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Library Kids Club
Library Kids Club
Calling all Kindergarten through 5th graders!! Join us in the Programming Room in the TalkReadPlay Center every other Monday at 3:30pm for some fun at the Library Kids Club! We will play games, read books, make some crafts or do a STEAM challenge with our friends. No registration needed, just come by for some fun […]
Hooks & Needles
Hooks & Needles
Every Monday knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are invited to work on current projects in a friendly atmosphere. Instruction will be provided if this is a new skill for you! Just bring your hooks or needles - yarn will be provided!
2 events,
Little University Storytime
Little University Storytime
Join Miss Tina this winter and spring for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
STEAM Team
STEAM Team
Every Tuesday our elementary age friends (grades 4K-5th) are invited to join us in the TalkReadPlay Center programming room for some S.T.E.A.M. Team challenges and fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
1 event,
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor
Do you have specific questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with the Tech Tutor to help answer you specific questions. Tech Tutor cannot help set up your device however. Please have any needed passwords with you if you think you will need to download an app.
4 events,
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce
Join Miss Tina every week this winter and spring for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles, free play and more! Programs are geared towards children ages 0-2 and older siblings are always welcome!
WorkSmart Career Services
WorkSmart Career Services
Are you an adult who wants to go to college, but needs help?? Each week, a representative from the WorkSmart Network will be at the library and available for drop-in meetings to explore the program's services and your eligibility. WorkSmart offers financial assistance with college tuition and fees; career exploration and job search strategies; resume […]
Little University Storytime
Little University Storytime
Join Miss Tina this winter and spring for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
1 event,
Kindergarten Ready!
Kindergarten Ready!
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Hooks & Needles
Hooks & Needles
Every Monday knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are invited to work on current projects in a friendly atmosphere. Instruction will be provided if this is a new skill for you! Just bring your hooks or needles - yarn will be provided!
3 events,
Little University Storytime
Little University Storytime
Join Miss Tina this winter and spring for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
STEAM Team
STEAM Team
Every Tuesday our elementary age friends (grades 4K-5th) are invited to join us in the TalkReadPlay Center programming room for some S.T.E.A.M. Team challenges and fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
Paper Arts Club
Paper Arts Club
If you are someone who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, using the Cricut or anything else "paper arts" related, then our Paper Arts Club is for you! This group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month in our Makerspace. Bring a project to work on or get a new idea for someone else!
2 events,
Games Club
Games Club
Come enjoy a new program celebrating games! Board games, card games, BINGO and more! We will have different kinds of games every other week this winter and spring in the TalkReadPlay Program Room for elementary age kids to enjoy. No registration required, just drop in and bring a friend!
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor
Do you have specific questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with the Tech Tutor to help answer you specific questions. Tech Tutor cannot help set up your device however. Please have any needed passwords with you if you think you will need to download an app.
4 events,
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce
Join Miss Tina every week this winter and spring for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles, free play and more! Programs are geared towards children ages 0-2 and older siblings are always welcome!
Little University Storytime
Little University Storytime
Join Miss Tina this winter and spring for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
WorkSmart Career Services
WorkSmart Career Services
Are you an adult who wants to go to college, but needs help?? Each week, a representative from the WorkSmart Network will be at the library and available for drop-in meetings to explore the program's services and your eligibility. WorkSmart offers financial assistance with college tuition and fees; career exploration and job search strategies; resume […]
1 event,
Kindergarten Ready!
Kindergarten Ready!
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to […]
1 event,
Read, Rhyme, Rhythm
Read, Rhyme, Rhythm
Get ready to dance this all winter and spring with sessions of Read, Rhyme, Rhythm storytimes with Beth Mueller, educator and dance instructor! Children will listen to stories and recreate the movements of book characters through movement and dance. Ages 3-5 in the TalkReadPlay Programming Room.
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4 events,
Bookworms Book Club
Bookworms Book Club
We're teaming up with the Watertown Senior Center for a book club! Join the Bookworms Book Club the second Monday of each month at the Senior Center (514 S. 1st St.) at 1:00 pm. Upcoming selections include: January 8 - Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy February 12 – Lilac Girls (Part 1) by Martha Hall Kelly March […]
Library Kids Club
Library Kids Club
Calling all Kindergarten through 5th graders!! Join us in the Programming Room in the TalkReadPlay Center every other Monday at 3:30pm for some fun at the Library Kids Club! We will play games, read books, make some crafts or do a STEAM challenge with our friends. No registration needed, just come by for some fun […]
Hooks & Needles
Hooks & Needles
Every Monday knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are invited to work on current projects in a friendly atmosphere. Instruction will be provided if this is a new skill for you! Just bring your hooks or needles - yarn will be provided!
