Independence DayHoliday Hours

The Watertown Library Association will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 for Independence Day.

Summer 2025 ProgrammingColor Our World

Hey kids, join us this Summer at the Watertown Library from July 8, 2025 through August 8, 2025 as we embark on a journey filled with art and creativity.

Story Times, Crafts & More!

Children's ProgramStory Time With Ellen Lee

Join us at the Watertown Library on Tuesdays - July 8th, July 29th and/or August 5th from 10:30am to 11:30am and enjoy fun stories and crafts with Ellen Lee of WHOOO Loves A Great Book?.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

For children Ages 3-6.

Children's ProgramCT Science Center Sail Cars

Join us at the Watertown Library on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 starting at 1:00pm to build a Sail Car with the Connecticut Science Center - a STEM based program full of blustery, engineering fun!

Space is limited, registration is required.

Children ages ages 8-11.

Special EventChair Yoga

Join us at the Watertown Library for Chair Yoga, a gentle yoga program incorporating the use of chairs on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 and/or Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 10:15am to 11:15am.

Registration is required.

Children's ProgramStory Time with Mrs. Zipoli

Join us at the Watertown Library on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 10:30am to 11:30am for story time and craft with Mrs. Zipoli!

Space is limited, registration is suggested.

Children age 3 - 6.

Special EventMagic with Matt Matthews

Join magician Matt Matthews for a magical adventure that will astound and delight - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Watertown Library.

For families (content geared towards children ages 5-12).

Registration is required.

Author EventAuthor Chat - Dr. Charles McNair

Join us on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Watertown Library when we welcome Watertown author, Dr. Charles McNair, who will be discussing his latest novel, The Shape of Fear, the final book in the trilogy which follows the Davis, Aiken, and Hanover families through three wars.

Registration is suggested.

Children's ProgramSummer Storytime & Craft

Join us at the Watertown Library on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 10:30am to 11:30am for a fun filled Summer Story Time & Craft.

For children Ages 3-6.

Registration Suggested.

Children's ProgramHarold Sings His Way Home

Remember Harold and his purple crayon? Join teacher, performer and music specialist, Nancy Hershatter, for this musical version of a beloved tale on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 11:00am to 11:45am at the Watertown Library.

Children age 3-7. Registration is required.

Children's ProgramCreate Polymer Clay Dragon Pals

Join award-winning polymer clay artist, Deb Jaffe on Thursday, July 31, 2025 beginning at 3:00pm at the Watertown Library and create a one-of-a-kind dragon pal.

Children ages 6-12.

Space is limited - Registration is required.

Children's ProgramLearn to Play the Ukulele

Join us at the Watertown Library on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 1:00pm to 1:45pm and learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing!

Space is limited, registration is required.

Children ages 8-12.

Special EventNoah Webster: the Rise of Partisan Politics in a Divided America

Join us at the Watertown Library on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for a special presentation from the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society’s “America 250” commemoration.

After many months spent as a forceful advocate on behalf of the new Federal Constitution, Noah Webster planned to leave his teaching and political work in Philadelphia to return to Connecticut, however, a quiet, private life was not yet possible as Webster worried that political “factions,” or “parties,” would naturally contest each other for political power and control of national policies.

Registration is suggested.

Children's ProgramStory Time with Mrs. Butterly

Join us at the Watertown Library on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 10:30am to 11:30am for a story and crafts with Dinah Butterly! - children age 3 - 6.

Registration is suggested.

ADULT PROGRAMMystery Book Club

Hybrid Program - Hosted by Robin Osborn

The Mystery Book Club meets at 7:00pm on the third Wednesday of each month via Zoom or in person at Watertown Library.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Watertown Library and Oakville Branch Library are participating in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!

Summer HoursSummer Hours

Watertown Library Association Summer Hours* begin May 26, 2025 and run through September 1, 2025.

*Closed on Saturdays during the Summer - Memorial Day through Labor Day.

PROGRAM / SERVICECurbside Service

No Contact Curbside Service available at the Watertown Library for our patrons with a valid Watertown Library Card.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMGrab-N-Go Bags

Individualized Grab-and-Go Bags of children's books available at the library.