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Join La Selva Beach Branch Library Reopening Ceremony
March 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free
Join La Selva Beach Branch Library Reopening Ceremony
Celebrate the Reopening of La Selva Beach Branch Library
Virtual Grand Opening Celebration on March 20 Showcases Remodeled Library
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) are pleased to announce the Grand Reopening of the remodeled La Selva Beach Branch Library. A virtual Grand Reopening Celebration will be held via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 20th, emceed by Supervisor Zach Friend. All invited and registration is required via the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ calendar: santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7578985
The La Selva Beach Branch Library will open for Grab & Go services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23rd.
New hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1-6pm and Saturday 12-5pm.
The La Selva Beach Branch is the second library in the Santa Cruz Public Library system to complete construction from Measure S funds. The Branch was completely renovated, maintaining its original footprint of 2200 square feet. Renovations include: replacements of single pane windows and doors, a new heating and ventilation system, ADA compliant restroom, all new furniture and fixtures, and a new front entrance. Thanks to a generous matching grant of $100,000 from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, the library patio was upgraded with furniture and a pergola to expand outdoor programming. The Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library raised additional funds for interior folding glass partitions to enhance the flexibility of space usage for different types of programs for adults and children, as well as sound abatement.
The library in La Selva Beach began in 1950 with the LSB Woman’s Club circulating books from a closet in the Clubhouse. By 1960 the makeshift library had issued cards to 199 adults and 108 “juveniles.” In 1968, an arrangement was made for a “real” library to open at its current location with the building to be owned by the LSB Recreation District and leased to the library. After Proposition 13 the library was briefly closed, but then reopened due to the dedication of volunteers who were the sole staffers for the next 8 years. In 1996, a 600 square foot addition provided for a children’s area and a staff room. Thanks to wonderful staff and a full calendar of programs for both children and adults, the library has functioned as a hub for community gathering and learning in La Selva Beach.
