~ 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 u...

Library Poetry Contest Extended

We are holding a poetry contest and we've extended the dates to submit poetry as well as having expanded the age brackets to include children.

We’ve extended the date to submit poetry for our poetry contest. The new deadline is:Deadline for Submission: Friday, May 29th, 2020 by 6PM. 

The contest is now open to students in grades 3+ also! 

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...

Ballet Folklorico Summer Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance Folklorico? Graciela Vega will be offering a Ballet Folklorico Summer Workshop virtually to our community~

We are very excited to announce that Graciela Vega will be offering a Ballet Folklorico Summer Workshop virtually to our community.  Focusing on songs and dances from the state of Jalisco, which honor work, farming tools, and the farming environm...

Hold Pickups/Mailing Now Available

We are now offering holds pickup/mailing ~ place a hold online or call the library at 831-768-3404 to place hold. The library will then contact you to schedule a pick up or mail the items to you.

Library Closed Until Further Notice

The Main Library and Freedom Branch will be closed until further notice. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

The Main Library and Freedom Branch will be closed until further notice.  The virtual library remains available 24/7. 

Materials can still be requested for pick up by calling 768-3404. 

All library materials can be returned in the...

Virtual Library Available 24/7

The library building may be closed but many of the libraries resources are available online 24/7. If you don't have a library card yet - you can apply online today and get login information to access them.

The library building may be closed, but many of our resources and materials are available online 24/7. 

Don’t have a library card yet, but want to access resources from home? You can now apply for a library card online and get login info...

Digital Magazines Now Available

Missing your favorite magazines? You can now check out and read magazines free online through RB Digital - just use your RB Digital account to sign in or sign up for one with your library card.

Missing your favorite magazines? You can now check out and read magazines free online through RB Digital - just use your RB Digital account to sign in or sign up for one with your library card.

No Library Card? Apply Online Now Available

Want to access the Virtual Library, but don’t have a library card? You can now get a library card even while the library is closed.

Want to access the Virtual Library, but don’t have a library card? You can now get a library card even while the library is closed ~ fill out the online library card application, and then staff will contact you within 24-48 hours via email or ph...

Shelter In Faith

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) and the Watsonville Public Library (WPL) have worked together to develop an inspiring online program series that brings the community together as we Shelter in Place.

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) and the Watsonville Public Library have worked together to develop inspiring online programs that bring the community together as we Shelter in Place. We are very pleased to introduce the new four-part series, Shelte...

Got Questions? We will Find Answers

Got Questions? You can still ask questions via email or telephone - even while the library is closed.

Got Questions? You can still ask questions via email or telephone - even while the library is closed.

If you’d like to ask via email, just click on the "Ask A Librarian" button on our webpage and fill out the form, 

If you prefe...

WorldBook Online: Practice Skills, Do Activities, Play Games

Did you know? Worldbook Online is more than just an online encyclopedia ~ you can practice writing, reading, do research, science and other activities, as well as games and some eBooks - all for Free with your library card.

Did you know? Worldbook Online is more than just an online encyclopedia ~ you can practice writing, reading, do research, science and other activities, as well as games and some eBooks - all for Free with your library card. http://www.worldbookonline.com/...

TumbleBook Library is now available

TumbleBook Library is now available with over 250 animated talking picture books for kids.

New! ~ TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children. There are over 250 animated, talking picture books! The site also features Spanish books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and exciting games and puzzles!

You can access ...