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Here’s What’s Going On at the Watertown Library in September

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The Watertown Free Public Library has some new programs to check out in September, including computer coding for girls, and the playwright’s reading room. Here are some of the many events at the Watertown Free Public Library this month:

Exploring the Charles River
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
How much do we know about the river that flows almost at our doorstep? Author Kathleen Rowe will tell about her exploration of the Charles River and various places of interest along its 80-mile course in her new book, Exploring the Charles River. Books will be available for sale.

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The Watertown Library Has Plenty Going on in August

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Vote for your favorite book, learn how to use e-readers and head to a children’s event at the Watertown Free Public Library in August. These are just some of the events hosted by the library this month:

Cast Your Vote! Vote for your favorite of our Summer Reading suggestions (including Girl on the Train, Judy Blume, Harper Lee and more) for a chance to win a free meal from one of these Main St. eateries: Halfway Cafe, Stellina, Little Thai Cafe, The Talk, Kefi’s Kitchen and Coffee, Red Leaf Cafe, and The Spot Cafe. Grab a bookmark from our 2nd floor display, rip off the ticket on the bottom, fill out your info and place the ticket in the ballot box of your favorite!

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Watertown Library Wants to Hear from Young Professionals

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The Watertown Free Public Library wants to know what young professionals are looking for from their library. The library has created a short questionnaire for people age 20-40 who live or work in Watertown – or would consider using the library. “Whether or not you’re using the library, we want to hear what you think. Remember, we want to hear what YOU want, we’ve got the kids covered already,” the Library said in its survey. Go to the survey by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EK2uB1HvNcL5ETLGXO9RuGJDW5kobfBsWY6g7Sa5FUM/viewform

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See What’s Going on at the Watertown Library in February

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February may be the shortest month, but the Watertown Free Public Library has packed it plenty of activities. Here are some of the events going on at the library:
Winter Concert Series
Winter Concert with Jozsef Halajko! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. as Jozsef Halajko presents his concert “The Spanish and Latin Guitar.” This program will feature South American composers: Lauro, Pernambuco and Barrios. He will also highlight the work of Spanish composers Tarrega, Torroba, Albeniz, and Pena.

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See What’s Coming to the Watertown Library in January

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The Watertown Free Public Library always has plenty going on besides its collection of books, DVDs and music. This month there are author events, the makerspace opening and more. 

Here are some of the highlights of events at the library in January:
One Book, One Watertown: Time to Read! As we approach the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the staff of the Watertown Free Public invites the entire community to join us in reading Chris Bohjalian’s novel, The Sandcastle Girls. This cross-generational saga spans the 20th century and the miles from Aleppo and Der-el-Zor, Syria in 1915 to Boston and New York (and Watertown!) in the present day. Though a fictionalized account, we believe this New York Times Bestseller will serve as an ideal catalyst for conversation and remembrance.

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Watertown Library Now Offering Digital Copies of Yearbooks, More

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The Watertown Free Public Library will offer a new digital resource to look at historic Watertown High School yearbooks and has plans to add more resources. Through BiblioBoard, library users can view various WHS yearbooks from 1925 and 1958. Find pictures of yourself or family members in old editions of The Annual. Highlights from The Annual include everything from photos of the high school’s marching band in a 1955 parade to advertisements from beloved local businesses such as one for a prom dress from Mary Burns’ formal boutique for only $19.95, according to the announcement. Users can access BiblioBoard through the library’s website (watertownlib.org) or synch with the device of their choice, including the iPad, iPad mini, Kindle Fire, Galaxy, Nexus and more.

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New Spot Opening Where People Can Learn to Create

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The Watertown Free Public Library’s latest endeavor will provide residents with a place to learn how to use equipment and technology to create their own crafts and other projects. Dubbed HATCH, the WPFL’s makerspace will open in the Arsenal Project in October, said Assistant Library Director Caitlin Browne. “It will be an exploratory space where people can play with (equipment), and other’s will have the opportunity to learn from people who have experience using it,” Browne said. Equipment will be added over time, but HATCH will begin with a 3-D printer, sewing machines, a screen printing press, a variety of electronics to experiment with, and a variety of crafting supplies. One of the items that will be available will be Arduino, which are small microprocessors that can be programed to do different things.