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We are exploring the theme of “The Future” for our selection. A broad topic, yes, and one that we can take in many directions. Climate, the environment, life for the next generations or the next century, technology, speculative fiction … all are on the table as possible topics for our next book selection. Mark your calendar! Nominated books will be presented for voting at a reception on September 5th. Winning title will be announced late Fall 2018. A variety of events –– films, lectures, discussion groups, trivia night, art exhibitions, and more –– relating to themes of the winning book will take place from January to March 2019. November 15, 2018 – Click here: Dine for a Day at Erik's Deli Café in support of OCR and the Friends of the Aptos Library. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible (Tax ID: #94-2612557). Donate to OCR on line | Donate directly to support Our Community Reads Donate on line | To donate to our chapter please direct your gift to Aptos Chapter of Friends of SCPL Become a member | When completing the form select Aptos as your favorite branch/chapter. Contact us | To participate, ask Q's, and/or volunteer at events. We want to hear from you. Our Community Reads 2019 project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org. |
Our Community Reads is a program launched in August 2017 by the Aptos Chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. The goal is to create a shared experience by having members of the entire Santa Cruz community - from teens to adults - all reading the same book. |
Our book selection criteria:
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Here are just a few comments from participants in our 2018 season:
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We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible
(Tax ID: #94-2612557). Donate on line | Please direct your gift to Aptos Chapter of Friends of SCPL |