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This event is in the "Adults" group.

I Want To Write, But Where Do I Start?: A Workshop On Writing Tips PART TWO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special, Writing & Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Writer's block, be gone! Come to a workshop on writing tips to help you start to get your creative mind going to write your best story ever. Some prompts will be given, and tips for where to even begin your writing journey will be taught.

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 "School Age (Ages 6-11)" group.

STEM CLUB

6:00pm - 7:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is our last STEM Club 2024 to 2025 program for ages 7 and older.

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

Book Babies

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

11:30am - 2:15pm
Teens
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to play Dungeons and Dragons on the first Saturday of each month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Playgroup

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

Play is an important part of child development. We'll be hosting a playgroup for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers most Mondays. Come meet other parents in the community and find friends for your little ones! Free.

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

Posture Points - Improve Your Posture the Easy Way

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture, Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist Carrie Sawtell, L.Ac. will guide you through easy exercises to help bring your body into alignment at the Windsor Public Library on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 PM.

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

Silent Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Adult Fiction Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All teen and adult readers are welcome and it's BYOBook (or browse the Windsor Public Library shelves!). Settle in for about 45 minutes of silent, sustained reading.

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
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Make-A-Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us select Tuesdays in March, April and May for an afternoon of crafting! Each week, we will do a different craft. Prepare to bring your creativity! Registration is required for each session.

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.

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 "Adults" group.

Trivia Night!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Are you a trivia buff? Do you love watching Jeopardy!? Want to show off your esoteric knowledge? Grab some friends, make a team and come to Trivia Night!

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 "Adults" group.

Estate Planning 101

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Everyone, both young and old, needs an estate plan. Your life circumstances can change in an instant! If they do, are you prepared? If you don’t have a plan in place, the State of Connecticut will make some of these decisions for you.

Disclaimer(s)

Hybrid Program - Speaker on Zoom

This program will be hybrid – our speaker will be on Zoom but patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom.

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

Twisted Stitches

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project, hooks and yarn, and join us to crochet together. Perfect for new or experienced stitchers. Hosted by IT Librarian Denise Ricotta, who has been crocheting since the 80's! Drop in, no registration required.

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

Young Explorers

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This is our last Young Explorers program until the Fall. This is our fun STEAM and adventure program. We travel to different countries and many U.S. states to learn about people, animals, and fun places to visit.

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 "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 "Adults" group.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Discussions are held on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room 1.

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

Build-A-Bouquet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pamela Gray from Winter Bee Garden in Ledyard will conduct a workshop on how to create the perfect arrangement of spring flowers. Participants learn the five elements in creating a stunning market bouquet, then build their own arrangements.

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.

Teen Craft: Pressed Flower Lanterns

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

April Showers brought May flowers and now you get to use them in a craft! Join us for a springtime project creating one of a kind jar lanterns using an assortment of pressed flowers. 

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

Book Babies

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crepe Paper Flowers with Alanah Westcott

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Wilson Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Local artist Alanah Westcott will help us create beautiful, everlasting blooms out of crepe paper to give as a gift or keep for ourselves. Seating is limited, registration required. Sponsored by WLA. 

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space - Wilson Branch

Attendance is limited for this program. Please keep this in mind when registering for programs as we would like to best serve all of our patrons. Only register if you know you can attend.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel here on our calendar, e-mail us at wilsonbranch2018@gmail.com, or give us a call at 860-247-8960.

Windsor Library Association

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

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

Star Wars Day: DIY Porg Nesting Dolls

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We may be a couple of days late, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate! Come bask in some Star Wars glory while we make Porg nesting dolls to take home. All ages welcome, but recommended for ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Playgroup

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

Play is an important part of child development. We'll be hosting a playgroup for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers most Mondays. Come meet other parents in the community and find friends for your little ones! Free.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Wilson Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Green Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Yoga Storytime is a fun way for children to bring stories to life using their body, mind, and breathe as well as learn mindful practices that they can use in their daily lives. Recommended for ages 3 and up.