Programs/Events

Informed Conversations: Healthy Living for Brain and Body

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Informed Conversations: Healthy Living for Brain and Body

Looking to incorporate some healthy habits into your life? Join us for Healthy Living for Brain and Body workshops facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association. 

This project is supported in whole or in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.  

  • Wednesday, February 4th
    3:00 - 4:00pm at the Main Library This program will be facilitated in English.
  • Wednesday, February 11th
    6:00 - 7:00pm at the Main Library This program will be facilitated in Spanish.

Audience: Adults & Teens

Tech Café

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Tech Café


Are you interested in learning about technology? Visit us during our weekly Tech Café program where you have the opportunity to get basic tech-related questions answered and test a new piece of technology. 

Weekly every Thursdays
4:30 - 6:30pm at the Main Library 

The technology we demo will change each month; here is a list of what technology will be featured:

  • February: Makey Makeys

Audience: Adults

Teen Craft and Chill

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Teen Craft and Chill

Have a teen in your life looking for a fun after-school activity? From board games to crafts, our monthly Teen Craft and Chill program will offer a fun, interactive activity each month.

First Wednesday on the Month 
4:00pm - 5:00pm at the Main Library
(beginning February 4, 2026) 

Audience: Teens 

Teen Taste-Off

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Teen Taste-Off


Teens are invited to channel their inner food critic at our monthly Teen Taste-Off Program ~ each month will feature a new snack in a variety of flavors that they will get to taste and vote on their favorite. 

Third Tuesday of the Month
4:00pm at the Main Library

Audience: Teens

Valentine's Day Craft

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Valentine's Day Craft

Celebrate love and friendship at the Valentine’s Day Crafts program ~ Decorate the wrapper of a chocolate bar as a gift for others or yourself. ❤️ 

Saturday, February 14th
1:00 - 3:00pm at the Main Library

Audience: Families

Stuffy Sleepover

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Stuffy Sleepover

In celebration of Read Across America ~ we are hosting a sleepover for cuddly stuffed animals. Join us for a special evening storytime and craft. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal that will spend the night at the library ~ patrons will be able to pick up their stuffed animals starting the next day on Tuesday, March 3 through Monday, March 9. 

Monday, March 2nd
7:00 - 7:30pm at the Main Library

Audience: Age 2-12

Ongoing and Other Recurring Programs

Books n Bites

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Books & Bites


Interested in learning about nutrition and wellness? Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley will be hosting nutrition and physical well-being classes for our community. Nutrition experts will share their knowledge about the importance of balanced eating, the role of nutrients in maintaining health, and practical tips for making nutritious choices in your daily diet. Topics that will be covered include (but are not limited to): fiber, low sodium, balanced meals, etc.  Attendees will have the opportunity to taste and enjoy delicious food. 

Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Starting at 6:00pm at the Main Library

🍳January 27th      🍳February 24th
🍳March 24th         🍳April 28th 
🍳May 26th

The intended audience for this program is patrons of all ages. 

Family Movie Night

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Family Movie Night


Join us for a Family Movie Night. Movies will be rated G or PG. Light refreshments will be provided. 

First Wednesday of the Month
5:30pm at the Main Library

🍿February 4th: Lilo and Stitch (2025 PG)
🍿March 4th: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (G)
🍿April 1st: How to Train Your Dragon (2025 PG)

Audience: Families 

Library Lego® Club

Lego Club


Library Lego® Club

We are back in action ~ Be a Master Builder at our Library Lego® Club! Join us and get creative with a provided theme or build whatever you want with the library’s collection of bricks. Bring the whole family along to join in on the fun.

First Tuesday of the Month
4:00 - 5:00pm at Main Library

Audience: All Ages

Mothersong

Mothersong


Mothersong with Joya Winwood


Bring your littles ones and get ready to sing, dance and play with us!

First Friday of the Month beginning February 6th 
10:30am at the Main Library

Audience: Families.

Pokémon Club

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Pokémon Club


Calling all Pokémon enthusiasts! Join us for our Pokémon Club This will be an opportunity to understand Pokémon cards, learn how to build a deck, and how to play the card game. 

