Windsor Public Library

The Library Geeks continue to answer any and all gadget-related queries. Drop in to Meeting Room 2 on the lower level. Bring your device and your questions, as always, the advice is free.

Local Event: Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

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Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

The Library Geeks continue to answer any and all gadget-related queries. Drop in to Meeting Room 2 on the lower level. Bring...

Join Kidspace for a spring time dance and craft party for children 5 and under and their caregivers. Children are welcome to dress up as their favorite spring time bug or animal.

Local Event: Spring Baby Rave

Spring Baby Rave

Join Kidspace for a spring time dance and craft party for children 5 and under and their caregivers. Children are welcome to...

Presented by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College LLC, this virtual presentation will offer to help high school juniors and their parents understand how create a compelling college application. This program provides a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications as compelling as possible. The program will be presented via Zoom, register to get the link.

Local Event: Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

Program for High School Juniors: Creating a...

Presented by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College LLC, this virtual presentation will offer to help...

Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start?&nbsp;
Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month.
During your hour long one-on-one appointment, you will be given basic understanding and use of the machine (if using one), guided instruction through each step of the project, and information on the best methods and practices with the use of the Makerspace and its materials.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Appointments are required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 
Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one...

Wilson Branch Library

Join us in preparing our community garden for the growing season! We'll be planting our seedlings that we started indoors in our raised beds, pulling weeds in our pollinator garden, and sowing native wildflower seeds. All ages welcome. Teens needing volunteer hours encouraged to join! BYO Gardening gloves.

Local Event: Wilson Garden Opening Day

Wilson Garden Opening Day

Join us in preparing our community garden for the growing season! We'll be planting our seedlings that we started indoors in...

Join our friends from Interval House as they present a workshop on friendship. Teens will participate in a creative activity inspired by Wicked, which explores friendship, identity, and the power of standing up for what is right. During this session, teens create friendship bracelets while reflecting on the evolving friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, and how kindness, understanding, and acceptance can shape meaningful relationships. Teens are encouraged to exchange bracelets as a symbol of friendship and a reminder that everyone has the power to choose kindness.

Local Event: Wickedly Kind Friendship Bracelet Workshop

Wickedly Kind Friendship Bracelet Workshop

Join our friends from Interval House as they present a workshop on friendship. Teens will participate in a creative activity...

Create unique DIY projects with friends in a fun and creative workshop environment!

Local Event: Teen Craft: Pom Pom Keychain

Teen Craft: Pom Pom Keychain

Create unique DIY projects with friends in a fun and creative workshop environment!

We'll have washable paint, paper, brushes, sponges and aprons set out for little ones to get creative! We offer this self-directed activity in a relaxed environment to meet other lil' artists and their caregivers in the community. Drop-in!

Local Event: Paint & Play

Paint & Play

We'll have washable paint, paper, brushes, sponges and aprons set out for little ones to get creative! We offer this...

Join us for an American Girl Doll tea party! Sip tea and enjoy some biscuits, accompanied by your favorite doll (ANY doll of any brand!). We'll learn some history and do a craft. Ages 3 to 12 welcome. No registration required.

Local Event: American Girl Doll Club

American Girl Doll Club

Join us for an American Girl Doll tea party! Sip tea and enjoy some biscuits, accompanied by your favorite doll (ANY doll of...

Grab your yarn, hooks, needles and current project, and come stitch with us! Whether you're an expert or just starting out, all are welcome. Hosted by IT Librarian Denise Ricotta, who's been crocheting since the 1980s. Drop in. We gather weekly on Wednesday evenings.

Local Event: Twisted Stitches

Twisted Stitches

Grab your yarn, hooks, needles and current project, and come stitch with us! Whether you're an expert or just starting out, all...

The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Drop in.

Local Event: Adult Crafters Group

Adult Crafters Group

The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and...

Bugs! Bugs! and More Bugs! What better time of year to learn all about the many wonderful insects that live around us! Lots of stories, jokes, songs, riddles, crafts and activities. Learn about lady bugs, beetles, ants, worms and so many others! This program is for children ages 2-5 with their care givers.

Local Event: Big Ones, Small Ones, Creepy Crawly Ones Storytime

Big Ones, Small Ones, Creepy Crawly Ones Storytime

Bugs! Bugs! and More Bugs!  What better time of year to learn all about the many wonderful insects that live around us!  Lots...

Calling all curious kiddos! Join us on select Mondays for STEM fun with college student and Wilson Branch Library tutor Azarah and Ms. Cailey. We'll have different hands-on activities each session for kids age 5-10.

Local Event: Curiosity Club

Curiosity Club

Calling all curious kiddos! Join us on select Mondays for STEM fun with college student and Wilson Branch Library tutor Azarah...

Toddler Time is an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers.

Local Event: Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers.

Drop in for some LEGO open play. Meet other LEGO lovers and test your building skills. All ages under 18 welcome. No registration required.

