VIRTUAL: Coffee & Books at the Jenks

The Jenks Center and the Winchester Public Library invite you to join our monthly book group. This month's book is The Exiles by Christ......More

The Jenks Center and the Winchester Public Library invite you to join our monthly book group. This month's book is The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. About the book: Seduced by her employer's son, Evangeline, a naïve young governess in early nineteenth-century London, is discharged when her pregnancy is discovered and sent to the notorious Newgate Prison. After months in the fetid, overcrowded jail, she learns she is sentenced to "the land beyond the seas," Van Diemen's Land, a penal colony in Australia. Though uncertain of what awaits, Evangeline knows one thing: the child she carries will be born on the months-long voyage to this distant land. During the journey on a repurposed slave ship, the Medea, Evangeline strikes up a friendship with Hazel, a girl little older than her former pupils who was sentenced to seven years transport for stealing a silver spoon. Canny where Evangeline is guileless, Hazel -- a skilled midwife and herbalist -- is soon offering home remedies to both prisoners and sailors in return for a variety of favors. Though Australia has been home to Aboriginal people for more than 50,000 years, the British government in the 1840s considers its fledgling colony uninhabited and unsettled, and views the natives as an unpleasant nuisance. By the time the Medea arrives, many of them have been forcibly relocated, their land seized by white colonists. One of these relocated people is Mathinna, the orphaned daughter of the Chief of the Lowreenne tribe, who has been adopted by the new governor of Van Diemen's Land. In this gorgeous novel, Christina Baker Kline brilliantly recreates the beginnings of a new society in a beautiful and challenging land, telling the story of Australia from a fresh perspective, through the experiences of Evangeline, Hazel, and Mathinna. While life in Australia is punishing and often brutally unfair, it is also, for some, an opportunity: for redemption, for a new way of life, for unimagined freedom. Register online at https://www.jenkscenter.org/ https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coffee-books-at-the-jenks/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

IN PERSON: LEGOPALOOZA

Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to drop in for free play with LEGOs. No registration is required. Because of the hazard of choking on small parts, we will  enforce the minimum age of 4. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Childre......More

Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to drop in for free play with LEGOs. No registration is required. Because of the hazard of choking on small parts, we will  enforce the minimum age of 4. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-legopalooza-3/

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

IN PERSON: Friends of the Library meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. Meetings are open to the public. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-meeting-14/

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

VIRTUAL: Shake Rattle and Read

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us virtually for a musical storytime! We'll make music with what we have at home and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required! Here are 6 ways you can create instruments to use during Shake Rattle and Read with items you have ......More

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us virtually for a musical storytime! We'll make music with what we have at home and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required! Here are 6 ways you can create instruments to use during Shake Rattle and Read with items you have at home: Kazoos: Put wax paper at the end of a cardboard tube, and attach it with rubber bands. Poke a few holes in the side of the tube with a pencil. Hum or speak into the open end of the tube. If you only have a cardboard tube, you can use it as a voice amplifier. Guitars: Use an empty tissue box with rubber bands stretched over the opening (be sure to remove the plastic flaps from the opening for easier strumming). You can even take it up a notch, and cut a hole in one end of the box and insert a paper towel tube for the guitar’s neck. Then tape the tube down so it doesn’t slip out. Drums: Use empty oatmeal or coffee containers! You can use the original lids, stretch a balloon over the open end and tape it down, or use duct tape across the open end. Drums: Food storage containers, toy pots and pans, and spoons can make great drums. Shakers: Fill an empty cardboard salt shaker part-way with dried beans, popcorn kernels, or rice. Be sure to tape the spout shut! Shakers: Use a sealed box of pasta. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81454661021?pwd=RTB2QTFRUko5U1dYZmpJdGkyZU9iUT09 Meeting ID: 814 5466 1021 Passcode: 86q0nf https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-shake-rattle-and-read-2/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: In the Kitchen for Kids

Hi kids! Let’s get cooking with Ms. B (virtually of course)! Sign up to learn how to make some tasty sweet and savory bites. Everyone who signs up will get recipe cards for what we'll be making in advance so you’ll know what to have on hand to cook along with us in yo......More

Hi kids! Let’s get cooking with Ms. B (virtually of course)! Sign up to learn how to make some tasty sweet and savory bites. Everyone who signs up will get recipe cards for what we'll be making in advance so you’ll know what to have on hand to cook along with us in your own kitchens! This is a program for kids but adult participation will be necessary. Registration opens three weeks prior to the program. Once you've registered, you'll receive an email with additional information and the zoom link you'll use to join. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. Questions? Email us at winchild@minlib.net. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-in-the-kitchen-for-kids-2/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

IN PERSON: Craft 'n' Read

Kids in grades Kindergarten-3, join us for a special crafty storytime! Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.net  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More

