Library Opens at 1pm on Thurs, November 21st

The Watsonville Public Library and the Freedom Branch Library will open at 1pm on Thursday, November 21st due to staff training.

The Watsonville Public Library and the Freedom Branch Library open at 1pm on Thursday, November 21st due to staff training.

Library Closed
for Thanksgiving Holiday

The Watsonville Public Library and the Freedom Branch Library will be closed Thursday, November 28th - Saturday, November 30th in observance of Thanksgiving. 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 Thursday, November 28th - Saturday, November 30th in observance of Thanksgiving. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

Prepare for the ACT and SAT with Method Test Prep for Free

Are you or someone you know preparing to take the ACT or SAT? The library now has access to Method Test Prep through RB Digital - a comprehensive self-paced program.

Method Test Prep is a comprehensive self-paced program proven to raise test scores.  

The Great Courses are now available through the Library.

Ever wished you could take a class from a well known professor? Now you can with the Great Courses collection available through the library for Free.

The Great Courses collection offers unlimited access to the world's most engaging professors enabling you to delve into an immersive learning experience and covering a wide variety of subjects.

Stream Concert Films & Music Documentaries for Free

Watsonville residents can now access Stingray Qello, a streaming service with access to concert films and music documentaries for Free.

Stingray Qello offers the world’s largest collection of full-length concert films and music documentaries streamed on-demand with unlimited access to just about any digital device.

Stream Free Movies with IndieFlix

Watsonville residents can now access IndieFlix for Free with their library card.

IndieFlix offers pop culture film favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, original content, documentaries, and film shorts.  

Stream Telenovelas for Free with Pongalo

Watsonville Library patrons can now access Pongalo, a streaming service with access to telenovela shows through RB Digital.

Watsonville Library patrons can now access Pongalo, a streaming service with access to telenovela shows through RB Digital.

Pongalo offers unlimited access to the largest collection of Spanish-Language telenovelas and TV series, as well as major U...

Stream British TV Show for Free

Are you a fan of British television? You can now access the ACORN streaming service for free with your library card through RB Digital.

Are you a fan of British television? You can now access the ACORN streaming service for free with your library card through RB Digital. 

Deanne Pernell Reading Buddies Program

Do you have a student in 1st - 5th grade that needs help and support with their reading skills? The Deanne Pernell Reading Buddies Program will begin it's next session on October 18th.

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

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

The reading buddies mee...

Chilton Database for Auto Repairs is Now Available

The library now subscribes to the Chilton Automotive Database. Access FREE and reliable automotive help online 24/7 through Chilton Library, now available through Watsonville Library - whether inside the library or remotely from outside of the library.

Studies show consumers are keeping their cars longer. With more older cars on the road, repairs are on the rise. People in Watsonville interested in taking wrench into their own hands to save money, now have a resource to help. 

Chilton Library pr...

Census 2020

We need your help to count everyone in Watsonville for the United States 2020 Census.

We need your help to count everyone in Watsonville for the 2020 census - the census determines how much funding the city will get (based on the number of citizens). This funding impacts public education, housing programs, other public resources, research,...

The Main Library is a Cooling Center

The Main Library is a cooling center. We are located at 275 Main Street in Watsonville.

Come by and keep cool when we are open:
Monday - Thursday: 10-8pm
Friday: 10-6pm
Saturday: 12-4pm
Sunday: Closed

The Main Library is a cooling center. We are located at 275 Main Street in Watsonville.

Come by and keep cool when we are open:Monday - Thursday: 10-8pmFriday: 10-6pmSaturday: 12-4pmSunday: Closed