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Tuesday, October 112:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
3 Body Qigong for Health and Healing
Please bring a mat, as some movement may be on the ground. Chairs and modified movements are available.
Tuesday, October 16:00—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Matting Change (Adults & Teens)
Matting Change is a community-based creative project that upcycles single use plastic bags to make adult-size sleeping mats for those who are experiencing homelessness. Join TukTak Studio to learn how to make yarn from plastic and collaboratively crochet sleeping mats to be distributed in Watertown.…Learn More2
Wednesday, October 29:30—11:30 AMZoom
(Virtual) 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
Wednesday, October 211:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 3Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Tech Tutoring (AM)
Stop by Tech Tutoring for a 15-minute appointment with a librarian for one-on-one help to learn a new skill, explore your device, or complete an online task. No advanced registration required.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.
Getting comfortable with basic computer use.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 25:30—7:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL Bookmobile at Filippello Park
The Library has left the building! Come visit the Bookmobile at Filippello Park along Arlington St. The bookmobile brings the Library to you! The bookmobile is a pop-up library on wheels. It transports materials and information that people can browse from book carts and tables arranged outside.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 27:00—8:00 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Wednesday Book Group
The Wednesday Book Group is WFPL’s monthly book discussion group for adults. Discussions are informal and generally based on personal reactions, not academic analysis.
Copies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!
2023-2024…Learn More
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Thursday, October 36:00—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
¡Noche de Dominó! Domino Night!
Learn how to play Dominos or simply join in a non-competitive and fun environment. Dominoes are a great way to socialize while breaking social, age, language, and race barriers. Venezuelan-born Mara Mayobre used to play dominoes every week in Caracas and will teach newcomers in Spanish and English.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 512:00—4:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Planting a Forest for Watertown - Drop In
What is a Miyawaki Forest and how are we going to plant one on October 26th? Another drop-by event by Forests for Watertown. Art + science activities for kids, information for adults, workshops for the Planting Day Coaches, refreshments, posters, videos, free tree signup, and volunteers to answer questions – drop in when you can, we leaf it up to you.
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Monday, October 71:00—3:00 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
VIBRANT: Visually Impaired Blind Recipients Accessing New Technologies
To register contact Ashley Colburn at acolburn@mabcommunity.org or (617) 906-3042.
Monday, October 76:30—8:30 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Movie Night Monday
Movies every Monday night on the big screen! See a list of upcoming titles.
Monday, October 77:00—8:30 PMLocal History RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Watertown Stitch Lounge
Join in the friendly company of fellow crafters at the Watertown Stitch Lounge! Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or handheld sewing project to work on. The Watertown Stitch Lounge meets monthly on the second Monday of the month from 7:00 - 8:30PM.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 812:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
3 Body Qigong for Health and Healing
Please bring a mat, as some movement may be on the ground. Chairs and modified movements are available.
Tuesday, October 86:00—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Matting Change (Adults & Teens)
Matting Change is a community-based creative project that upcycles single use plastic bags to make adult-size sleeping mats for those who are experiencing homelessness. Join TukTak Studio to learn how to make yarn from plastic and collaboratively crochet sleeping mats to be distributed in Watertown.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 87:00—8:00 PMRaya Stern Trustees Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Mystery Readers Group
The Mystery Readers Group meets monthly discuss recent books, favorite authors, and anything related to the mystery genre. This group does not have assigned readings.
The Mystery Readers Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 7 pm in the library.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 910:00—11:00 AMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
Senior Book Group
This book group meets at the Senior Center at 31 Marshall St on the second Wednesday of the month.
To register for a Zoom link to attend virtually, please email mkirsanova@watertown-ma. gov.
2024 - 2025 Book List
Copies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!
August – General discussion and sharing of books we are all reading
September – The Story of Arthur Trulove by Elizabeth Berg
October – These Precious Days by Ann Patchett
November – Finding Chika: A little girl, an earthquake, and the making of a family by Mitch Albom
December – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
January – The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
February – Insane City by Dave Barry
March – All Souls by Michael Patrick MacDonald
April – Dead Cold Brew by Cleo Coyle
May – The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
June - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
July – Book Selection Meeting.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 97:00—8:45 PMStudy Room 3Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Tech Tutoring (PM)
Stop by Tech Tutoring for a 15-minute appointment with a librarian for one-on-one help to learn a new skill, explore your device, or complete an online task. No advanced registration required. Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.
Getting comfortable with basic computer use.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 97:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) LGBTQ+ Book Group
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ reads across genres and make new friends! Our reading list can be found here: LGBTQ Book Group ListCopies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!
January – Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg
February – Cantoras by Caro de Robertis
March – Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon
April – Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
May – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
June – Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones
July - D'Vaughn & Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1110:00 AM—12:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Library Insiders REGISTER
Enrichment activities for adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities. To join us, contact pstern@watertown-ma. gov.
