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SUMMARY:Organic Garden 101
DESCRIPTION:Organic Garden 101\nThursdays 5:30 – 7pm\, April 30 & May 14 \nHave you ever wanted to start an organic garden at home or had questions about how to maintain your garden? Join us for our Organic Gardening 101 workshops hosted by Esperanza Community Farms. \nYou will have the opportunity to learn about how to care for different plants\, tools that can be used while gardening\, speak to a professional grower\, and get a hands-on seed potting lesson during our second workshop.   \nIt’s recommended to take both workshops but not required. \nAll Ages
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/organic-garden-101/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Watsonville Library\, 275 Main St.\, Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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SUMMARY:Storytime with the Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with the Aquarium\nThursday\, May 14\, 1:30-2:30pm\n\nOur Bilingual Toddler Storytime will feature the Monterey Bay Aquarium staff who will showcase fun songs\, rhymes and books that foster early literacy
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/storytime-with-the-aquarium/
LOCATION:Watsonville Library\, 275 Main St.\, Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Family Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T163000
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SUMMARY:Tech Café in Watsonville
DESCRIPTION:Tech Café\n\nThursdays\, 4:30-6:30pm \nAre you interested in learning about technology? Visit us during our weekly Tech Café program where you have the opportunity to get basic tech-related questions answered and test a new piece of technology. \n\n\n\nTechCafe will take place on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm at the Main Library (unless otherwise indicated). \nThe technology we demo will change each month; here is a list of what technology will be featured: \n\nMay: Cricut\nJune: Glowforge (This program will take place at the Freedom Branch)\nJuly: iPad Stop Motion movies\nAugust: Spheros\nSeptember: 3D Printer\nOctober: Doodle Pens\nNovember: Cricut\nDecember: Makey Makeys\n\nAudience: All Ages
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tech-cafe-in-watsonville/
LOCATION:Watsonville Library\, 275 Main St.\, Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Ongoing,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T170000
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SUMMARY:Teen Craft and Chill
DESCRIPTION:Teen Craft and Chill\n1st Wednesdays of the month\, 4-5pm \nHave a teen in your life looking for a fun after-school activity? From board games to crafts\, our monthly Teen Craft and Chill program will offer a fun\, interactive activity each month. \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/teen-craft-and-chill-2/
LOCATION:Watsonville Library\, 275 Main St.\, Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T190000
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SUMMARY:Organic Garden 101
DESCRIPTION:Organic Garden 101\nThursdays 5:30 – 7pm\, April 30 & May 14 \nHave you ever wanted to start an organic garden at home or had questions about how to maintain your garden? Join us for our Organic Gardening 101 workshops hosted by Esperanza Community Farms. \nYou will have the opportunity to learn about how to care for different plants\, tools that can be used while gardening\, speak to a professional grower\, and get a hands-on seed potting lesson during our second workshop.   \nIt’s recommended to take both workshops but not required. \nAll Ages
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/organic-garden-101/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Watsonville Library\, 275 Main St.\, Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T170000
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CREATED:20260421T010734Z
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SUMMARY:Build a Bug
DESCRIPTION:Build a Bug\nWednesday\, April 22\, 3 – 5pm \nGet creative and grow with us at the library! Join us for an all-ages\, hands-on program where you can design and build your very own bug using recycled materials and craft supplies. \nWe’ll also be buzzing with excitement as we introduce our brand-new Seed Library\, a free community resource where you can “check out” seeds to plant at home\, grow\, and share. Learn how it works\, explore the variety of seeds available\, and discover how you can be part of a growing community of gardeners. \nAll Ages
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/build-a-bug/
LOCATION:Watsonville Library\, 275 Main St.\, Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
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SUMMARY:Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library
DESCRIPTION:Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library\nBring toys to the main library: January 5 – January 28\, All Day\nToy Swap\, Thursday\, January 29\, 6 – 7:30pm \nDo you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you know a child that would be interested in getting a toy for free? Watsonville Public Library will be hosting its third annual Toy Swap at the Main Library. \nHow can you participate? Beginning on Monday\, January 5 through Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 families can bring in gently USED items to the Main Library in exchange for a VIP pass. \nWhat does a VIP pass give you access to? A VIP pass will allow you to enter the Toy Swap event 30 minutes early. \nWe will not accept the following: broken items\, clothing\, books\, or pet supplies. \nThe Toy Swap event takes place at the Main Library on Thursday\, January 29 from 6:00-7:30pm. ALL patrons are welcome to attend the Toy Swap and will be able to take home at least one item. Bringing in a donated item and/or a VIP pass is NOT required for entry. \nAny items that remain after the Toy Swap will be donated to local non-profit organizations. