through various programs such as Tech Talks, Zoom workshops, and one on [...]
Share Your Story
Join us as we launch "Share Your Story!" We want to hear from YOU — your favorite library memories, how libraries have impacted your life, or the role they’ve played in your community. Whether it’s [...]
Boundless Minds
By Janis O'Driscoll Collaboration is at the heart of the work of the Friends of the Library. In June 2024, a new library opened at Juvenile Hall as a result of partnerships between the [...]
Library Opens for Students at Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall
Great news! Santa Cruz County Probation, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are proud to announce the opening of the Robert A. Hartman School Library at Santa Cruz County Juvenile [...]
FSCPL Newsletters
August 2024 Newsletter
Our August 2024 newsletter has posted! Read a message from Executive Director Sarah Beck and learn more about the new library at Juvenile Hall, an opportunity to join the new Branciforte Friends chapter, branch events [...]
June 2024 Newsletter
Thanks to the Library, you’ve probably lined up books, ebooks, or audiobooks…but have you read the library calendar? You’ll find that it should be at the top of your list. The Calendar is the Key [...]
May 2024 Newsletter
Libraries are grand places to be in the summer for children and adults. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries 2024 summer theme is READ RENEW REPEAT and there will be programs, activities, and books about recycling and caring [...]
April 2024 Newsletter
April is a month when we warm ourselves by celebrating poetry and libraries. It is National Poetry Month, and while libraries are assigned only one week in the middle of the month, the Friends celebrate libraries [...]
Executive Director – Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (FSCPL)
Background FSCPL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that supports the Santa Cruz Public Libraries which includes 10 branches, a bookmobile, and outreach services. Together our goal is to create stronger neighborhoods and a culturally enriched [...]
March 2024 Newsletter
Is there a whirlwind in the FSCPL office? It’s our busy and talented Interim Executive Director, Monica Parikh, Ph.D. For two years before beginning her ED term on January 2, 2024, Monica sat on the FSCPL [...]