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    Author Talks

    We are excited to announce virtual author talks ~ each talk features the opportunity to participate in an author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration.

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    Youth Poet Laureate

    Watsonville Public Library is accepting nominations for the new Watsonville Youth Poet Laureate. The program’s primary goal is to recognize a youth under the age of twenty for their literary achievements with a commitment to and a passion for promoting awareness of poetry and whose work (literary or otherwise) demonstrates a commitment to social justice, equity, and diversity.

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    Cesar Chavez Day

    Watsonville Public Libraries will be closed in observance of Cesar Chavez Day on Friday, March 31. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

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    Access Coursera for Free

    Learn new job skills and get certifications with a variety of FREE online classes offered through the library from Coursera. This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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    Research Databases

    Need to do research for a school assignment? Research databases are available on a variety of subjects.

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    Need Tutoring or Homework Help?

    Tutoring and Homework Help is available through HelpNow

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    This Month's Reading Challenge

    Keep the reading habit going all year long with monthly reading challenges in Beanstack.

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    Virtual Author Talks

    Spring into April with exciting virtual author talks ~ each talk features the opportunity to participate in an author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration. Read on...
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    Poets' Circle

    Tune into our Poets’ Circle and open mic ~ hosted by Magdalena Montagne Read on...
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    Yuck! Totally gross! Join us for an afternoon of sensory play with slimy, icky, and smelly activities. Read on...
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    Watsonville Youth Poet Laureate 2023-2025

    Watsonville Public Library is accepting nominations for the new Watsonville Youth Poet Laureate Read on...
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    Poetry Circle Workshop with Magdalena Montagne

    Are you a poet looking to share your work with other local poets? Read on...
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    Overdrive App will be discontinued

    At the end of April 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage you to make the switch to Libby, our newer reading app. Read on...
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    Library Lego® Club

    Be a Master Builder at our Library Lego® Club! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm, and get creative. Bring the whole family along to join in on the fun. Read on...
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