Watertown Public Library

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Watertown Public Library
100 S. Water St.
Watertown, WI 53094
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Mon-Thu: 8:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 8:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Baby Bounce

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am

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Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

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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.

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Little University Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

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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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WorkSmart Career Services

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 2

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Personal Finance

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Education questions answered! GED and College

All are welcome.

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day 1/10

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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, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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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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Best Picture Series: "The King's Speech"

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Movie

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Come to the library for a movie! We will be showing Academy Award Best Picture Winners every Friday in January at 11:00 am. A snack will be provided, and people are also welcome to bring in their own food and drinks. The movie schedule is:

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day 1/11

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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 1/12

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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 1/13

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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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Bookworms Book Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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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:

Teen Art Club: Paint & Snack

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen, Tween

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Makerspace

Age Group: Teen, Tween

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Join us in the makerspace for a painting day! We will provide all of the supplies you will need and you can paint whatever you'd like. There will also be a few snacks for you to enjoy while you make your artwork. Ages 11-18.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Homeschool Tuesday

11:30am - 12:30pm

Teen, Tween, Children

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Registration

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Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Tween, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities, Makerspace, Music, Games & Fun, Science & Technology, Storytime & Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 47

Event Details:

Our popular Homeschool Tuesday program specifically designed for homeschool families, will meet in the library Community Room for some special learning opportunities.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Reading with Rover

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

No School Movie Day - "Out of My Mind"

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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).

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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.

Reading with Rover

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Teen, Tween, Children

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!