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Since 1982, this annual event has brought together reading communities in support of the freedom to seek and express ideas and perspectives.
Books help readers of all ages learn about new worlds and experiences, and the Library supports intellectual freedom with a diverse and extensive collection. Find your next great book at the Library!
Wondering what is on the Banned Books lists? The American Library Association produced an annual listing of the most Challenged Books of 2019 at libraries across the country. For the Challenged Book lists from previous years, visit the ALA website.
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Have you been flexing your creativity and working on your art to share with us? There is still time to enter our Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month art contest. Don’t know where to begin? Pick up a sugar skull kit from the Main Library during curbside hours, decorate, and then snap a picture to enter in the contest. Last day to enter is Friday, October 16th.
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm - 7:00pm
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Poetry Circle
Thursday, October 1st, 5:00pm
For more information about joining: Click here
Our poetry circle will be streamed live. This month's Poets' Circle welcomes Anna Citrino & Terra Summers followed by Open Mic.
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Book Bundles
Starting Monday, October 5th, 12:00pm
Pickup up at the Main library during curbside hours
Do you need books for your kids but don’t know what to request? Readers can choose from book bundles of children’s board books, picture books, easy readers, and beginning chapter books.
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My First Book Club
Meets every Monday beginning October 5th, 3:00pm
For more information: Click here
Know a virtual learner who would benefit from participating in an engaging book club? The book club will meet online twice a month to read a picture book, have a discussion, and enjoy a fun activity. Grades 1st-3rd and 4th-5th are encouraged to participate. This program will be presented in English.
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Storytime in Spanish (Live)
Tuesdays, 6:00pm
Live Streaming - Register Here
Missing the interactive nature of storytime in person? Sing along and enjoy stories read live during our new storytimes in Spanish on Tuesday evenings. Registration is required.
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Bilingual Baby Laptime (Live)
Wednesdays, 10:30am
Live Streaming - Register Here
Join us for songs, stories, and rhymes on Wednesday mornings. This event is bilingual. Babies bring your parents/guardians!
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Toddler Storytime (Live)
Thursdays, 10:30am
Live Streaming - Register Here
Toddler Storytime is now live! Help your child (12 to 36 months old) build early literacy skills as we have fun with songs and stories on Thursday mornings. (Presented in English.)
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MotherSong
Friday, October 9th, 12:00pm
Virtual Program - Access Video via Website, Facebook, Instagram
Join us for a fun & special musical program. Unborn babies, toothless wonders and preschoolers participate with your moms and dads to celebrate culture with songs.
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Ballet Folklorico with Graciela Vega
Fridays, 6:00pm
Virtual Program - Access Video via Website, Facebook, Instagram
Learn Ballet Folklorico and the traditional dances of Jalisco with Graciela Vega.
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LGBT Teen Summit: Self-Care and Sustainable Activism
Saturday, October 10th, 12:00-3:15pm
Registration information visit https://safeschoolsproject.org/ or call (831) 427-4004
The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is hosting the first ever Queer, Trans & Allied Student Virtual Summit of the Central Coast. This year’s free, online summit will be facilitated by youth leaders from the tri-county area. Registered youth will receive a hand-made goodie bag and t-shirt for their participation.
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Storytime Kit: What do you hear?
Monday, October 12th, 12:00pm
Pickup up at the Main library or view on our Website
Pick up a bilingual storytime kit during our curbside pick up hours or access online.
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#WPLBookstagram
Starting Monday, October 19th, 12:00pm
We will share submissions on our Facebook and Instagram
Do you have a book recommendation that you would like to share in a visually creative way? Share your book recommendation among a variety of items that exemplify your reading choice, and make sure to use the #WPLBookstagram hashtag to make your submission findable.
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Storytime Kit: Monsters
Monday, October 26th, 12:00pm
Pickup up at the Main library or view on our Website
Pick up a bilingual storytime kit during our curbside pick up hours or access online.
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NaNoWriMo Creative Writing Workshop
Beginning Wednesday, October 28th, 5:00pm
Live Stream via Zoom: Register Here
Have a story you wish to tell? National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun annual challenge centered around creative writing. The challenge: write an entire novel in the span of one month!
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Ask a Librarian Email, come in person during curbside hours or leave us a voicemail at (831) 768-3404 with your question and a Librarian will assist you!
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Pay Fines Online If you owe $5 or more on your library account, you can pay your fines online.
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VetNow Assistance for veterans and their families with potential eligible benefits in education, employment, healthcare, and housing. Available Monday through Sunday 1-10pm
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HelpNow Provides homework and writing assistance, live tutoring, test prep services, and FAFSA assistance. English as well as Spanish speaking tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10pm.
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JobNow Offers one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of topics related to finding a job, writing a winning resume, and interview coaching. Live tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10pm.
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Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Book/Media Recommendations Celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit Watsonville Public Library during curbside hours to browse materials from our book display featuring books about and by Latinx and Hispanic figures.
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Cloud Printing Do you need to print out some documents but don’t have access to a printer? Our new mobile printing service allows you to virtually print any document from your PC, laptop, or mobile device.
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Drop-in Computer UseNeed to use a computer? We are now offering drop-in computer use at the lobby during curbside hours for 1 hour use.
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Library Fines begin to Accrue on October 1st
If you would like to return your items, you are welcome to do so at either Main or Freedom branches or call the library at 831-768-3404 to renew your items.
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Interlibrary Loan Service
Want to borrow an item that is not part of Watsonville Public Library’s collection? Our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows you to borrow materials from libraries all over the country. To place a request contact our librarians at
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Adult Remote Learning Classes Improve your literacy skills with our remote learning classes for adults. Basic Reading Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am Basic Grammar Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:00am Call Opportunity to Read at 831-768-3410 or email esperanza.guiterrez@cityofwatsonville.org
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Recently Added to Our Collection
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Choppy water
by Stuart Woods
When his Maine vacation is interrupted by extreme weather that a menacing adversary uses as cover to target a close friend, Stone Barrington uncovers a massive scheme with corrupt ties spanning New York City through Key West.
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Blue exorcist. 24
by Kazue Katō
"Rin bears witness to the fateful Blue Night when his mother, Yuri Egin, gave birth to both Rin and Yukio. Rin never wanted to see, or even know about his birth, but now he has learned something about himself that he may need in the coming conflict. Meanwhile, aboard the airship Dominus Liminus, the Illuminati and Lucifer move forward with their plans to bring forth Satan and return the world to nothingness. Lucifer has welcomed Yukio as an ally, but Yukio has other ideas"
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The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Tramway in Jerusalem /
Follows a series of encounters between different people riding Jerusalem's tramway, revealing a culturally and politically complex canvas of Israeli society
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