Watertown Free Public Library

WATERTOWN, MA.

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 has been completely renovated with an addition that provides services for the 21st century.

In 2010, a community-based committee completed a Long-Range Plan for the Library. Central to this plan is the concept of Watertown Free Public Library as a hub where all come to meet and connect in a welcoming, supportive environment. Watertown citizens have a library where they can pursue interests of all kinds – informational, recreational and educational.