Donuts with the Director Cancelled
The next session of Donuts with the Director that was scheduled for Friday, December 2 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Updated Holiday Hours
The library will close at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed all day Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Current Services
Appointments for Study Room use
LitLoot for Teens (Grades 6-12)
Museum Passes for Winchester residents
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Sustainability Series: Composting
Wednesday, November 30 5:30 PM
Join Lauren Winterer from Wright-Locke Farm to learn how to make composting accessible and sustainable for you and your family! Register online.
Craftyspace
Thursday, December 1 3:00 PM
Kids ages 4+ join us for an artsy afternoon! We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity! No registration required.
Library Online: Ad Blockers
Thursday, December 1 2:00 PM
The web is full of advertisements, some are malicious and most are annoying. Join Craig Smith from the Winchester Public Library to learn about ways to cut digital advertisements out of your online life. Register through the Jenks Center.
STEAM Club
Saturday, December 3 10:30 AM
Don't miss STEAM Club, where kids in grades 2-5 will dive into in-depth, hands-on activities focusing on a variety of STEAM subjects! Register online.
In Transition Conversation Series
Monday, December 5 10:00 AM
Join us for our monthly drop-in conversations about how to successfully navigate disruptions in our lives. Research and proven techniques from the field of transition serve as our guide and inspiration! This meeting will be in person with a Zoom option for those who cannot attend physically. No Registration Required. Click here for Zoom link.
Questions? Email linda@WomenAndTransition.com
Young Writers
Monday, December 5 5:00 PM
Young writers, poets, and graphic novel artists, join us on the 1st Monday of each month for Young Writers. Everyone in grades 3-5 is welcome! We'll learn about the basics of writing a story, work on outlining ideas, discuss how to deal with writers block, plan best graphic novel layouts and much more! Register online.
Storytime with Sergeant Mike
Tuesday, December 6 10:30 AM
Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend a special Storytime with our Community Resource Officer Sergeant Mike DeRosa! No registration required. Program begins promptly at 10:30am.
Teen Knitting Group
Wednesday, December 7 4:00 PM
For all teen knitters from beginning to advanced. Show off what you’re working on, talk about projects, or come in to learn the basics! Bring your own projects or we will have some basic materials to get you started. We'll be meeting every first and third Wednesday of the month. No registration required.
Kit Kat Taste Test
Thursday, December 8 4:00 PM
Teens, we’ll provide participants with a variety of Kit Kat flavors from around the world and we’ll see if we can figure out what it is we’re tasting! Register online.
PJ Storytime
Thursday, December 8 5:00 PM
Kids of all ages join us for some books before bedtime! PJs and stuffies are optional but encouraged! We'll read, sing some songs, and then all head home for a good night's rest. No registration required.
Legopalooza!
Saturday, December 10 11:00 AM
Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to stop by our builder stations for free play with LEGOs. Because of the hazard of choking on small parts, we strongly suggest a minimum age of 4. No registration is required.
Yarnies
Thursday, December 15 12:00 PM
Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then this new group is for you! Bring along your current project, or join us to gather ideas from your fellow crafters! Drop in, no registration required.
Blacklight Bingo for Teens
Thursday, December 15 7:00 PM
Teens, embrace the winter darkness and come play some rousing rounds of Blacklight Bingo and possibly win some bookish prizes! We’ll light the room with some blacklights and watch colors pop. Dress in neon colors to enhance the effect! Register online.
Cookbook Club
Monday, December 12 7:00 PM
Prepare a dish from the featured cookbook, to share with the group as we discuss the book and its recipes. Select a recipe to make and be prepared to tell us how you made it, what you thought about the recipe and if you would do anything differently. Copies of the book will be available at the Reference Desk for you to borrow.
This month's tile: The Snowy Cabin Cookbook: Meals and Drinks for Adventurous Days and Cozy Nights by Marnie Hanel and Jen Stevenson.
Click here to register and for a running list of the recipes already chosen.
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, December 13 5:00 PM
If you enjoy reading graphic novels, and you are in grades 3-5, this is the perfect book club for you! We will meet and discuss a different graphic novel once a month. This month we'll be reading Click by Kayla Miller. Register online.
Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group
Tuesday, December 13 7:30 PM
This month's book is The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura. For questions and the Zoom link for remote attendance, please contact Sarah Levinson at slevinson15@gmail.com.
Storytimes
Craft 'n' Read
Mondays at 3:30 PM
Kids in grades Kindergarten-3, join us for a special crafty storytime! We'll read a few stories and then learn about and try a few simple crafting techniques. Meet in the Storytime Room.
Step into Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program geared specifically for children ready to attend school. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am. For children ages 3 and up. Meet in the Storytime Room.
Itsy Bitsy Readers
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Parents and caregivers of infants, join us in the Storytime Room for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown-ups. You’ll learn ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and we'll leave a little time at the end of each session for participants to chat with each other.
Pattycake Place
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. For children ages 2 and under. Meet in the Large Meeting Room.
Shake, Rattle, & Read
Fridays at 10:30 AM
Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! Meet in the Storytime Room.
You can also enjoy our virtual storytimes
by visiting our Virtual Storytime Playlist on Youtube!
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