Fourth Thursday of Month 
6:30-7:30pm at the Main Library 

Beginners to pros of all ages are welcome to attend. 

Poets' Circle

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Poets' Circle


Learn more about our next Poets' Circle meeting here

The intended audience for this program is older teens and adults.

Role Playing Games

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Roleplaying Games! 


Watsonville Public Library and the Santa Cruz County Roleplaying Games Group invite anyone in the community interested in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to come and learn how to play multiple role-playing games. Several games will be presented at the same session at different tables.  

The focus for this session is for people to experience the games without the commitment of lots of sessions or money spent. Everything needed to play will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome! 

Fourth Saturday of the Month 
12:00 - 5:00pm at the Freedom Branch 

  • February 28th

Audience: All ages

Sensory Play

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Sensory Play


Looking for interactive and engaging activities for your child? Join us for Sensory Play at the Main Library. Each month will feature a different theme and new ways to stimulate your growing child’s senses. Activities may include: water play, kinetic sand, touch-and-see tables, slime, finger painting, instrument exploration, aromatic experiences, and new tastes.   

Third Tuesday of the Month
11:00am at the Main Library

Audience: Children aged 1-4 and their caregivers. 

Sewing Workshop

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Sewing Workshop


Free Sewing Classes ~ Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can: Learn sewing basics – no experience required.  Build your skills – Pick the project that matches your skill level. Meet new friends – all ages and backgrounds encouraged. Bring your own projects – get help with what you want to create. 

Second & Third Tuesdays of the Month
4:00pm at the Freedom Branch

 🧵February 10th & 17th     🧵March 10th & 17th 
 🧵April 14th & 21st            🧵May 12th & 19th

Audience: All ages & skill levels welcome. These classes will be facilitated in English. 

Toddler Tumble Time

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Toddler Tumble Time


Get ready to tumble ~ Our Toddler Tumble Time program encourages toddlers to develop balance, coordination, and cooperation while participating in fun games, yoga, music, rhymes, and more! 

Second Tuesday of the Month
10:30am at the Main Library

Audience: Children ages four and under who are walking. 

Video Game Tournament

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Video Game Tournaments


Did you know that we host monthly videogame tournaments? Socialize with other teens and play games using a Nintendo Switch ~ winners will earn prizes. 

Second Tuesday of the Month
4:30 - 5:30pm at the Main Library

  • February 10th
  • March 10th

Audience: Grades 7-12

Weekly Storytimes

Bilingual Baby Laptime

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Bilingual Baby Laptime


Bienvenidos/Welcome ~  Help your child (newborn - 2yrs) build early literacy skills as we have fun with songs and stories. 

Wednesdays, 10:30am at the Freedom Branch
Fridays, 10:30am at the Main Library 

Toddler Storytime

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Toddler Storytime


Our Bilingual Toddler Storytime features fun songs, rhymes and books that foster early literacy.

Wednesdays, 11:30am at the Freedom Branch
Thursdays, 10:30am at the Main Library

Please Note for our Storytime in the Park Series, Storytime will not be at the library and will instead be at one of our local parks.

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Funding for library programs and events has been provided by support from the Watsonville Friends of the Library

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Thanks to the Watsonville Community’s amazing support, Measure R was approved by voters in November 2022. The majority of the programs and events are paid for or enhanced by Measure R funds.

Beanstack Reading Challenges


With Beanstack you can develop a reading habit, track your reading, and participate in various themed reading challenges. You can participate online through the Beanstack website, or with the Beanstack mobile app

This Month's Reading Challenge

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This Year's Challenge

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Online Book Clubs and Author Talks


Interested in participating in a community read online? The Big Library Read is the first global ebook club with selections every few months.  Together We Read is an annual open country wide community read. 

Love hearing from authors and asking questions about their work? Learn more about upcoming Author Talks. 

Author Talks

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Big Library Read

Big Library Reads

Together We Read

Together We Read - The Queen of the Sugar Hill

Photographs and videos may be taken at these events and may be used in marketing materials for library activities.

Explore Our World

California Parks Pass

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Virtual Programs & Resources

Financial Literacy Tutorials

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