Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries support the Santa Cruz Public Libraries through fundraising, volunteer services, and advocacy.
Nine of our ten Santa Cruz Public Library Branches have been renovated or rebuilt since 2016. These critical improvements were possible thanks to support from your Measure S tax dollars and the Friends’ Realizing the Promise campaign which has so far raised over a million dollars.
We welcome you to join us in supporting our libraries.
Participate
When you attend library programs and events or utilize resources and services, you help our libraries thrive at the center of this vibrant and innovative community.
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Volunteer
A wide range of opportunities include joining your local Friends Chapter or contributing to library support, literacy programs, working with children, or special projects.
Donate
Our End of Year Campaign provides critical funds for 2025 – a new year of supporting our libraries. As the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ nonprofit partner, the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries provide you with a direct path to help fund accessible, diverse library programs.
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