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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 […]
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!
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.
6 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,
1 event,
Dino Tea Party
Dino Tea Party
Kick off National Library with us at our Dino Tea Party (for kids... sorry grown-ups!)! Dress in your Sunday best, enjoy some special snacks, decorate your own teacup, do a dino-walk and have a meet and greet with our special guest... Rex, the Library Dinosaur! Registration is required for this event. Please register individually for […]
3 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 […]
Cinema Club
Cinema Club
Cinema buffs are invited to join us in watching a movie each month at Cinema Club! Each month has a theme, and we email a poll monthly so the group can vote on what we’ll be watching! If you want to get on the email list contact Jamie at jhernandez@watertownpubliclibrary.org.
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!
Tea Party and Demonstration
Tea Party and Demonstration
Our 2nd tea event of the National Library Week is a grown up Tea Party & Demonstration. Our historically costumed staff member & tea fanatic will present the basics of tea brewing during a small tea service. Using a classic English Afternoon Tea style service, attendees will choose from caffeinated, decaffeinated, or herbal tea accompanied […]
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!
Boba Bingo
Boba Bingo
Bring your own boba and play some bingo with others! Winners will get a "fueled" prize! For ages 11-17.
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.
5 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.
0 events,
2 events,
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!
5 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 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.
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: […]
3 events,
Mystery Items from the Past and their Stories
Mystery Items from the Past and their Stories
Intriguing, tragic, humorous...such are the kinds of human interest stories connected with past eras. Try to identify items, often unfamiliar, from bygone days and hear the stories they have to tell. Presented by Joan Johnson. Registration is required.
Teen Snack and Chat
Teen Snack and Chat
Bring your snacks (and grab some we have) to the Makerspace! We will be chatting and playing games! For ages 11-17.
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Teen Craft: Mini Terrariums
Teen Craft: Mini Terrariums
Celebrate our planet and its wonderful greenery with making mini terrariums! Registration required; for ages 11-17.
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!
Harry Potter Trivia
Harry Potter Trivia
Come join us for Harry Potter Trivia. Teams or individual players are welcome. This program is intended for adults.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
No School Movie Day: Good Burger 2
No School Movie Day: Good Burger 2
Enjoy another day off of school at the library for our No School Movie Day! We're watching the new release "Good Burger 2" (PG 90 min) and popping the popcorn! Bring a drink, extra snacks, blankets, pillows or stuffies to get cozy!
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 […]
0 events,
2 events,
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!