Winchester Public Library
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Spring Fairy Gardens
Come create a fairy garden to welcome back Spring! Natural materials like wood pieces, moss, and bark will be provided. For children grades 1-4. Registration required. Children younger than 8 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. ......More
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Tales of Now & Zen
Award-winning Japanese storyteller Motoko offers a performance filled with humor, charm, and elegance. She regales with hilarious tales from her old country, as well as poignant personal stories from her childhood in Osaka and her experiences as an immigrant to the US......More
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Saturday May 11 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
WAN Reception
Winchester Artists Network returns to the annual member show at the Library after a hiatus since March 2020 (when the WAN show was cut short due to the pandemic.) Artists are pleased to be back and share their work with the community! May’s exhibition features artw......More
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Monday May 13 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool STEAM
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 2-5 with caregiver participation. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email [email protected] or visi......More
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Monday May 13 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Craft Time: Scrap Fabric Bracelets
This program is for students in grades 6-12. No adults! Make an arm full of easy, colorful bracelets out of fabric scraps! This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-craft-tim......More
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Monday May 13 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Scratch in the Sandbox
Play around with Scratch and other block coding programs–open to all levels of programming experience. For kids in grades 1-5. Registration required. Children younger than 8 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. This program is s......More
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Monday May 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Monday Night Mystery Book Club
Love mysteries? Join WPL's latest book group - Monday Mysteries! May's book is ......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Yarnies
Knitting and crocheting beginners and experts and everyone in between who are interested in talking with like-minded people about current projects or tips and tricks are welcome! Presented in partnership with the Greater Boston Knitting......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
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
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
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. Children younger than 9 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. ......More
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Tuesday May 14 7:30pm - 8:45pm EDT
Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group
This month's book is Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Group members can call the Re......More
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Wednesday May 15 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
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 ......More
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Wednesday May 15 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
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
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
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] This program is supported by the Friends of the ......More
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Wednesday May 15 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Author Talk: Stephen Puleo on The Great Abolitionist
Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his new book The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union (to be released on April 23, 2024). You can place a hold on a library ......More
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Thursday May 16 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
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
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Thursday May 16 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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Thursday May 16 5:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
PJ Storytime
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. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.......More
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Friends Speaker Series: Author Talk with Tess Gerritsen
“Expect mystery, action, and bloodshed in this exciting thriller launched straight from the peaceful shores of Maine.” — Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW Join us for an engaging conversation with New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen as she takes us inside her late......More
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Friday May 17 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
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] https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/shake-rattle-and-re......More
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Friday May 17 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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
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Monday May 20 5:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog!
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
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Monday May 20 5:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Read to a Dog!
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
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Monday May 20 5:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Read to a Dog!
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
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Monday May 20 5:45pm - 6:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog!
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
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 6:15pm EDT
Read to a Dog!
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
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Tuesday May 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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
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Tuesday May 21 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Bracelet Buddies
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone ages 9-12 is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email [email protected] ......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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-118/
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
WPL Book Group
This month's book is 1984 by George Orwell. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located in the Reference Room. Librarians will gladly assist you in locat......More
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Toastmasters
Toastmasters meeting. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toastmasters-179/