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Used book sale sees 20,000 books sold

The Friends of the Watertown Regional Library sold around 20,000 books during its 2025 annual used book sale during the…

By Twila Schmitt 09/08/2025

Autumn brings so much more than crisp mornings and falling leaves! Watertown’s arts scene is bustling with activity. The Watertown…

Almost 300 readers gathered at the Codington County Extension Complex to shop at the Friends of the Watertown Regional Library…

By Twila Schmitt 09/01/2025

This week’s column is a celebration of sorts – it’s No. 52! The Watertown Current has featured a full year…

The City of Watertown has recognized four employees as part of its #WatertownWorks series, celebrating those who keep the community…

By Twila Schmitt 07/14/2025

Summertime is ripe for adventure – and Watertown’s art scene provides some fun possibilities for all ages! With the community’s…

By Roger Whittle 02/10/2025

A new documentary film, “Free for All: Inside the Public Library,” scheduled to be aired April 29, 2025, on PBS…

By Roger Whittle 09/17/2024

In the early 1900s, Fanny Osborn Porteous lived an unassuming life in Watertown, S.D., spending her days walking from her…

By Brandon Heim 09/06/2024

Over 28,200. That’s how many books were donated to the Friends of the Watertown Regional Library this year for the…