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The Watertown Library Assocition provides informative, interactive programs and events, both in-person and virtual, across varied disciplines and interests. Whether it's children's story time, author talks, mystery book club discussions, seasonal crafting kits, job search programs, technology instruction, movie matinees, grab-n-go bags or more - find out what's on at the library.


Story Time with Mrs. Zipoli

Join us at the Watertown Library on Tuesday, February 4, 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.

Valentine Crafting

Join us at the Watertown Library on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm for some Valentine fun!! - children age 6 - 11.

Space is limited, registration is required.

Story Time with Mrs. Butterly

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

Registration is suggested.

Financial Planning For Education

Join us at the Watertown Library on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from at 6:30pm to 7:30pm for an educational session, with no sales component, aimed solely at teaching attendees how to make informed decisions about college funding.

Presented by John Moran, MBA, CRPC™ Financial Advisor with J.M. Franklin & Company, LLC.

To Be an American:
Noah Webster’s Sketches of American Policy

Join us at the Watertown Library on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for a special presentation from the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society’s “America 250” commemoration.

This program will delve into the life and career of Noah Webster a man essential to the founding of the American Republic and will examine what he and his extraordinary generation of American Revolutionary leaders overcame to construct and launch the United States.

Registration is suggested.

Irish Celebration Concert

Join us at the Watertown Library on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for for an evening of Irish ballads, well known sing-a-longs, original music, a little Gaelic, and some endearing storytelling with Irish folk singer Liz McNicholl.

Space is limited, registration is suggested.

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga program incorporating the use of chairs. Instructor Frances Harmeyer is certified in chair yoga with a degree in Occupational Therapy.

Registration is required.

Holiday Hours

The Watertown Library Association will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day.

Mystery Book Club

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

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Watertown Library Association is participating in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!

Curbside Service

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

Grab-N-Go Bags

Individualized Grab-N-Go Bags of children's books available at Watertown Library!

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Watertown Library

Hours of Operation:
  • Mon: 10am to 5pm
  • Tues, Wed & Thur: 10am to 7pm
  • Fri: 10am to 5pm
  • Sat*: 10am to 2pm
  • *(Closed on Saturdays during the Summer - Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Oakville Branch

Hours of Operation:
  • Tues, Wed & Thur: 10am to 4pm