Research Center

Databases and eBooks:

Listed By Subject or By Name

Use these resources to find articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and other reference sources

Community Information Database

Listings of nonprofits and social service agencies in Santa Cruz County, from the Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Internet Resources

Links to commonly-used websites

Small Business Resource Center

Links to services and resources for people working in small businesses.

Local History

Library History

Information about the history of libraries in Watsonville, including an article by Betty Lewis.

Pajaro Valley Historical Association

Website for the not-for-profit organization concerned with preserving local heritage.

Pajaro Valley History

An article on the history of Pajaro Valley by Jane Borg and Jack Schoellhmer.

Shades of Watsonville

Information about the Shades of Watsonville local historical photograph collection.