January 2025

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Wednesday, January 1Library Closed

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Thursday, January 211:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  
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Friday, January 310:00—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, January 34:00—5:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Crafternoon for Children

Stop by the Children's Room for some casual, creative crafting! For kids ages 5-11. No registration.  
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Monday, January 610:00—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, January 611:00—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, January 66:00—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, January 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.  

Tuesday, January 711:00—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, January 84:00—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.  
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Thursday, January 911:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  
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Friday, January 1010:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Build A Fort

Can you build a fort using library materials? Let's find out! For kids of all ages. No registration.  

Friday, January 104:00—5:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Crafternoon for Children

Stop by the Children's Room for some casual, creative crafting! For kids ages 5-11. No registration.  
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Saturday, January 1110:00—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.  
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Sunday, January 122:00—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Who Would Win? Club

If two animals were competing for survival, could you pick the victor? We’ll have fact sheets to help you decide who wins. Then, design your own creature to pit against your friend’s! For ages 5-11. No registration.
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Monday, January 1310:00—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, January 1311:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  

Monday, January 1312:00—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, January 1410:00—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, January 1411:00—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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Wednesday, January 1511:00—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.  
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Thursday, January 1611:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  
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Friday, January 1710:00—10:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

CANCELED - 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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Saturday, January 182:00—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Minute to Win It!

Participate in a series of 60 second challenges using commonly available objects in different and fun ways! For kids ages 6-11. No registration.  

Saturday, January 184:00—6:00 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at River of Light

Visit the WFPL Bookmobile during River of Light lantern parade. Join us at the Mosesian Center to celebrate creativity, community, and light. Artists and community members will showcase handmade lanterns made in our workshops. Experience light through breathtaking performances by five local fire and light spinners.…Learn More
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Monday, January 20Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 2111:00—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, January 226:30—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, January 2311:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  
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Friday, January 2410:00—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, January 2711:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  

Monday, January 276:00—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, January 2811:00—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, January 2911:00—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.  
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Thursday, January 3010:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Talking with Toys

Talking with Toys is a free, interactive event hosted by Talk Time Boston where parents and young children explore toy stations while an SLP demonstrates language-enhancing strategies. Parents can see these strategies in action, ask questions, and gain valuable tips for supporting their child's communication development.…Learn More

Thursday, January 3011:00—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 walking yet and their caregivers. No registration.  

Thursday, January 304:00—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.  
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Friday, January 3110:00—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.