January 14-February 22

Read, be creative, and engage with others this winter by participating in our Winter Library Challenge!

Children will need to read at least 5 days a week, do something creative at least 2 days a week, and engage with others at least 2 days a week to earn stickers throughout the 6 week challenge. Each week that kids meet or exceed their goals, they will earn a sticker and a SuperDraw ticket to win awesome prize baskets!

Early registration begins on January 7. Registration will be available online or at the Children's Room Desk at the Watertown Public Library.

Make sure to stop by the Children's Room Desk to pick up your Activity Log to get started on the challenge by January 14. Last day to receive stickers and SuperDraw tickets on your Activity Log will be on February 22, 2019.

There is fun for everyone during Spring Break week at the Watertown Public Library! Join in for some or come for all of the scheduled programs!

Tuesday: Kids Crafternoon 1:00pm-4:00pm
This is a drop in craft afternoon with a variety of stations to be creative and make some fun stuff! All ages welcome!

Wednesday: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off 2:00-3:30pm
Kids bring in a stuffed friend that they want to have sleep over at the library! At drop off they will make a name tag, fill out an important information sheet about their stuffed friend and take a picture before leaving them for the night. Pictures of their library adventures will be posted on our library Facebook page.

Thursday: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Brunch 10:00am-11:00am
Kids can pick up their stuffed animals and have a light snack with their animals.

Friday: Spring Break Movie Marathon
10:00am - "The Grinch" (2019, PG 90 min)
1:00pm - "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (PG 112 min)

Paddington Bear Meet & Greet
Friday, April 12 at 3:30pm-4:00pm
Come meet Paddington Bear at the Library! Get a hug, take a picture, or share a marmalade recipe!

Family Movie Night - "Paddington 2" (PG 103 min)
Friday, April 12 at 4:00pm
Stay after meeting Paddington to see his second feature film. Popcorn and juice will be provided. Bring pillows and blankets to get comfy!

Children's Fair at the Watertown High School
Saturday, April 13 at 9:00am-12:00pm
Meet Miss Tina and Paddington at the Watertown High School for the annual Children's Fair! Come join the fun!

Thursdays at 9:15am beginning January 17th

Baby Bounce brings caregivers and babies together for 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, books, and free-play time. The program's primary focus is the healthy development of infants aged 0-2 years with an emphasis on language enrichment and pre-literacy skills. Siblings are welcome.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am beginning January 15th

Little University Storytimes are for children ages 2-5 years old. This program's focus is to incorporate stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, music and movement to promote pre-literacy skills, fine and gross motor skills, and foster a love of reading at an early age. There will be two Little University Storytimes per week, join us for whichever works best for you and your busy schedule!

Fridays at 10am
March 1, April 5, and May 3

Get ready to dance with winter and spring sessions of Read, Rhyme, Rhythm with Beth Mueller, educator and dance instructor! All activities promote the five early literacy skills of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Ages 3-5. No registration necessary.

Mondays at 3:30pm
March 11, April 8, and May 6

S.T.E.A.M. Team is an exciting and fun program for elementary age kids to come experience the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Each month will feature a new challenge or activity focused on these five areas. No registration is necessary.

Upcoming Programs:
March - Owl Pellet Disection (appropriate for ages 7 and up)
April - Food Science
May - Homemade Ice Cream

Tuesdays at 3:30pm
March 12, April 9, and May 14

Join us for this exciting Survivor Series Book Club at the Library! We will be reading and discussing a different Survivor series book each month, along with a fun activity and a snack. Books are available for check-out at the Children's Room desk.

Upcoming Book Picks:
March 12: "Can You Survive the Jungle?: an Interactive Survival Adventure"
April 9th: "I Survived: The Attacks of September 11th, 2001"
May 14th: "Can You Survive Storm Chasing?: An Interactive Survival Adventure"

Tuesdays at 3:30pm
March 5, April 2, May 7, and June 4

Join us each month for a book discussion, refreshments and an activity. Books will be available for check out at the Children's Room desk each month.

Upcoming Book Picks:
March 5: "Good Luck, Ivy"
April 2: "Spy on the Home Front, a Molly Mystery"
May 7: "Happy Birthday, Kit"
June 4: "Samantha Saves the Wedding"

Tuesdays at 3:30pm
February 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21

Come build with LEGOs at the library.
We supply the LEGO's!
You supply the creativity!

Future Projects:
February: Letters
March: Airplanes
April: Dinosaurs
May: Playgrounds

Wednesdays at 1:30pm
February 20, March 20, April 17, and May 15

Homeschool Wednesdays is a new program for Homeschool families of all ages. The program will be monthly and include special guests, crafts, and unique learning opportunities.
** Registration required.

Upcoming Programs:
February 20: National Children's Dental Health Month activities & guest
March 20: TBD
April 17: TBD
May 15: TBD

Thursdays at 6:30pm
February 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21

Kids LOVE reading books to dogs!

It increases:
>Independent Reading
>Self Confidence
>Self-Esteem

Children practice reading in a stress and anxiety free environment.

The 3rd Thursday each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
No reservation is needed, just drop in.

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!

Join the Library's early literacy 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to give your child an early love of reading that will last a lifetime! This initiative is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Watertown Public Library.

It's easy! Stop at the Children's Room desk to sign-up and receive your official folder and materials. Complete the program on paper OR use the 1000 Books FREE app available for Android and Apple devices (see link below).

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Record each book at the you share with your child! Repetition is good, so if you record a favorite title more than once, it's okay!

2. When the first sheet of 100 books is completed, bring the finished sheet to the Children's Room desk to pick up a prize! Staff will provide a sheet for the next 100 books.

3. Keep repeating this process, picking up new sheets for each 100 books until 1000 is reached!

4. Once you have read 1000 books, your child will receive a grand prize and certificate! Continue to share and enjoy reading together!!

For more information give the Children's Room a call at 920-262-4090 ext. 2329.

The Watertown Public Library is excited to be the first community space partnering with the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation to share TalkReadPlay With Your Child Everyday!

TalkReadPlay is a community awareness campaign designed to teach parents and caregivers about the science of early brain development and help them create more brain building opportunities with their babies and young children. The program was developed locally by Every Child Thrives, a collective impact effort, and is based on the latest child development brain science.

TalkReadPlay offers families tips and tools to help them become their child's number one brain builder!

Come visit the Children's Room to check out the great brain building tips and tools you'll find throughout the area. Please visit talkreadplaywi.com, download the free Daily Vroom app, and start brain building today!