May 2024

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Wednesday, May 111:00—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, May 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 yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
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Friday, May 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, May 311:00—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.  

Friday, May 32:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Book at Cunniff 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, May 34:00—5:00 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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Monday, May 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, May 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, May 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, May 74:00—5:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Wind Tunnels

Experiment with designs to test friction and wind resistance. Use our 3-foot vortex to study the behavior of objects in flight! For kids ages 3-8. No registration.  
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Thursday, May 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 yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.

Thursday, May 96:00—7:00 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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Friday, May 1010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Fine Motor Skills

Come and practice your fine motor skills! Reaching, grasping, and hand eye coordination fun for children of all ages. No registration.

Friday, May 102:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at Hosmer Elementary

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, May 104:00—5:00 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, May 1110:00—10:30 AMWatertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Music with Matt Heaton

Matt Heaton plays kid-friendly, original folk and surf-inspired songs with a few re-worked hits. Come early and sing along! For ages 5 and under.

Saturday, May 1110:00 AM—2:00 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at Touch-a-Truck

Visit the WFPL Bookmobile during Touch-a-Truck, hosted by the Watertown Department of Public Works. Please see the City website for full details.…Learn More
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Monday, May 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 yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
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Tuesday, May 146:00—7:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Board Game: King of Tokyo

Come try your hand at King of Toyko, a fast-paced dice game of fighting monsters to gain control of the city! For children ages 8 to 11. No registration.
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Wednesday, May 1511:00—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.

Wednesday, May 156:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

REGISTRATION: Read to a Dog

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, May 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 yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
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Friday, May 1710:00—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, May 1711:00—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.  

Friday, May 172:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at Cunniff 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, May 174:00—5:00 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, May 189:30 AM—12:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at Family Fun Day

Visit the WFPL Bookmobile during The Family Cooperative preschool Fun Day at BBN Grove Street Field, 183 Grove St, Watertown, MA 02472. For more information about this event, please visit The Family Cooperative website.…Learn More

Saturday, May 181:00—4:30 PMPatioWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Watertown Porchfest

Join WFPL house band The Dewey Decibels and A&W Ukulele Players on the Library Patio for Porchfest! Watertown Porchfest is a project of the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee.  
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Sunday, May 192:00—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Board Games

Come play board games at the library! We'll have a variety of games to choose from. For kids of all ages. No registration.  
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Monday, May 2011:00—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, May 206:00—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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Thursday, May 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 yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
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Friday, May 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.

Friday, May 2411:00—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.  

Friday, May 242:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at Hosmer Elementary

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, May 244:00—5:00 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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Monday, May 27Library Closed

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Wednesday, May 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, May 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 yet walking and their caregivers. No registration.
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Friday, May 3110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomWatertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472

Play with Magnets

Do all things stick to a magnet? Come and explore to find out! For children of all ages. No registration.  

Friday, May 312:35—4:30 PMOffsiteWatertown, MA, 02472

WFPL Bookmobile at Cunniff 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, May 314:00—5:00 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.