Friends of the Watsonville Library Annual Meeting 
 
You are invited to the Friends of the Library Annual meeting. Learn more about how the Friends organization works, what it supports, and the impact it makes in our community. We are pleased to welcome our guest speakers Angel Riotutar, Director of American Indian Resource Center at UCSC and June Bloch, Professor of Ethnic Studies and Native American history at Cabrillo College. This year's Watsonville Reads theme is
Native Voices and Indigenous History.
 
Light refreshments will be served. 
 
Saturday, March 7
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
All are welcome!
 
FEATURED PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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 on Monday, March 2 from 7:00-7:30pm at the Main Library, Children’s Area. 
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 2
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Audience: Ages 2-12
 
Free Health Screening
 
Visit Watsonville Public Library for a FREE Health Screening, no appointment needed! ~ Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley invites our patrons to take advantage of this opportunity to check in on their health and learn more about their risk for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. On Tuesday, March 10, get screened for diabetes
between 10am-12pm at the Main Library. 
 
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. 
 
This program is supported by Rural Health Connections. 
 
Tuesday, March 10
10:00am - 12:00pm 
Main Library  
Audience: All Ages
 
Second Saturday: Retro Roadshow
 
The Retro Roadshow is proud to present “Mario through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art and Science” ~ Experience the progression of video game art and science as seen through Nintendo’s iconic “Mario” character. This presentation touches on all aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through its entertaining storytelling-style and lively graphics. Afterwards, you are invited to play with a wide range of classic video game consoles featuring nearly
five decades of games starring Mario. 
 
Saturday, March 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Audience: All Ages
 
A list of all upcoming programs is available on our website. 
 
All events are free with thanks to the Friends of the Watsonville Library. 
 
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Questions? Call us at (831) 768-3404
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