Kids in grades Kindergarten-3, join us for a special crafty storytime! Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.net  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-craft-n-read-3/

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

IN PERSON: ESL Practice

Regular meeting of the English conversation group led by Lynne McNamara. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/esl-practice-71/

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

IN PERSON: Step into Storytime

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend our in person Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program geared specifically for children ready to step into school. No registration required. Program begins promptly at 10:30am. Questions? Call......More

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend our in person Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program geared specifically for children ready to step into school. No registration required. Program begins promptly at 10:30am. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.net 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/in-person-step-into-storytime-3/

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

VIRTUAL: Viva el español

Join us to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment.  Some weeks we are joined by a native Spanish speaker.   All levels are welcome. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-viva-el-espa-ol-4/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Itsy Bitsy Readers

 Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for virtual 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 ......More

 Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for virtual 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. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84709492887?pwd=NEhZMHNja3o0RFc5RG5XZndLQjI5dz09 Meeting ID: 847 0949 2887 Passcode: TG4mYN Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.net  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-itsy-bitsy-readers-72/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Beaded Penguin Keychains

This program is for students in grades 6-12. Teens, enjoy some crafty time with us and make a beaded penguin keychain. We'll provide the supplies and we'll get together on Zoom for a demonstration. Registration opens December 29 at 12:00 AM and closes on January 19 ......More

This program is for students in grades 6-12. Teens, enjoy some crafty time with us and make a beaded penguin keychain. We'll provide the supplies and we'll get together on Zoom for a demonstration. Registration opens December 29 at 12:00 AM and closes on January 19 at 11:59 PM. We will then email you to arrange pick-up of your kit.  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-beaded-penguin-keychains/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

IN PERSON: Hot Reads for Young Professionals

Calling all young professionals, recent college grads and stay at home parents for a group dedicated to reading and discussing buzz worthy and scintillating books! This month's book is... The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Check it out from the library (book club bo......More

Calling all young professionals, recent college grads and stay at home parents for a group dedicated to reading and discussing buzz worthy and scintillating books! This month's book is... The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Check it out from the library (book club books are on display in the Adult Reference Room) or download the ebook at digital.minlib.net.  Questions? Want to still attend virtually? Email Brittany at bdelorme@minlib.net for more information. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hot-reads-for-young-professionals-32/

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

IN PERSON: Ciao! Italian

You will learn to communicate in different contexts related to everyday life, through the guide of a certified Italian teacher. According to participants' knowledge of the Italian language (beginner/intermediate), we will address the main features of this beautiful co......More

You will learn to communicate in different contexts related to everyday life, through the guide of a certified Italian teacher. According to participants' knowledge of the Italian language (beginner/intermediate), we will address the main features of this beautiful country: food, art, and fashion. Join us to start travelling with the mind to Italy! https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ciao-italian-is-here-11/

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

VIRTUAL: Shake Rattle and Read

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us virtually for a musical storytime! We'll make music with what we have at home and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required! Here are 6 ways you can create instruments to use during Shake Rattle and Read with items you have ......More

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us virtually for a musical storytime! We'll make music with what we have at home and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required! Here are 6 ways you can create instruments to use during Shake Rattle and Read with items you have at home: Kazoos: Put wax paper at the end of a cardboard tube, and attach it with rubber bands. Poke a few holes in the side of the tube with a pencil. Hum or speak into the open end of the tube. If you only have a cardboard tube, you can use it as a voice amplifier. Guitars: Use an empty tissue box with rubber bands stretched over the opening (be sure to remove the plastic flaps from the opening for easier strumming). You can even take it up a notch, and cut a hole in one end of the box and insert a paper towel tube for the guitar’s neck. Then tape the tube down so it doesn’t slip out. Drums: Use empty oatmeal or coffee containers! You can use the original lids, stretch a balloon over the open end and tape it down, or use duct tape across the open end. Drums: Food storage containers, toy pots and pans, and spoons can make great drums. Shakers: Fill an empty cardboard salt shaker part-way with dried beans, popcorn kernels, or rice. Be sure to tape the spout shut! Shakers: Use a sealed box of pasta. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81454661021?pwd=RTB2QTFRUko5U1dYZmpJdGkyZU9iUT09 Meeting ID: 814 5466 1021 Passcode: 86q0nf https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-shake-rattle-and-read-3/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Rockabye Beats

kids age 6 and under join us virtually to rock the ABCs and 123s with Rockabye Beats! We'll have Spanish and English songs, instrument show and tell, and much, much more! Registration required, participants will receive a zoom link to join the program once registered.......More

kids age 6 and under join us virtually to rock the ABCs and 123s with Rockabye Beats! We'll have Spanish and English songs, instrument show and tell, and much, much more! Registration required, participants will receive a zoom link to join the program once registered. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net or call (781) 721-7171 x322 https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-rockabye-beats-2/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington, Winchester, MA, 01890