Prize Drawings for Adult Summer Reading Program
June 3, 2010; All day

Prize winners will be contacted by phone. All prizes must be picked up by July 31, 2010.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
June 10, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

How to make your summer vacation a scrap-tastic success!
June 12, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This class will give you some great tips and techniques on what to do while on vacation to help make your vacation scrapbook terrific. Also, some great ideas beyond scrapbooking that you can do with your vacation photos! Everyone, whether you are a scrapbooker or not, will get some unique ides from this class. Bring your friends!

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Around the World Many times and Home Again - Stories and Stuff from Life on 4 Continents
June 13, 2010; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Waneen Polly lived and worked overseas for 23 years. She was the Country Director for Peace Corps in Papau New Guinea and a volunteer in Sierra Leone. Additionally, she evaluated women's programs in the former Yugoslavia between and after the wars, supported non-profit organizational development in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Zambia; assessed the feasibility of helath programs in the tribal areas of Northern Pakistan. Her work took her to 30 countries and home again. In 2005 she returned to Watertown and now serves ans the Executive Director of the Arrow Education Foundation. Her program is sponsored by the Friends of the Watertown Regional Library.

Location: Watertown Regional Library - Community Room, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

What's the What of Water?
June 15, 2010; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Start with the summer reading theme ‘Make a Splash’, add elements from the 2010 One Book SD, (What is the What?), then explore water around the world and locally, discovering anew how much we take clean water for granted.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Evening Book Club
June 16, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Readning "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Brown Bag Book Club
June 21, 2010; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reading "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

LIBRARY CLOSED
July 4, 2010; All day

Independence Day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
July 6, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Genealogy Workshop
July 13, 2010; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The workshop is geared toward amateurs. Participants will be able to take part in a question and answer session as well as explore helpful resources.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Firefly Magic
July 15, 2010; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Ever wonder what makes Lightning Bugs glow? Enjoy a free presentation on the exciting world of firefly magic.This is a great event for kids and adults alike. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. If you have little ones with you, feel free to bring some coloring crayons - we’ll supply coloring paper.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

South Dakota One Book
July 20, 2010; 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Dr. Charles Woodard from SDSU will be leading this year's discussion of "What is the What" by Dave Eggers.

Location: Watertown Regional Library - Community Room, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Prize Drawings for Adult Summer Reading
July 23, 2010; All day

Prize winners will be notified by phone. All prizes must be picked up by July 31, 2010.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Wii
July 25, 2010; 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Trivia and Wii tournament competitions (Date and time subject to change)

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Reader's Theater Camp
August 3, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reader's Theater presents Arthur! Students in grades 5 and up. No acting experience necessary. Students will be given the opportunity to choose a time to present at the Redlin Art Center Summer Celebration. Please preregister by calling or stopping in the library.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
August 3, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Reader's Theater Camp
August 4, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reader's Theater presents Arthur! Students in grades 5 and up. No acting experience necessary. Students will be given the opportunity to choose a time to present at the Redlin Art Center Summer Celebration. Please preregister by calling or stopping in the library.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Reader's Theater Camp
August 5, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reader's Theater presents Arthur! Students in grades 5 and up. No acting experience necessary. Students will be given the opportunity to choose a time to present at the Redlin Art Center Summer Celebration. Please preregister by calling or stopping in the library.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Author Presentation
August 11, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lucinda Stein is the author of "Three Threads Woven," A story of family, faith, and love painted against the natural beauty of Colorado, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Stein teaches and writes on the Western Slope of Colorado. She can often be found high in the Rocky Mountains or hiking in desert canyons. Her first novel, Maggie's Way: The Story of a Defiant Pioneer Woman, was published in 2005 by Western Reflections Publishing. Lucinda has local connections and background in the area.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

John Adams Unbound Grand Opening
August 21, 2010; All day

John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

“Adams Reconsidered”
August 21, 2010; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Dr. Michael Mullin, Professor of History, Augustana College will present. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Book Discussion
August 31, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

