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Art in the Library

The Friends have sponsored numerous shows over the past 12 years including group and solo shows showcasing painting, photography, and sculpture. A recent favorite featured art created by library staff and volunteers. Most shows include opportunities to meet the artist, with receptions and snacks provided by Friend’s volunteers. Since its inception, this program has showcased the work of more than 250 local artists.

New Show Featuring Artist Melissa West

PAINTINGS AND PRINTS
Melissa West’s paintings and prints often focus on myths and legends, with an eye towards how these fundamental stories relate to current issues of social and environmental justice.
West has a printmaking studio in her home in Watsonville, as well as a painting studio in Aptos.  She is a regular participant in Santa Cruz County Open Studios and has displayed her work throughout the country and abroad.  She is a member of the California Society of Printmakers and WEAD, Women Eco Artist Dialog. Click
here to go to her website. Her show will run March 29 - June 26th.

Book Lover's Mural

The Friends commissioned a new mural to adorn the library’s back patio. The muralist, Bruce Harman, designed a magical scene showcasing the love of reading. It features a squirrel reading, flying books, a bookworm, and the perfect oak tree for shady reading.

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Mural by
Bruce Harman

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Friends of the Scotts Valley Library 

P.O. Box 66931

Scotts Valley, CA 95067

​​​​​​The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit organization

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