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S.T.E.A.M. Team

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, 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!

Paper Arts Club. First and third Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.

Paper Arts Club

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

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.   

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Winter Library Challenge

All Day 1/7
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 1/8
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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Baby Bounce

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, 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.

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Little University Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, 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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Winter Library Challenge

All Day 1/9
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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Kindergarten Ready!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Science & Technology, 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 1/10
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 1/11
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 Coloring Contest (Pick Up)

All Day 1/2–1/14
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Homeschool Tuesday

11:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Tweens, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watertown Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, Science & Technology
Registration Required
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
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Coloring Contest (Entries Due)

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Thrifters & Pickers Round Table

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults, Teens
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?

Reading with Rover

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Coloring Contest (Voting)

All Day 1/16–1/25
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

No School Movie Day

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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.

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!

Winter Library Challenge

All Day
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children
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!