Flower Memorial Library

Congratulations to our Library Clerk, Kate Henry-Wilkinson, for winning the City of Watertown Employee of the Quarter!

Her award reads:
"On behalf of the City of Watertown, we proudly recognize Kate Henry-Wilkinson for her outstanding dedication, reliability, and behind-the-scenes contributions to the library and the community. Kate consistently demonstrates exceptional attention to detail through her work repairing books, processing donated materials, and cataloging new collections, ensuring patrons have access to high-quality resources. She also contributes valuable insight as a member of the Integrated Library System committee, helping support the long-term success of library services throughout the region. Always willing to step up wherever needed, Kate quietly takes on additional responsibilities, supports her colleagues, and helps resolve challenges with professionalism and a positive attitude. Her commitment, dependability, and selfless service exemplify the true spirit of an unsung hero, making her an invaluable asset to the library and the City of Watertown."

Next time you're in the library, make sure to give Kate a huge congratulations for this awesome accomplishment!

Photo 1 - Library Clerk Kate and her award
Photo 2 - (from left) City Manager Eric Wagenaar, Library Clerk Kate, Library Director Suzie
Photo 3- Kate's award

Summer is in full swing at Flower Memorial Library! July is packed with exciting programs, hands-on activities, take-home kits, and family-friendly events. Whether you're digging into our summer reading theme, exploring something new, or simply wanting a cool place to beat the heat, we have something for everyone.

Coming up in July we have:
- a Christmas in July interactive movie for all ages
- a chance for teens to drop in and do some passive crafting for ages 12-17
- an engaging poetry workshop with local author Tom Catalano for ages 18+
- an informative local military history seminar with the Fort Drum Museum for ages 18+
- a kit to help kids keep cool this summer for ages 3-12
& so much more!

To view our full July newsletter, click the link below or go to: flowermemoriallibrary.org > Events at Your Library > Library Newsletter
http://www.flowermemoriallibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/July-2026-Newsletter.pdf

Thank you to everyone who came to our Crime Scene Investigation with Watertown Police Department - NY last night!

We had so much fun learning how to process crime scenes, learning about what equipment is used, and putting what we learned into practice by dusting for fingerprints and experimenting with UV lights. Thank you Officer Gooshaw for this awesome experience!

Flower Library is closed Friday and Saturday, July 3rd and 4th for Independence Day. We reopen Monday, July 6th at 9am. Thank you for your understanding!

Reminder: Flower Library is closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth. We reopen Saturday, June 20th at 9am. Thank you for your understanding!

Get ready to bring your A-game and your sweet tooth!

We invite those ages 8-17* to join us this Saturday, June 13th at 10:30am in the Community Room for Cupcake Wars! Decorate your cupcake, show off your creativity, and compete to be crowned our Cupcake Wars Champion! Winner will receive a small prize.

*If you are 18 and still attend high school, you are welcome to attend.*

Questions? Contact Ashley M. at 315-785-7714

We're so thankful that we could be a part of the Jefferson County SWCD's Rain Barrel and Garden Workshop tonight! 45 barrels were given away to eager participants, courtesy of the Jefferson County SWCD!

To learn more about our upcoming list of summer events, visit our online calendar or stop in for an updated newsletter.

One week from today - Crime Scene Investigation with the Watertown Police Department!

In preparation for the upcoming workshop, our staff practiced dusting for fingerprints. We had a lot of fun...but we also learned that we'd make pretty terrible criminals.

Want to try it yourself? Join Ms. Jamie and Officer Gooshaw on June 16 at 6pm for a hands-on crime scene investigation experience where you'll get to dust for fingerprints and explore the behind-the-scenes work that goes into solving crimes.

Note: Some images shown during this workshop may be graphic in nature. Viewer discretion is advised. This event is for ages 8 and up. Participants will be determined on a first come, first served basis.

Questions? Contact Jamie: [email protected] or 315-785-7709

Can you believe it's already been a week since Summer Reading kicked off? Time flies when you're digging into great books!

Our Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story with Roswell," is off to a fantastic start. Can you tell our staff is having fun bringing this theme to life?

Ready to join the adventure? Learn how to participate, track your reading, and discover this year's prizes by visiting:
https://www.flowermemoriallibrary.org/reading-program/

Photo 1 - Ms. Jamie and T-Rex
Photo 2 - T-Rex does not fit in Children's Room doorway
Photo 3 - Lion named Henry wearing his exploration hat
Photo 4 - Library patrons greeting T-Rex