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Tuesday, October 110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
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Wednesday, October 211:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Little Beats
Join a teacher from Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun at the library! For ages 5 and under. No registration.
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
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Thursday, October 311:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
Thursday, October 36:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Dungeons & Dragons
Come to the library and play some Dungeons & Dragons! Together we'll form an adventure party and explore fantasy worlds while we go on quests. For kids ages 8-11. Registration is required and begins September 19. D&D meets on Thursdays October 3, 10, 17, and 24.…Learn More
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Friday, October 410:00—10:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Sing Along
Come and sing with a Children's Librarian! We'll sing all your favorites like the ABCs and the Elevator song! For children of all ages. No registration.
Friday, October 44:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Crafternoon
Stop by the Children's Room for some casual, creative crafting! For kids ages 5-11. No registration.
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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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Sunday, October 62:00—3:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Big Blue Blocks
Big blue blocks are an innovative, loose parts building system that transforms any space into a fun experiment! For kids ages 2 and up. No registration.
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Monday, October 710:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Monday, October 711:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
Monday, October 76:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Pokémon Club
Calling all Pokémon fans! Come battle your Pokémon, draw your favorite characters, check out the library's collection of Pokémon books, and chat with fellow fans! For kids ages 5-11. No registration.
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Tuesday, October 810:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Tuesday, October 811:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Cuentos en español / Spanish Story Time
Niños de todas edades estan invitados a un evento especial de cuentos y canciones en español. No es necesario registrarse.
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Thursday, October 1011:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
Thursday, October 106:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Dungeons & Dragons
Come to the library and play some Dungeons & Dragons! Together we'll form an adventure party and explore fantasy worlds while we go on quests. For kids ages 8-11. Registration is required and begins September 19. D&D meets on Thursdays October 3, 10, 17, and 24.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1110:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Fine Motor Skills
Practice your fine motor skills by using some of our tools and materials! For kids of all ages. No registration.
Friday, October 112:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL Bookmobile at Hosmer School
The Library has left the building! Visit the WFPL bookmobile during school dismissal and pick up some great reads. 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
Friday, October 114:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Crafternoon
Stop by the Children's Room for some casual, creative crafting! For kids ages 5-11. No registration.
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Saturday, October 1210:00—10:45 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Music with Matt Heaton
Come to the library for music with Matt Heaton! Matt Heaton plays a mix of original songs and reworked kids hits. Come early and sing along! For kids ages 0-5. No registration.
Saturday, October 123:00—3:45 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Pint Sized Yoga
Carol Kagan guides kids through stretches, breathing exercises, and age appropriate yoga poses along with dancing and games. Small yoga mats are provided. Child-only participation is encouraged, parents and caregivers are asked to stay in the room. For kids ages 4-6.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 132:00—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Autumn Wreaths
Together we'll make a festive wreath from paper leaves and a paper plate. For kids of all ages. No registration.
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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 1510:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Tuesday, October 1511:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Story Time for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
Join a Children's Librarian for Story Time! For kids ages 3, 4, and 5. No registration.
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Wednesday, October 1611:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Little Beats
Join a teacher from Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun at the library! For ages 5 and under. No registration.
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
Wednesday, October 166:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
PROGRAM FULL: Read to a Dog REGISTER
New and struggling readers are invited to practice their skills with a calm and impartial audience. Therapy dogs are willing listeners and can boost a young reader's confidence. This program is made possible through a collaboration with Pets & People Foundation.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 1711:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
Thursday, October 176:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Dungeons & Dragons
Come to the library and play some Dungeons & Dragons! Together we'll form an adventure party and explore fantasy worlds while we go on quests. For kids ages 8-11. Registration is required and begins September 19. D&D meets on Thursdays October 3, 10, 17, and 24.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1810:00—10:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Sing Along
Come and sing with a Children's Librarian! We'll sing all your favorites like the ABCs and the Elevator song! For children of all ages. No registration.
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Monday, October 2110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Monday, October 2111:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
Monday, October 216:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Chess Club
Try your hand at chess! We'll have chess boards and instructional books ready for you. For children ages 7 to 11. No registration.
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Tuesday, October 2210:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Tuesday, October 2211:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Story Time for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
Join a Children's Librarian for Story Time! For kids ages 3, 4, and 5. No registration.
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Wednesday, October 234:00—5:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Big Blue Blocks
Big blue blocks are an innovative, loose parts building system that transforms any space into a fun experiment! For kids ages 2 and up. No registration.
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
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Thursday, October 2411:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
Thursday, October 246:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
CANCELED - Dungeons & Dragons
Come to the library and play some Dungeons & Dragons! Together we'll form an adventure party and explore fantasy worlds while we go on quests. For kids ages 8-11. Registration is required and begins September 19. D&D meets on Thursdays October 3, 10, 17, and 24.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2510:00—10:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Sing Along
Come and sing with a Children's Librarian! We'll sing all your favorites like the ABCs and the Elevator song! For children of all ages. No registration.
Friday, October 252:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472
WFPL Bookmobile at Hosmer School
The Watertown Free Public Library Bookmobile is coming to Hosmer!Start your weekends right by visiting the Bookmobile during school dismissal and picking up some great reads for the whole family. The Bookmobile will be in the school parking lot from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month until 11/8.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 2610:00—11:00 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Big Blue Blocks
Big blue blocks are an innovative, loose parts building system that transforms any space into a fun experiment! For kids ages 2 and up. No registration.
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—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Pumpkin Craft
Together we'll use strips of paper and brass fasteners to make and decorate a pumpkin! For kids of all ages. No registration.
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Monday, October 2810:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Monday, October 2811:00—11:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Baby Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
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Tuesday, October 2910:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Toddler Time
Join a Children's Librarian for stories and songs! For walkers up through age 2. No registration.
Tuesday, October 2911:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Story Time for 3, 4, and 5 year olds
Join a Children's Librarian for Story Time! For kids ages 3, 4, and 5. No registration.
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Wednesday, October 304:00—5:30 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Children's Movie: Hotel Transylvania
Let's watch a movie together! We'll be screening Hotel Transylvania. Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. Rated PG, with a running time of 90 minutes.…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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Thursday, October 3110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Monster Mash Dance Party
We're throwing a dance party! Listen to music, dance, and play with friends and bubbles. Costumes encouraged. For kids ages 1-5. No registration.