Newest Chapter of Friends of The Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Volunteer-Led Friends Chapter Founded To Support Aptos Library Branch
Aptos, CA—The Santa Cruz Public Library System network of 10 neighborhood library branches, joins in 
The FSCPL s a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our Public Libraries. The group advocates for libraries and supports its children’s literacy programs, book and media purchases, concerts, author talks, community reading programs, technical and facilities upgrades.
The Friends’ chapters support local branches with assistance specific to the needs of these communities. The new chapter joins the four existing chapters in Boulder Creek, Felton, La Selva Beach and Scotts Valley.
The Aptos Library chapter was organized in October, has met twice, and has over 30 people expressing their interest in working with the group. The chapter will provide additional support for the Aptos branch, one of the most-used library locations in the county.
“We’re interested in learning more about the needs of our community, which will influence what the vision 
“Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries chapters do so much to enhance neighborhood branches,” said Kate Canlis, vice president of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. “The enthusiasm of the new Aptos chapter is exciting and we look forward to supporting their work with the Aptos Library.”
“It’s exciting to see the community coming together in support of the Aptos library,” said Teresa Landers, director of Santa Cruz Public Libraries. “As our local libraries continue to evolve as essential community gathering places and centers for locally-focused research, chapters such as Aptos will be more and more important.”
Friends of the Aptos Library will hold its next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. The meeting is open to the public and Aptos residents and library users are encouraged to attend.
The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose members support the Santa Cruz City-County Library System through fund-raising, volunteer services and advocacy. Learn more at http://fscpl.org.
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.