Complimentary Human Resources Hotline for Employers

The Workforce Development Board of Santa Cruz County has partnered with the California Employers Association to provide local businesses with a no-cost Human Resources Hotline: 1-888-379-4846.

The Workforce Development Board of Santa Cruz County has partnered with the California Employers Association to provide local businesses with a no-cost Human Resources Hotline: 1-888-379-4846.  With your help, we hope to increase the awareness an...

Strategic Plan & Budget Town Hall

Join the conversation and join us for the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan & Budget Town-hall. These meetings are designed for our community to weigh in and provide valuable guidance for the City Manager and City Council. 

Join us this Thursd...

RFP for City Attorney Services

The City of Watsonville (“City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys and/or law firms interested in providing City Attorney services. The selected attorney or law firm will be expected to provide a wide range of services t...

COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS OF COVER & SERVICE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RFP

The City of Watsonville is accepting proposals from qualified consultants...

The City of Watsonville is accepting proposals from qualified consultants (Proposer) to research, write, and produce a Community Risk Assessment with Standards of Cover and Service for the Watsonville Fire Department (WFD) consistent with the guidelines s...

Fun On the Run: Craft Kits for Adults

Fun on the Run for Adults: Origami Boxes

Explore the art of paper folding ~ learn how to make an origami box. Pick up one of our Fun on the Run craft kits for adults during library hours: Monday - Friday during open hours. Kits will include: origami paper and instructions.

Fun on the Run craft ki...

Environmental Justice Element

Help us determine how and where to prioritize environmental justice strategies, policies and programs to promote a more equitable community by taking this survey.

The City of Watsonville is developing its first Environmental Justice (EJ) Element. The EJ Element will be part of the City’s General Plan, and will reflect our commitment to reduce environmental burdens and ensure all residents have the opportu...

Main Library Re-opening 1st Floor

The first floor of the Main Library will Reopen on April 5th, 2021

Calling all Watsonville Public Library patrons ~ Starting Monday, April 5th; the Main Library will reopen the 1st floor of the library. Limited In-person Services will also include browsing of children's materials and early literacy learning computer use....

Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Adjustments for City Utility Services

The Watsonville City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m to consider recommended adjustments to water, sewer, and garbage collection service rates.

Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Adjustments for City Utility Services – Water, Sanitary Sewer and Solid Waste

The Watsonville City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m to consider recommended adjustments to water, sewe...

Join Watsonville's Earth Day 2021 Events!

The City of Watsonville and partners invite you to safely celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April. Please join us, wear a mask, and keep your distance.

Annual Library Poetry Contest

Strategic Plan & Budget Process Survey

We want to hear from you!

Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month ~ Learning resources are available for the whole family.

Did you know that the month of April is financial literacy month? Make learning about personal finance a family affair ~ explore our curated booklists to find materials that match your financial goals, join our online Beanstack challenge to track your pro...

Cozy Mystery Book Group

Do you love curling up with a warm cup of tea and a page-turning mystery?

Do you love curling up with a warm cup of tea and a page-turning mystery? Would you like to join a community of readers who love to read and discuss whodunit mysteries? Watsonville Public Library is looking for feedback from our patrons regarding potentia...

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt?

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt?

During the month of April, visit our parks and if you happen to come across one of our Easter eggs, take a photo with you and the egg, tag us on our social media (@watsonvillerec) and get entered to win prizes! &...

Storytime Kits

Missing Storytime? You can now bring storytime home with our new storytime kits.

Missing Storytime? You can now bring storytime home with our new storytime kits (bilingual thematic books, songs, and a craft for ages 2-5) ~ available at curbside pickup at the Main Library from 12-4:45pm M-Fri, just drop by and pick one up, no appointme...

Self Care Kit for Teens

Calling all teens! Looking for a way to decompress and enjoy a delicious treat?

Calling all teens ~ Take a break and care for yourself with our Self-Care Kit for Teens. Stop by Watsonville Public Library, Main Branch and pick up our latest kit which includes: a home-made stress ball kit and handouts for meditation and stress manageme...

Mobile WiFi Hotspots Available for Checkout

Need internet access at home? The library now offers mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout.

Interested in checking out a mobile hotspot that will enable you to access the internet and browse the web? Hotspots are now available for check out at the Watsonville Public Library. Easily connect to the Internet using any WiFi enabled device such as a ...

~ Sign Up for the Library Newsletter ~

Want to keep up with what's going on at the library? We are excited to announce that you can now sign up to receive the library newsletter by email.

Want to keep up with what’s going on at the library? We are excited to announce that you can now sign up to receive the library newsletter by email ~ you can see the current one on our webpage  and follow the link on that page to sign up. &nb...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Beanstack Challenge

Help your child develop early reading skills with our 1000 Books before Kindergarten reading challenge in Beanstack.

