Our Mission Statement:

The Watertown Public Library is a community supported asset which seeks to enrich, enlighten, and entertain the diverse Watertown community.

We accomplish this by providing access to a variety of resources that contribute to life-long learning. 

We value the written word as it continues to evolve and give new meaning to our Carnegie heritage whereby our public library can serve as the university of the people.

Our Vision Statement:

The Watertown Public Library will increase the awareness of the many and varied ways it can enrich, enlighten, and entertain the diverse community. 

The Library will provide access to the world of information in a comfortable setting by responding to the changing nature of library services through its knowledgeable staff, dedicated volunteers, and vibrant community partnerships.