Local Event: LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Drop in for some LEGO open play. Meet other LEGO lovers and test your building skills. All ages under 18 welcome. No...

Psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert Paul D. Tieger will discuss their new book, <a href="https://reconnectmyfamily.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ReConnect</a>, which explores how digital addiction in both parents and children has resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression. Based on scientific research, the book helps parents better understand their child’s potential vulnerabilities, appreciate how personality similarities and differences impact their relationship, and provides individualized advice that helps parents to engage and support their child, and develop the healthiest, most open relationship.

Local Event: Digital Addiction in Children with Paul Tieger & Michael Shelby

Digital Addiction in Children with Paul Tieger...

Psychologist Michael Shelby and personality expert Paul D. Tieger will discuss their new book, ReConnect, which explores how...

Digital Addiction in Children with Paul Tieger & Michael Shelby

Local Event: Teen Craft: Sea Glass Wind Chime

Teen Craft: Sea Glass Wind Chime

Surprise! It’s Baby time! Join us every Friday for an engaging program for babies and their caregivers. Friday activities will vary from storytime, playgroup, bubbles, and more.&nbsp; Sign up for a reminder email or just drop-in!&nbsp;

Local Event: Surprise Baby Time

Surprise Baby Time

Surprise! It’s Baby time! Join us every Friday  for an engaging program for babies and their caregivers. Friday activities will...

Why Poetry? Why not?! Poetry offers a creative opportunity for people of all ages to relate and understand each other. An opportunity to recognize what we have in common and to celebrate what is different. Poetry invites personal discovery and at the same time, builds a stage for public presentation. A poetic awareness opens the window wide to possibility. 
In this interactive ‘pencils down’ poetry writing workshop, East Hartford’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Thomas, will provide ideas to get your creativity and your pencils moving. All writing levels are welcome! No registration required.

Local Event: Why Poetry? A Poetry Workshop

Why Poetry? A Poetry Workshop

Why Poetry? Why not?!  Poetry offers a creative opportunity for people of all ages to relate and understand each other. An...

Take a trip around the world without having to leave your seat. Musician Terri LaChance will perform original songs that were inspired by different locations around the globe. A multinational celebration of music awaits!

Local Event: Original Songs From Around The World

Original Songs From Around The World

Take a trip around the world without having to leave your seat. Musician Terri LaChance will perform original songs that were...

Jay Kenney

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

South Windsor

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

Simsbury

West Hartford

Suffield

Granby-East Granby

Enfield

Chris Dehnel

Manchester

Avon

Wood Memorial Library & Museum

We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 21 as we come together to celebrate renewal, stewardship, and the Wood’s recommitment to serving as a vibrant cultural home for our town.11:30am Dedication of our new HVAC system A moment of gratitude and looking ahead to a well-preserved and cool future!12:00pm Lunch &amp; Community Connection Live musical performance in the heart of the Wood, featuring singer Alice Matteson and pianist David GarridoFood and community: free lunch

Local Event: Spring into the Wood! Reopening Dedication, Performance and Free Lunch

Spring into the Wood! Reopening Dedication,...

We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 21 as we come together to celebrate renewal, stewardship, and the Wood’s recommitment...

Spring into the Wood! Reopening Dedication, Performance and Free Lunch

6:00pm&nbsp; Reception: free food + drinks and community connection
7:30pm Noah Baerman Jazz Trio Live jazz in the heart of the Wood! Join us for an inspiring, toe-tapping performance by Noah Baerman, a celebrated jazz pianist and composer, along with upright base and drums. 
Reserve your seat in our intimate venue!

Local Event: Spring into the Wood! Reception and Jazz Concert - Free! 

Spring into the Wood! Reception and Jazz...

6:00pm  Reception: free food + drinks and community connection
7:30pm Noah Baerman Jazz Trio Live jazz in the heart of the...

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Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

MAY

19

2:30 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Spring Baby Rave

MAY

20

11:00 AM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer

MAY

20

7:30 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Make it on the Mezzanine

MAY

21

4:00 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Wilson Garden Opening Day

MAY

21

4:00 PM

Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT

Wickedly Kind Friendship Bracelet Workshop

MAY

21

6:30 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Teen Craft: Pom Pom Keychain

MAY

23

2:30 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Paint & Play

MAY

26

10:30 AM

Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT

American Girl Doll Club

MAY

26

6:00 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Twisted Stitches

MAY

27

7:00 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Adult Crafters Group

MAY

28

10:30 AM

Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT

Big Ones, Small Ones, Creepy Crawly Ones Storytime

MAY

28

10:30 AM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Curiosity Club

JUN

1

4:00 PM

Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT

Toddler Time

JUN

2

10:30 AM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

LEGO Club

JUN

2

5:30 PM

Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor, CT

Digital Addiction in Children with Paul Tieger & Michael Shelby