The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
The Watertown Free Public Library’s One Book, One Watertown selection for 2026 is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz. The award-winning author — also known for her novel Dominicana — will visit the Library for an author talk and book signing on March 24.
Registration for Cruz’s talk opens Monday, March 2 at 9 a.m. Mark your calendar and plan to register early through watertownlib.org/onebook or by calling the Library at 617-972-6436.
ASL and CART services will be provided at the author talk event. Following the conversation, there will be time for book signing, and books will be available for purchase from All She Wrote Books.
Cruz’s visit to Watertown marks the 18th year of One Book, One Watertown, a community event organized annually by the Watertown Free Public Library. Paperback copies of How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water in English, Spanish, and English Large print available in the Library. English Audiobook copies of the book are also available through the Library’s free Hoopla app.
Leading up to Cruz’ talk, the Library will host book discussions in English and Spanish, a Latin jazz performance, a storytelling showcase, and more — all inspired by the themes of the novel. Here’s what the Library has planned for One Book, One Watertown 2026:
Book Discussion
Wednesday, Mar. 4 | 7 PM | No registration required. | Learn more.
Winter Concert: Latin Jazz by Claudio Ragazzi and Georgie Rodríguez presented by Ágora Cultural Architects
Sunday, Mar. 8 | 2 PM | No registration required. | Learn more.
Staying Afloat Together: A Community Dialogue Inspired by How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water
Wednesday, Mar. 11 | 6:30 PM | Registration encouraged | Facilitated by Watertown Community Conversations and Live Well Watertown.
Community Stories with Project Literacy and the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group
Thursday, Mar. 17 | 7 PM | No registration required. | Learn more.
Club de Lectura en Espanol: Cómo no ahogarse en un vaso de agua
Lunes, 23 de marzo | 7 PM | Local History Room | Aprender Más.
An Evening with Angie Cruz
Tuesday, Mar. 24 | 6:30 PM | Registration is required and opens on March 2.
ASL and CART services will be provided at the event.
To learn more and register for events, visit watertownlib.org/onebook
About The Watertown Free Public Library
The Watertown Free Public Library provides access to a wide variety of popular materials, resources, services, and programs that fulfill the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of Watertown and surrounding communities. Our Library works to create an environment that attracts and welcomes users of all ages and abilities. For more, visit watertownlib.org.