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nTienes juguetes en buen estado que le gustaría regalar? ¿Conoces a algún niño al que le gustaría recibir un juguete gratis? La Biblioteca Pública Watsonville celebrará su tercer intercambio anual de juguetes en la Biblioteca Principal. \n\n\n¿Cómo puedo participar? Desde el lunes\, 5 de enero hasta el miércoles\, 28 de enero 2026\, las familias pueden traer juguetes en buen estado a la Biblioteca Principal a cambio de un pase VIP. ¿A qué le da acceso el pase VIP? El pase VIP le permitirá entrar al evento de intercambio de juguetes 30 minutos antes. No aceptaremos lo siguiente: artículos rotos\, ropa\, libros o artículos para mascotas.\n\n\n\nEl evento de intercambio de juguetes se llevará a cabo el jueves\, 29 de enero de 6:00-7:30pm en la Biblioteca Principal. TODOS los usuarios son bienvenidos al intercambio de juguetes y podrán llevarse a casa un juguete. NO es necesario traer un artículo donado ni un pase VIP para participar.\n\n\n\nLos juguetes que sobren después del intercambio se donarán a organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/annual-toy-swap-at-watsonville-library/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260805T084431
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SUMMARY:Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library
DESCRIPTION:Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library\nBring toys to the main library: January 5 – January 28\, All Day\nToy Swap\, Thursday\, January 29\, 6 – 7:30pm \nDo you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you know a child that would be interested in getting a toy for free? Watsonville Public Library will be hosting its third annual Toy Swap at the Main Library. \nHow can you participate? Beginning on Monday\, January 5 through Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 families can bring in gently USED items to the Main Library in exchange for a VIP pass. \nWhat does a VIP pass give you access to? A VIP pass will allow you to enter the Toy Swap event 30 minutes early. \nWe will not accept the following: broken items\, clothing\, books\, or pet supplies. \nThe Toy Swap event takes place at the Main Library on Thursday\, January 29 from 6:00-7:30pm. ALL patrons are welcome to attend the Toy Swap and will be able to take home at least one item. Bringing in a donated item and/or a VIP pass is NOT required for entry. \nAny items that remain after the Toy Swap will be donated to local non-profit organizations. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nTienes juguetes en buen estado que le gustaría regalar? ¿Conoces a algún niño al que le gustaría recibir un juguete gratis? La Biblioteca Pública Watsonville celebrará su tercer intercambio anual de juguetes en la Biblioteca Principal. \n\n\n¿Cómo puedo participar? Desde el lunes\, 5 de enero hasta el miércoles\, 28 de enero 2026\, las familias pueden traer juguetes en buen estado a la Biblioteca Principal a cambio de un pase VIP. ¿A qué le da acceso el pase VIP? El pase VIP le permitirá entrar al evento de intercambio de juguetes 30 minutos antes. No aceptaremos lo siguiente: artículos rotos\, ropa\, libros o artículos para mascotas.\n\n\n\nEl evento de intercambio de juguetes se llevará a cabo el jueves\, 29 de enero de 6:00-7:30pm en la Biblioteca Principal. TODOS los usuarios son bienvenidos al intercambio de juguetes y podrán llevarse a casa un juguete. NO es necesario traer un artículo donado ni un pase VIP para participar.\n\n\n\nLos juguetes que sobren después del intercambio se donarán a organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/annual-toy-swap-at-watsonville-library/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St Suite 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Library Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T130000
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SUMMARY:Art Adventure Freedom Library
DESCRIPTION:Art Adventure\nWednesdays\, 12 – 1pm\, July 24 \nGet your creative juices flowing outdoors with this summer’s art adventure series for the whole family at Freedom Library. \n12 – 1pm at the Freedom Branch Library \nThis program is for families.  
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/art-adventure-freedom-library/
LOCATION:Freedom Library\, 2021 Freedom Blvd\, Freedom\, CA\, 95019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260805T084431
CREATED:20240624T003604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T003604Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Library Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Mini Library Carnival\nTuesday\, June 25\, 4- 7pm \nCalling all teens! Join us for our Mini Library Carnival ~ enjoy inflatable axe throwing\, an inflatable basketball shooting game\, giant Jenga and connect four\, a temporary tattoo station\, and some snacks. \nMain Library\, Watsonville\n \nThis program is intended for teens. \n\n¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes! Se les invita al Mini-Carnaval de la Biblioteca ~ dónde pondrán lanzar hachas inflables\, participar en un concurso de baloncesto\, jugar Jenga y el juego “connect four” en forma gigante\, ponerse un tatuaje temporal\, y disfrutar de bocadillos. Este programa se llevará a cabo el martes\, 25 de junio de 4:00-7:00pm en la Biblioteca Principal. \nAudiencia: Jóvenes
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/mini-library-carnival/
LOCATION:Waatsonville Main Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Family Events,Free Events,Library Special,Teen Activities
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