LEGO Building Challenge

Are you up to the challenge? You’ll be met with a challenge and a plethora of Lego blocks to bring your vision to life. Open to kids in grades PK-5th. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected] This program is support......More

Are you up to the challenge? You’ll be met with a challenge and a plethora of Lego blocks to bring your vision to life. Open to kids in grades PK-5th. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-building-challenge-4/

Children's Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Read to a Dog! (5 events)

Elementary School kids sign up online through the children's calendar or in the Children's Room to read to our four-legged pals! They are certified Therapy Partners are are excited to read with you! Registration required. Only one child may read to a dog at a time. E......More

Elementary School kids sign up online through the children's calendar or in the Children's Room to read to our four-legged pals! They are certified Therapy Partners are are excited to read with you! Registration required. Only one child may read to a dog at a time. Each time slot is 15 minutes long. Each child may only sign-up once per session.  Please be sure to fill out the entire form when you register or we may not be able to guarantee a spot for your child. Time slots are in increments of 15 minutes. Following registration you will be contacted by a member of the Winchester Children's Services staff to confirm your time slot. Questions? Email [email protected], call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-a-dog-215/

Children&#039;s Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Kids Author Event: Josh Funk

PreK and Elementary School kids join us, BookEnds, and author Josh Funk for stories, activities, and fun all surrounding Josh's popular picture book series Lady Pancake......More

PreK and Elementary School kids join us, BookEnds, and author Josh Funk for stories, activities, and fun all surrounding Josh's popular picture book series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast! Copies of the series will be for sale, Josh will talk about the series, and read a little too! Registration is required. Questions? Call 781.721.7171 x326, or email [email protected] ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-author-event-josh-funk/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

English at Large Conversation Group

Looking to practice your English speaking skills this spring? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to build your skills and confidence speaking English in a group setting with the support of trained facilitators. English At Large conversation groups a......More

Looking to practice your English speaking skills this spring? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to build your skills and confidence speaking English in a group setting with the support of trained facilitators. English At Large conversation groups are for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, and daily life situations. Register and learn more here. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/english-at-large-conversation-group-552/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Teen Craft Time: CD Scratch Art

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Learn how to upcycle old CDs and turn them into works of art. You'll paint the CDs and then scratch away the paint to create beautiful, custom pieces. This event is supported by the Friends of the Winche......More

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Learn how to upcycle old CDs and turn them into works of art. You'll paint the CDs and then scratch away the paint to create beautiful, custom pieces. This event is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-craft-time-cd-scratch-art/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Breakerstation

Have you ever wondered what something looks like on the inside? Come and take apart some high tech and lo tech gadgets to see what’s inside and how it all goes together. For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.  Questions? Email [email protected] This progr......More

Have you ever wondered what something looks like on the inside? Come and take apart some high tech and lo tech gadgets to see what’s inside and how it all goes together. For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.  Questions? Email [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/breakerstation-8/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. All meetings are open to the public.  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-of-library-trustees-meeting-138/

Trustees&#039; Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craft Night: Greeting Cards

Learn to make two cards with Betty Saccocia using printed paper and stamps.  Open to adults. Please pre-register, as space is limited. This event is supported by the ......More

Learn to make two cards with Betty Saccocia using printed paper and stamps.  Open to adults. Please pre-register, as space is limited. This event is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-night-greeting-cards-8/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Step into Storytime

Children of all ages are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@......More

Children of all ages are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email [email protected] or visit the Children's Room for more information. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/step-into-storytime-334/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Sticker Art

Create a mosaic using colorful square stickers! This program is for kids in Kindergarten - 3rd Grade. Registration is required. Questions? Call 781-721-7171 x326 or e-mail [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library ......More

Create a mosaic using colorful square stickers! This program is for kids in Kindergarten - 3rd Grade. Registration is required. Questions? Call 781-721-7171 x326 or e-mail [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sticker-art/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Toastmasters

Toastmasters meeting. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toastmasters-198/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us 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 s......More

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us 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. Due to the popularity of this program we ask that babies and their families/caregivers only attend one session of Itsy Bitsy Readers per week. *Please note this program is for children who are not yet walking independently. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected]  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/itsy-bitsy-readers-837/

