A bit of history and our current projects

  • The original Aptos branch library was founded in 1944 on Trout Gulch Road.
  • In October 1964 the library moved to a more spacious location at the Rancho del Mar shopping center.
  • By 1970, the Aptos branch was the fastest growing branch in the library system, and it had outgrown its space at the shopping center.
  • The current site was chosen in July of 1972.
  • The new Aptos branch was dedicated on Saturday, June 28, 1975.
  • Link to: Create Your Library - Measure S Buildings Campaign   
  • Link to: New Aptos Library design renderings

Look for this book drop in the parking lot . . .
Your donations and proceeds from the book sales
are funding this benefit for patrons of the Aptos Library.
We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, all donations and memberships are tax deductible (Tax ID: #94-2612557).

Book sales

One Saturday per month we used to conduct a
fund-raising book sale
in the library meeting room.
We have suspended our book sale event for now.
As soon as we resume this activity
we will publish it here!

Water-wise garden

Over a period of years we created a showcase sustainable landscape and water-saving garden in front of the library.
In Fall 2020 we dismantled our garden in preparation for the construction
of the new Aptos Library.

Our Community Reads - 2021

Every year we create a series of events revolving around the central themes of a current piece of literature (fiction or non-fiction).
We aspire to promote fun and learning through talks, art shows, music, theater, films and more.
Join us !