Teens
Please note: Teen Room services are limited during this phase of Library reopening. For the latest information about what you can and can't do in the Library, visit watertownlib.org/reopening.
The Watertown Free Public Library Teen Room serves grades 6 through age 17. Use computers, do homework, socialize with your friends, or participate in our popular programs that include video games, crafts, reading initiatives, creative writing and more. Staff work with area educators to enhance a love of reading and success in school.
Patrons must follow the Code of Conduct. In addition, the library has policies regarding child safety and unaccompanied adults in the Children's and Teen Rooms.
Computers & Software
PC Computers
The Teen Room has 9 public desktops running Windows 7. Software includes:
- Adobe Reader
- Calculator
- DVD RW Drive
- FSReader
- Internet Explorer & Firefox
- JAWS
- Microsoft Office 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and InfoPath
- Minecraft
- MS Magnifier
- Paint
- Primo PDF
- Quicktime, VLC Media Player and Windows Media Player
- Roblox
- STEAM
- Type To Learn
- Winway Resume Deluxe
iMac
The Teen Room has 1 public iMac. Software includes:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Moho Animation Studio 12 (create your own animations and cartoons)
- Clip Studio Paint (create your own illustrations and comics)
- Gamemaker Studio 2 (make your own videogames)
- Gimp (image editor-has most of the features of Adobe Photoshop)
- Scribus (open source desktop publishing-an alternative to Adobe InDesign)
Laptops
Teens may also check out laptops with their library card at the Main Circulation Desk.