About

Hours & Directions

View library hours, holiday closures, directions, and parking information.

Contact

Access department phone numbers and email addresses.

Accessibility

Learn more about our accessible building and assistive equipment and services.

Art Gallery

The Watertown Free Public Library hosts monthly exhibits on the 2nd floor of the library in the T. Ross Kelly Family Gallery.

Blog

The Watertown Free Public Library blog takes you behind the scenes and offers varying perspectives from our own librarians.

Cafe

The Red Leaf Café menu includes salads, wraps, sandwiches, pastries, coffee drinks and more.

History

Watertown Free Public Library has been community based from its earliest days.

Art Collection

A guide to the Watertown Free Public Library's art collection.

Patron Survey

2019 Patron Survey homepage for Long Range Plan

Strategic Planning FY22-26

Libraries across Massachusetts are required to have a 3-5 year strategic plan on file with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to be eligible for construction or Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants. An integral part of this process is to get input from the community. The goal of involving community members in planning is to make sure that programs and services are driven by the needs and interests of the community. There are currently four ways patrons and community members can participate.

Jobs & Volunteering

1. Employment

   Employment opportunities at the Watertown Free Public Library.

2. Volunteering

   View current employment and volunteer opportunities.

Room Reservations

The Watertown Free Public Library offers three public meeting rooms and three private study rooms for the community.

1. Meeting Rooms

   Reserve a meeting room at the Watertown Free Public Library.

2. Study Rooms

   Reserve a study room at the Watertown Free Public Library.

Learn More

Access information about donating, administration and policies, and the Board of Trustees.

1. Mission & Policies

   The Board of Library Trustees has developed the following policies to ensure fair, effective, and efficient operation of the library.

2. Reports & Plans

   View the Annual Report, Long Range Plan, and Action Plan.

3. Support the WFPL

   The Library Building Committee (LBC) raises funds for library programs, resources, and services.

4. Trustees

   The Board of Library Trustees is a six member board elected for 4 year terms.