Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main Street
Watertown MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6431
Description:
Watertown Free Public Library holds a unique place in our community.
Our Library offers:
a place to meet and connect
a place to learn and stay informed
a place celebrate and enjoy diversity
a place to explore ideas and appreciate their creators
a place to preserve and promote our community’s history
Watertown Free Public Library has been community based from its earliest days. Solon Whitney was named our first librarian in 1867. Throughout his 50 year career he publicly stated his firm belief that the library belonged to the citizens. This is still our basic belief today. During Whitney’s tenure our 1884 building was constructed. Now that building will be completely renovated with an addition that provides service for the 21st. century.
A community based committee has just completed a Long Range Plan for the Library.
Central to this plan is the concept of Watertown Free Public Library as a Commons where all come to meet and connect in a welcoming, supportive environment. When we open our doors in Summer 2006, Watertown citizens will have a library where they can pursue interests of all kinds—informational, recreational and educational