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SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES HOSTS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced that it will participate in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 27. All branch libraries will have paper and electronic forms available during each branch’s regular operating hours to facilitate voter registration, enabling people to register with ease. For those who require additional assistance, volunteers will be available at the Downtown, Aptos, Scotts Valley, and Capitola Libraries. Thousands of Americans need to re-register to vote each year if they moved, changed their name, changed their political party, just turned 18, have not voted in the past 4 years, or just completed probation (in CA). According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, “Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy and promoting civic engagement is core to what we do. We’re proud to help facilitate voter registration for our patrons and local residents, and voter registration forms are always available at Santa Cruz Public Library branches.” SCPL is one of thousands of national, state and local organizations participating in National Voter Registration Day. These partner organizations will coordinate hundreds of National Voter Registration Day events nationwide and leverage #CelebrateNVRD in all social media platforms to drive attention to voter registration and the upcoming election. Started in 2012 for the presidential election, National Voter Registration Day is designed to create an annual moment when the entire nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most basic right—the right to vote. Find library branch locations and hours at www.SantaCruzPL.org. ABOUT NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY Volunteers, celebrities and organizations all across the country will “hit the streets” on Sept. 27th for a single day of consolidated field, technology and media efforts to create awareness of voter registration opportunities. National Voter Registration Day is a time to put differences aside and celebrate democracy and the rights that unite Americans. Learn more at http://nationalvoterregistrationday.org. ABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally-produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. ### Diane Cowen Virtual Services Librarian Santa Cruz Public Libraries Tel: 831.427.7706 x 7763 http://www.santacruzpl.org I work Monday - Thursday Got Questions? Text Us! Text SCPL to 66746 for instructions!