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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 | Donate to our chapter ~ Please direct your gift to Aptos Chapter of Friends of SCPL. Contact us | Participate, ask Q's, and/or volunteer at events. We want to hear from you! |
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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 [email protected]
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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: |
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. |
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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