Library Account Text Messages

You can now opt in to receive text messages about your library account.

You can now opt in to receive text messages about your library account.

Pay Your Fines Online

You can now pay your fines online - a minimum amount of $5.00 is required.

You can now pay your library fines that are $5.00 or over online. 

The New York TImes is Now Available Online

The New York Times is now available digitally online through the library. You can access it within the library or for 24 hours from outside of the library.

The New York Times is now available digitally online through the library. You can access it within the library or for 24 hours from outside of the library. 

The New York Times

• To access the New York Times IN THE LIBRARY:  
• 1. Connect to the...

Call to Local Artists

The library is looking for a local artist to create an image for us to use for our upcoming Summer Reading Program with the theme, "It's Showtime at the Library".

The library is looking for a local artist to create an image for us to use for our upcoming Summer Reading Program with the theme, "It's Showtime at the Library". 

It’s Showtime at the Library--Call to Artists

Friday, February 1...

Project Scout Tax Assistance

Project Scout will be providing free Income Tax Preparation Services at the Watsonville Main Library for seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents on Mondays and Fridays.

Project Scout will be providing free Income Tax Preparation Services at the Watsonville Main Library for seniors, individuals with a disability, and low income residents.

Project scout will be available at the Main Library on

Mondays 4:00 - 7:00pm  ...

Deanne Pernell Reading Program

Do you have a student in 1st - 5th grade that needs help and support with their reading skills? The Deanne Pernell Reading program will begin it's second session starting February 21st.. To sign your child up, please call Susan Nilsson at 768-3416.

We are excited to announce the Deanne Pernell Reading Program will begin its second session this Winter. 

This program is for students in 1st - 5th grade who need help or support with their reading and literacy skills

The second session is for six ...

Library Closed
for Cesar Chavez Day

The Watsonville Public Library and the Freedom Branch Library will be closed on Monday, April 1st, 2019 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

The Watsonville Public Library and the Freedom Branch Library will be closed on Monday, April 1st, 2019 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

Basic Computer Skills Classes

Need to learn how to use a computer mouse? Or how to sign up for and send emails? Basic Computer Skill Classes are available at the library.

Basic Computer Skill Classes are available at the library in English and in Spanish. 

Skills covered include: How the computer works, using a computer mouse, searching on the internet, and signing up for and using email. 

Please call Susan...

Device & eBook Help at the Library

Did you get a new device? Interested in learning how to use the device better? Help is available by drop in at the Main Library Computer Lab or by appointment with a librarian.

Did you get a new device over the Holidays? Interested in learning how to download eBooks and other eResources or just how to use the device better? Help is available by drop in at the Main Library Computer Lab or by appointment with a librarian. Call the...

Homework Help

Homework help is available at the Main Library for students in grades K - 8 starting on Monday, August 20th, 2018.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3 - 6pm
Wednesdays: 2 - 6pm

Homework help is available at the Main Library for students in grades K - 8 starting on Monday, August 20th, 2018. 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:  3 - 6pm
Wednesdays: 2 - 6pm