What's New @ The Library

Planning for Retirement

Attention: Retirees and Pre-Retirees, join us at Watertown Library (map) on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm for Income Planning for your Retirement and a Secure Future, a talk presented by Mr. Michael Alimo of U.S.A. Financial & Tax Services.

During the workshop you will learn how to calculate what your needs will be, what the potential resources to generate income throughout retirement are, how medical emergency and Long Term Care costs can impact the plan, and more.

This informational workshop is free and comes with no obligation.

Fall Story Time 2017

Fall Story Time at Oakville Branch Library (map) will begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:30am and will be held every Tuesday at 10:30am through November 21, 2017.

This program is for children ages 3 through 5 years of age and their caregivers.

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

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Reading with Finn & Clover

We are excited to announce that Finn and Clover are coming to read with us again at the Watertown Library (map).

These two beautiful Golden Retrievers, and their humans, will be happy to hear you read and will share one of their favorite stories, too!!!

Scheduled Dates:

• Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
• Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
• Saturday, October 21, 2017- 11:00am to 12:00pm
• Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
• Thursday, November 2, 2017 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

For more information contact the Watertown Library Association at (860) 945-5360.

Holiday Closings

The Watertown Library Association will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2016 for Columbus Day.

Apple Workshop Series

Join us at Watertown Library (map) for a series of Apple Product Workshops and come learn about your hand held Apple devices with an expert.

Let Michael Jay, a former Apple Store specialist and technology tutor with years of experience show you the core features you should know, and the shortcuts that might otherwise take months to discover on your own.

Workshop dates:

• Thursday - October 12, 2017 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
• Wednesday - October 18, 2017 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
• Thursday - October 26, 2017 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Whether you’re new to Apple products, or are already comfortable with your iPhone or iPad these easy, non-technical interactive workshops will reveal many features you may not know of, give you the best tips so you can get the most out of your device, and show you the solutions to the most common mistakes made by newer users - especially those who may have switched from a PC. We’ll also try to answer your most common questions.

Sign up is required. Call 860-945-5360.

Indie Author Day 2017

The Watertown Library is a host site for the 2nd Annual Indie Author Day when libraries around the world welcome their local indie authors and interested members of the public for a day of education, networking, mingling, writing, open mics, panels and much more!

Join us on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:00am to 3:00pm when the Watertown Library (map) welcomes local authors: Cindy Eastman, Joseph McGee, and AJ O'Connell for a meet and greet with the public as well as a live panel discussion at 1:00pm.

Robin Osborn will moderate the panel discussion. Robin is a longtime Friend of the Library and leads our Reading Groups for adults that meet from September through June. She is the retired head of the English Department at the Taft School.

Refreshments at Noon - Free and open to the public - RSVP to 860-945-5360

Flyers available for download.

Contact the library at 860-945-5360 for more information.

Social Security Strategies

Join us at Watertown Library (map) on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm for Social Security Strategies, a talk presented by Kathryn Dennen of Burroughs Investment Group.

This seminar will include information on the type of benefits you are eligible to receive, explain the difference between full retirement age and delayed retirement, information on filing for benefits, among other topics.

Ms Dennen comes to us through the Society for Financial Awareness which seeks to provide financial education across America.

This program is free and comes with no selling and no obligation.

The Magic of Communication

Join us on Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:30pm at the Watertown Library (map) for The Magic of Communication presented by Greg Dwyer.

All successful people know the role communication plays in life. How one communicates with self and others is the key to a fulfilled life.

Former illusionist Greg Dwyer will share secrets with you on how to create real magic in your life. Based on neuroscience and a little storytelling, Greg will entertain and educate you on the magic of communication.

For more information contact the Watertown Library Association at (860) 945-5360.

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club - Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 - Watertown Library (map) - WEDNESDAYS at 7pm

• September 20, 2017: Michael Dibbin, Back To Bologna*
• October 18, 2017: Marcia Muller, Wolf In The Shadows*
• November 15, 2017: Amanda Cross, Death In A Tenured Position*
• December 20, 2017: Nicolas Freeling, A Dwarf Kingdom*
• January 24, 2018: Georges Simenon, any Maigret novel AND Maigret's Memoirs
• February 21, 2018: Tana French, Faithful Place
• March 21, 2018: Anne Perry, A Sudden, Fearful Death
• April 18, 2018: Charles Cumming, A Foreign Country
• May 16, 2018: Ed McBain, The Frumious Bandersnatch
• June 20, 2018: Alan Bradley, The Sweetness At The Botton Of The Pie

*copies available

FRIENDS TUESDAY BOOK CLUB

FRIENDS TUESDAY BOOK CLUB 2017 - 2018 - Watertown Library (map) - TUESDAYS at 2PM (Hosted by Robin Osborn)

• September 5, 2017: George Orwell, 1984
• October 3, 2017: Elizabeth Fernea, Guests of the Sheik*
• November 7, 2017: Chitra Divakaruni, Mistress of Spices*
• December 5, 2017: Carol Shields, The Stone Diaries*
• January 9, 2018: Patience Bloom, Romance Is My Day Job
• February 6, 2018: Bharati Mukherjee, Jasmine*
• March 6, 2018: David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars*
• April 3, 2018: Diana Vreeland, Luncheon of the Boating Party(*)
• May 1, 2018: George Orwell, Downand Out in Paris and London*
• June 5, 2018: Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove

*copies available  /  (*)some copies available

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.

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

Puzzlemania

Adults come join us for PUZZLEMANIA
Tuesdays, 10:00am at the Oakville Branch Library (55 Davis Street, Oakville).
Get together and build jigsaw puzzles. Refreshments and puzzles provided.
Bring a friend or two for some good old fashioned fun!.
Need more more information? Contact the library at (860) 945-5368.