Children&#039;s Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craft Break: Snowflakes

Get creative on your lunch break! Make sparkly beaded snowflakes and big 3D paper snowflakes (easier than it looks!). These festive but simple crafts are the perfect lunchtime brain break. Recommended for adults. Registration required. Supported by the Friends of th......More

Get creative on your lunch break! Make sparkly beaded snowflakes and big 3D paper snowflakes (easier than it looks!). These festive but simple crafts are the perfect lunchtime brain break. Recommended for adults. Registration required. Supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-break-snowflakes/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us 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 s......More

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us 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. Due to the popularity of this program we ask that babies and their families/caregivers only attend one session of Itsy Bitsy Readers per week. *Please note this program is for children who are not yet walking independently. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected]  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/itsy-bitsy-readers-786/

Children&#039;s Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Books & Building

Join us for an afternoon of stories and building. We will read a story or two, and then have materials for an open ended building challenge. For ages 3-6. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/careg......More

Join us for an afternoon of stories and building. We will read a story or two, and then have materials for an open ended building challenge. For ages 3-6. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/books-building-115/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

POSTPONED - Teen Taste Test: Tongue-Twisting Mberry

This event has been moved to Wednesday, January 21. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-taste-test-tongue-twisting-mberry-2/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Monthly Mahjong Meetup- Evening

Drop in for a friendly game of Mahjong! We have a limited number of Mahjong sets and cards, so please feel free to bring your own. Please note that this is a casual meetup, not a formal Mahjong class. Beginners are welcome to join a game and learn as they go. Monthl......More

Drop in for a friendly game of Mahjong! We have a limited number of Mahjong sets and cards, so please feel free to bring your own. Please note that this is a casual meetup, not a formal Mahjong class. Beginners are welcome to join a game and learn as they go. Monthly meetups are on the second Thursday (1:00-3:00 PM) and third Wednesday (6:30-8:30 PM). No registration required. Supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-mahjong-meetup-4/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Sociological Book Group @ The Jenks

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books.  This month, we will discu......More

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books.  This month, we will discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.  Limited to 15 readers, registration required. Books provided by WPL and can be picked up at the library, call Jenks to register first, at 781-721-7136 https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sociological-book-group-the-jenks-15/

Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Pattycake Place

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. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes......More

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. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes. For children ages 2 and under. Questions? Email [email protected], call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pattycake-place-304/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Yarnies

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. Questions? Email nlangley......More

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. Questions? Email [email protected] https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yarnies-98/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Bracelet Buddies

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone in grades 3-5 is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minl......More

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone in grades 3-5 is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected] ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bracelet-buddies-39/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Shake Rattle and Read

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! No registration required! Questions? Email [email protected] ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in t......More

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! No registration required! Questions? Email [email protected] ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/shake-rattle-and-read-122/

Children&#039;s Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board Game Afternoon

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults! Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time. This progra......More

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults! Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-game-afternoon-165/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Yarnies @ The Jenks

The Library's Yarnies group is now meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Jenks!  Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then Yarnies is for you! Bring along your current project, or join us to gath......More

The Library's Yarnies group is now meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Jenks!  Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then Yarnies is for you! Bring along your current project, or join us to gather ideas from your fellow crafters! All are welcome: beginners, experts, and everyone in between! Drop in, no registration required.  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yarnies-the-jenks-57/

Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Art with Fuse Beads

Follow a pattern or create your own design in an afternoon of fuse bead fun. For children in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Lib......More

Follow a pattern or create your own design in an afternoon of fuse bead fun. For children in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-with-fuse-beads/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Family Storytime

Children of all ages and their caregivers join us  songs, stories, and fun! No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected], call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the W......More

Children of all ages and their caregivers join us  songs, stories, and fun! No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected], call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-storytime-and-parachute-games-3/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craftyspace

Kids of all ages join us for an artsy afternoon! We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity! No registration required.   Questions? Email [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S......More

Kids of all ages join us for an artsy afternoon! We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity! No registration required.   Questions? Email [email protected] This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craftyspace-15/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890