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Help your child develop early reading skills with our 1000 Books before Kindergarten reading challenge in Beanstack. This program encourages parents to read 1,000 books with their children before age...

STEAM Take Home Kits for Youth

Wanting to STEAM from home? Our STEAM kits are available for pickup at the Main Library, during open hours. Limit one kit per household, while supplies last.

Wanting to STEAM from home? Our STEAM kits are available for pickup at the Main Library, during open hours. Limit one kit per household, while supplies last.

¿Quieres STEAM desde casa? Nuestros kits de STEAM están disponibles para recoger en la biblioteca ...

Califas: The Ancestral Journey Display at Main Library

View the artwork banners from the Califas Legacy Project in the windows of the Main Library Starting January 2021

Attention art enthusiasts ~ Watsonville Public Library will display exhibition banners in celebration of the Califas: The Ancestral Journey / El Viaje Ancestral book in our lobby windows beginning on January 2021 through March 2021. Imag...

Main Library Re-opening 1st Floor

The first floor of the Main Library will Reopen on April 5th, 2021

Calling all Watsonville Public Library patrons ~ Starting Monday, April 5th; the Main Library will reopen the 1st floor of the library. Limited In-person Services will also include browsing of children's materials and early literacy learning comp...

Spanish Storytime on Hiatus

Thursday Evening Spanish Storytime on Break till Fall 2021

Attention storytime attendees ~ Our Storytime in Spanish that occurs on Tuesday nights will be going on a break until the Fall of 2021. 

Still interested in attending virtual storytimes? We will continue to offer Bilingual Baby Laptime on Wednesda...

Annual Library Poetry Contest

Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month ~ Learning resources are available for the whole family.

Did you know that the month of April is financial literacy month? Make learning about personal finance a family affair ~ explore our curated booklists to find materials that match your financial goals, join our online Beanstack challenge to track your pro...

Cozy Mystery Book Group

Do you love curling up with a warm cup of tea and a page-turning mystery?

Do you love curling up with a warm cup of tea and a page-turning mystery? Would you like to join a community of readers who love to read and discuss whodunit mysteries? Watsonville Public Library is looking for feedback from our patrons regarding potentia...

Big Library Read Selection for April 2021

The Art of Taking it Easy is April's #BigLibraryRead Global Book Club Title.

#BigLibraryRead is here and ‘The Art of Taking it Easy’ By Dr. Brian King is the featured title! ?? 

Borrow this featured title with no waitlists or holds by visiting our digital collection through the Libby app. 

#BigL...

Self Care Kit for Teens

Calling all teens! Looking for a way to decompress and enjoy a delicious treat?

Calling all teens ~ Take a break and care for yourself with our Self-Care Kit for Teens. Stop by Watsonville Public Library, Main Branch and pick up our latest kit which includes: a home-made stress ball kit and handouts for meditation and stress manageme...

Mobile WiFi Hotspots Available for Checkout

Need internet access at home? The library now offers mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout.

Interested in checking out a mobile hotspot that will enable you to access the internet and browse the web? Hotspots are now available for check out at the Watsonville Public Library. Easily connect to the Internet using any WiFi enabled device such as a ...

~ Sign Up for the Library Newsletter ~

Want to keep up with what's going on at the library? We are excited to announce that you can now sign up to receive the library newsletter by email.

Want to keep up with what’s going on at the library? We are excited to announce that you can now sign up to receive the library newsletter by email ~ you can see the current one on our webpage  and follow the link on that page to sign up. &nb...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Beanstack Challenge

Help your child develop early reading skills with our 1000 Books before Kindergarten reading challenge in Beanstack.

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Help your child develop early reading skills with our 1000 Books before Kindergarten reading challenge in Beanstack. This program encourages parents to read 1,000 books with their children before age...

STEAM Take Home Kits for Youth

Wanting to STEAM from home? Our STEAM kits are available for pickup at the Main Library, during open hours. Limit one kit per household, while supplies last.

Wanting to STEAM from home? Our STEAM kits are available for pickup at the Main Library, during open hours. Limit one kit per household, while supplies last.

¿Quieres STEAM desde casa? Nuestros kits de STEAM están disponibles para recoger en la biblioteca ...

Califas: The Ancestral Journey Display at Main Library

View the artwork banners from the Califas Legacy Project in the windows of the Main Library Starting January 2021

Attention art enthusiasts ~ Watsonville Public Library will display exhibition banners in celebration of the Califas: The Ancestral Journey / El Viaje Ancestral book in our lobby windows beginning on January 2021 through March 2021. Imag...

