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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
All Day	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 Snowman Fashion Show Supply Pickup All Day 12/1–12/15 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: We are celebrating winter and fashion all month long! Come to the Reference Desk to pick up a bag of supplies to create a snowman to enter into our Snowman Fashion Show.
			Jane Austen's Birthday Celebration All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food Event Details: Happy Birthday Jane Austen! All day we will have the kettle ready on the second floor at the Tea Library for you to make a cuppa to go along with some fun Jane Austen themed arts & crafts Take & Makes.
9 am					This event is in the "Children" group Baby Bounce 9:00am–9:45am 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: 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Little University Storytime 10:00am–10:45am 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: 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Little University Storytime 10:00am–10:45am 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: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Ready! 10:00am–2:00pm 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 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!
11 am			This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Tuesday 11:30am–12:30pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group, Family Activities, Makerspace, 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.
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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 S.T.E.A.M. Team 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, 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!
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group "The Devil Wears Prada" Bingo 5:30pm–7:15pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watertown Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come watch The Devil Wears Prada and play Bingo! Everyone will get a Bingo card that has items in each square that are sure to happen in the movie.	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 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: