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On a blue background with snowflakes and crayons, text reads, "All Ages Coloring Contest 2026. January 2nd: Pick up starts. January 15th: Entries due. January 16th: Voting starts."

Winter Coloring Contest (Pick Up)

All Day 1/2 - 1/14
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

This month, we're hosting a winter-themed coloring contest. Pickup starts January 2nd. Hand in your submissions by January 15th to have your work displayed in the library.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, we're hosting a winter-themed coloring contest. Pickup starts January 2nd. Hand in your submissions by January 15th to have your work displayed in the library.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Library Board of Trustees meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Bookworms Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center.

Bookworms Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

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:

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults
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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Hooks & Needles

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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!

Cinema Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Cinema Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Event located in the community room at 6pm on the second Monday of each month, must be 18+ to attend. This month's featured film is currently unavailable. Cinema Club meets once a month to watch and talk about movies.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Event located in the community room at 6pm on the second Monday of each month, must be 18+ to attend. This month's featured film is currently unavailable. Cinema Club meets once a month to watch and talk about movies.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Paint Along

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Listen to music and paint along! The group will choose from a selection of music and then we'll settle in to listen and paint wherever the music takes us. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to music and paint along! The group will choose from a selection of music and then we'll settle in to listen and paint wherever the music takes us. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Murder They Read Book Club. Third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Murder They Read Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming selections:

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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!

Upcoming selections:

On a blue background with snowflakes and crayons, text reads, "All Ages Coloring Contest 2026. January 2nd: Pick up starts. January 15th: Entries due. January 16th: Voting starts."

Winter Coloring Contest (Entries Due)

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

This month, we're hosting a winter-themed coloring contest. Pickup starts January 2nd. Hand in your submissions by January 15th to have your work displayed in the library.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, we're hosting a winter-themed coloring contest. Pickup starts January 2nd. Hand in your submissions by January 15th to have your work displayed in the library.

purple background, white green and purple lettering

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Thrifters & Pickers Round Table

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Do you identify as a ‘picker’ of antiques and otherwise? Are you a thrift-a-holic? Do you love vintage anything? Are Estate Sales the only thing you look for in the classifieds? Any living history reenactors out there? Garage sale hounds?

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Do you identify as a ‘picker’ of antiques and otherwise? Are you a thrift-a-holic? Do you love vintage anything? Are Estate Sales the only thing you look for in the classifieds? Any living history reenactors out there? Garage sale hounds?

Scrapbooking background. Junk Journaling Club third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Junk Journaling Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Junk Journaling is a therapeutic form of art journaling that uses a variety of recycled and random material. Experienced junk journalers or anyone interested in trying out this new hobby are invited to attend our new club!

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

Junk Journaling is a therapeutic form of art journaling that uses a variety of recycled and random material. Experienced junk journalers or anyone interested in trying out this new hobby are invited to attend our new club!

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Reading with Rover

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Community Reads, Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

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!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Community Reads, Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
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:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

On a blue background with snowflakes and crayons, text reads, "All Ages Coloring Contest 2026. January 2nd: Pick up starts. January 15th: Entries due. January 16th: Voting starts."

Winter Coloring Contest (Voting)

All Day 1/16 - 1/25
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

This month, we're hosting a winter-themed coloring contest. Pickup starts January 2nd. Hand in your submissions by January 15th to have your work displayed in the library.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, we're hosting a winter-themed coloring contest. Pickup starts January 2nd. Hand in your submissions by January 15th to have your work displayed in the library.

purple background, white green and purple lettering

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Reading Challenges
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Library Challenge is here and early registration begins December 19!

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No School Movie Day

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Watertown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

Come watch the new release, "The Bad Guys 2", for our first No School Movie Day of the year! (PG 104 min) We'll make popcorn, you bring extra snacks, drinks, blankets or pillows to get comfy and enjoy the show.

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come watch the new release, "The Bad Guys 2", for our first No School Movie Day of the year! (PG 104 min) We'll make popcorn, you bring extra snacks, drinks, blankets or pillows to get comfy and enjoy the show.