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Sunday, February 12:00—3:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Winter Concert: Francesca McNeeley
From the WFPL Winter Concert Series, enjoy an exciting solo cello performance from Francesca McNeeley!Bio: Haitian-American cellist Francesca McNeeley has received critical acclaim as a collaborator and soloist, her playing described as “virtuosic”, “impressive” and “a remarkable display” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer.…Learn More2
Monday, February 21:00—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, February 26:30—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. --The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events. Contact the library at afry@watertown-ma.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 312:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Smart Strength & Balance Class
Improve strength, function and balance while focusing on pain free movement patterns in this total body conditioning class. We will strengthen all major muscle groups using your own body weight plus resistance bands/tubing, chairs, mats and other fun props.…Learn More4
Wednesday, February 411:00 AM—12:00 PMLocal History RoomWatertown 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. Please check in at the Reference Desk.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 47:00—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!
2025-2026 Book ListAugust - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
September – Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardener by Natalie Dysktra
October – The Secret History of Food: Strange but True Stories about the Origins of Everything We Eat by Matt Siegel
November – Trust by Hernan Diaz
December – The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
January – The War of the Worlds by H.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 72:00—3:30 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
CANCELED - Craft: Needle Felted Sloth
This event has been rescheduled due to snow. We apologize for any inconvenience. Registrants should check their email for the new date.
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Monday, February 96:30—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. --The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events. Contact the library at afry@watertown-ma.…Learn More
Monday, February 97:00—8:30 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown 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, February 1012:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Smart Strength & Balance Class
Improve strength, function and balance while focusing on pain free movement patterns in this total body conditioning class. We will strengthen all major muscle groups using your own body weight plus resistance bands/tubing, chairs, mats and other fun props.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 107:00—8:30 PMRaya Stern Trustees Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Watertown Lit Squad
Writers (poets, playwrights, novelists, short story writers, essayists, and creative writers) sharing their work with each other each month. This group meets every 2nd Tuesday in the Raya Stern Trustees Room at 7 PM. --The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does not share your information with anyone.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 107:00—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Chocolate!: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Food
Curious about where chocolate comes from and how it’s made? Join bean-to-bar chocolate maker Amy Vachon of Sotto Chocolate and chocolate industry educator/facilitator/trainer Maya Townsend – both Watertown residents – to explore this incredible food’s journey from tree to bar.…Learn More11
Wednesday, February 1110:00—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, please contact the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490. 2025-2026 Book List
Copies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!
September – The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
October – The Good, Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood by Sy Montgomery
November – A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
December – A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans
January – Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
February – Never Give Up by Tom Brokaw
March – Notre-Dame by Ken Follet
April – Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders
May – The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
June – How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
July – Book Selection Meeting.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 116:00—8:00 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
New Year, New Career: Creating a Stand-Out Resume
Searching for a job in today’s competitive, online job market means your experience and skills need to stand out from all the rest. This session will cover current resume best practices, including tips about what information to include, what to leave off, as well as formatting and content guidelines to give your experience more impact.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 117:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) LGBTQ+ Book Group
Read and discuss LGBTQ+ reads across fiction and non-fiction genres and make new friends! The LGBTQ+ Book Group for adults meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 7 pm, virtually. Join our next meeting via Zoom. All are welcome!CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Upcoming Selections 2026Copies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!January - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
February - Rachel Carson and The Power of Queer Love by Lida Maxwell
March - Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
April - The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
May - Bluff by Danez Smith
June - Bellies by Nicola Dinan
--The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 117:00—8:45 PMLocal History RoomWatertown 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. Please check in at the Reference Desk.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.…Learn More
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Friday, February 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Library Insiders REGISTER
Library Insiders is a social group for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. To join us for movies, arts & crafts, and more activities, email pstern@watertown-ma. gov. --The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 142:00—3:30 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Craft: Needle Felted Sloth
Learn how to sculpt a sloth using a barbed needle and loose wool fibers.
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Monday, February 16Library Closed
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Tuesday, February 1712:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Smart Strength & Balance Class
Improve strength, function and balance while focusing on pain free movement patterns in this total body conditioning class. We will strengthen all major muscle groups using your own body weight plus resistance bands/tubing, chairs, mats and other fun props.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 176:30—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Meet Author Javier Marín: Live from America/ Conoce al Autor Javier Marín: En vivo desde América
The Watertown Free Public Library and Ágora Cultural Architects proudly welcome author Javier Marín to discuss his book Live from America: How Latino TV Conquered the United States.
About the Author: Javier Marín has owned Spanish-language media outlets in the U.…Learn More18
Wednesday, February 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMLocal History RoomWatertown 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. Please check in at the Reference Desk.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 186:00—8:00 PMLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
New Year, New Career: Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Job searching in today’s online world means using resources including LinkedIn, and job seekers need to be savvy about this networking platform. This session will cover LinkedIn best practices, including creating a strong profile, optimizing for search, what information to include, developing a network and guidelines for maximizing LinkedIn in your job search.…Learn More
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Monday, February 236:30—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. --The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events. Contact the library at afry@watertown-ma.…Learn More
Monday, February 237:00—8:00 PMLocal History RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Club de Lectura en Español
Estamos muy felices de anunciar nuestro primer Club de Lectura en Español en WFPL! El Club de Lectura en Español se reúne el cuarto Lunes de cada mes a las 7pm en el "Local History Room" en el 2do piso. No necesita registrarse. Únete a la lista de correo electrónico para recibir más informaciónPróximos Títulos
Copias del próximo libro están disponibles para retirar en la recepción (Circulation)
2026Enero - Ustedes brillan en lo oscuro por Liliana ColanziFebrero - Entre dos aguas por Cristina Henríquez Marzo - Un Libro, Un Watertown 2026! La Biblioteca Pública y Gratuita de Watertown no discrimina en base a discapacidad y se compromete a proveer modificaciones razonables para facilitar la participación a nuestros eventos.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 2412:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Smart Strength & Balance Class
Improve strength, function and balance while focusing on pain free movement patterns in this total body conditioning class. We will strengthen all major muscle groups using your own body weight plus resistance bands/tubing, chairs, mats and other fun props.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 246:30—7:30 PMCafeWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Cook the Books: Red & Pink Cuisine
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. Participants are expected to bring a dish to share in a potluck style that matches the theme of the month.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 257:00—8:45 PMLocal History RoomWatertown 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. Please check in at the Reference Desk.
Tech Tutoring IS
Navigating a new app on your device.…Learn More
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