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Monday, October 14Library Closed
Monday, October 1412:00—1:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL Bookmobile at Atrius Health
Visit the WFPL Bookmobile at Atrius Health, 485 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472, during our lunchtime visit! All are welcome. The Bookmobile brings books and library information to neighborhoods around Watertown. You can: Get a library card (all Massachusetts residents are eligible.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 1512:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
3 Body Qigong for Health and Healing
Please bring a mat, as some movement may be on the ground. Chairs and modified movements are available.
Tuesday, October 157:00—8:15 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Create a gingerbread home fit for a goblin or ghost! This event is for adults only. Thank you!…Learn More16
Wednesday, October 169:30—11:30 AMZoom
(Virtual) 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
Wednesday, October 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 3Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Tech Tutoring (AM)
Stop by Tech Tutoring for a 15-minute appointment with a librarian for one-on-one help to learn a new skill, explore your device, or complete an online task. No advanced registration required.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.
Getting comfortable with basic computer use.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 165:30—7:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL Bookmobile at Filippello Park
The Library has left the building! Come visit the Bookmobile at Filippello Park along Arlington St. The bookmobile brings the Library to you! The bookmobile is a pop-up library on wheels. It transports materials and information that people can browse from book carts and tables arranged outside.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 175:30—7:30 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Watertown Race Reels
Join in for pizza, a film screening, and conversation with Watertown Race Reels on the third Thursday of the month at the library! Watertown Race Reels is a project of Watertown Community for Black Lives, a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 1911:00 AM—4:00 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Raya Stern Trustees Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Teen RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Watertown Zine Fest
Join us for the 4th annual Watertown Zine Fest!Zines are small-batch, DIY publications that provide a powerful platform of expression for underrepresented voices. We believe they belong in the Library. Join us in celebrating and learning about all things zine! Learn more about our collections and all the fest vendors at watertownlib.…Learn More
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Monday, October 216:30—8:30 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Movie Night Monday
Movies every Monday night on the big screen! See a list of upcoming titles.
Monday, October 217:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) Monster Romance Panel with Kass O'Shire, Lyonne Riley, and Ami Wright
We'll welcome authors Kass O'Shire, Lyonne Riley, and Ami Wright as they talk about the rise of monster romances, their favorite monsters to write (and match up with a hero/heroine), diversity in the genre, their publishing journeys, and so much more.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 2212:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
3 Body Qigong for Health and Healing
Please bring a mat, as some movement may be on the ground. Chairs and modified movements are available.
Tuesday, October 226:30—7:30 PMCafeWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Cook the Books: Pumpkin Recipes
Cook the Books meets once per month on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in the Watertown Free Public Library's Café and registration is required - spots are limited.
Cook the Books is a monthly cookbook club. Every month a cookbook theme is selected.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 235:30—7:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
CANCELED - WFPL Bookmobile at Filippello Park
The Library has left the building! Come visit the Bookmobile at Filippello Park along Arlington St. The bookmobile brings the Library to you! The bookmobile is a pop-up library on wheels. It transports materials and information that people can browse from book carts and tables arranged outside.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 237:00—8:45 PMStudy Room 3Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Tech Tutoring (PM)
Stop by Tech Tutoring for a 15-minute appointment with a librarian for one-on-one help to learn a new skill, explore your device, or complete an online task. No advanced registration required. Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.
Getting comfortable with basic computer use.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 247:00—8:00 PMZoom
CANCELED - (Virtual) Democracy Talks: Understanding the Crisis in Sudan
This program has been postponed. We intend to reschedule for 2025. Thank you!Join Dr. Mai Hassan of MIT's Political Science Department for an an overview of the origins of the conflict in Sudan, Sudan’s history of authoritarianism and Islamist rule, the country’s fragmented internal security apparatus, and regional and ethnic divisions.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 2612:00—4:00 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL at Miyakawi Forest Planting
Visit the WFPL Bookmobile during the Miyawaki Forest Planting Festival at Lowell Elementary. Learn more about this event, and Miyawaki forests, at https://www. watertown-ma. gov/1327/Lowell-Elementary-Microforest-Project.
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Sunday, October 272:00—3:30 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Best in the Neighborhood : Documentary Screening
Join director Briana Chalker for a screening of Best in the Neighborhood, her short documentary about the best haunted house in Watertown! For over a decade, Watertown residents Chuck and Natasha have created an annual haunted house in their 600 square foot basement.…Learn More
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Monday, October 286:30—8:30 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Movie Night Monday
Movies every Monday night on the big screen! See a list of upcoming titles.
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Tuesday, October 2912:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
3 Body Qigong for Health and Healing
Please bring a mat, as some movement may be on the ground. Chairs and modified movements are available.
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Wednesday, October 3011:00 AM—12:00 PMStudy Room 3Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Tech Tutoring (AM)
Stop by Tech Tutoring for a 15-minute appointment with a librarian for one-on-one help to learn a new skill, explore your device, or complete an online task. No advanced registration required.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.
Getting comfortable with basic computer use.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 305:30—7:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL Bookmobile at Filippello Park
The Library has left the building! Come visit the Bookmobile at Filippello Park along Arlington St. The bookmobile brings the Library to you! The bookmobile is a pop-up library on wheels. It transports materials and information that people can browse from book carts and tables arranged outside.…Learn More
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