Scotts Valley Library Spring Book Sale - Saturday, June 20th!!

Join the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library for our annual Spring Book Sale:

When - Saturday, June 20
Where - Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Times - 10:00 am until 4:00 pm  (To enter the library before 11am use the patio door!)

We will be selling gently used books including fiction, non-fiction, lots of children's books, wonderful cookbooks, inspiring crafts and gardening books, a healthy selection of reference books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and so much more!

A great community event... don't miss it!! 

See you at the Library this Saturday.

New Art Installation - Color Me Abstract

Paul Mlyniec

Scotts Valley’s Newest Installation ‘Art in the Library’ Celebrates Color in Abstract Art with Newest Installation running through January 24, 2015

The public is invited to view the art and meet the artists at a reception:

Saturday November 8 / 2:00 to 4:00 pm 

At the Scotts Valley Library. 

The reception is hosted by local businesswoman Laureen Yungmeyer, and will have refreshments as well as music provided by Howie Kimel.

Hops & Harvest Event - this Saturday!

Don't forget to join us this Saturday, September 20th at the Scotts Valley Library from 6pm to 9pm for our Hops & Harvest Annual Fundraiser!

Enjoy a fun evening tasting local beer brewed by Santa Cruz Aleworks and Seabright Brewery, with delicious food provided by Bruno's BBQ, Mollie's Country Café, Oak Tree Villa and Loganberry Bakery.

There are

Sylvia Valentine

a large selections of prizes to be won at our drawing. Local artists have generously donated unique gifts with artwork from Sefla Joseph, Belinda Clemets, David Fleming, Pat Towrey, Susan Hancey, Jacob Sackin, Nana Montgomery, Judy Bingman, Michele Hausman, Tamara Cucchiara-Sitka, June Pace, Sylvia Valentine, Laurie Zezut, Lidia Hasenauer, Diane Rejman.

Our local business have contributed a bounty of gifts including acupuncture by Stephanie Dietro, gift certificates and items from Business With Pleasure, Scarborough Gardens, Scotts Valley Sprinkler & Pipe, Jill Alexander Designs,William Clayton Greene Jeweler, SV Cyclesport, Jia Tellas, Ideal Salon, Trader Joes, Loganberry Bakery, Chocolate Visions, Malone's Grille, Milles Nail & Spa, Bumblebee by the Sea, DVD-to-go, Treasures Jewelers, Ashby's Confections.

Check out details for the event here.

Tickets are available now from the Scotts Valley Library - $25.00
See you at the Library on Saturday!

Hops & Harvest Fundraiser Event

Come join us Saturday, September 20th at the Scotts Valley Library from 6 pm to 9pm for our Hops & Harvest Annual Fundraiser!

The event was a huge success last year and is back by popular demand.  Don't miss it! Check out information for the event here.

Tickets are available now from the Scotts Valley Library - $25.00

Come Meet the Artists - This Saturday, Aug. 23 2-4pm

Sydney Zentall

You are invited to come meet the artists of our current art installation 'Painting the Golden State'.

Contemporary California artists from the Santa Cruz Oil Painters (SCOP) travelled extensively through the state, and their works reflect Lake Tahoe’s sapphire blue waters, the rugged Big Sur coast, cool green redwood forests and Yosemite’s granite splendor. Come to the library and celebrate our love of California’s diverse landscapes through this exhibit of original oil and pastel

When:  Saturday, August 23 - 2pm-4pm

The Artist Reception will be held at the  Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley. Refreshments will be served compliments of Laureen Yungmeyer at State Farm, and music will be provided by Grant Stoner.

We look forward to seeing you at the Library this Saturday!

Art in the Library - 'Painting the Golden State' Exhibit

Karen Leonard

Our beautiful golden state is the inspiration for the newest ‘Art in the Library’ program at the Scotts Valley Library. The ‘Painting the Golden State’ installation, running August 16 to November 1, features an exhibit of plein air and studio landscape paintings inspired by the state of California. 

The public is also invited to meet the artists on Saturday, August 23 from 2-4 p.m. at a reception at the Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley. Refreshments will be served compliments of Laureen Yungmeyer at State Farm, and music will be provided by Grant Stoner.

Save the Date!! Saturday September 20

Be sure to save the date for the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library's Annual fundraising and social - "Hops & Harvest".   Please join us for a fun evening of beer pairing and some edible delights, as we celebrate our community and the season!  Tickets are $25 and available at the Library.

More details coming sooooonnn....

Summer Book Sale -- This Saturday

Come down to the Scotts Valley Library this Saturday, June 7 

for our Annual Summer Book Sale!  

Doors open at 10 am until 4 pm.  Enter by the back patio before 11am.

There will be a great selection of books to kick start your summer reading!

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday at the Library!

Friends 5th Birthday Celebration

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our Friends meeting in April to celebrate our 5th Birthday. The Friends appreciated the support and seeing all the friendly faces.

Who doesn't love cake!

A beautiful evening on our patio

California Creatures Art Show - Come Meet the Artists

Micqaela Jones

California Creatures have crept into the Scotts Valley Library! On April 26 the Library’s ‘Art in the Library’ program revealled its newest installation that celebrates the extreme variety of creatures that live in California. The showing features the work of celebrated local artists, as well as the talents of students from the Santa Cruz Children’s School.  

The public is invited to meet the artists at our Artist Reception: 

• Saturday, May 24, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 
• Scotts Valley Library

Refreshments will be served compliments of Laureen Yungmeyer of State Farm. Music will be provided by Howie Kimel.

Local artists in the spotlight for California Creatures include: 

• Dianne Bollentini 
• Nana Montgomery 
• Micqaela Jones 
• Judy Bingman 
• Linda Lord 
• Jacob Sackin

Additionally, Julia Blyumen will present selected pieces by young artists from the Santa Cruz Children’s School. The arts are a cornerstone of the school’s K-6 academic program.

California has a remarkable diversity of habitats and animal species, and many of us have a very emotional bond with animals and wildlife,. We invite everyone in the local community to take a look at how our local artists, including budding student artists, celebrate California’s creatures.

Summer Book Sale - June 7, 10am

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Summer Book Sale will be held on:

Saturday, June 7 at the Scotts Valley Library

Doors Open 10am until 4pm

Enter through the back patio before 11am.  

Stop by and pick up your summer reading, our annual summer book sale has something for the whole family, books for children, young adults, fiction, non-fiction, audio books, DVDs, a plethora of goodies!!

If you have books to donate to the library now is the time to spring clean your bookshelves and make room for more!!  Please bring gently used books to the Scotts Valley library.  No text books or user manuals.  Thank you!!

All proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Library.  See you on June 7th!

Happy 5th Birthday Friends of the Scotts Valley Library!

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Public Library is throwing itself a birthday party to celebrate all it has accomplished for the library in its first five years.

Come by and join us Wednesday, April 9, 7pm 

At the Scotts Valley Library 

In honor of last Fall’s Hops & Harvest Festival – which raised significant funds for the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library – the birthday party will feature beer tasting as well as wine and local food fare as samples for selections for next Fall’s Hops & Harvest Festival. All current Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are invited, and are encouraged to bring a friend to learn more about the group.

“We are carrying a lot of momentum, and we are excited to celebrate all of our accomplishments, as well as to toast exciting projects ahead. Anyone who has touched this group in the past five years is invited to join us in this celebration, and I encourage them to bring guests as we widen our circle of friends of the library,”
said Derek Timm, president of FSVPL.

Look what we have accomplished so far ~ with your help:

· Received grant and established Special Needs Resource Center

· Funded and furnished award-winning back patio area

· Launched successful Art in the Library program showcasing the work of more than 100 local artists

· Digital Media Workshops

· Well-attended community events such as pARTy at the Library, Murder in the Library,

· Weekly summer movies

· Cowgirl Tricks and Craft sessions

· Hosting TEAM (Touch Screen Engaged Aging Memories) iPad pilot project

See you at the Library!

Artist Reception this Saturday at the Scotts Valley Library 2-4pm

Join the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library on Saturday, February 1, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for the Artist Reception at the Scotts Valley Library,  251 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley.  Refreshments will be served, and music will be provided by jRjRauche, a multi-instrumentalist with special focus on Chapman Stick, Guitar and Handpan.   

This newest series from the Art in the Library is "Flower Power" featuring work from the following artists:

• Heather Richman – Fused Glass

  

  Ron Meadow
• Tamara Cucchiara-Sitka – Live plants
• Ron Meadow – Acrylic
• Linda Nadeau – Mosaic
• Margaret Stanton Murray – Photography
• Lynn Larson – Watercolor
• Bill Tucker -  Glass scultupre
• Pat Towery – Watercolor
• Lynn Jaye – Acrylic
• Lance Simms – Acrylic
• Sally Bookman – Watercolor
• Samantha Sommer - Decoupag

‘Art in the Library’ Newest Installation Celebrates Flower Power

The Scotts Valley Library’s ‘Art in the Library’ program'snewest installation. ‘Flower Power’ will celebrate the powerful influence flowers have on our lives, and selected artwork once again showcases local artists.

The public is invited to meet the artists on Saturday, February 1, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at a reception at the Scotts Valley Library,  251 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley.  Refreshments will be served, and music will be provided by jRjRauche, a multi-instrumentalist with special focus on Chapman Stick, Guitar and Handpan.   

This newest series from the Art in the Library program features works from the following artists:

• Heather Richman – Fused Glass

  

  Margaret Stanton Murray

• Tamara Cucchiara-Sitka – Live plants
• Ron Meadow – Acrylic
• Linda Nadeau – Mosaic
• Margaret Stanton Murray – Photography
• Lynn Larson – Watercolor
• Bill Tucker -  Glass scultupre
• Pat Towery – Watercolor
• Lynn Jaye – Acrylic
• Lance Simms – Acrylic
• Sally Bookman – Watercolor
• Samantha Sommer - Decoupage

 Come check out the beautiful flowers at the Scotts Valley Library.