Summer Reading Challenge
Log books between June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
for a chance to win a prize! Register here.
Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition
A traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will be at the library from July 19, 2022 - August 28, 2022.
Subscription Book Box
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K-Drama Movie
- Second Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
- June 13 at 6:00 p.m. we will be watching a Korean drama movie.
- Call us at (605) 882-6220 to register.
Nature Journaling
- Thursday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park at the volleyball court.
- Thursday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Park on 2nd St.
- Registration is required. Basic material will be provided.
- Explore the outdoors and learn to identify and draw some of the beauty of what nature has to offer.
Germany's Foreign and Security Policy after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
- Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.
- Holder Oswald's presentation sheds light on Germany's international and security policy, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian war in Ukraine has a profound impact on Germany's stance within the EU and NATO.
- Sponsored by the Friends of Watertown Regional Library.
Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition
- July 19, 2022 through August 28, 2022
- A traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will be vising Watertown Regional Library. It examines Americans' responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. What did Americans know, and what more could have been done?
- More information will be posted at a later of speakers and events.
Americans and the Holocaust was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners -- Joan & Allen z"l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum's exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund, established in 1990.
Fantasy Book Club
- First Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
- In June, we will be discussing The fifth season by N.K. Jemisin. For more information or to join to program, please email Maria.
Brown Bag Book Club
- Third Monday of every month at 12:00 p.m.
- In June, we will be discussing Still Alice by Lisa Genova. For more information or to join to program, please email Maria.
Evening Book Club
- Third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
- In June, we will be discussing The hundred years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin. For more information or to join to program, please email Maria.
Coteau Stitchers
- Every third Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
- Free knitting or crochet instruction! Work on your projects and help others learn. We will have materials available to get beginners started.
Ukulele Lessons
- Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
- April 26 is our next meeting. Don't have a ukulele? Stop by the front to ask to borrow one!
Special Services
- Are you unable to visit the library? Let us bring our library to you!
- Our Special Services include delivery and pick-up of materials you suggest or we can select items for you. Books, audiobooks, magazines, and DVD's are all available!
- Want to join? Call Josh at (605) 753-3655 or email him.
Bicycles available for check out
- Bicycles can check out for 2 days.
- When checking out a bike you will need to sign a waiver per bike per rider. Print out and sign the waivers here. Otherwise you can stop in the library and sign them when you check out a bike!
- Want to place a hold on a bicycle? Sign into our catalog with your library card.
- Need to know how to lock the bike back up? Here's how!
Genealogy
- Watertown Regional Genealogical Society meets at the library at 1pm on the second tuesday of each month.