Learn to Knit!

We know you want to learn how to knit and just haven't had the chance. But now your chance has come! We are offering a three-week workshop to learn the basics of knitting and start and complete an easy project. Space is limited so please sign up ASAP to hold your space! Ages 10 and up only, please.

Dates: Thursdays 1/7, 1/14, and 1/21
Time: 4-5:30
(Please note that if you sign-up you are committing to ALL THREE WEEKS).


*Yarn will be provided but you'll need to bring either straight or circular #8 needles (yes, the size is important). You can find these at any craft store like Michael's or Ben Franklin. If you don't have a chance to pick them up the instructor will have them available to purchase the first day of the workshop.

Calling all Watertown Oompah Loompahs

Thursday is going to be the most scrumpdiddleumptious day the library's ever seen. We're celebrating a classic and favorite- Charlie and the Choclate Factory by Roald Dahl. If you've read it, seen it, know the story, or just want to have fun come join us for this month's book celebration. In honor of the candy maker extraordinaire we will make sweet cake pops and have some other fun activities. Space is limited so stop by or call to sign up.

...doopity doo!

Photographs

We've seen you here, taking photographs of your lovely children reading our books! Yes you! And we love it when you do.

Because we love seeing your smiling faces, we'd love it if you shared your wonderful photos too!

Just go to our Flickr album to add your own photos from story times, programs or just a quiet morning at the library.

Who wants to knit?

Due to the large popularity of the Adult Services sponsored knitting workshop we're considering a Child and their Grown-Up beginners workshop. It would be for children 10 and older with a parent/caregiver/grandparent etc. and the session would last for roughly 7 weeks. Are you interested? If so, what time would work best for you: 4,5,or 6pm? Post your answers in the comments section.

Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

Today was our celebration of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are and we had a blast! The story's classic appeal brought new and old appreciators alike to listen to the story and create Kings, Queens and Wild Things right here at the WFPL. Thanks for a great time! If you had fun today keep up with our monthly schedule for more book celebrations.

October Programs

We have a lot in store for our October programs. Here are the highlights:

Both James Lepler and Ed Morgan will be returning with their fabulous musical shows. James will be here on Friday the 2nd at 11am and Ed will perform on Saturday the 17th at 11am. Joining us for the first time will be the music of the Flannery Brothers on Saturday October 10th.

We're celebrating Halloween in style this year, with programs for all ages. Tweens (grades 3-5) can join us in decorating their own pumpkins on Wednesday the 28th at 4pm. Sign up will be required for this program. We'll also have Susie Magoozy on Friday the 30th at 11am and on the big day of Halloween, we'll have a Pumpkin Craft from 10 to 12!

There's much more in store in the children's room - check out our calendar for the rest of our programs!!

Well done, children of Watertown!

Summer Reading has reached its conclusion and it was a great success! Jenny and I were so impressed with the hard work we saw throughout the past six weeks. We are always happy to see everyone having fun at our programs, but we can't help but be a little proud to see our friends working so hard with their reading.

If you haven't done so yet, stop by the Children's Department to pick up your prize. We have a little something to let you know we're proud of your job well done.

And finally...




and




are the winners of our bike raffle. Congratulations!

Now, we rest for a few weeks; there are no programs until the first week of September. But, we'll still be around. Stop in and say hi!