The Friends of the Aptos Library are supporting a variety of exciting projects and new members are most welcome! The Aptos Branch is currently closed for construction, and the Friends are anticipating a magical new branch in 2023. Find out more about what’s happening with the Aptos Friends by visiting their website.

The Friends of the Boulder Creek Library are just getting started. Our newest chapter is looking forward to seeing the renovations on the Boulder Creek Branch Library that are currently underway.

The completely new Capitola Library is now open to the public! This beautiful, light-filled, 11,700 square foot 21st century library has been designed to be flexible enough to serve the changing needs of our community for decades to come. Check out the Capitola Friends website for current information!

Felton Library Friends actively supports the Felton Branch Library and the adjoining Discovery Park by: supporting Library, Park and Community-led programming; collaborating on projects with community organizations and project partners; advocating for the needs of the Library and Park; and fundraising for needs not covered in Library or Park budgets. To subscribe to the monthly newsletter with FLF, library and park news, upcoming events, and profiles of donors and FLF members, visit the website.

Our La Selva Beach friends have been working hard raising funds since 2009, and their efforts have paid off in new workshops, programs, and facilities upgrades, all helping to restore the library as a central part of the community.

The Scotts Valley library has the second highest checkout rate of any library in the 10-branch Santa Cruz public library system. Thanks to the Scotts Valley Friends, the branch remains well-stocked in programs and modern study areas as well.