"People of the Book", by Geraldine Brooks John Adams, and Geraldine Brook’s character, Hanna Heath, share a passion for books. Hannah possesses a rare book that she is restoring. The book itself lends clues to Hanna of it whereabouts through the years- a wine stain, an insect wing, and a white hair. Hanna tracks the history of the book in this well written combination of mystery, love story, history and continued influence of ideas. Stop at the circulation desk to get your copy of People of the Book, then join us for a book discussion on August 31st at 7:00pm. We will have a guided tour of the John Adams Exhibition following the book discussion. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
September 2, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Have you thought about writing your life story as a legacy for the next generation? Signup for this 9 week class taught by Coleen Ehresmann by contacting her at 605-886-4397. There is a charge of $35 for the textbook that is needed inorder to take the class. The class will meet each Thursday from 10:00a.m. until noon starting September 2nd and ending October 28th.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

LIBRARY CLOSED
September 6, 2010; All day

Labor Day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
September 7, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

1776: John Adams on the Broadway Stage
September 8, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Presenter: Jane Miner, Mt. Marty College, Watertown Using scenes from the musical play 1776, the program will examine John Adams' importance as a founding father and his special relationship with two people: his wife, Abigail, and his friend and rival, Thomas Jefferson. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
September 9, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

John Adams and His Library
September 14, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Program by Beth Prindle, Curator “John Adams Unbound”, Boston Public Library “John Adams and His Library” - Beth will talk about John Adams’ love of books, how his reading heavily influenced his political and personal life, and what we know about him by looking at his collection. Beth Prindle is Manager of the John Adams Library Project at the Boston Public Library, a major grant-funded project to provide widespread public access to the 3,500 volume personal library of America’s second president. Beth served as lead curator of the BPL’s 2006-2007 gallery exhibition, John Adams Unbound, which attracted over 55,000 visitors during its 6-month run. Originally from California, Beth holds degrees from Stanford and Harvard and taught high school English and American Studies in Weston, Massachusetts, before coming to the BPL. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life. A grant from the Watertown Arrow Education Foundation supports Beth Prindle’s appearance in Watertown.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
September 16, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

1776 the Movie
September 19, 2010; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Enjoy popcorn and a movie on us as we treat you to the delightful Broadway musical 1776. The story centers around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England: the tough unyielding John Adams (William Daniels); the charming and pragmatic Benjamin Franklin (Howard Da Silva); the brilliant young Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard), who is chosen to write the Declaration of Independence even as he longs for the company of his new bride Martha (Blythe Danner); and the rest of the continental congress. All events lead up to that most significant date July 4th, 1776 when the Declaration was signed. (taken from the back of the movie) MPAA PG rated. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
September 23, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Adam’s and His Atlases
September 28, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dr. Michael Mullin, Professor of History, Augustana College will present.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
September 30, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Colonial Community Day
October 2, 2010; All day

Come to the Watertown Regional Library to discover what life was like during the colonial time period. Different stations are available to browse that include colonial clothing, what school was like, games and toys kids played in colonial times, jobs, manners and customs. Bring the family and enjoy a trip back in time. Don’t forget to browse through the exhibition John Adams Unbound. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
October 5, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Book Discussion John Adams by David McCullough
October 5, 2010; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

David McCullough’s thorough research on John Adams underlies this powerful biography. Read how John Adams became our second president, how he saved the country from an unnecessary war, and whose marriage to Abigail Adams proves to be one the most amazing love stories in American History. Stop at the circulation desk to get your copy of John Adams, then join us October 5th for a book discussion. A guided tour of John Adams Unbound will follow the book discussion. John Adams Unbound has been organized by the Boston Public Library and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. This traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great ideas brought to life.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
October 7, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

John Adams Unbound Exhibit Leaves
October 8, 2010; All day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

LIBRARY CLOSED
October 11, 2010; All day

Native American Day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
October 14, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
October 21, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Writing Your Life Story Class
October 28, 2010; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
November 2, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

LIBRARY CLOSED
November 11, 2010; All day

Veterans Day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

LIBRARY CLOSED
November 25, 2010; All day

Thanksgiving Day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

Library Board Meeting
December 7, 2010; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Regular meeting of the board. If you wish to have a topic added to the agenda contact the Library Director by Monday of the previous week.

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA

LIBRARY CLOSED
December 25, 2010; All day

Christmas Day

Location: Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street NE, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201-0250, USA