Watertown Public Library

This week at the library!

Today is National Read a Book Day! There are many ways to read...whether it is a traditional book, an e-book or an audiobook...we are here to help you find just what you're looking for! You have our permission to spend the rest of the day reading!

Happy back to school families! Your libraries are here to make it a success for all learners. From preschool to high school and beyond, we're here to support you!

Thank you, Charlie, for completing the task of filling out a Book Review form for our Library Card Sign-Up Month challenge. If you would like to read "Century Rain" by Alastair Reynolds, you can get it on Libby, Hoopla or place the CD audiobook on hold. If you want to fill out a Book Review form, just ask for one at the Reference Desk!

Congratulations to another 1000 Books Before Kindergarten finisher, Aiden O.! Way to go!

Bookish Question
What are you currently reading?

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! To celebrate, we are offering a special challenge to our patrons of all ages. Pick up a bookmark at the Reference or Children's desks. Complete 5 of the 8 tasks on the back and redeem for a scratch off card. Every scratch off card is a winner! Prizes include free books, a scoop of ice cream from Mullen's, money to spend at Literatus, pens, notebooks and more! Offer lasts through September. One per person.

There is lots to do this week at the library! We will be closed on Monday for Labor Day.

Watertown we need your help for a future Halloween themed Family Feud! Answer the questions in the google form to be a part of our upcoming Trivia Club in October.

Halloween Family Feud Survey

Awesome job Wisconsin and our wonderful library patrons!

When was the last time you visited your local library?

If you're in Wyoming, maybe more recently than anyone in any other state — Wyoming residents visited libraries 3.82 times per person in 2022.

Also topping the list were:
📗 Washington, DC (3.78 visits per person)
📗 Ohio (3.41)
📗 Kansas (3.32)

The states with the fewest visits per person were:
📕 Mississippi (1.30)
📕 West Virginia (1.21)
📕 Hawaii (0.60)

Outside of borrowing books, people often use libraries for internet and computer access, community events, and study spaces.

Bookish Question
If you could compel someone to read a book(s) which one would it be?

We had a great time at today's Its Time for School Storytime! We read some books about starting school, sang some songs, did a fun craft, got to board a real school bus, and even give the horn a honk! We hope everyone has a great upcoming school year!

Closing out summer this week at the library...

We have a super sweet brother/sister duo that just completed their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten together! Congratulations Dillon and Jay J.!

Congratulations, Phoenix Z., for completing your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Way to go!

August Cinema Club

Bookish Question
Which authors would you like to have dinner with?

Gotta catch 'em all! Libby has all things Pokémon, so log on with your library card and check out what Ash and Pikachu are up to!

Just because our Summer Library Challenge is over, doesn't mean you should stop reading! And we know just the place to stock up on books, audiobooks, Launchpads, digital books, Tumblebooks, and so much more! Visit us today (or any day!) at the Watertown Public Library!