To reserve an item, search the Library's catalog and find the appropriate item. Materials checked out at the Freedom Branch or at the Main library may be returned to either site. A drive-up book drop has been installed at the Main Library so that library users no longer have to get out of the car to return books. The library subscribes to a variety of magazines and newspapers in English and in Spanish. Magazines may be checked out, except in some cases the most recent issue is kept in the Library to ensure its immediate availability for library visitors.
Newspapers are for use in the library only.
To determine if the library subscribes to a specific magazine or newspaper, please check with staff at the Reference Desk or search the online catalog. The Library subscribes to a number of online databases which are made available through the Library's Web Site to computer users from within and outside of the library. A valid library card is all that is required to access the databases from outside of the Library facilities. The databases are available for selection from the main menu of the Library catalog. The Watsonville Public Library provides materials and services in Spanish.