National Library Week is April 10-16! Check out the
April Calendar for full list of activities and events.
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National Library Week 2016
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for Kids, Tweens & Teens
April 10-16
Get your library card ready for the 2016 Summer Reading Program!
Stop in the library, with your library card, during National Library Week, April 10 - 16, and we will clear the
fines
from your card!
Pick up a copy of the April Calendar for a full list of National Library Week events!
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Show us Your Library Card!
Show your library card for great deals and discounts!
The library has partnered with 13 local businesses for a fun campaign that adds even more value to your library card!
During National Library Week, April 10-16, visit a participating area business and present your library card, at the time of purchase for a discount, giveaway, percentage off a purchase or a buy one, get one free. Click here for a list or participating businesses.
The campaign runs from April 10 - 16.
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Spring Clean Your Life
Learn to Spring Clean Your Life with professional organizer and local author, Maria Gracia. Maria will focus on the various types of clutter and share ideas on how to banish each.
Copies of Maria's book will be available for purchase at the workshops.
Workshops
Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30pm
Thursday, April 28 at 1:30pm
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And Then There was One
The greatest gift we can leave our family is preparation. During this free two-part workshop, facilitator Donna Hunter will share the end of life readiness workbook
And Then There Was One
by Charlotte Fox. Charlotte faced many challenges when her husband died. She knew nothing of the family finances and they had never had a conversation about end-of-life issues. After this horrendous experience, Charlotte wanted to do something to help others at their most difficult time, which lead to the creation of her workbook.
The workshop will include guidelines for end-of-life readiness and information sharing by a lawyer, a banker, and a hospice worker.
Part 1:
Thursday, May 5 from 1pm-3pm
Part 2:
Thursday, May 12 from 1pm-3pm
Registration is recommended. Call the Reference Desk at 920-262-4090 x25 for more information and to register.
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Early Literacy Classes
We offer three early literacy classes at the Watertown Public Library: Baby Bounce, Toddler Tales and Preschool Jamboree.
Each class is geared toward it's specific age group, with books, songs and fingerplays that encourage participation and help develop lifelong literacy skills.
Classes are followed by 15 minutes of playtime and a craft that help to bolster social skills and creativity.
This session of storytime will end on Thursday, April 28th and classes will resume on Tuesday, June 7th.
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 Special Storytime
If you give a mouse a cookie...he'll come to the library! Stop by on Friday, April 15th at 3:30 pm to meet the Cookie Mouse and listen to the story If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. After the story we will have cookie decorating! All ages are welcome, no registration is required.
Reading with Rover
Children can improve their reading skills and make a new furry four-legged friend by reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog! No reservation is necessary for some one-on-one time with a canine friend. The next Reading with Rover will be on Thursday, April 21st at 6:30 pm in the Children's Room!
Check in with the Children's Department or visit the Kids Page to find out about more exciting programs happening and stay tuned for information about the Summer Reading Program!
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Keep Calm and Color On!
April is National Stress-Awareness Month. In order to "de-stress" and unwind, all teens will have the opportunity to color, enjoy some relaxing music as well as refreshments, and unwind after a busy school day every Thursday throughout the month of April!
Coloring sheets, colored pencils, drinks and music will be provided, but feel free to bring any of the above for yourself as well!
Coloring will take place in the Teen Area upstairs from 3:30-5:00pm every Thursday in April!
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Friends of the Watertown Library
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Friends Facebook Website
The Friends of the Watertown Public Library have a web site! Get news and updates from the Friends by visiting
www.friendsofthewpl.org.
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Cafe Catalog
Visit the new library catalog to place holds, review your account and more!
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Friends of the Library Brat Fry
Friday, April 22 - 11 a.m. Location: Glen's Market, 722 W Main Street
(Order forms available at the library)
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Author Visit
Meet Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff, author of
The Missing Kennedy: Rosemary Kennedy and the Secret Bonds of Four Women on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00pm at the Elks Lodge. Tickets are $25.
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Mystery Book Club
The April selection is
Murder on the Orient Express
by Agatha Christie.
New members welcome!
Discussion Times:
Tuesday, April 12, 6:00pm
Thurs., April 14, 10:00am
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Bookies Book Club
The May selection is
Everything I Never Told You
by Celeste Ng.
New members welcome!
Discussion Times:
Wed., May 18 6:00pm
Thurs., May 19, 10:00am
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