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THE 2019 SEASON
OF

OUR COMMUNITY READS

from the Friends of the Aptos Library!

Four books (curious? click here) were initial candidates
for this program designed to bring members
of the Santa Cruz County community together around one book.
Over 40 friends of the library voted by secret ballot to select the winner.

On October 1, 2018
we announced the winning book:

The Death & Life of Monterey Bay
by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka
We encourage all readers to get involved!
Events are planned for January thru March 2019

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We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible (Tax ID: #94-2612557).
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The Death and Life of Monterey Bay
A Story of Revival
 by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka

It is the biography of a place,
but also of the residents who reclaimed it …
even residents on this idyllic California coast
may not realize its full history.


Monterey began as a natural paradise,
but became the poster child for industrial devastation
in John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row.


When the fish ran out and the climate turned,
the factories emptied and the community crumbled.


Today, Monterey’s economy and wildlife are resplendent...
through the extraordinary acts of ordinary people.


The shores of Monterey Bay revived
because of human passion --
passion that enlivens every page of this hopeful book.

islandpress.org/book/the-death-and-life-of-monterey-bay


Watch this space for updates on the 2019 season of Our Community Reads.
We want your involvement and input
as we continue preparations for our 2019 season!

Contact us by e-mail at friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org


A series of events related to themes in the book is planned for
January, February and March 2019.

Inspiring speakers, field trips, story times, a variety of films, discussion groups, a trivia night, art exhibits and much more!
All events will be open to the public.


We are exploring collaboration and/or field trips:
  • The Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center 
  • Hopkins Marine Station
  • Elkhorn Slough
  • The National Steinbeck Center
  • Pacific Biological Laboratories (Ricketts' Lab)


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. 




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To review
the 2018 season of
Our Community Reads click here

Deluxe Foods will donate 5% of sale to Friends of Aptos Library. All you have to do is mention the Aptos Friends to the cashier and they will take care of the rest. Click here ~ and ~ here for news article.
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