Below is FLF's 2005 Statement of Mission and Goals. In addition, the following help explain FLF's positions and goals:
Santa Cruz Sentinel opinion piece (2011)
Save Our Libraries (2011)
FLF Response to Grand Jury Report (2010)
FAQ 2009
Vision Statement (2006)
Powerpoint Presentation (2006)
Original Statement of Mission and Statement of Goals (2005)
WHO ARE WE?
FLF is a group of San Lorenzo Valley residents dedicated to promoting excellent public library services for Felton and surrounding areas. Central to our purpose is support for a new Felton branch library as an essential component of our community. FLF is a chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
WHAT DOES FLF DO?
We undertake a variety of projects to publicize the need for a new Felton branch library, to raise funds for it, and to assist the Santa Cruz Public Library administration and its board (called the Joint Powers Board) reach that goal. We also work to improve library services in the current building and to promote appreciation and use of our local library.
WHY DOES FELTON NEED A NEW BRANCH BUILDING?
Felton is the gateway to the San Lorenzo Valley. The Felton branch serves a combined population of almost 15,000 residents. Our small building and limited collection are woefully inadequate for this many people.
Felton is the gateway to the San Lorenzo Valley. The Felton branch serves a combined population of almost 15,000 residents. Our small building and limited collection are woefully inadequate for this many people.
About 2,500 K-12 students and a large home-school population use the Felton library. They deserve a more comprehensive collection as an educational resource.A growing senior population requires an accessible building with comfortable areas for reading and relaxing.Citizen groups in Felton are dedicated to a wide range of cultural interests and political issues. The resources of a healthy public library are needed to support these high levels of community activity. Both the library board and administration concur that the current branch is inadequate to meet the needs of library users in the 21st century.
HOW WILL A NEW BUILDING COME ABOUT?The lot next to the Post Office was offered to the library system in 1999 by the Verutti family, SLV business owners and long-time community supporters.
The library board and administration are actively investigating various plans for a new library on the proposed lot.We believe that increased community interest backing the renewed efforts and commitment of the library board and administration will make a new Felton branch building a reality.
WHAT ABOUT THE COST OF A NEW LIBRARY?The amount of money needed will be beyond the level of community fundraising.
We are committed to working with the library administration and board on grant applications and major fundraising efforts to supplement any money available from the city and county.
WHAT ABOUT THE CURRENT BUILDING?The Belardi Memorial Building has housed the branch library for fifty years, and this 1893 historic landmark is a beloved part of Felton life.
Problems such as the lack of parking, disabled access, homework areas, meeting rooms, and adequate shelving cannot be corrected in a building with historic landmark status restrictions. Expanding the building has been deemed unfeasible.
The building is not owned by the Library system but was bequeathed to the community of Felton. FLF is firmly committed to helping the Belardi Board find a suitable use for it, once the library moves out.HOW CAN I HELP?
Sign up for our email list (send your address to our email address below).
Visit our website and stay informed about our work.
Volunteer for our events, surveys, and other projects. Join our steering committee. We meet once a month and are an energetic team dedicated to our public library system. Make a donation to support our advocacy work. Send a check payable to Felton Library Friends to our P.O. Box below. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible.Felton Library Friends
feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com
www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
P.O. Box 1245, Felton CA 95018
831-335-1135
feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com
www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
P.O. Box 1245, Felton CA 95018
831-335-1135
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Felton Library Friends is dedicated to excellent library collections and services for the residents of Felton and surrounding areas. Central to our purpose is support for a Felton branch library -- including its staff, print and other materials, and activities -- as
an essential component of the community life valued by our library users.
OUR STATEMENT OF GOALS
1. To support library service in the current building, including building improvements if possible.
2. To support and participate in the planning, design, and completion of a new branch building.
3. To increase participation by Felton Library users in the discussion and resolution of issues of the Santa Cruz Library system as a whole,especially as they pertain to Felton branch users.
4. To assist in finding alternative community use of the Belardi Memorial if the library moves to another location.
an essential component of the community life valued by our library users.
OUR STATEMENT OF GOALS
1. To support library service in the current building, including building improvements if possible.
2. To support and participate in the planning, design, and completion of a new branch building.
3. To increase participation by Felton Library users in the discussion and resolution of issues of the Santa Cruz Library system as a whole,especially as they pertain to Felton branch users.
4. To assist in finding alternative community use of the Belardi Memorial if the library moves to another location.
