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Aug. 27
Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
Aug. 28
Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
Hooks & Needles
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, August 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Hooks & Needles
Aug. 29
Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
It's Time for School! Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for this extra special storytime just for kids who are starting school in the fall. We'll read some books, sing some songs, and even have a visit from a real school bus! Don't miss this once-a-year event!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
It's Time for School! Storytime
Aug. 30
Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
Tech Tutor
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summary:
IF you have a specific tech question about your device, please call the reference desk to make an appointment.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Tech Tutor
Bookies Book Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Summary:

The Bookies Book Club meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All adults are welcome to join! Upcoming selections include:

July 26: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

August 30: Overboard by Sara Paretsky

September 27: Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson

October 25: The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent

November 29: Read any biography or memoir and share with the group


URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Bookies Book Club
Aug. 31
Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
Back to School Movie Day - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Summary:
Join us for one last movie of the summer before school starts! We'll be watching the animated "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (PG 56 min) and each child or teen who comes will get a special gift (while supplies last). Popcorn will be available and as always, you can bring in additional snacks and drinks, blankets, pillows or stuffies to get comfy for the show!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School Movie Day - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
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Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
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Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
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Back to School BINGO
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Summary:
Stop by the library to pick up your weekly Back to School BINGO activity sheets. (or visit the library website to print your own at home!) Complete 2 Bingos on your card by doing the reading, creating, or engaging activities listed, then stop by the Children's Desk to spin the Prize Wheel! Prizes are school supplies to get you ready for the new school year! One card per week, per child or teen.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Back to School BINGO
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Hooks & Needles
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 04, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Hooks & Needles
Friends of the Watertown Public Library Monthly Meeting
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 04, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
Friends of the Watertown Public Library Monthly Meeting
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Friends of the Watertown Public Library Monthl...
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Paper Arts Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 05, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
If you are someone who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, using the Cricut or anything else "paper arts" related, then our new Paper Arts Club is for you! This group will meet the third Tuesday of each month in our Makerspace. Bring a project to work on or get a new idea for someone else!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Paper Arts Club
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Tech Tutor
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summary:
IF you have a specific tech question about your device, please call the reference desk to make an appointment.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Tech Tutor
Makerspace Drop-in Craft: Beaded Mini Library Card Charm Bookmarks
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Summary:

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Help us celebrate by joining us in our Makerspace to create & assemble a beaded, mini library card charm bookmark. We'll have drop-in hours on Wednesday evening September 6th from 5-7p and Thursday afternoon September 7th 2-4pm. Hope to see you there!


URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Makerspace Drop-in Craft: Beaded Mini Library ...
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Makerspace Drop-In Craft: Beaded Mini Library Card Charm Bookmarks
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 07, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summary:

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Help us celebrate by joining us in our Makerspace to create & assemble a beaded, mini library card charm bookmark. We'll have drop-in hours on Wednesday evening September 6th from 5-7p and Thursday afternoon September 7th 2-4pm. Hope to see you there!


URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Makerspace Drop-In Craft: Beaded Mini Library ...
Reading with Rover
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 07, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Reading with Rover
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Show & Tell Book Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 08, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Summary:
The Show & Tell Book Club is for anyone who loves to read what THEY want to read! In this book club we will not have an assigned book to talk about - we will just trade book recommendations and talk about whatever we've been reading recently. Socialize with fellow book lovers in a fun, casual environment! This book club will meet every other month.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Show & Tell Book Club
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Bookworms Book Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Summary:
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 selections include:
  • September: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
  • October: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
  • November: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
  • December: Read anything by Jojo Moyes

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Bookworms Book Club
Hooks & Needles
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 11, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Hooks & Needles
Cinema Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 11, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Summary:

Cinema buffs are invited to join us in watching a movie each month at Cinema Club! Each month has a theme, and we email a poll monthly so the group can vote on what we'll be watching! If you want to get on the email list contact Jamie at jhernandez@watertownpubliclibrary.org. Here are the 2023 themes:

  • January - 1990s
  • February - 1950s
  • March - 1980s
  • April - 1960s
  • May - 1970s
  • June - 2020s
  • July - Title starts with "A"
  • August - Title starts with "B"
  • September - Title starts with "C"
  • October - Halloween
  • November - Title starts with "D"
  • December - Holidays

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Cinema Club
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Tech Tutor
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summary:
IF you have a specific tech question about your device, please call the reference desk to make an appointment.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Tech Tutor
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
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Library Card Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Summary:
Help us celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a Library Card Scavenger Hunt! Kids can pick up their hunt forms at the Children's Desk and try to find all of the characters hiding with their library cards in the TalkReadPlay Center. Successful hunters will earn a prize! One prize per child please.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Card Scavenger Hunt
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Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Summary:
Form your team of up to 3 people and join us for a timed puzzle contest. (puzzles will be provided) First team to complete their puzzle wins!
This a relaxed, friendly competition!

