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Sesame Street: Raising Kids in a Digital World

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Raising Kids in a Digital World is a fun, 45-minute program where children and their parents or caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through storytime, creativity, and movement. No registration required!

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Raising Kids in a Digital World is a fun, 45-minute program where children and their parents or caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through storytime, creativity, and movement. No registration required!

Decorative Winter Candle Holder

Decorative Winter Candle Holder

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to spruce up a candle around your house? Come on in to create a decorative wintertime candle holder. A perfect craft to compliment your winter decor as the cold weather comes in! Registration is required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to spruce up a candle around your house? Come on in to create a decorative wintertime candle holder. A perfect craft to compliment your winter decor as the cold weather comes in! Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

yule log with candles

Novice Afternoon: Yule Log Centerpiece

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

We'll use wood, assorted greenery, berries, wax candles and other natural adornments to create a yule log center piece to celebrate the winter solstice. Seating is Limited. Registration required. Sponsored by WLA. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll use wood, assorted greenery, berries, wax candles and other natural adornments to create a yule log center piece to celebrate the winter solstice. Seating is Limited. Registration required. Sponsored by WLA. 

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

The Most Wonderful Time book cover

Books for Thought: Wilson Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Wilson Branch Library for a monthly book club that highlights books by or about BIPOC. Facilitated by Windsor resident and book lover Juanita, in December we'll be discussing  "The Most Wonderful Time" by Jayne Allen.

Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at Wilson Branch Library for a monthly book club that highlights books by or about BIPOC. Facilitated by Windsor resident and book lover Juanita, in December we'll be discussing  "The Most Wonderful Time" by Jayne Allen.

Sensory Play Saturday recommended for ages 1-5, register for a reminder email or just drop in. Dress for mess.

Sensory Play Saturday

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Explore a selected theme through various sensory stations that offer unique learning experiences for your little one.  Recommended for 12 months - 5 years old.  Register for a reminder email or just drop in!

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

Explore a selected theme through various sensory stations that offer unique learning experiences for your little one.  Recommended for 12 months - 5 years old.  Register for a reminder email or just drop in!

Adult Makerspace Craft

Adult Makerspace Craft

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about what you can do in the Makerspace? Now's your chance to find out! Join us for a fun Adult Craft using the materials in our space to create a one of a kind piece of art! 

Registration is required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about what you can do in the Makerspace? Now's your chance to find out! Join us for a fun Adult Craft using the materials in our space to create a one of a kind piece of art! 

Registration is required.

adult winter reading program 2025

Adult Winter Reading Program

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Special
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing better than curling up with a hot drink and a good book. Kick the winter blues by signing up for the Fifth Annual Adult Winter Reading Program. Read books. Write reviews. Earn prizes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Event Details:

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing better than curling up with a hot drink and a good book. Kick the winter blues by signing up for the Fifth Annual Adult Winter Reading Program. Read books. Write reviews. Earn prizes.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

Reading Dragons

All Day
Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Summer reading may be over, but we're still going with our love for books and reading! Come in and sign up for our school year reading program, Reading Dragons. Accomplish reading goals and earn special collectible playing cards.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Summer reading may be over, but we're still going with our love for books and reading! Come in and sign up for our school year reading program, Reading Dragons. Accomplish reading goals and earn special collectible playing cards.

penguins on a sled

Are You Ready for Winter? Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Burrr. It's cold out there! How do you get ready for winter? Do we know how animals get ready for the winter too? Join us for a winter storytime with songs, activities, stories, jokes and a winter craft.

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:

Burrr. It's cold out there! How do you get ready for winter? Do we know how animals get ready for the winter too? Join us for a winter storytime with songs, activities, stories, jokes and a winter craft.

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!

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

child with paint pallet

Paint & Play

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0-5)

We'll have washable paint, paper, brushes, sponges and aprons set out for little ones to get creative! A relaxed environment to meet other lil' artists and their caregivers in the community.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll have washable paint, paper, brushes, sponges and aprons set out for little ones to get creative! A relaxed environment to meet other lil' artists and their caregivers in the community.

Special Winter Sing and Stomp Tuesday, Dec 23rd at 10:30 AM

Sing & Stomp

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Come dance and sing with Miss Victoria from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM at Sing & Stomp. This music and movement-based program is for children ages 5 and under and caregivers.

