The Library is Open!

The library is open!  Our hours will remain the same. We cannot wait to welcome you into this space! Things to note on your first visit: 

  • The only entrance to the new portion of the building is on Main Street. Street parking is available. 
  • Book drops will be available outside the Main Street entrance, at one service point inside the library and in the new drive-up book drop. Please enter the book drop lane from N. Washington Street. 
  • The expansion project is not finished yet! Many details, including toys and digital wall coverings in the TalkReadPlay Center, will be added right before the project is completed in early 2022. 
  • This is a temporary space right now – areas like meeting and programming rooms are being used as staff workspaces or to house library collections. 
  • Faxing will not be available in our temporary space. Library staff can help you find somewhere else to fax. 
  • We expect to receive a lot of returns when we reopen. We will get items checked in as quickly as possible, but please be patient. We are not currently charging fines. 
  • A small number of computers and printing will be available. 

Summer Library Challenge 2021: Tails & Tales is here! Read, Create and Engage with us again this summer! Register for the Daily Reading Challenge AND the Create & Engage Challenge to earn badges, tickets and prizes throughout the summer. The program is virtual on Beanstack again this summer from June 7-August 1. watertownpubliclibrary.beanstack.org. 

Read the Watertown Daily Times online! The library has a new database that allows you home access to several local newspapers. Visit the library’s website, https://www.watertownpubliclibrary.org/newsbank/, to get started. All you need is a valid library card. 

There is a new book out at our Storybook Trail at Brandt Quirk Park! Enjoy the beautiful weather and read “Otis” by Loren Long. 

programming resumes this summer! We are excited to offer programs for patrons of all ages. Some things you can expect to see in the coming months include weekly storytimes, teen programs and children’s programs; adult book club; and a storyteller. Programs will take place at Clark Park (except storytime, which will be at Brandt Quirk Park). Check out our Facebook page or online event calendar for details!