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📣 Visit https://t.co/Y7uqZr9MS0 for upcoming programs, news, and announcements from the Watertown Free Public Library. Follow us at https://t.co/YkscZSNOSS and https://t.co/dPc11M2nd6 for program highlights, resource spotlights, and more!

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Sure sign of spring: The magnolia tree in front of the Library is blooming! 💮

#Spring #Magnolia #Flower #FloweringTree #PublicLibrary #Library #WatertownMA #SignsOfSpring

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Thank you, Watertown, for joining us in conversation, workshops, and art-making inspired by our #OneBookOneWatertown pick, "The Book of Delights!"

If you missed our virtual chat with Ross Gay, check out the recording on YouTube: https://t.co/BQvDD9GCNz

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Proposal in a bookstore, wedding in the Library. 🥰 Can you get married in the Watertown Free Public Library? Well, we don't rent our space for private events. But, if you book a library meeting room and your event is free and open to the public... sure! Why not?

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📣 The WFPL Children's Room will close early at 7 PM tonight, Monday March, 24, for heating system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

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If you need help finding food, fuel, rent assistance, counseling, and more, come meet Watertown’s Social Services Resource Specialists at the Library.

SOCIAL SERVICES DROP-IN HOURS AT THE LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 | 12:30–2:30 PM
AT THE LIBRARY, IN THE PROJECT LITERACY OFFICE

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It's almost time to chat with Ross! 🍃

AN EVENING OF DELIGHT WITH ROSS GAY
TUESDAY MARCH 18 | 7 PM
JOIN FROM HOME VIA ZOOM, OR AT WFPL WITH ROSS ON ZOOM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://t.co/CE04RQmKrA
ASL and CART services will be provided on Zoom

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In anticipation of our upcoming #OneBookOneWatertown virtual chat with Ross Gay, check out the Library's (temporary) illustrated stairwell! Each illustration is a delight, sourced from Gay's book and WFPL staff. Learn more at https://t.co/Dtf7ozlZIL

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Next Thursday at WFPL, join Watertown Race Reels for pizza, a screening of the documentary "Black Boys," and conversation inspired by #OneBookOneWatertown!

WATERTOWN RACE REELS: BLACK BOYS
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 | 5:30 PM | ADULTS & TEENS
NO REGISTRATION

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Public service announcement: You can save a lot of money with a Library card!

Browse WFPL's full suite of FREE digital apps, databases, and resources here: https://t.co/d7Y5ZpSiwh All you need is a Library card.

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If your delight is drawing, come to the Library this Saturday for a workshop open to kids and adults! ✏️📓

DELIGHT IN DRAWING WITH ARTIST BREN BATACLAN @smileproject
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 | 2:30 PM | All AGES
LEARN MORE: https://t.co/uZeS8nJzi1

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Next week at the Library, learn tips and tricks of household plant care! Bring your plant care questions to Quontay "Q" Turner, Founder & CEO of Emerald City Plant Shop.

PLANT CARE WITH EMERALD CITY PLANT SHOP
TUE. MARCH 11 | 7 PM
NO REGISTRATION

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📣Access to the Children's Room play area will be limited Friday, March 7 – Monday, March 10 due to painting. Expect limited access to the play castle, couches, and drawing tables near the picture book shelves.

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Next Tuesday, children ages 4–7 are invited to a free workshop with the social justice project Wee the People at WFPL!

WEE THE PEOPLE: EVERYWHERE AND NOWHERE
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 | 4 PM | AGES 4 – 7
NO REGISTRATION

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Instead of staff picks, we're sharing staff delights this month! Anything you'd add?

On Tuesday evening, March 18, we'll host Ross Gay, author of our #OneBookOneWatertown pick "The Book of Delights," for a free, virtual talk. See everything at https://t.co/Dtf7ozlZIL

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This Thursday, children ages 8–11 are invited to join Jonathan Todd, author of "Timid," for a comics workshop!

JONATHAN TODD COMICS WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 | 4 PM | AGES 8–11
REGISTER: https://t.co/97saXe3x03

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Do you believe in magic? Check out 👀 our #romantasy display on the second floor!

#RomanceBooks #Romance #Books #RomanceFantasy

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Four days left to vote for WFPL in this year's Watertown Savings Bank Choice Awards! Everyone can vote, customers and non-customers alike. ☑️ Vote here through March 7: https://t.co/aCyfJaKM5P

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Want to discuss "The Book of Delights?" Join a librarian-facilitated conversation about our #OneBookOneWatertown pick during the next Wednesday Book Group monthly book discussion!

DELIGHT IN COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 | 7 PM

Learn more: https://t.co/VvILdzUqFg

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This is how we do school break week at the Watertown Free Public Library: magic, reptiles, drums. The trifecta. 🪄🦎🪘 See what's coming up for kids at https://t.co/8PHDTIcqUb or pick up a paper calendar in the WFPL Children's Room.