Mahjong Drop In / Saturdays / 10:30-12:30

Mahjong Drop In

Saturdays from 10:30-12:30 upstairs on the 2nd floor in the back.


Mahjong players continue to meet upstairs on the 2nd floor in the back. This is an ongoing, self-directed group. Both the Chinese and the American versions may be played.

This is a drop-in for players who are familiar to the game. If you are new, others may be able to help but this is not a class with instruction.


Please register with judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com so we can set up tables for the correct amount of people.

Tabletop Role Playing Group / 1-5PM

Tabletop Role Playing Game Group


Alternating Saturdays from 1:00 – 5:00 PM in the SAL room.

Step into the shoes of Patriot militiamen and ordinary citizens working to push the British out of their foothold in Boston. No experience with role-playing games necessary!

Burning Wheel, a character-driven take on high fantasy, run by Evan Hoffman takes place alternating weeks on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 1-5.

Ages Teen to Adult- moderate computer skills are handy.


Feel free to log into the server at any time, where we can provide answers to questions and develop a welcoming community! It’s the best place to stay up-to-date on our upcoming games, and we occasionally hold sessions online in bad weather.


Rated PG-13, for fantasy violence.

Hand Stitching Group / 3rd Monday / 6-8PM

Hand Stitching Group

This member led craft group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 -8:00 PM in the SAL Room.


This supportive working group meets monthly for stitching, learning, and creative discussions. Open to anyone with interest in hand stitching– including embroidery, cross-stitch, and any other needlework.

Bring your own supplies and any pieces or ideas you’re working on, or ones that you’ve completed and want to share.

Fiber Arts Friday / 2nd Fri / 12-2PM

Fiber Arts Friday: Open Fiber Social

2nd Friday of each month.

Noon – 2:00 PM in the SAL room.


Fiber Crafters are welcome to bring their projects and a snack or lunch.  All fiber arts are welcome whether you knit, crochet, weave, needle felt or practice another type of fiber craft.  This supportive, non-competitive gathering is for fiber crafters of all kinds.


Writers’ Wertfrei / 3rd Saturdays / 10AM

Writers’ Wertfrei

Third Saturdays of the month from 10AM – Noon in the SAL Room.

* Writers Wertfrei will be taking a break in June and July and will resume meeting in August. *

Zoom Meeting Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-GurT8iGNX8hbAsIjtlLJopvFrdWbfv#/registration


For all writers- whether you have just picked up a pen in retirement or write as part of your job, the library welcomes all writers in all genres.  Bring whatever you are currently working on or come just to listen.


“Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment.

WPL Collection of Archived Streaming Videos

The Waterbury Public Library Collection of archived streaming videos.

In association with Orca Media.


This is a playlist of programs presented at the Waterbury Public Library recorded by Orca Media. You can stream the playlist from the embedded window or click on the link to view a list of archived streaming videos in Youtube.

https://www.orcamedia.net/series/waterbury-public-library


The mission of ORCA Media is to promote participation in local government, community and organizations through the use of telecommunications technology. ORCA Media provides free video production, training and distribution services to citizens and organizations in the towns served by ORCA Media and is dedicated to the principles of free speech, content neutrality, localism, civic engagement and tolerance of diverse opinions and perspectives.

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