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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT CATALOG CHANGES!
August 18th the South Dakota Library Network began the process of implementing an overlay to the library catalog. The overlay provides things such as the ability to create lists, tag items and a "word cloud". The overlay will also return results even if a person makes a common spelling error. If you wish to place a hold on an item, click on the "Request" link at the bottom of the item display and you will be taken to the traditional catalog to sign in. If you wish to sign in to your library account to renew items or check due dates, click on the link that says "Traditional Catalog."
About the "John Adams Unbound" Exhibit
“John Adams Unbound” explores Adams’s personal library – a collection of 3,500 books willed by Adams to the people of Massachusetts and deposited in the Boston Public Library in 1894. This remarkable collection of books provides first-hand insight into how John Adams shaped American history and how he was shaped through his lifelong dedication to reading and books. Through photo-reproductions of these annotated volumes, viewers will witness one of our founding fathers wrestling with intellectual and political ideas at every stage in his long life – as a boy, university student, Boston lawyer, revolutionary, diplomat, President and citizen of the early American republic. The exhibit will explore how the tough unyielding 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.
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.
Find descriptions of related programs on the library calendar of events or on allwatertown.net for a listing of special programs for the 7-week exhibit.
Storytime Registration
Friday, September 10th, 9:30a-- 1:00pm
Come See Arthur and Friends
Hear Arthur and friends at the Redlin Art Center Summer Celebration. Storytimes are: 11:00am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets will be available Saturday at the Redlin Art Center.
Author Talk -- August 11th 7:00pm
Painted against the backdrop of Dakota and Navajo cultures, "Three Threads Woven" shows us that family ties can heal or destroy --- but secrets can unravel the soul.
Lucinda Stein graduated from Watertown High School and currently teaches and writes on the Western Slope of Colorado.
Reader's Theater Camp 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. Camp will be August third, fourth and fifth from 10:00 to noon in the Community Room at the library.
Trivia and Wii tournament competitions
July 25, 2010; 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Software Update
Starting Friday, July 9th at 6:00a.m. SDLN will be doing a major upgrade of the software that the Watertown Regional Library uses for circulation and everything else. The upgrade is projected to be completed by Monday morning, July 12th. During the upgrade the catalog will be availiable, but real time data relating to items checked out will not be correct and online renewal of items will not be functional. The library staff will only be able to check items out to individuals. They will not be able to tell you what you have checked out, what is overdue, when items are due or to renew items. Please be patient and ask us for help; we will do what we can.
Genealogy Workshop
July 13th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm we will be hosting a workshop geared toward amateurs on using tools available through the library for reserching genealogy. Participants will be able to take part in a question and answer session as well as explore helpful resources. Free and open to all.
Firefly Magic
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. July 15th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.