July / August 2025 Color 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!
Tuesdays - Jul 8th / Jul 29th / Aug 5th Story 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.
Tuesday - July 8, 2025 CT 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.
Tuesdays - July 15th & 29th Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga program incorporating the use of chairs. Instructor Frances Harmeyer is certified in chair yoga and holds a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Registration is required.
Tuesday - July 15, 2025 Story 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.
Tuesday - July 15, 2025 Magic 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.
Thursdayy - July 17, 2025 Author 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.
Tuesday - July 22, 2025 Summer Storytime & Crafts
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.
Thursday - July 24, 2025 Harold 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.
Thursday - July 31, 2025 Create 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.
Wednesday - August 6, 2025 Learn 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.
Tuesday - August 19, 2025 Story 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.
Summer Hours Summer 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.
Independence Day Holiday Hours
The Watertown Library Association will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 for Independence Day.
Labor Day Holiday Hours
The Watertown Library Association will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.
2025 Schedule 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.
Children's Program 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Watertown Library Association is participating in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Special Service Curbside Service
No Contact Curbside Service is available for our patrons with a valid Watertown Library Card.
Special Service Grab-N-Go Bags
Individualized Grab-N-Go Bags of children's books available at Watertown Library!