What's New @ The Library

Traveling Lantern Theatre Company

Join us on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 10:30am to 11:30am for The Life of Mozart presented by The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company.

"The Life of Mozart" is a frolicsome, gleeful, historically accurate play about one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived. All accompanied by Mozart's breathtaking music..

This program is being held at Walker Hall (50 Deforest Street) - patrons attending the program may park at the Congregational Church.

For more information on this program contact the Watertown Library at 860-945-5360.

Story Time @ the Oakville Branch

Ms. Lindsay is hosting Story Time at Oakville Branch Library (map)

1. Tuesday - July 24, 2018 - 10:30am to 11:30am
2. Tuesday - July 31, 2018 - 10:30am to 11:30am

for children ages 3 through 7.

Children must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.

All storytimes are free and open to the public.

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

Craft Wednesdays

Craft Wednesdays for children ages 5 and up at Oakville Branch Library (map)

1. Wednesday - August 1, 2018 - 10:30am
2. Wednesday - August 8, 2018 - 10:30am
3. Wednesday - August 15, 2018 - 10:30am
4. Wednesday - August 22, 2018 - 10:30am

Please note: This series is not designed for pre-K children..

Registration is required.

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

Please Note

The BOOK NOOK is now closed for the duration of the construction on the Woodward Atrium Project.

For more information on this project contact the Watertown Library at 860-945-5360.

Woodward Atrium Expansion Project

Introducing the Woodward Atrium Expansion Project at the Watertown Library. This new expansion will enhance our facade, enlarge our interior space and revitalize the building.

The Woodward Atrium Expansion Project will feature:
• An expansive Multi-Purpose Community Room
• Two Public Meeting Rooms
• Additional Handicapped Parking
• A more accessible and comfortable home for our popular Book Nook

The last time the Watertown Library Association took on an expansion project at the Watertown Library was in 1976 and resulted in the Children's and mezzanine areas.

Donations may be made by check or electronically. Watertown Library Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

To make a donation to the Woodward Atrium expansion project by check:

• Checks should be made payable to the Watertown Library Association
• Checks may be mailed or dropped off at the Watertown Library, 470 Main Street, Watertown, CT 06795-2613 (map)

To make a donation to the Woodward Atrium expansion project online:



Please Note: You do not need to have a PayPal account to donate electronically.

For more information on this project contact the Watertown Library at 860-945-5360.

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