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The 2022 season of Our Community Reads from the Friends of the Aptos Library! Four books were initial candidates (Curious? Click here) for this program designed to bring members of the Santa Cruz County community together around one book. On October 12, 2021 during a meeting of Friends of the library, voting took place and we are happy to announce the winning book for the 2022 Season of OCR Red Letter Days by Sarah-Jane Stratford February - March 2022: A series of special events related to themes in the selected book. |
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“A vivid portrayal of artistic life during the Red Scare and the challenges women screenwriters faced in the era’s entertainment industry. It is also a witty and harrowing tale of intrigue, friendship and romance. Stratford imbues the text with lively energy and a wry voice…. Red Letter Days is a timeless and relevant story about the dangers of bias, conformity and groupthink.” -- BookTrib |
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Click on the book cover to find out more !
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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!
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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In early Spring 2022 the selected book, and themes in the book, will be highlighted in a series of special events. We are looking forward to a calendar of events that will allow participants to delve into many themes from this book. Events will likely take place during the month February 2022. All events will be free and open to the public. Our events aim to create a shared experience that will increase appreciation for our community libraries and for our local bookstores; foster pride in the varied experiences that our area offers; and the enrichment –– culturally, intellectually, and emotionally –– that comes from the joy of reading! |
Our Community Reads
"It is so important to support literacy and critical thinking, especially in these current times. Thank you all for your hard, important work." Jerry Solomon, Ph.D., Panelist, HIV/AIDS in the 80's "This was a great series of events that really showed how reading is not a static, solitary thing but a rich, engaging, exploration that opens eyes and minds and ears. The dialogue and discussion were the best part." Stephen Palumbi, Co-author, Death & Life of Monterey Bay. "I am honored to have been a part of the Our Communities Read program! What a fantastic model, to use books to bring people together and take meaningful action. In the case of our book, action towards the collective goal of protecting the places we love." Carolyn Sotka, Co-author, Death & Life of Monterey Bay. |
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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. Contact us by e-mail at [email protected] We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible. (Tax ID: #94-2612557). Donate to OCR | Donate directly to support Our Community Reads |
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