What's New @ The Library

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

UPDATED MARCH 16, 2020 - FULL CLOSURE

For the health and safety of our patrons and staff, the Watertown Library Association will be closed as of 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2020. This includes the Watertown Library at 470 Main Street in Watertown and the Oakville Branch Library at 55 Davis Street in Oakville. Fines on all library materials will stop accruing as of 5pm. All programs, reading groups and other gatherings are cancelled until further notice. The Book Nook will also be closed for the duration.

Staff will be available to answer questions via email.

We encourange our patrons to take advantage of our Online Resources: eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, videos, research and more. NASA's Space Place offers games, crafts and activities for children of all ages. Scholastic Learn From Home is a free resource providing exciting articles and stories, videos, and fun learning challenges for children facing extended time away from the classroom.

We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen when safety is assured for all concerned.
Please watch our website and social media for updates.

• Phone: 860-945-5360
• FaceBook: watertownlibraryct
• Twitter: WtnLibraryCT
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information

In the interest of our patrons health and safety it is important to know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors and misinformation. Older people and people with severe chronic conditions should take special precautions because they are at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness.

Below you will find useful links relating to COVID-19:

• Watertown Health Department
• Torrington Area Health District
• WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - COVID-19
• Watertown Public Schools - Live Feed - Closure Notification
• State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
• State of Connecticut - Press Releases on Coronavirus
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Institutes of Health
• US Government Response to Coronavirus

Please take steps to protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19.

SPRING STORYTIME

CANCELED

Spring Story Time at the Oakville Branch Library (map) for children ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers will be held on Thursdays at 10:30am from March 5, 2020 through April 9, 2020. Join us for stories, songs, games and crafts all aimed at improving literacy and social skills.

Registration begins Februtary 18, 2020.

You may register by phone at (860) 945-5368 or in person at the Oakville Branch Library, Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please Note: Registration is required for each date.

Space is limited so call and reserve your spot today!

For more information contact the Oakville Branch Library at (860) 945-5368.

Mystery Book Club

CANCELED

Mystery Book Club - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 - Watertown Library (map) - WEDNESDAYS at 7pm

• September 18, 2019: Linda Fairstein, Terminal City
• October 23, 2019: Peter Robinson, In A Dry Season
• November 20, 2019: Nevada Barr, Track Of The Cat
• December 18, 2019: John Mortimer, Rumpole And The Penge Bungalow Murders
• January 22, 2020: John Grisham, The Firm
• February 19, 2020: Shamini Flint, Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder
• March 18, 2020: Malcolm Mackay, The Necessary Death Of Louis Winter CANCELED
• April 22, 2020: Lynne Truss, A Shot In The Dark
• May 20, 2020: Robert Crais, The Watchman
• June 17, 2020: Ruth Ware, The Death Of Mrs, Westaway

FRIENDS TUESDAY BOOK CLUB

CANCELED

FRIENDS TUESDAY BOOK CLUB 2019 - 2020 - Watertown Library (map) - TUESDAYS at 2PM (Hosted by Robin Osborn)

• September 10, 2019: Helen Simonson, The Summer Before The War
• October 1, 2019: Fiona Davis, The Masterpiece
• November 5, 2019: Christina Baker Kline, A Piece Of The World
• December 3, 2019: Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential
• January 7, 2020: Edwidge Danticat, The Dew Breaker
• February 4, 2020: Tara Westover, Educated
• March 3, 2020: Elizabeth Letts, Finding Dorothy
• April 7, 2020: Charles Belfoure, The Paris Architect
• May 5, 2020: Susan Orlean, The Library Book
• June 2, 2020: Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing

Walk-Ins Are Always Welcome @ The Library

The Watertown Library is pleased to announce an ongoing program that is free and open to the public.

• Learn how to access and use ICONN - Connecticut's Research Engine
• Meet our team of professional librarians and get connected!

Information Sessions will be held every Friday between 1pm & 3pm at the main library. CANCELED

If you know you want to attend:
please call the library at: 860-945-5360 or send an EMAIL to: reference@watertownlibrary.org

Federal & State Tax Information

If you are looking for federal and/or state tax forms and publications at the libary:

• Important: Federal Tax Forms at the Library
• Important: State Tax Forms at the Library

If you need online tax information, publications, and/or forms:

• Internal Revenue Service
• Federal Forms & Publications Online
• State Dept. of Revenue Services
• State Tax Forms Online
• State Tax Publications Online