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Hooks & Needles
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Hooks & Needles
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Little University Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Little University Storytime
Homeschool Tuesdays
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Summary:
We are excited to offer a fun and educational program just for our Homeschool families...this year with a new day and time! Registration is required for the program and these programs are geared toward families homeschooling in the preschool and elementary school ages.
**Upcoming Programs:

September 19: Monarch Butterflies
October 17: Fire Safety with the Watertown Fire Department
November 14: TBD
December 12: TBD
**Monthly program plans subject to change.

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Homeschool Tuesdays
STEAM Team
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
S.T.E.A.M. Team is back this fall... and is now EVERY WEEK! Every Tuesday our elementary age friends (Pre-K - 5th grade) are invited to join us in the TalkReadPlay Center programming room for some S.T.E.A.M. challenges and fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
STEAM Team
Disney at 100: Walt and the World's Fair
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
Discover how the 1964/1965 World's Fair, dedicated to "peace through understanding" and celebrating haminty's "achievements in an expanding universe," not only captivated the planet but also sparked the most significant period of technical and creative advances in Disney theme park history. This is part of a year-long series of presentations and film screenings celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Studios.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Disney at 100: Walt and the World's Fair
Paper Arts Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
If you are someone who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, using the Cricut or anything else "paper arts" related, then our new Paper Arts Club is for you! This group will meet the third Tuesday of each month in our Makerspace. Bring a project to work on or get a new idea for someone else!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Paper Arts Club
Paper Arts Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
If you are someone who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, using the Cricut or anything else "paper arts" related, then our new Paper Arts Club is for you! This group will meet the third Tuesday of each month in our Makerspace. Bring a project to work on or get a new idea for someone else!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Paper Arts Club
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Memory Screenings
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Summary:
Come get a Memory Screen from a Dementia Care Specialist from the ADRC. A Memory Screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition; it creates a baseline of where a person is at so that future changes can be monitored. Call (920) 675-4035 to register.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Memory Screenings
Games Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Summary:
Come enjoy a new program celebrating games! Board games, card games, BINGO and more! We will have different kinds of games every other week this fall in the TalkReadPlay Program Room for elementary age kids to enjoy. No registration required, just drop in and bring a friend!

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Games Club
Tech Tutor
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summary:
IF you have a specific tech question about your device, please call the reference desk to make an appointment.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Tech Tutor
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Baby Bounce
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina every week week for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles, free play and more! Programs are geared towards children ages 0-2 and older siblings are always welcome!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Baby Bounce
Little University Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Little University Storytime
Disney at 100: "Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair" film screening
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
This episode of Disney's Wonderful World of Color looks back at the history of world's fairs and previews Disney attractions at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair. Walt also explains the then-new Audio-Animatronics technology. (Rated PG; 50 m) This is part of a year-long series of presentations and film screenings celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Studios.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Disney at 100: "Disneyland Goes to the World's...
Reading with Rover
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Reading with Rover
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Kindergarten Ready!
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Summary:
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to participate in and it's a great time to work with your preschoolers to help them prepare for their start to school!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Kindergarten Ready!
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Family Yoga
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Summary:
Family Yoga is a great way to connect with your family, move your bodies, and have some fun... and now we're offering this wonderful family program on Saturdays each month this fall! Join yoga instructors from the Lake Mills Yoga Co-Op in the Library Community Room for these special family yoga programs!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Family Yoga
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Library Kids Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 25, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
Calling all Kindergarten through 5th graders!! Join us in the Programming Room in the TalkReadPlay Center every other Monday at 3:30pm for some fun at the Library Kids Club! We will play games, read books, make some crafts or do a STEAM challenge with our friends. No registration needed, just come by for some fun at the library geared just for our elementary age friends! Bi-weekly programs run September 25 - December 18 this fall.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Library Kids Club
Hooks & Needles
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, September 25, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Hooks & Needles
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Little University Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Little University Storytime
STEAM Team
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
S.T.E.A.M. Team is back this fall... and is now EVERY WEEK! Every Tuesday our elementary age friends (Pre-K - 5th grade) are invited to join us in the TalkReadPlay Center programming room for some S.T.E.A.M. challenges and fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
STEAM Team
Meet Brittany Fiete! New Teen Services Assistant!
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Summary:
Meet the new Senior Library Assistant for Teen Services, Brittany Fiete, in the MakerSpace! Food and beverages will be provided to those that stay and chat.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Meet Brittany Fiete! New Teen Services Assistant!
Jewelry Making for Beginners: Earring Edition
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:

Attention all fashion forward makers & jewelry makers!

Join us for another installment of Jewelry Making for Beginners Earring Edition!

Although this is designed as an adult program, youth are welcome to accompany an adult.

Supplies & in library use tools will be provided, but you are welcome to bring some supplies from home if you have them in your stash.

Registration required by clicking event details below or by calling the library.


URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Jewelry Making for Beginners: Earring Edition
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Discussion
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Summary:
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join Karen Radtke for a presentation and discussion on her experience beating stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. Karen is now an advocate for early detection, and she will share her resources and knowledge with the group.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Discussion
27
Tech Tutor
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summary:
IF you have a specific tech question about your device, please call the reference desk to make an appointment.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Tech Tutor
Bookies Book Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Summary:

The Bookies Book Club meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All adults are welcome to join! Upcoming selections include:

July 26: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

August 30: Overboard by Sara Paretsky

September 27: Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson

October 25: The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent

November 29: Read any biography or memoir and share with the group


URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Bookies Book Club
28
Baby Bounce
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina every week week for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles, free play and more! Programs are geared towards children ages 0-2 and older siblings are always welcome!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Baby Bounce
Little University Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Little University Storytime
Rock Snake Painting
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Summary:
Come join us for some rock painting fun and help is to build "Slinky the Snake"... a rock snake that will be located along the path outside the TalkReadPlay Center! We will paint Slinky's head and we want our patrons to help paint rocks to form Slinky's body! This drop in program is for all ages in our Makerspace and all supplies will be provided.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Rock Snake Painting
29
Kindergarten Ready!
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, September 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Summary:
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to participate in and it's a great time to work with your preschoolers to help them prepare for their start to school!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Kindergarten Ready!
30
Read, Rhyme, Rhythm
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Summary:
Get ready to dance this fall with sessions of Read, Rhyme, Rhythm storytimes with Beth Mueller, educator and dance instructor! Children will listen to stories and recreate the movements of book characters through movement and dance. Ages 3-5 in the TalkReadPlay Programming Room.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Read, Rhyme, Rhythm
Oct. 1
Oct. 2
Banned Books Week T-shirt Making Party
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, October 02, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Summary:
Celebrate Banned Books Week and your freedom to read what you want to read by attending our T-Shirt Making Party! We will have 4 different banned books designs in various colors to choose from and we will help you transfer the design to your t-shirt! You must bring your own t-shirt (one per person, please). Come to the Makerspace either of these days, any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Banned Books Week T-shirt Making Party
Hooks & Needles
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, October 02, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Hooks & Needles
Friends of the Watertown Public Library Monthly Meeting
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Monday, October 02, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
Friends of the Watertown Public Library Monthly Meeting
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Friends of the Watertown Public Library Monthl...
Oct. 3
Little University Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Little University Storytime
STEAM Team
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
S.T.E.A.M. Team is back this fall... and is now EVERY WEEK! Every Tuesday our elementary age friends (Pre-K - 5th grade) are invited to join us in the TalkReadPlay Center programming room for some S.T.E.A.M. challenges and fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
STEAM Team
Paper Arts Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
If you are someone who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, using the Cricut or anything else "paper arts" related, then our new Paper Arts Club is for you! This group will meet the third Tuesday of each month in our Makerspace. Bring a project to work on or get a new idea for someone else!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Paper Arts Club
Oct. 4
Games Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, October 04, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Summary:
Come enjoy a new program celebrating games! Board games, card games, BINGO and more! We will have different kinds of games every other week this fall in the TalkReadPlay Program Room for elementary age kids to enjoy. No registration required, just drop in and bring a friend!

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Games Club
Tech Tutor
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Wednesday, October 04, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summary:
IF you have a specific tech question about your device, please call the reference desk to make an appointment.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Tech Tutor
Oct. 5
Baby Bounce
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, October 05, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina every week week for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, bubbles, free play and more! Programs are geared towards children ages 0-2 and older siblings are always welcome!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Baby Bounce
Little University Storytime
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, October 05, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Summary:
Join Miss Tina for Little University Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday for great books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, music & movement! Storytime is the same theme each week so come whichever day works best for your schedule.
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Little University Storytime
Baking Club
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, October 05, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
Held the 1st Thursday of each month
If you like to Bake OR Eat then this is the group for you!
Come together with fellow baking enthusiasts to share your treats and recipes.
Open to ALL skill levels - the only requirement is that you enjoy BAKING!
We will discuss future monthly themes so bring your ideas!
Possible themes may include:
  • Pies (sweet or savory)
  • Cookie exchange / Cookie doughs
  • Morning Muffins
  • Fruity dessert
  • Tortes
  • Chocolate
  • Recipes from Cookbooks chosen at the Library
Bring your baked goods to share along with your recipe* and an empty container to take other participants treats home with you!
*Recipe cards will be available for participants

URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Baking Club
Reading with Rover
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Thursday, October 05, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
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!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Reading with Rover
Oct. 6
Kindergarten Ready!
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Friday, October 06, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Summary:
Stop by the Creative Zone in the TalkReadPlay Center each week with your preschoolers for a variety of Kindergarten Readiness activities to help your kiddo work on skills to get them ready for Kindergarten! This is a drop in weekly program from 10am-2pm specifically for preschool kids. There will be a variety of activities to participate in and it's a great time to work with your preschoolers to help them prepare for their start to school!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Kindergarten Ready!
Oct. 7
Banned Books Week T-shirt Making Party
Hosted by:
Watertown Public Library
Hours:
Saturday, October 07, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Summary:
Celebrate Banned Books Week and your freedom to read what you want to read by attending our T-Shirt Making Party! We will have 4 different banned books designs in various colors to choose from and we will help you transfer the design to your t-shirt! You must bring your own t-shirt (one per person, please). Come to the Makerspace either of these days, any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm!
URL:
Event registration
Phone:
920-262-4090
Banned Books Week T-shirt Making Party