Freedom Branch Library

Want to keep up to date with what is going on at Watsonville Public Library? Please follow our Main Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/watsonvillelibrary (@watsonvillelibrary). The Main Library and Freedom Branch will be closed until further notice. The Virtual Library is available 24/7 ~ Materials can still be requested for pick up by calling 831-768-3404. If you have questions, we would love to answer them, please leave a message at the same number above or fill ou...t the "Ask a Librarian" from on the library webpage. https://bit.ly/wplaskalibrarian All library materials can be returned in the book drops during the closure. Essential services such as public safety, garbage and recycling service pick-ups will not be impacted. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation. https://bit.ly/wplcovidresponse

Calling teens between the ages of 12 to 18 ~ Join us for a virtual author talk on Tuesday, February 23 at 4 pm where we will be discussing Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala. Interested in participating? Register at https://bit.ly/wplteenreg. The first ten people to register will receive a free copy of the book available for pickup at the Main Library. This program will be presented in English.... Llamando a los adolescentes entre las edades de 12 a 18 ~ Únase a nosotros para una charla virtual con el autor Ryan La Sala el martes 23 de febrero a las 4 pm para hablar sobre su libro Be Dazzled". ¿Interesado en participar? Regístrese en https://bit.ly/wplteenreg. Las primeras diez personas que se registren recibirán una copia gratuita del libro disponible para recoger en la Biblioteca Principal. Este programa se presentará en inglés.

The Introduction to Ballet Folklorico Class 13 - El Gusto is now available ~

If you couldn’t make it to the library to pick up your own decorate a spinner craft kit we've got you covered - you can make your own at home - we'll show you how in this video.

Does ice melt faster if it is placed on colored paper? We find out in this week's What if Wednesday experiment. What color will melt an ice cube the fastest? 1. Cut the same size paper from different sheets of colored paper. ... 2. Place each piece of colored paper in the sun. (Sidewalk or driveway works) 2. Use ice cubes that are the same size and shape, and place one of them on each of the pieces of colored paper. 3. Watch and Observe - do the ice cubes melt faster on certain colors of paper? See more

Spanish Language Video ~ Curious about how drinkable and clean water arrives at your house? Is it magic? Learn about how the tap water we use travels from underground wells to your house in the Watsonville Magical Water Story from our own Watsonville Nature Center.

Curious about how drinkable and clean water arrives at your house? Is it magic? Learn about how the tap water we use travels from underground wells to your house in the Watsonville Magical Water Story from our own Watsonville Nature Center.