Try Before You Buy!
It’s the season of gift giving! Thinking of giving, or even asking, for a Cricut Maker 3? Why not test one out first? The Winchester Public Library has one you can borrow in our Library of Things. We also have many other items for you to “try before you buy” like a Nintendo Switch, a Roku, and a Meeting Owl. Click here to check out everything that’s available!
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Learning Together: Drawing Challenges for Teens
Thursday, November 3, 10, & 17 4:00 PM
Teens, in this series of three classes we will be following along with the Creativebug lesson Daily Drawing Challenge: 31 Pattern Motifs. We'll progress through the lessons and at the end you will have a collection of lovely art and experience using brush markers. Register online. Registering for one session registers you for all the sessions.
Legopalooza!
Saturday, November 12 11:00 AM
Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to stop by our outdoor 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.
Bracelet Buddies
Tuesday, November 15 5:00 PM
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone ages 9+ is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! Register online.
Teen Knitting Group
Wednesday, November 16 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.
Yarnies
Thursday, November 17 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.
Preschool STEAM
Saturday, November 19 10:30 AM
STEAM's not just for school-aged kids. Preschoolers can try hands-on activities that will spark an early interest in STEAM topics. For ages 3-5. Register online.
Kids Code
Tuesday, November 22 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 29 5:00 PM
Kids in grades 3-5 will use Scratch and beginning computer programming to learn about STEM concepts. Kids who've already taken coding classes or workshops and kids who've never tried coding before are all welcome to sign up for this three week series. Register online.
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.
Cookbook Club
Monday, November 14 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: See You on Sunday: A Cookbook for Family and Friends by Sam Sifton. Register online.
WPL Book Group
Monday, November 21 7:00 PM
This month's book is The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. For questions, contact Colleen at ccoop01@gmail.com.
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.
