Watertown Public Library

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

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

Fri: 8:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

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Featured Events

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Winter Library Challenge - Early Registration!

All Day 12/15 - 12/21

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

Event Details:

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

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Thrifters & Pickers Round Table

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Program Type: 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?

Romance Book Club

Once Upon a Romance Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Group

Event Details:

This club will meet every third Wednesday of the month in the library Conference Room! We will be reading all types of romances. You must be 18 years or older to participate. Our upcoming selections include:

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Baby Bounce

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am

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.

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Little University Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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.

Junk Journaling

Junk Journaling Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children

Program Type: Family 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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Kindergarten Ready!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Watertown Public Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family 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 12/22

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 12/23

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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Time	Sun (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Teen Time: Take & Make: Sticker by Number All Day 9/8–9/14 Teens, Tweens This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pop by the children's desk this week to pick up a sticker by number sheet you can take and make at home! Ages 11-17 only. One sheet per teen, please. While supplies last.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Public Meeting
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Bookworms Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Crafty Kids Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group Event Details: Our new book club is returning this fall and is for kids going into 1st through 5th grade. Come explore different types of illustrations in books with us and then try your hand at the art form yourself!		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Magnet Making Drop-In 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a magnet making drop-in program during Library Card Sign-Up Month! We will be holding this program four times throughout September, so pick the date that works best for you! All supplies will be provided to make 1-inch round magnets. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Teen Time: Self Care Day 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Tweens This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Health & Wellbeing Event Details: Take some time to practice self care and prioritize your wellbeing. We'll have ingredients to make your own homemade sugar scrub, supplies for nail-painting and coloring, and of course, there will be snacks!
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Tutor 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Age Group: Adults 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Public Meeting
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Hooks & Needles 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Adults" group Cinema Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 event is in the "Adults" group Audio Book & Chill 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Games & Fun, Reading Challenges Event Details: We’ll play the audio book “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict while having a number of quiet games and activities to do while listening. We’ll have the community puzzle table along with many options to choose from.	This event is in the "Adults" group Murder They Read Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: