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Monday, December 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.
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Tuesday, December 312:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Energy Medicine Yoga & Qigong with Shari Rose
This is a gentle yet invigorating midday class to awaken the joyful vitality and life force within so that you can relax deeply, facilitate self-healing, overall well-being and your own loving presence. Set and amplify your clear intention with a variety of healing practices including active breath work, meridian stretching, meditation, energy medicine yoga and qigong practices.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 37:00—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Historic Watertown Postcards
Join Watertown resident and deltiologist Kathy Alpert as she shares postcard views and insights into Watertown’s history. Some of the postcards bear interesting postmarks and cryptic messages, as well as images of Watertown 100 years ago. In addition to a slide presentation, Kathy will bring an array of postcards on different topics.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 49:30—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, December 47:00—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, December 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!
2023-2024…Learn More
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Thursday, December 56:00—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
CANCELED - ¡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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Sunday, December 82:00—3:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Winter Concert: Joshua Peckins
Kick off WFPL’s Winter Concert Series with award-winning violinist, Joshua Peckins. Joshua will present his program, Blue Sunrise—from Bach to Blues, Norwegian fiddle, and Ysaÿe’s famous “sunrise sonata. ” …Learn More9
Monday, December 912:00—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
Monday, December 91:00—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, December 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.
Monday, December 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, December 1012:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Energy Medicine Yoga & Qigong with Shari Rose
This is a gentle yet invigorating midday class to awaken the joyful vitality and life force within so that you can relax deeply, facilitate self-healing, overall well-being and your own loving presence. Set and amplify your clear intention with a variety of healing practices including active breath work, meridian stretching, meditation, energy medicine yoga and qigong practices.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 105:30—7:00 PMStudy Room 3Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Mass Save Office Hours with Fangxue Zheng
The City of Watertown is partnering with Mass Save to bring money-saving energy efficiency programs to residents and small businesses. To make it even easier, we have our own Energy Advocate, Fangxue Zheng, on staff to guide you through the process! She will help with inquiries about how to upgrade your heating/cooling systems with the help from the Mass Save program.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 107:00—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
Tuesday, December 107:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) The Why's and When's of Car Maintenance with Mechanic Shop Femme
The Why's and When's of Car Maintenance helps you get an overview of car maintenance from Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme. Learn when to perform specific maintenance tasks, and of course why - including changing oil and filters, tire pressure, coolant, and much more.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 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 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, December 1111:00 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, December 116:30—8:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
HYBRID Rescue Raptors: Save Watertown Wildlife
Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of these poisons, and wildlife advocates in Watertown have organized a local campaign team.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 117:00—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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Monday, December 166:30—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, December 167:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) Revitalization and Reconstruction of the Taino Language
Join us on Zoom to learn about current efforts to revive the Taino language. Kasike Jorge Baracutay Estevez will speak on the challenges of reviving the Indigenous Taino Arawak language/s of the Caribbean, as well as his work on Hiwatahia: Hekexi Taino Language Dictionary, a new 20,000-word dictionary.…Learn More17
Tuesday, December 176:30—7:30 PMCafeWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Cook the Books: Cookie Swap
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, December 189:30—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, December 187:00—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, December 1912:00—1:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Energy Medicine Yoga & Qigong with Shari Rose
This is a gentle yet invigorating midday class to awaken the joyful vitality and life force within so that you can relax deeply, facilitate self-healing, overall well-being and your own loving presence. Set and amplify your clear intention with a variety of healing practices including active breath work, meridian stretching, meditation, energy medicine yoga and qigong practices.…Learn More
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Friday, December 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Library Insiders
Enrichment activities for adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities. To join us, contact pstern@watertown-ma. gov.
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Monday, December 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.
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed
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Monday, December 306:30—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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