Downtown Library
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| General Agency Information | |||
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| Name: | Downtown Library | ||
| Alternate Name(s): | Central Branch Library | ||
| Address: | 224 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-427-7707 | ||
| Use California Relay: Yes | |||
| Website: | www.santacruzpl.org | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | Monday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | ||
| Description: | Provides library materials and services to all county residents, including information services, children's services, and services to the home-bound. The library circulates books, periodicals, compact discs, audio books (cassettes & cds), dvds, large print books, and paperbacks.
PHONE NUMBERS: Fine/Overdue Book Information: 831-427-7707 Genealogical Collection: 831-427-7707 ext. 5794 Telephone Reference: 831-427-7713 Young People's Room: 831-427-7707 ext. 5720 ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Santa Cruz County. Adults must show photo ID, proof of address needed or card will be mailed. FEES: $.15 per page for photocopying and internet printing. | ||
| Programs: | Toddler Storytime
Fridays 10:30-11:00am Stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for toddlers 1-3 years, a 20-25 minute program. 427-7707 x5720 Preschool Storytime Thursdays 10:30-11:15am Stories, songs, and activities for 3-5 year olds. A 30-40 minute program. 427-7707 x5720 Homework Help Thursdays 4-6:00pm Free homework assistance in Young People's Room on 2nd floor. Bilingual assistance available. No appointment is necessary. Open to students grades 12 and under. Tales to Tails Every Saturday 10:00-11:30am Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Children have individual 20-minute time slots to sit with a dog and read. Public Internet Access - Adults 15 internet terminals with one hour time limit; printing is $.15 per page Teen Self Help Collection Test Proctoring - Closed Book Closed book tests at the Central Branch are proctored by Youth Services staff. Contact: Youth Services Staff (831-427-7713 x5720) Test Proctoring - Online Exams and Open Book Contact: Reference Supervisor (831-427-7713) Text Enlarger No reservations are required, but you must know how to use the equipment. Please contact Pam Downing to set up an appointment for instruction and to verify the capabilities of the equipment. Wireless Internet Access Word Processing - Adults Two PCs are available for use during all open hours. The PCs have Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint--but no internet access. Patrons can sign in for a two hour session on the PC (there is no reservation system). Work may be saved to the patrons own thumb drive or floppy diskette. Homework Centers: 9 terminals with one hour time limit Internet access, word processing, educational games, headphones. Limited to ages 18 and under. First 10 pages printed free (K-12 homework only), $.15 per page thereafter. Microfilm Readers The Central Library Book Discussion Group meets monthly. Copies of each month's book are available at the library. For more information contact Barbara Snider at 427-7716. Meets: Third Thursday of every month from 1-2pm Check online calendar for details about activities. | ||
| Facilities: | A meeting room is available for use by not-for-profit community organizations on a first-come, first served reservation basis. All meetings must be open to the general public, the maximum occupancy limit is 75. The charge for use is $20.00-25.00 per hour. Call 427-7707 for booking. | ||
| Languages other than English: | American Sign Language Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Parking & Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks | ||
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes | ||
| Fees: | See Description Notes | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Related Agencies | |||
| Parent Agency: | Santa Cruz Public Libraries, a City/County Library System | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Book Loan Bookmobiles Children Children's Library Services Facilities/Community Centers Government Agencies Homebound Information Services Libraries Library Services Literary Societies/Book Reading Clubs Outreach Programs Storytelling Tax Forms Videotape/DVD Collections Volunteer Opportunities | |||
| This record last modified October 25, 2012 | |||
