Library Closed Until April 8th

The Main Library and Freedom Branch will be closed until April 8th. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

The Main Library and Freedom Branch will be closed until April 8th. All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure.

Please note out that of an abundance of caution and to help minimize the spread of the Coronavirus, the City wil...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

No Overdue Fines While the Library is Closed

No overdue fines will accrue while the library is closed. Current holds on physical materials will be available when libraries reopen. No new holds will be accepted.

No overdue fines will accrue while the library is closed.

Current holds on physical materials will be available when libraries reopen. No new holds will be accepted.

Community events and programs canceled amid coronovirus concerns

It’s important to prepare & take preventative measures

Along with the County Department of Health, and other cities in our region, we have taken the preventative step of declaring a local health emergency to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in our area. We don’t want anyone to panic,...

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,...