Studies indicate that children should hear at least 1,000 books from birth to age 5 in order to acquire the pre-reading skills necessary for school success.

What does reading 1,000 books look like?
It's one bedtime story every night for three years, OR
Ten books a week for two years, OR
Twenty books a week for one year (that's just 3 books a day!)

The Watertown Public Library offers "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" to encourage young families to read together daily. Any child who has not entered kindergarten is eligible to participate.

Questions? Visit the Children's Room or call 920-262-4090 ext.23 for additional information.

1,000 thanks to the Friends of the Watertown Public Library, whose generous support makes this program possible!

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 6
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This time we'll discuss Happy Birthday, Molly by Valerie Tripp. Simply put this title on hold, pick it up at your library's circulation desk, and read it before coming to our discussion.

We'll do a craft/activity and enjoy a lovely snack, too.

This fun and interactive story time features nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and very short picture books that will promote language development and an enjoyment of books and reading in every child. Created for infants and their caregivers.

Thursdays at 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Spring session begins on March 6. Drop-ins welcome!

Registration is not required for this session.

Every Third Tuesday
3:30-4:30pm

Come build with LEGOs at the library according to our monthly theme. We supply the LEGOs: you supply the
creativity!

April 15
May 20

A Bilingual Story Hour and Celebration of Hispanic Culture

El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros!

Saturday, April 5 at 11:00 a.m.

Refreshments will be served.

This program will be held in English and Spanish; everyone is welcome to attend!

Open to ANY special grown-up and their favorite child/ren.

Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Children's Room.

We'll have donuts and a gluten-free option, coffee, milk, and LEGOS for building onsite.

While you're here, check out some books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, puzzles, and music to keep the creativity blooming at home.

Fridays, April 4, 11, 25, and May 2 at 9:30 - 10:05 a.m.

Students at Maranatha Baptist Bible College lead a music class for preschoolers and their caregivers.

At 9:55, those who are ages 4-5 (optional for 3s) can stay for a fun "7-10 minute intro to violin" each week using box violins. This is equivalent to what is taught the first week or so at a Suzuki violin lesson.

Tuesday, April 8
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Our first Bedtime Math program was so much fun, we've decided to part 2!

All ages are welcome. Kids 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Go ahead--wear those pajamas!

Registration is required. Stop by the Children's Room Desk or call (920)262-4090 x23 to sign up.

Children can improve their reading skills and make a new furry four-legged friend by reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog! Make a reservation for 15 minutes of one-on-one time with a canine friend.

Third Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30 in meeting room one.

April 24 due to spring break
May 15

Registration required.

A fun and entertaining half hour of stories, finger-plays, and songs held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

This is a drop-in story hour for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Spring session begins on March 4.

Wednesday, April 16th from 2:00-3:45PM.

After a queen accidentally sets off an eternal winter, her sister, with the help of some friends she meets along the way, must find the queen and get her to end the icy winter before it's too late.

Rated PG

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

A drop-in story hour for those busy little ones, usually (but not limited to) ages 15-36 months, plus their caregivers.

We'll keep them busy with songs, dances, rhymes, finger plays, and great stories.

Spring session begins on March 6.

Second Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

For students in grades 3-6

April 8: The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

May 13: The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins


Please place the book on hold and read it before attending this discussion.

Snack included, of course!

TumbleBooks is an exciting ebook reading service for kids that searches nearly 200 stories by title, author and reading levels in three languages: English, French and Spanish. The collection covers levels from picture books to chapter books so it is great for beginning or independent readers.
Children can read at their own pace two different ways; in automatic mode, the story is narrated and pages turn automatically and in manual mode, children read at their own pace and turn pages themselves.There are also educational games and puzzles based on TumbleBooks titles to extend your fun. Click on the link below to try it out!