WPL Winter Reading Program
Get Fired Up for Reading at the Watertown Public Library!
Our winter reading program begins on Monday, January 9 and runs until Saturday, February 25.
We will offer special programs, crafts, and storytimes, plus prize drawings for all ages. We are very excited to announce a "Build the Chinese New Year Dragon Contest" between children and adults! Participants fill out one slip each time they reach an age-appropriate reading milestone, and in return they will receive a scale for their dragon. Decorating the scale is optional! The slips will then go into age-appropriate prize boxes to be eligible for drawings at the end of the program. Adults must earn a minimum of 10 scales to be eligible for their prize drawing. Once the 10 scales are earned, adults are automatically entered into the prize drawing. Children will receive small prizes after their first two milestones and then keep playing for a chance to win their choice from the prize box. Young adult participants can win a Barnes and Noble Nook Simple Touch e-reader; adults will vie for a brand new Kindle Fire e-reader.
What to do for each scale and raffle slip (kids and teens):
- Children from birth to kindergarten: Read ten picture books
- Elementary-aged children (1st through 5th grade): Read for three hours
- Young adults (6th-12th grade): Read for five hours
What to do for each scale (adults):
- Register at the library to get your reading log to record hours and titles read
- Read 7 hours of any non-fiction or fiction title (excluding children’s books) = 1 dragon scale
- Bring your reading log to the library to redeem hours read for dragon scales
- Earn 10 scales and automatically be entered into the drawing for the Kindle Fire
On Sunday, January 29 at 1:00 p.m., the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association of Madison will perform the traditional Chinese New Year Lion Dance at the Watertown Public Library! Join us to welcome them and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
On Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m., the Watertown Public Library will present Kohl’s Wild Theater performing “Reach of the Rainforest” at the Watertown Senior and Community Center on 514 South 1st Street.
As always, family events sponsored by the Watertown Public Library are free of charge and entertaining for all ages. Get fired up and spread the word about these exciting opportunities!
Our winter reading program begins on Monday, January 9 and runs until Saturday, February 25.
We will offer special programs, crafts, and storytimes, plus prize drawings for all ages. We are very excited to announce a "Build the Chinese New Year Dragon Contest" between children and adults! Participants fill out one slip each time they reach an age-appropriate reading milestone, and in return they will receive a scale for their dragon. Decorating the scale is optional! The slips will then go into age-appropriate prize boxes to be eligible for drawings at the end of the program. Adults must earn a minimum of 10 scales to be eligible for their prize drawing. Once the 10 scales are earned, adults are automatically entered into the prize drawing. Children will receive small prizes after their first two milestones and then keep playing for a chance to win their choice from the prize box. Young adult participants can win a Barnes and Noble Nook Simple Touch e-reader; adults will vie for a brand new Kindle Fire e-reader.
What to do for each scale and raffle slip (kids and teens):
- Children from birth to kindergarten: Read ten picture books
- Elementary-aged children (1st through 5th grade): Read for three hours
- Young adults (6th-12th grade): Read for five hours
What to do for each scale (adults):
- Register at the library to get your reading log to record hours and titles read
- Read 7 hours of any non-fiction or fiction title (excluding children’s books) = 1 dragon scale
- Bring your reading log to the library to redeem hours read for dragon scales
- Earn 10 scales and automatically be entered into the drawing for the Kindle Fire
On Sunday, January 29 at 1:00 p.m., the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association of Madison will perform the traditional Chinese New Year Lion Dance at the Watertown Public Library! Join us to welcome them and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
On Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m., the Watertown Public Library will present Kohl’s Wild Theater performing “Reach of the Rainforest” at the Watertown Senior and Community Center on 514 South 1st Street.
As always, family events sponsored by the Watertown Public Library are free of charge and entertaining for all ages. Get fired up and spread the word about these exciting opportunities!
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Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
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Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm (except for Sundays in the summer)