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The Watertown Free Public Library is accepting applications from artists and groups who would like to exhibit in the library’s gallery space.
The space is located on the second floor of the building and includes hanging displays and a glass case. Shows last for one month. There are no fees. The library does not take commission on works sold. Receptions can be held in the adjacent room.
The Watertown Free Public Library’s annual One Book One Watertown program kicked off with a community discussion of the book “The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry that Built America’s First Subway” by Doug Most on Wednesday, but there are many events still to come. The Watertown Library sent out the following information:
This March, the Watertown community is invited to a series of events relating to this year’s selection, culminating in a visit from author Doug Most. Documentary Marathon
Saturday March 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We’ll be screening films about the history of mass transit on our big screen all day long. Stop in for a quick peek, or plan to spend the whole day – the choice is yours. The Road Ahead with MIT SENSEable City Lab
Wednesday March 9 at 7 p.m.
The future is now!
The Watertown Free Public Library has plenty of activities and events to choose from this month. The Library sent out the following information:
SCOTT SANCHEZ – Winter Concert Series
Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., Watertown Savings Bank Room
An experienced classical guitarist, Scott Sanchez is recognized by audience members, concert presenters, and reviewers for his unique artistry and solid musicianship. He currently teaches guitar and guitar ensemble at Franklin Pierce University. His eclectic repertoire includes music by Manuel Ponce, Astor Piazzola, Agustin Barrios, Joaquin Turina and Dave Brubeck. Come to the library and join us for another passionate and entertaining guitar performance, courtesy of Scott Sanchez.
Come out and enjoy Watertown’s athletic fields and take part in the Recreation Department’s Winter Vacation program, and see when you can head to the library.
The Watertown Free Public Library will be open on Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, and will be closed on Christmas Day. The library will reopen on Saturday and resume normal hours over the weekend (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday). If you go, check out the library’s new iMacs! The Recreation Department will open Victory Field and the courts at Casey Park during the holidays.
Get ready to read this year’s selection for the annual townwide book event – One Book, One Watertown.
The Watertown Free Public Library announced the selection for their 2016 “One Book, One Watertown” community read: The Race Underground by Doug Most. The Race Underground “weaves together the egos, political hurdles and other daunting challenges … in a sweeping narrative of late-19th-century intrigue” according to Sam Roberts of the The New York Times. One Book One Watertown programming will take place throughout March 2016, and will include a visit from the author, Doug Most, a program on modern transportation and urban planning with the MIT SENSEable City Lab, an art exhibition in the library’s gallery, a Boston/New York trivia night, films, book discussions, and more. Stay updated via the library’s Facebook page.
Hungrytown will perform their roots music at the Watertown Free Public Library as part of the Winter Concert Series.
Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson – the married couple that makes up the folk duo – have an album that appeared in the Top 10 of the American Folk DJ charts in June and July, and they recently completed a six-week tour of Europe. While on tour they performed for BBC Radio Wiltshire. They met in New York City, but moved to Vermont in 2003. Hall sings and writes the lyrics and multi-instrumentalist Hall produces the music and comes up with the vocal harmonies. Both played music before forming Hungrytown – she sang jazz and he was a drummer in garage bands. They did not discover their love of folk music until a close friend – who died young due to a tragic misdiagnosis – passed them her collection of 1960s folk albums and her guitar.
Need a place to fix a flat or do some repairs on your bicycle – the Watertown Free Public Library is the place to go! The Watertown Free Public Library announced this week that a bicycle repair station has been installed outside the front of the library, near the bicycle rack. The bright yellow station has all of the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. There are hanger arms to allow the pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments. The installation of the repair stations comes as the library has seen an increase in cyclists traveling to the library, and through Watertown Square.
A new class for girls who want to learn about computer coding begins soon at the Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Public Library is hosting a free Girls Who Code Club starting Oct. 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This club serves girls in grades 6-12 and aims to inspire, educate, and equip them with computing skills for the 21st century, according to the announcement from the library. We meet for 2 hours each Thursday, and follow a curriculum published by the national Girls Who Code organization. Working in Scratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, and HTML/CSS, we build a range of projects from graphics to video games to artificial intelligence to cryptography. We also host guest speakers, go on field trips, and develop soft skills like collaborating and presenting your work.