New City of Watsonville Administrative Services Director Appointed

Watsonville City Manager René Méndez has appointed Marissa Duran as the City’s new Administrative Services Director. 

Duran has been a longstanding City of Watsonville employee and began her career in the Finance Department in 1996 as a Financial ...

City of Watsonville holds annual Legislative Breakfast to discuss pressing issues

This morning, we held our annual Legislative Breakfast in the community room, where city and county officials met with state and federal legislators to discuss some of the topics that matter most to our community. 

Our presentation centered around...

Disaster Recovery Center is Open

A Disaster Recovery Center opened January 21, 2023 to help residents impacted by the storms and flooding in our region.Residents can access information and resources needed for recovery, regardless of the type of damage suffered, location of impacted resi...

Poets' Circle in February

Tune into our Poets’ Circle and open mic ~ hosted by Magdalena Montagne, our virtual program will feature Writers of Color - Santa Cruz County. This program will take place on Thursday, February 9 from 5-7pm. You may attend this program in-perso...

Art Academy: Haring

Explore modern art during our Art Academy program on Wednesday, February 8 from 5:30-6:30pm that will take place at the Main Library. Our featured artist for the month will be: Keith Haring. Participants are encouraged to recreate a specific work of the f...

Creative Cafe Workshop: Valentine Shaker Cards

Bring along a loved one and create a Valentine's Day card from the heart ~ using paper, washi tape and sparkles! This workshop will take place at our Freedom Library, Meeting Room on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00pm.

This program is for Teens & A...

Family Science Night

Create, experiment, and engineer! Join us for Science Night each week starting on Thursday, February 2 through Thursday, March 9 for interactive science activities.

This program is intended for families.

Science Night themes are as follows: 

Week 1:...

Sandbags available at Fire Station 1

There are free sandbags available at Fire Station 1 (115 2nd St.). 

Residents may access the self-service station from the entrance gate on Rodriguez St. across from the library building parking lot.

Please come prepared to fill your bags or take p...

Watsonville Public Library is Looking for a Strategic Plan Facilitator

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 with a provided theme or build whatever you want with the library’s collection of bricks. Bring the whole family along ...

Three newly-elected and one reelected council member sworn in

Three newly-elected and one re elected council member were sworn in during December 13, 2022 city council meeting. 

Casey Clark now represents the city’s 5th District, Maria Orozco will serve the 3rd District, and Kristal Salcido will re...

How to Bullet Journal for Developing Better Habits and Productivity

Can't find a yearly planner that is right for you? Our “How to Bullet Journal” program will give you the tools to create your own unique planner. You will be able to keep track of all your events, new goals, habits and foster ...

Monthly 3D Printing Workshop in 2023

Design. Create. 3D Print. 

Have you ever been interested in using a 3D printer? Join us for our monthly 3D printing workshops which will feature projects for beginners. Printed projects will be available for pick-up at the following session.&n...

Camp WOW Saturdays

Our Business Spotlight segment is back!

Our Business Spotlight segment is back! 

We kick off our first episode with Studio Judy G, a local business that brings artists from all over the world to Watsonville and teaches art to people with special needs. 

If you have a business lo...

City of Watsonville establishes Sister City partnership with Velas in Portugal

The City of Watsonville has added a new Sister City to its running list of partnerships worldwide. 

We recently welcomed a delegation from Portugal and signed an official agreement establishing a Sister City partnership between us, the City of Wat...

Watsonville COVID Memorial Stories

Now that the COVID-19 Commemorative Monarch Butterfly Sculpture has been officially unveiled, community members can begin to submit a story and photos of loved ones they lost to COVID-19. 

The stories will be shared on a community blog to honor an...

Omicron booster now available

The omicron booster is now available!

The Pfizer or Moderna bivalent boosters are recommended two months after the primary series or the last booster dose. These bivalent boosters provide superior, up-to-date protection against the original strain of COVID...

COVID vaccines available for children six months and older

COVID-19 vaccines are available for children six months and older.

 Make an appointment with your child’s doctor. They will ensure your child is up to date on all their shots! If your child’s doctor does not offer the vaccine, ...