Peep peep! We're close to donating some chicks!

This summer we're keeping track of all the hours read by all the kids in Watertown! We're reading toward donating animals to Heifer International. And guess what? We're almost to our first goal!

We've already read 221 hours! We only have 79 hours to go before we can donate some adorable baby chicks. So keep reading everybody! And keep on visiting the library and recording your hours on your reading log!

Haven't signed up yet? Never fear, there's still time! Stop in anytime before August 17 to start keeping track on your own reading log, and you can help us reach our reading goals!

Music, Movies, Animals, Science and Candy!

What do these five things have in common? They're all super-fun, and they'll all be here at the library THIS WEEK!

Music - Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Ed Morgan will be playing delightful tunes for the 5 and under crowd! No need to register.

Movies - Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Come to the library for a family-friendly PJ Movie! Wear your pajamas and bring the whole gang! Call to find out what movie we'll be showing. No need to register.

Animals - Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Animal World Experience will bring a bunch of exciting live critters to the library! This program is for elementary school children in grades K-5. No need to register.

Science - Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Kids in grades 3-5 can sign up to learn all about Mad Messages! Call or stop in to register. Space is limited, so let us know soon if you'd like to come!

Candy - Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Who says you can't play with your food? Elementary school kids (grades K-5) will get to use their creativity and their sweet tooth to create some amazing sculptures! Participation is limited, so register today!

Want more info? Or curious about what's happening next week? Check out our online calendar of events, or give us a call!

TONS to do this summer!

Our schedule is jam-packed with programs this summer! In fact, we have at least one program every single day that we're open throughout the entire Summer Reading program! Make sure to check out our online calendar of events to find out more about our programs. Remember to pay special attention to which programs require registration, as well as what ages the programs are aimed at. You can call 617-972-6435 or stop in to register starting two weeks before each program.

Mondays:
Baby Story Time - 10:00 a.m. (For pre-walkers with an adult - no need to register)
Lunch Bunch - 12:00 noon (Each week's for a different grade - make sure to register!)

Tuesdays:
Music Program - 11:00 a.m. (For ages 5 and under - no need to register)
PJ Movie - 6:00 p.m. (For all ages - no need to register)

Wednesdays:
Special Elementary Performances - 1:30 p.m. except 7/27, which is at 2:30 p.m. (For grades K-5 - no need to register)

Thursdays:
Gardening: 1:30 p.m. (For ages 3 and up with adult - no need to register)
Mad Science: 3:00 p.m. (For grades 3-5 - make sure to register!)

Fridays:
Fridays Unplugged: 11:00 a.m. (For grades K-5 except 7/29, which is grades 3-5 - most programs require registration)

Call us, stop in, or check our online calendar for more information!

Today's the Day!

Today is officially the first day of Summer Reading here at the Watertown Free Public Library! Stop in for our special kick-off this afternoon, anytime from 1:00 to 3:00 pm to sign up and make your own button to wear home!

Can't make it in today? Never fear, you can sign up anytime we're open from now through August 17.

For more information, visit our website today!

Get Ready for Summer Reading!

One World, Many Stories
July 5 to August 17

Yes, it's almost that time again! The summer's heating up, and on Tuesday, July 5, Summer Reading will officially begin. We'll start with a Kick-Off! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 pm on Tuesday to sign up, and make your own awesome button to wear home. (You can also sign-up anytime throughout the summer.)

We'll keep a reading log here for you all summer, and you can stamp your log every time you visit the library. This year's incentive for readers is a charitable donation to Heifer International, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending world hunger while caring for the Earth. We'll keep track of all the hours we read together, and we'll read toward donating chickens, honeybees, trees and a sheep!

And don't forget all the programs! We'll have a program every day the library is open during these seven weeks! Check out our calendar to find out what programs are perfect for your child, as different programs are for different age groups.

Questions? Looking for more info? Visit our Summer Reading website for more details.

Coming Soon...

Start 2011 by coming to some new library programs!

On Saturday, January 8 we have Dog B.O.N.E.S. - a program that lets children practice reading by reading to therapy dogs! Space is still available for independent readers in grades 1 to 5, but does require registration. Call us if you're interested!

On Monday, January 10 we have Cool Crafts time! This month kids in grades 4 and 5 are welcome to make paper bag fans! Again, space is still available, but does require registration. Sign up today!

Be sure to check out all of our programs here.

Dogs! At the library?

On select Saturdays there are dogs in the Children's Room. They are part of the dogs building opportunities for nurturing and emotional support group based on the south shore. Dog B.O.N.E.S. - get it? So why are they here at the Watertown Free Public Library? For you of course! Reading out loud to a dog is a great way to practice reading in a low pressure environment. All of the dogs participating in this program are certified therapy dogs, which means they are very good and patient listeners.

There is still space for our next session on Saturday December 11 from 2:00pm to 3:40pm. Intereseted? Curious? Give us a call at 617-972-6431 with questions or to sign up. This program is for independent readers.