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LIBRARY SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

LIBRARY SERVICES

224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours
Varies according to branch please see times here: https://www.santacruzpl.org/branches/
(831) 427-7713
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Other | Homebound Services

(831) 427-7706
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Other | Library Administration

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Walk-in or apply online

Fees

No fee

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Provides information services, free access to computers and printers, free WiFi access, free access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.

Also offers research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM-based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for non-profit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.

Provides resources (books, technology, streaming audiobooks, video, ebooks, reference databases, news), services (Homework Help, Online Tutoring, help finding information, job search, workforce development, housing search, connecting to community resources), programs (ACT Advisory Council for Teens, Coding, Computer Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, craft programs, community conversations, book and film clubs), volunteer opportunities.

Career Exploration, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Science & Math Subject Matters, Socio-Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships
Providing organization

SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES

All branches of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) provide core library services to all ages, including:
  • information services
  • free access to computer and printers
  • free WiFi access
  • free access to books, movies audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment.
Some branches also offer research assistance, early literacy programs, book groups, craft programs, STEM/STEAM based programs, the Genealogical Society and local history collections, meeting rooms for nonprofit use, and programs to support lifelong learning and cultural experiences.