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Friends of the Watertown Library is non profit that supports the local library with community programs and events not covered in the budget.

11/02/2026

Meeting Reminder! 📖 The Friends of the Watertown Public Library will meet tomorrow, Monday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM in the Makerspace. Stop by to catch up on our latest events and see how you can get involved. See you there!

10/30/2026

If you are donating baked goods for our upcoming Pumpkin Palooza Bake Sale, today is drop-off day!

Stop by the library anytime today until 5:45 PM to drop off your delicious treats. Need some last-minute baking inspiration? Drop by the Book Nook and browse our cookbook section to find your next great recipe!

Thank you so much for supporting the Friends of the Library—we can't wait for Pumpkin Palooza on October 31st! 🎃✨

10/17/2026

Bakers & Book Lovers wanted! 🎃🧁

Mark your calendars! Our Pumpkin Palooza Bake Sale is coming up on Saturday, October 31st from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the library!

👩‍🍳 Calling all local bakers: Planning to donate delicious homemade treats? Don't forget that drop-offs will take place on Friday, October 30th, during regular library hours.
Need some baking inspiration? Why not pull a recipe from one of the cookbooks from the Book Nook!

10/13/2026

Friends of the Library, in partnership with the Watertown Public Library, is proud to welcome Watertown native Dr. Nathaniel Chin to present on the early detection, screening, and management of Alzheimer's disease. Light appetizers will be served at 5:30 pm, followed by a presentation at 6:00 pm and a book signing.
Copies of Dr. Chin's book, When Memory Fades, will be available for purchase. This is a free event, but registration is required (online or by calling (920) 545-2331).

For more information, please head here: https://www.watertownpubliclibrary.org/event/evening-dr-nathaniel-chin-9286

10/12/2026

Don't you love fall baseball? Go Brewers! ⚾🍂

The Friends of the Watertown Public Library have lots of exciting events coming up in October and November! Here are a few highlights from our October 5th meeting:

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza Bake Sale: Join us on Halloween (Saturday, October 31st) from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM! We’ll have delicious treats for sale and candy for trick-or-treaters.

🍰 Bakers: Please drop off your bake sale items at the library on Friday, October 30th during regular library hours!

🧠 Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Awareness Event on November 11th at 5:30pm: In collaboration with the library, we are honored to host Watertown native Dr. Nathaniel Chin, an Alzheimer's and dementia specialist. Additional information coming soon!

🛍️ Bag Book Sale: Mark your calendars for November 13th & 14th! Grab a bag for just $5.00 and fill it up with cozy winter reads from our Book Nook.

🏳️ DONATION REQUEST: We are in need of new or gently used white linen tablecloths (fitting 30" x 60" tables) for upcoming events. Please label your donation "FWPL Tablecloth Donation" and drop it off at the library desk.

📍 Next Meeting: Join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM in the Makerspace! Everyone is welcome.

10/07/2026

"There must be something in books, something we can’t imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don’t stay for nothing." — Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
Happy Wednesday of Banned Books Week! 📚✨

Classics like Fahrenheit 451, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Great Gatsby remind us how storytelling can challenge us, teach us history, and build empathy.

📖 Mid-Week Check-In: Have you ever read a book simply because you found out it was on a banned or challenged books list? Tell us which one in the comments! 👇

10/05/2026

Happy Banned Books Week! 📚🔓
This week (October 4–10) we join libraries and readers across the nation in celebrating Banned Books Week, an annual spotlight on the freedom to read and the importance of open access to diverse stories, history, and ideas.

Did you know that many of the world’s most beloved classics and modern favorites have been challenged or banned over the years?

📖 Question for our community: What is your favorite book that has ever been challenged or banned? Drop your title in the comments below! 👇

09/21/2026

Friends of the Watertown Public Library — September Meeting Recap! 📚✨
We had a productive meeting on September 14th with lots of exciting plans underway for the fall! Here is a quick look at what’s happening with the Friends:

👋 Welcoming New Leadership: We were thrilled to have our new Library Director, Mary Lopez, at the meeting and officially welcome her to the team!

☕ Book Nook & Coffee Updates: We’re continuing to refresh our inventory and explore new perks for our coffee area (including a potential local coffee feature!).

🪧 New Banners: Keep an eye out for brand-new book sale banners coming soon to help promote our upcoming sales.

🎃 Mark Your Calendars for Fall Events:
🎬 Banned Books Week Movie Night: We’re sponsoring a community movie night with popcorn! September 28th at 5pm
🧁 Pumpkin Palooza Bake Sale: Join us on October 31st from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! We’re also accepting baked goods and candy donations on Oct 30th.

🗓️ Next Meeting: Join us on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Makerspace! Everyone is welcome.

09/14/2026

📍 LOCATION CHANGE FOR TODAY'S MEETING
If you're joining us for the Friends meeting this morning at 10:00 AM, we have moved upstairs!
New Room: Upstairs Conference Room (head upstairs and walk toward the parking lot side of the building).
See you there! 📚

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100 S Water Street Watertown
Watertown, WI
53094

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