LibraryAware July 1, 2025

Independence Day Closure. Watsonville Public Libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4. All library materials can be returned in the book drops located outside the library during the closure.

Watsonville Reads is a community engagement program that aims to bring people together through the shared reading experience of books tied to a particular theme.

This year’s Watsonville Reads theme is “Bringing Awareness to Japanese and Japanese Americans History, Culture and Heritage”. Watsonville Reads will feature book discussions, craft-making programs and writing workshops.

Summer Reading Challenge

Community Goals UPDATE

So far, we've read 78,185 minutes as a community. Nice work!

Don't forget to track your reading. We still have four weeks left.

Anyone, of any age, can participate in the Summer Reading Program.

Check out our reading goals below.

Image reads: Community Reading Goals. Let's read TOGETHER and unlock epic prizes for our library. Goal 1: 250,000 Minutes - New Mural at the library. Goal 2: 500,000 Minutes - Video game collection for borrowing. Log your minutes on your paper log or online! Every minute you read counts--no matter what you read!

Track your summer reading with Beanstack

Thanks to the Watsonville Community's amazing support, Measure R was

approved by voters in November 2022.

The programs and events are paid for

or enhanced by Measure R funds and Friends of the Library.

FEATURED PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Pirate Jack Spareribs

Swashbuckling, rib-tickling and magical mayhem ~ Pirate Jack Spareribs brings us ventriloquism, magic, juggling and comedy for the whole family. This program will take place on Wednesday, July 9 at 6pm at the Main Library, Meeting Room.

Audience: All ages

Bracero Program Exhibit and Reception

“The Bracero Program 1942-1964" exhibit can be viewed at the Main Library, June through mid-August 2025. Created by Michelle Morton with Cabrillo College Library, the exhibit features information and photographs from the Braceros Program; materials borrowed from San Francisco State’s Labor Archive and Research Center.

The reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, July 12 from 2-4pm at the Main Library, California Agricultural Workers' History Center, in conjunction with the soft launch of Watsonville’s Second Saturday programs.

Audience: All Ages

Tie-Dye Party

Tie-dye never goes out of style ~ Create a tie-dye bandana or bring your own article of clothing to dye at this free library event. Make one for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Let the creativity commence on

Saturday, July 12 at 1pm at the Freedom Branch.

This program is for teens ages 13-18.

If you are bringing your own clothing item, please note that white,

100% cotton or rayon items will dye best.

Adult

Book Club

English Book Club

Book: Somewhere We Are Human

Next Meeting: July 3

5:00-7:00 PM

Every Thursday in June & July

Main Library

Opportunity to Read

Audience: Adults

Spanish Book Club

Book: Donde somos humanos

Next Meeting: July 1, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Every Tuesday in June & July

Main Library

Opportunity to Read

Audience: Adults

Art

Adventure

Wednesdays

July 2, 16, 30

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Freedom Library

Families

Get your creative juices flowing outdoors with this summer’s art adventure series for the whole family ~ Lets meet at the Freedom Library outdoor grass area from 12:00-1:00 PM on Wednesdays July 2, July 16 & July 30.

Craft Night

Every Monday in July

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Main Library

Meeting Room

All Ages

Interested in crafting this summer? Join us for Craft Night every Monday in July. Crafts include the following:

Monday, July 7:

Plant It Up ~ Egg Carton Herb Gardens and Painted Rock Garden Labels

Monday, July 14:

Coast It Up ~ Coasters with Alcohol Paints

Monday, July 21:

Thread It Up ~ All things embroidery with cross-stitching and friendship bracelets

Monday, July 28:

Relax It Up ~ Candle-making with recycled yogurt jars

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upcoming programs and events.

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