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Firefly Magic
Join us July 15, 2009; 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM while Jennifer Moos gives us fun facts & tid-bits about these enchanting beetles. Sponsored by the Friends of the Watertown Regional Library.
Congratulations Andrew
We have another published artist in Watertown who uses the library a lot. Andrew Herold, now 8 years old, submitted his drawing “Pontiac Firebird” to the magazine “Highlights” in the Fall of 2007. His drawing was published on page 29 of the July 2009 issue of the magazine. Congratulations Andrew! If you are a fan of the library on Facebook you can see Andrew's drawing at the WRL Facebook page.
Check Out the Library's Facebook Page
At WRL on Facebook you will find news about what is happening and upcoming events as well as a place to talk about the book you just read and find out what others think of the books they have been reading. Look under the Discussions tab at the top of the Facebook page to see what others are saying and to post your comments about books.
Watertown Community Band Concert
June 23, 2009; 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM On B Ave south of the library. Bring you chairs and an umbrella in case it rains.
Evening Book Club/Movie night
Our evening book club is reading Marley and Me this month. We are going to watch the movie on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30. Our next meeting we will get together and discuss... Join us!
Painting in the Children's Area
Kristen Hurkes has started the painting project to continue the mural of the Teddy Bear's Picnic around the rest of the children's area of the library. Donors for this project are Modern Woodman of America and the Watertown Community Foundation.
Well Water for Sudan
Moses Joknhial is back from the Sudan! He'll be in the Community Room of the library June 21st at 1:30 p.m. Moses has stories, a video and pictures of his trip home. Please come visit, and share the adventure and the thanks!
Hot Reads, Cool Treats
June 17, 2009, 7:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room, for Hot Reads, Cool Treats. A panel of Friends members will share their favorite authors and books. Bring one of your favorites to share with the group and read a snippet of it. There will be ice cream treats.
Summer Reading Schedule
Programs will start on Monday, June 8th and run through Friday, August 7th. Pre registration required.
Mondays/Preschool
9:30-10:15
10:25-11:05
11:15-12:00
1:00-1:45
Tuesdays/Preschool & Kindergarten
10:25-11:05
11:15-12:00
1:00-1:45
Wednesdays/ Kindergarten through 2nd
9:30-10:30
10:45-11:45
1:00-2:00
Thursdays/ 3rd through 5th
9:30-10:30
10:45-11:45
1:00-2:00
Fridays/ Mixed
9:30-10:30 1st-2nd
10:45-11:45 3rd-5th
1:00-2:20 1st-5th Challenges/Contests
There will NOT be any children's programs the week of July 4th.
A take-home-packet will be available for children who are not able to attend regular weekly programs. When the child has the packet completed the child will receive an invitation to a special party to be held in August.
Summer Reading Registration
"Be Creative @ Your Library" will be the summer theme at the Watertown Regional Library. Everyone will be able to explore the worlds of music, mystery, experiments, and challenging games such as ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 3RD GRADER? There will be prize drawings, a reading club, storyhours and many more challenging things to do. Registration for the summer reading program will be held on Friday, June 5th from 9:30am to 1:00pm in the children's area of the library. Click here to see the Program Schedule.
Interlibrary Loan Late Fee Increase
At the regular meeting on May 5, 2009, the Library Board increased the fee for the late return of items borrowed from another library from a dime to a dollar a day. Failure to return materials on time (sometimes for no other reason than “I just keep forgetting to bring it back”) jeopardizes the Watertown Regional Library’s ability to borrow items from other libraries.