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 service for the 21st. century.

Users are required to abide by the following guidelines for Internet use. It is not acceptable to use computers at the Watertown Free Public Library for illegal or abusive purposes including, but not limited to, the following: - unauthorized copying of copyright-protected materials in any format - transmission of chain letters, broadcast letters, or any form of junk mail - transmission of threatening, obscene, or harassing materials - transmission of computer viruses - unauthorized access to local and remote computer systems The Watertown Free Public Library assumes no liability for any damage to user data or loss of user privacy sustained while using the library’s computer equipment.