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Books for Thought: Wilson Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Wilson Branch Library for a monthly book club that highlights books by or about BIPOC without the trauma tropes.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Science Heroes: Summer Reading Kickoff

11:00am–12:30pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, Performance, Special, STEM
Event Details:

Summer Reading is back, and we're Leveling Up with Science Heroes. We'll get to witness a one-of-a-kind science performance and sign up for summer reading.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Magic and Dragons Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for our very special "Magic and Dragons" storytime.  Stories, songs, poems, jokes, and a craft are all part of this special storytime.  For ages 2-5 with caregivers. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance

Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please email or call the Kidspace desk.

kidspace@townofwindsorct.com or 860-285-1914

Kidspace Programs

  • If you regularly register for programs and do not show up, we reserve the right to [without notice] cancel future reservations that you make
  • Safety is our top concern. If the registered child or their parent/guardian is behaving in an unsafe manner or a manner that violates our library policy, they will be asked to leave.
  • If you  are 10 minutes late or more to a program, we reserve the right to give your seat away to another person.
  • Please adhere to program age ranges unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Kidspace if you would like to request an accommodation. Some programmers and performers are more lenient than others and we always encourage you to ask.
  • We ask that parents/guardians engage in the activities with their kiddos. Please don't have side conversations during presentations. Let's all learn and explore together!
This event is in the "Children" group

Wildlife on Wheels

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Wilson Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's kick off summer reading with a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park! We'll get an up close encounter and learn about all kinds of furry and scaly critters! Registration required. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance - Wilson Branch

Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else, or wasting food and program supplies. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please email or call the Wilson Branch front desk.

wilsonbranch2018@gmail.com or 860-247-8960

This event is in the "Teens" group

Will it Art?: Painting with Tape

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will it Art? 

You be the Judge! 

Learn how you can create a masterpiece using tape as your artistic medium. 

Please call the Reference Desk with any questions at 860-285-1918

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Storytime at Wilson Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Wilson Branch Library on select Tuesdays  from May-August for stories, songs, movement and making new friends! Register to get a reminder email or drop-in! Open to children ages 0-5 and their caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Bubble Bonanza

10:30am–2:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stop by our patio for some bubble fun. Big bubble. Little bubbles. Gigantic bubbles. Make lots of bubbles. All the bubbles. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Principal Storytime

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special, Storytime
Event Details:

Principal Storytime at Windsor Public Library is back! Join Windsor Public School's star principals for a special storytime.

Today's principal is Jay Mihalko from Poquonock!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Survive the Oregon Trail

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who said survival can't be a competition? We're hosting a tournament to see who can survive The Oregon Trail. Test your strategy skills to survive and get the high score. Winner leaves with a prize! Everyone else gets dysentery. Ages 6 to 15.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "School Age (Ages 6-11)" group

Book Picnic

11:30am–12:15pm
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Nature/Outdoor, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pack your lunch and a comfortable blanket and join Kidspace for a special storytime on the Eagle Green once a month.

This event is in the "School Age (Ages 6-11)" group

We Are Off to the Races!

1:30pm–2:30pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for the races. Join us on the Eagle Green for our first-ever RACES! Individual and team contests will take place. Outdoor games and races for ages 6 and older. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance

Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please email or call the Kidspace desk.

kidspace@townofwindsorct.com or 860-285-1914

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

What Will We Find Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kidspace for our new storytime series called, "What will we find"? This special program is all about the Jungle. We will have stories, jokes, songs and a craft.  For children ages 2-5 and a caregiver. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance

Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please email or call the Kidspace desk.

kidspace@townofwindsorct.com or 860-285-1914

Kidspace Programs

  • If you regularly register for programs and do not show up, we reserve the right to [without notice] cancel future reservations that you make
  • Safety is our top concern. If the registered child or their parent/guardian is behaving in an unsafe manner or a manner that violates our library policy, they will be asked to leave.
  • If you  are 10 minutes late or more to a program, we reserve the right to give your seat away to another person.
  • Please adhere to program age ranges unless otherwise specified. Please reach out to Kidspace if you would like to request an accommodation. Some programmers and performers are more lenient than others and we always encourage you to ask.
  • We ask that parents/guardians engage in the activities with their kiddos. Please don't have side conversations during presentations. Let's all learn and explore together!
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Crafters Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Wilson Branch
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Creations

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Wilson Branch
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Lego enthusiasts and their grown-ups are welcome to drop in on Thursday afternoons to build and create with Legos! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Shine and Substance Continuation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special, Workshop
Event Details:

Join licensed professional counselor Ashley Rivera for a seminar to further develop the tools to nurture oneself. This is a continuation of the first session, held on August 22, 2024.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Hartford Area Roller Derby

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

Special guests from Hartford Area Roller Derby will be here to teach us all about the game of roller derby.

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Babies

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies love books! This program uses fingerplays, songs, action rhymes, and books to promote the development of early literacy skills. For babies 6 months old to 24 months old and their caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Seeds of Intention: Crystals and Cacti Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kim Larkin, from Klassic Kreations in a Crystal Terrarium Workshop. Participants will assemble glass terrariums using small plants, soil, and an assortment of crystals.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

This program was sponsored by the Windsor Library Association. To learn more, visit: wlact.org

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons

11:30am–2:30pm
Teens
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to play Dungeons and Dragons one Saturday each month. Make friends and join an epic adventure as you set off to slay monsters, earn gold, and find powerful artifacts and treasure.

This event is in the "Children" group

Principal Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special, Storytime
Event Details:

Principal Storytime at Windsor Public Library is back! Join Windsor Public School's star principals for a special storytime.

Today's principal is Dana Gagne from JFK!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bushnell Behind the Scenes Tour on the Go

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can't come to The Bushnell? Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a behind the scenes interactive presentation that will allow you to experience the beauty of the Bushnell from our Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kidspace for an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 on select Tuesdays. We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and tips for caregivers. Each storytime is followed by a craft. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lean On Me

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special
Event Details:

Talk to an expert who can provide information and support for basic needs on the first Tuesday of every month. Meet one of Windsor Social Service's friendly and knowledgeable caseworkers at the Main Library.