Poets' Circle in February

Tune into our Poets’ Circle and open mic ~ hosted by Magdalena Montagne, our virtual program will feature Watsonville Poet Laureate, Bob Gómez.

Tune into our Poets’ Circle and open mic ~ hosted by Magdalena Montagne, our virtual program will feature Watsonville Poet Laureate, Bob Gómez, and will take place on Thursday, February 3 from 5-7 pm.

No registration is required for this live Zoom program....

Love and Friendship Craft Night for Families

Join us for our Love and Friendship Craft Night ~ create beautiful cards for loved ones and snap some photos at our heart-themed selfie station.

Spread love, kindness, and positivity this February! Join us for our Love and Friendship Craft Night ~ create beautiful cards for loved ones and snap some photos at our heart-themed selfie station.

This program will take place at our Main Library, Children...

Newspaper Archive Now Accessible

Watsonville Public Library now has access to Newspaper Archive, which has a variety of newspapers from 1607- 2020 - all you need is your library card to access.

Watsonville Public Library offers patrons access to the Newspaper Archive, a great resource for general research or exploring family history. Access from within the library or access remotely with your library card and create an account.

To access Newspape...

Triple P StoryWalk® at the Main Library

Join us for a StoryWalk® in celebration of Positive Parenting Awareness Month at the Watsonville Public Library and be entered in a raffle!

Join us for a StoryWalk® in celebration of Positive Parenting Awareness Month at the Watsonville Public Library and be entered in a raffle! 

StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity that places bilingual pages from the children&am...

Winter Reading Program

Participate in the virtual Winter Reading Challenge, “Read for a Better World".

Read your way through the Winter ~ Participate in Beanstack’s virtual Winter Reading Challenge, “Read for a Better World”  from Monday, December 6th through Monday, January 31st.

We challenge our patrons to read at le...

Animation Creation Club for Kids

Know a kid that is curious about animation?

Know someone that is curious about animation? Learn how to make and share creative short videos using paper, lego bricks, clay and toys! Our Animation Creation Club will be meeting every second Tuesday of the month starting on January 11 from 3:30-4:30pm ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium Passes Return

The Shelf to Shore program will resume at the Watsonville Libraries starting Monday, November 8th.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium remains committed to providing free access for those who reside in Monterey or Santa Cruz counties and cannot afford to visit. The Shelf to Shore program will resume at the Watsonville Libraries starting Monday, November 8th.&...

Monthly PJ Storytimes

Get Cozy with monthly PJ Storytimes

Grab your favorite stuffed animals and slippers! Come to our Pajama Storytime on the third Tuesday of every month dressed in your favorite pajamas, and have fun with stories and songs.

Our first Pajama Storytime will take place at our Main Library, Storyti...

In Person Storytimes Return February 2022

Stay tuned! Our in-person storytimes will return in February 2022.

Attention storytime attendees ~ Our virtual Bilingual Baby Laptime that occurs on Wednesday mornings will be going on a break while we prepare to bring back in-person storytimes in the New Year. 

Stay tuned! Our in-person storytimes will return in...

Teen Take Home Kits

Did you know that we have monthly take-home kits available for Watsonville teens (ages 13 & up)?

Did you know that we have monthly take-home kits available for Watsonville teens (ages 13 & up)? Our cozy December kit comes with fun activities for you to do at home.

Kits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and can be picked up at o...

Virtual Classes & Learning for Older Adults

Know an older adult (50+) who is looking for learning experiences from the comfort of their home?

Know an older adult (50+) who is looking for learning experiences from the comfort of their home? GetSetUp is an online platform and community that helps older adults enjoy more fulfilling, independent, and socially connect lives through learning.&nbs...