Upcoming Events

Name: Marooned Without A Compass!
Start: 2024-11-21T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-21T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Windsor Main Library

Featured Events

Marooned Without A Compass!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Special, STEM

Age Group:

School Age (Ages 6-11)

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: Special, STEM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Join us for a special program "Marooned Without A Compass". Can we survive all the trials we face as we are marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean? What equipment or tools do we have to work with in order to survive.

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

Metaphor In Songwriting

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Writing & Literature

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Writing & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Metaphors are such a part of our lives; we often do not even realize that a metaphor is being said. However, music relies heavily on metaphor in its titles and its lyrics.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)

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Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)

Event Details:

Bring your family to a fun and engaging storytime at the library. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Mini Art Painting Party

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Ever wanted to create an artful masterpiece, but don't have the time or space to paint a huge canvas? No worries! Now you can paint your own mini canvas at the library!

Lean On Me

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Reference Desk at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Special

Age Group:

Adults

View Details

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Wilson Branch

Room: Wilson Children's Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

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

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

$Math games for kids$

Math Games

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

School Age (Ages 6-11)

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)

Program Type: STEM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

The return of our popular Math Games program is here. Join us for some fun math riddles, problem solving, interactive games, cards, dice and possible coding along with our special sports math games! This program is for ages 7+

Needlework Circle

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Mezzanine Makerspace

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Join our Needlework Circle at the Windsor Public Library on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced quilters, cross-stitchers, needlepointers, embroiderers, weavers and all other fiber artists are we

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

This program has a limited space capacity. Please be mindful of this when registering. If you have registered for a program and can no longer attend please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 to cancel your spot or cancel through this system.

Gnomes for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

There's no place like Gnomes for the Holidays! Need a last minute holiday gift for a friend or family member? Join us in creating a gnome out of a pinecone.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving and Friday, November 29 for the day after Thanksgiving.

Our normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 30.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 2

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of Three Holidays and a wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin. This month the book club will be in person only at the Windsor Public Library. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Town Offices Closing Early

12:30pm - 5:30pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch are closing at 12:30 PM.

Our normal hours will resume on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 AM.

Books for Thought: Wilson Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

Wilson Branch

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Wilson Branch

Room: Wilson Children's Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join us at Wilson Branch Library for a monthly book club that highlights mysteries, thrillers, romance and more by or about BIPOC without the trauma tropes.

Early Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24 in honor of Christmas Eve.

Normal hours resume on Thursday, December 26 at 10:00 AM.

Christmas

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Wednesday, December 25 in honor of Christmas.

Our normal hours will resume on Thursday, December 26 at 10:00 AM.

Geography Bee

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Children

Windsor Public Library

Cancelled

Registration

Cancelled

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Animals, Book Club, Special, STEM

Event Details:

Put your geography skills to the test! Face off against other kids for a battle of the wits. Answer questions about flags, capitals, and all things geography related. First, second, and third place will get a prize and bragging rights. Ages 7-12.

Pokémon Party

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Children

Windsor Public Library

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Celebrations, Games, Special

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

We're gonna catch 'em all during this winter vacation Pokémon Party. We'll do a Pokémon craft, take quizzes, host card trading, and a gaming competition. Ages 4 and up. Please register!

Disclaimer(s)

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!

Early Closing

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31 in honor of New Year's Eve.

Normal hours resume on Thursday, January 2 at 10:00 AM.

New Year's Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Wednesday, January 1 in honor of New Year's Day holiday.

Normal hours will resume on Thursday, January 2 at 10:00 AM.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Discussions are held on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room 1.

One Book One Windsor

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Teens, Adults

Windsor Public Library

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Lecture, Special

Event Details:

The Windsor Human Relations Commission and the Windsor Public Library presents One Book One Windsor 2025. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a lively discussion of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Books for Thought: Wilson Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am

Adults

Wilson Branch

Registration

Library Branch: Wilson Branch

Room: Wilson Adult Area

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Join us at Wilson Branch Library for a monthly book club that highlights mysteries, thrillers, romance and more by or about BIPOC without the trauma tropes.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21 at 10:00 AM.

Book Buzz Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens, Adults

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Special, Writing & Literature

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Are you a book enthusiast? Do you want to know what the next best book to read is? Are you part of a book club and are looking for the next title to discuss?

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

American Girl Doll Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Kidspace Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Special

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Bring your doll for an evening tea party and art session inspired by the American Girl Doll book series and collection.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. Discussions are held on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room 1.

President's Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

Description:

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Monday, February 17 in honor of President's Day.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00 AM.

American Girl Doll Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Kidspace Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Special

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Bring your doll for an evening tea party and art session inspired by the American Girl Doll book series and collection.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of People We Meet on Vacation. Discussions are held on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room 1.

American Girl Doll Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Kidspace Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Special

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Bring your doll for an evening tea party and art session inspired by the American Girl Doll book series and collection.

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for something a little different. Instead of one book that we will discuss, everyone should bring a poem or collection of poems they love and we will discuss them all.

American Girl Doll Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children

Windsor Public Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library

Room: Kidspace Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Special

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Bring your doll for an evening tea party and art session inspired by the American Girl Doll book series and collection.

Shad Derby Day

10:00am - 5:00pm

Windsor Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Windsor Public Library

Description:

The Main Library will be closed for Shad Derby Day. Enjoy the parade and the festivities! We will reopen on Sunday at 2:00 pm.

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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!

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association