Announcing

THE 2021 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.
On September 10, 2020
over 40 friends of the library voted by secret ballot and selected
The Great Believers
by Rebecca Makkai
We encourage all readers to get involved!
Events will be planned for February 2021

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.
In early Spring 2021 the selected book, and themes in the book, will be highlighted in a series of special events (likely virtual!)
Even though, due to the current restrictions, our calendar of events will be much reduced, and likely in virtual venues,
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 2021.
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!
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“A dazzling new novel of friendship and redemption in the face of tragedy and loss set in 1980s Chicago and contemporary Paris.”
Click the book cover for more information.
Click here for a synopsis of the book.

To review our 2018 season click here

To review our 2019 season click here

To review our 2020 season click here
Here are just a few comments from participants in our  2018 and 2019 seasons:
  • "There is such a thing as making a difference through community efforts!"
  • “I really enjoyed the speaker’s personal experience and perspective.”
  •  “I attended 5 events and enjoyed every one. Thanks, SO GREAT!”
  • “Fun to be with our community because of such a beautiful story teller.”
  • "Outstanding, knowledgeable, expert presenter!"
Our Community Reads - 2019
"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.

  • 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.
  • January through March 2021 – A series of special events related to themes in the book.
  • Contact us by e-mail at friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org
    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