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Library Battleship

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

February is Library Lover's Month and we're playing Library Battleship all month long to celebrate!  For every 5 items you check out, kids, teens or adults get 1 shot at the L...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Family Friendly Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

February is Library Lover's Month and we're playing Library Battleship all month long to celebrate!  For every 5 items you check out, kids, teens or adults get 1 shot at the Library Battleship board, located in the TalkReadPlay Center.

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Library Escape Room Kits

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teen, Tween
Event Details:

Happy Library Lovers' Month! For all of February, teens and tweens can pick up a Library themed Escape Room kit to take home! These will be available to pick up at the Children's d...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Tween
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Happy Library Lovers' Month! For all of February, teens and tweens can pick up a Library themed Escape Room kit to take home! These will be available to pick up at the Children's desk. 1 kit per teen. Ages 11-17.

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Reading with Rover

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

Children can improve their reading skills and make a new, furry, four-legged friend by reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog!  No registration is necessary, just drop in for...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Family Friendly Activities
Event Details:

Children can improve their reading skills and make a new, furry, four-legged friend by reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog!  No registration is necessary, just drop in for some one-on-one time with a canine friend!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Kindergarten Ready!

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Each week in the TalkReadPlay Center Creative Zone, there will be activities set up geared towards helping your preschooler get ready for Kindergarten!  Activities will vary e...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Each week in the TalkReadPlay Center Creative Zone, there will be activities set up geared towards helping your preschooler get ready for Kindergarten!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Love Your Library Teen Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/10 - 2/23
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teen, Tween
Event Details:

Stop by the teen room to participate in our new scavenger hunt! Once completed, each person will receive a small prize! Ages 11-17.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Tween
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Stop by the teen room to participate in our new scavenger hunt! Once completed, each person will receive a small prize! Ages 11-17.

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Bookworms Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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. Up...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

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 book selections include:

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No School Movie Day - "Out of My Mind"

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a No School Movie Day in the Library Community Room!  We'll be watching the movie adaptation of the book "Out of My Mind" (PG 110 min).  We'll make the popcor...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a No School Movie Day in the Library Community Room!  We'll be watching the movie adaptation of the book "Out of My Mind" (PG 110 min).

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Club LEGO

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join in the LEGO building fun with new challenges every month at Club LEGO!  Drop in each month to check out the next challenge and have some fun building with friends.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join in the LEGO building fun with new challenges every month at Club LEGO!  Drop in each month to check out the next challenge and have some fun building with friends.

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WPL Film Festival

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

Our 1st Film Festival is taking place at the Towne Cinema on February 10. All short films showcased will be Wisconsin made projects. There will also be multiple Q&As with vario...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Our 1st Film Festival is taking place at the Towne Cinema on February 10. All short films showcased will be Wisconsin made projects. There will also be multiple Q&As with various Directors, Cast, and Crew.

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Hooks & Needles

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 y...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Little University Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Tina every week for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, music and movement!  This program’s focus is on the development of early literacy skills and fostering a love of ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join Miss Tina every week for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, music and movement!  This program’s focus is on the development of early literacy skills and fostering a love of reading in preschoolers.

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STEAM Team

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come explore all the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math fun at S.T.E.A.M Team every week!  This program is geared towards 4K through 5th grade kids and will featur...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Come explore all the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math fun at S.T.E.A.M Team every week!

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Gang Beasts Teen Tournament

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teen, Tween
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Gaming Room for our Gang Beasts tournament. Get ready for a 2v2 Team Tournament, bring a friend or come solo. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. All s...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Tween
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Gaming Room for our Gang Beasts tournament. Get ready for a 2v2 Team Tournament, bring a friend or come solo. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. All skill levels welcome. Ages 11-17.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Teen Time: Valentine's Day Craft & Snack

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Tween
Event Details:

Join us in the makerspace for an early valentine's day celebration! We will have three different crafts for you to do as well as some fun valentine's treats and hot cocoa! For craf...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teen, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the makerspace for an early valentine's day celebration! We will have three different crafts for you to do as well as some fun valentine's treats and hot cocoa!

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Tech Tutor

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 u...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

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.

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Murder They Read Book Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading thrillers, mystery, true crime and horror then this book club is for you! New members always welcome!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading thrillers, mystery, true crime and horror then this book club is for you! New members always welcome!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and ...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2025 Winter Library Challenge is almost here!  Kids and Teens will read, create and engage this winter to earn weekly prizes, a free book and SuperDraw Tickets to try and win the big prizes.

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Baby Bounce

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Program Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Tina each week for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles and play!  This early literacy program is full of baby and toddler age fun to help foster a love of boo...

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join Miss Tina each week for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles and play!  This early literacy program is full of baby and toddler age fun to help foster a love of books, reading, learning and playing.