4 events,
Little University Storytime
Little University Storytime
Join Miss Tina this winter and spring for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
Homeschool Tuesdays
Homeschool Tuesdays
We are excited to offer a fun and educational program just for our Homeschool families monthly throughout the school year! Registration is required for the program and these programs are geared toward families homeschooling in the preschool and elementary school ages. **Upcoming Programs: January 9: Winter Olympic Games February 6: Homeschool Science Fair March 5: […]
Homeschool Tuesdays for Teens
Homeschool Tuesdays for Teens
We are excited to offer a fun and educational program just for our Homeschool families monthly throughout the school year! Registration is required for the program and these programs are geared toward families homeschooling in the tween and teen age groups.
1 event,
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor
Do you have specific questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with the Tech Tutor to help answer you specific questions. Tech Tutor cannot help set up your device however. Please have any needed passwords with you if you think you will need to download an app.
4 events,
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce
Join Miss Tina every week this winter and spring for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles, free play and more! Programs are geared towards children ages 0-2 and older siblings are always welcome!
WorkSmart Career Services
WorkSmart Career Services
Are you an adult who wants to go to college, but needs help?? Each week, a representative from the WorkSmart Network will be at the library and available for drop-in meetings to explore the program's services and your eligibility. WorkSmart offers financial assistance with college tuition and fees; career exploration and job search strategies; resume […]
Little University Storytime
Little University Storytime
Join Miss Tina this winter and spring for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
2 events,
Kindergarten Ready!
Kindergarten Ready!
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to […]
Show & Tell Book Club
Show & Tell Book Club
The Show & Tell Book Club is for anyone who loves to read what THEY want to read! In this book club we will not have an assigned book to talk about - we will just trade book recommendations and talk about whatever we've been reading recently. Socialize with fellow book lovers in a fun, […]
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1 event,
Hooks & Needles
Hooks & Needles
Every Monday knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are invited to work on current projects in a friendly atmosphere. Instruction will be provided if this is a new skill for you! Just bring your hooks or needles - yarn will be provided!
2 events,
STEAM Team
STEAM Team
Every Tuesday our elementary age friends (grades 4K-5th) are invited to join us in the TalkReadPlay Center programming room for some S.T.E.A.M. Team challenges and fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
Paper Arts Club
Paper Arts Club
If you are someone who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, using the Cricut or anything else "paper arts" related, then our Paper Arts Club is for you! This group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month in our Makerspace. Bring a project to work on or get a new idea for someone else!
3 events,
Games Club
Games Club
Come enjoy a new program celebrating games! Board games, card games, BINGO and more! We will have different kinds of games every other week this winter and spring in the TalkReadPlay Program Room for elementary age kids to enjoy. No registration required, just drop in and bring a friend!
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor
Do you have specific questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with the Tech Tutor to help answer you specific questions. Tech Tutor cannot help set up your device however. Please have any needed passwords with you if you think you will need to download an app.
Author Open Reading
Author Open Reading
The Watertown Public Library is celebrating local authors by hosting its second annual Open Reading on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm. Authors of all ages have a chance to read an original piece of writing to a live audience - what an incredible experience! Refreshments will be served, courtesy of Friends of the Library. To […]
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1 event,
Kindergarten Ready!
Kindergarten Ready!
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to […]
1 event,
Family Yoga
Family Yoga
Family Yoga is a great way to connect with your family, move your bodies, and have some fun... and we're excited to again offer this wonderful family program on Saturdays each month this winter and spring! Join yoga instructors from the Lake Mills Yoga Co-Op in the Library Community Room for these special family yoga […]
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1 event,
Badger Talk: Leading the Band
Badger Talk: Leading the Band
Dr. Pompey talks about his experiences leading the famed UW-Marching Band, as well as what it is like to succeed the legendary Mike Leckrone. Dr. Pompey gives an inside look into the beloved organization that has been sharing music with the people of Wisconsin since 1885. This event is part of the Badger Talks program, which extends the resources of UW-Madison to citizens throughout the […]
2 events,
Tech Tutor
Tech Tutor
Do you have specific questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Make an appointment with the Tech Tutor to help answer you specific questions. Tech Tutor cannot help set up your device however. Please have any needed passwords with you if you think you will need to download an app.
Bookies Book Club
Bookies Book Club
The Bookies Book Club meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All adults are welcome to join! Title selections for the first half of the year include: January: The Color Purple by Alice Walker February: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett March: Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms April: The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway May: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister […]