3D Virtual Tour

Today, we celebrated the Grand Reopening of the La Selva Beach Branch Library. The virtual celebration was emceed by Supervisor Zach Friend and featured special guest Jimmy Panetta. The branch opens for Grab & Go service on Tuesday March 23rd from 1 - 6 pm. Grab & Go hours for the spring will be Tuesday & Thursday 1 - 6 pm, and Saturday 12 - 5 pm. 

Wtch the Virtual Grand Opening Ceremony!

Gira Virtual en 3D

Celebración de reapertura de la biblioteca de La Selva Beach

Hoy, se celebró la reapertura de la biblioteca de La Selva Beach. La celebración virtual fue presentada por el supervisor del Segundo Distrito del condado, Zach Friend e incluyó al invitado especial Jimmy Panetta. La biblioteca abre para el servicio Recoge y Listo martes 23 de marzo de 1-6pm. Los horarios para Recoge y Listo esta primavera serán martes y jueves de 1-6pm y sábado de 12-5pm.

El recorrido interactivo en 3D fue creado por Trent McNair. ¡Tome un vistazo!

Mira la gira virtual de la biblioteca remodelada La Selva Beach

Watch a Virtual Tour of the remodeled branch!

The La Selva Beach Branch is the second library in the Santa Cruz Public Library system to complete construction from Measure S funds. The Branch was completely renovated, maintaining its original footprint of 2200 square feet. Renovations include: replacements of single pane windows and doors, a new heating and ventilation system, ADA compliant restroom, all new furniture and fixtures, and a new front entrance. Thanks to a generous matching grant of $100,000 from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, the library patio was upgraded with furniture and a pergola to expand outdoor programming. The Friends of the La Selva Beach Branch Library raised additional funds for interior folding glass partitions to enhance the flexibility of space usage for different types of programs for adults and children, as well as sound abatement.

The library in La Selva Beach began in 1950 with the LSB Woman’s Club circulating books from a closet in the Clubhouse. By 1960 the makeshift library had issued cards to 199 adults and 108 “juveniles.” In 1968, an arrangement was made for a “real” library to open at its current location with the building to be owned by the LSB Recreation District and leased to the library. After Proposition 13 the library was briefly closed, but then reopened due to the dedication of volunteers who were the sole staffers for the next 8 years. In 1996, a 600 square foot addition provided for a children’s area and a staff room. Thanks to wonderful staff and a full calendar of programs for both children and adults, the library has functioned as a hub for community gathering and learning in La Selva Beach.  All patrons eagerly anticipate a return to their beautifully refurbished new branch when it opens on March 23 with these new hours:  Tuesday and Thursday 1-6pm and Saturday 12-5pm.

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