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

Come dance and sing with Miss Victoria from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM at Sing & Stomp. This music and movement-based program is for children ages 5 and under and caregivers.

three American Girl Doll dolls

American Girl Doll Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an American Girl Doll tea party! Sip tea and enjoy some biscuits, accompanied by your favorite doll (ANY doll of any brand!). We'll learn some history and do a craft. Ages 3 to 12 welcome. No registration required.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for an American Girl Doll tea party! Sip tea and enjoy some biscuits, accompanied by your favorite doll (ANY doll of any brand!). We'll learn some history and do a craft. Ages 3 to 12 welcome. No registration required.

Holiday Fun at the Library

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special
Age Group:
Children

Join us for holiday celebration! Yummy treats, stories to watch, crafts and other fun activities. Everyone is invited. What a great way to spend the day before Christmas!

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special
Event Details:

Join us for holiday celebration! Yummy treats, stories to watch, crafts and other fun activities. Everyone is invited. What a great way to spend the day before Christmas!

Christmas Day

All Day
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Friday, December 26, at 10:00 am.

Closing
Branches:
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch
Description:

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Friday, December 26, at 10:00 am.

mini books in an ornament

Mini Book Ornament Craft

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Special, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

How would you like to document the books that you read this past year? We will make mini books of some of the popular books that were published this year as well as selecting a few of your own and put them in an ornament.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Special, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

How would you like to document the books that you read this past year? We will make mini books of some of the popular books that were published this year as well as selecting a few of your own and put them in an ornament.

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.

Windsor Library Association

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

Reading Dragons

All Day
Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children

Summer reading may be over, but we're still going with our love for books and reading! Come in and sign up for our school year reading program, Reading Dragons. Accomplish reading goals and earn special collectible playing cards.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Summer reading may be over, but we're still going with our love for books and reading! Come in and sign up for our school year reading program, Reading Dragons. Accomplish reading goals and earn special collectible playing cards.

man and puppet

Return Visit with the Pumpernickel Puppets

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

What a great way to spend time during the winter vacation! Join us for the return of the puppets. Story and puppets will be all about dragons! This program is for families. Remember to register early since this program fills up fast!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

What a great way to spend time during the winter vacation! Join us for the return of the puppets. Story and puppets will be all about dragons! This program is for families. Remember to register early since this program fills up fast!

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!

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

pile of books

Book Buzz Event

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Special, Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Special, Writing & Literature
Registration Required
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

ocean liner

Could You Survive the Titanic?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Could you survive the sinking of the Titanic? Let's see in this game where winners get to float on the door, everyone else gets to go for a cold swim!

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Could you survive the sinking of the Titanic? Let's see in this game where winners get to float on the door, everyone else gets to go for a cold swim!

New Year's Day

All Day
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch will be closed in observance of the New Year's Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Closing
Branches:
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch
Description:

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch will be closed in observance of the New Year's Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 10:00 am.

baby dragon reading

Surprise Baby Time

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Surprise! It’s Baby time! Join us Fridays at 10:30 AM for an engaging program for babies and their caregivers. Friday activities will vary from storytime, playgroup, bubbles, and more.  Sign up for a reminder email or just drop-in! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Surprise! It’s Baby time! Join us Fridays at 10:30 AM for an engaging program for babies and their caregivers. Friday activities will vary from storytime, playgroup, bubbles, and more.  Sign up for a reminder email or just drop-in! 

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!

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

watercolor winter scene

Beat the Blues: Watercolor Afternoons

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Winter blues got you feeling down? Join us on Friday afternoons in January from 3:30-4:30 at Wilson Branch for a relaxing hour of watercolor painting and making new friends. This is not a formal watercolor class.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter blues got you feeling down? Join us on Friday afternoons in January from 3:30-4:30 at Wilson Branch for a relaxing hour of watercolor painting and making new friends. This is not a formal watercolor class.

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

primary colors

Sensory Play Saturday

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Explore a selected theme through various sensory stations that offer unique learning experiences for your little one.  Recommended for 12 months - 3 years old.  Register for a reminder email or just drop in! Siblings welcome. 

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

Explore a selected theme through various sensory stations that offer unique learning experiences for your little one.  Recommended for 12 months - 3 years old.  Register for a reminder email or just drop in! Siblings welcome. 

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!

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together. 

board game pieces

Board Games Afternoon

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the world of board games beyond the traditional choices and see what all the fun is about!