Fun On the Run: Craft Kits for Adults

Fun on the Run for Adults: Origami Boxes

Explore the art of paper folding ~ learn how to make an origami box. Pick up one of our Fun on the Run craft kits for adults during library hours: Monday - Friday during open hours. Kits will include: origami paper and instructions.

Fun on the Run craft ki...

Live Virtual Storytimes

The library has virtual storytimes on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, and Thursday mornings live via Zoom.

Bilingual Baby Laptime

Bienvenidos/Welcome ~ Baby Laptime is now live 📺 Help your child (newborn - 2yrs) build early literacy skills as we have fun with songs and stories.   

Bienvenidos/Welcome~ Cuentos Bilingües para Beb&ea...

Storytime Kits

Missing Storytime? You can now bring storytime home with our new storytime kits.

Missing Storytime? You can now bring storytime home with our new storytime kits (bilingual thematic books, songs, and a craft for ages 2-5) ~ available at curbside pickup at the Main Library from 12-4:45pm M-Fri, just drop by and pick one up, no appointme...

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt?

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt?

During the month of April, visit our parks and if you happen to come across one of our Easter eggs, take a photo with you and the egg, tag us on our social media (@watsonvillerec) and get entered to win prizes! &...

Excel In Place Out-of-School Program

We are excited to announce the "Excel In Place" out-of-school program for youth ages 5-12!

Program Hours:

Full Day Option - 8:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday

Half Day Option - 8:00am - 12pm or 1:00pm-5:30pm, Monday-FridayBrief Program Overview:The progr...

Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Tips

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Watsonville. Since the beginning of the year, we have received nearly a dozen reports. Every single one of these thefts occurred overnight.

Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain metals that a...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Watsonville Police Department encourages drivers to give the phone a break and focus on the road. 

Throughout the month of April, the Watsonville Police Department w...

Watsonville Police Chief David Honda to retire

Dear Community of Watsonville, 

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement after more than 30 years in public service. It has been a privilege and honor to serve you, the City of Watsonville, with some of the finest men and women in l...

César Chávez Day of Service

Today we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader and labor movement activist César Chávez.

Chávez is best known for his efforts to gain better working conditions for the thousands of workers who labored on farms fo...

Watsonville Police Department releases annual report

The intent of this report is to provide you with some insight into the organization of your department, highlight the major events of the previous year, and introduce new or innovative programs.  

As you read this report, we hope that reviewing th...

Watsonville Police welcome three new officers

Say hello to the latest officers to join the Watsonville Police Department!

The trio—Chance Denecke, Angel Hernandez, and Marcos Rios—was sworn in by Chief Honda Thursday afternoon.

Officer Trainees Denecke, Hernandez, and Rios will start our 6-month Field ...

Monarch Services and WPD ongoing partnership

Thank you, Monarch Services for providing our officers a refresher course on the resources your agency offers to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

Our department works hand-in-hand with Monarch Services to ensure servic...

WPD Sergeant graduates from prestigious leadership program

New lobby hours starting January 19

Starting January 19, we will be modifying the hours the police lobby is open to the public.  

Our new lobby hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3  p.m. 

We’d like to remind the community that there are alterna...

Local kids spend a month raising funds for families affected by breast cancer

What a sweet gesture! 

Rubi and Eli spent an entire month raising funds for our 2020 Pink Patch Project campaign, which helps local families affected by breast cancer.

The duo managed to raise $240 just in time for our official check presentation t...

WPD campaign raises more than $13,600 for families affected by breast cancer

More than $13,600 was raised during the Watsonville Police Department’s 2020 Pink Patch Project campaign.

Every year in October, the campaign aims to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and support research organizations in combati...

WPD awarded more than $107,000 in grants to increase road, bicycle and pedestrian safety

The Watsonville Police Department has been awarded two grants totaling $107,500 to increase road, bicycle, and pedestrian safety. 

A $65,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will assist us in our efforts to reduce deaths and inju...

Watsonville Police Department releases annual report

The intent of this report is to provide you with some insight into the organization of your department.

The intent of this report is to provide you with some insight into the organization of your department, highlight the major events of the previous year, and introduce new or innovative programs.  

As you read this report, we hope that reviewing th...

Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Adjustments for City Utility Services

The Watsonville City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m to consider recommended adjustments to water, sewer, and garbage collection service rates.

Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Adjustments for City Utility Services – Water, Sanitary Sewer and Solid Waste

The Watsonville City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m to consider recommended adjustments to w...

Join Watsonville's Earth Day 2021 Events!

The City of Watsonville and partners invite you to safely celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April. Please join us, wear a mask, and keep your distance.