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Needlework Circle

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

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Paint & Play

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, 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. Drop-in! 

Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. Drop-in! 

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Optimizing Your Pension Plan Benefits

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Special, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join a representative from Bolton Financial, LLC (a Windsor company) who will discuss the various strategies on how you could be optimizing your pension plan benefits.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Special, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a representative from Bolton Financial, LLC (a Windsor company) who will discuss the various strategies on how you could be optimizing your pension plan benefits.

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.

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Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Free tech help is here! The Library Geeks can answer your questions and help with your devices. Just drop in!

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

Free tech help is here! The Library Geeks can answer your questions and help with your devices. Just drop in!

lion and books

Snacks @ Storytime: The Chronicles of Narnia

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a monthly storytime for older kids where we'll get comfy, eat snacks, and read through C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. All ages welcome, but is most suitable for ages 6 and up. No registration needed.

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

Join us for a monthly storytime for older kids where we'll get comfy, eat snacks, and read through C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. All ages welcome, but is most suitable for ages 6 and up. No registration needed.

rocket and seedling

STEAM Playlab

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Welcome to the Preschool Playlab! This program will begin with a storytime and then transition into exploratory play stations where children will engage with hands-on learning based on the storytime theme. 

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

Welcome to the Preschool Playlab! This program will begin with a storytime and then transition into exploratory play stations where children will engage with hands-on learning based on the storytime theme. 

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. 

Junior Geographers Guild

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Special, STEM
Age Group:
Children

We'll be exploring all the ways that geography affects our lives from the foods we eat to the music we listen to and the clothing we wear.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special, STEM
Event Details:

We'll be exploring all the ways that geography affects our lives from the foods we eat to the music we listen to and the clothing we wear.

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Twisted Stitches

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your yarn, hooks, and current project, and come stitch with us! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, all are welcome. Hosted by IT Librarian Denise Ricotta, who's been crocheting since the 1980s.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab your yarn, hooks, and current project, and come stitch with us! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, all are welcome. Hosted by IT Librarian Denise Ricotta, who's been crocheting since the 1980s.

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Young Explorers

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

Join us for our young explorers. You'll fly to another country, visit a US city, or visit outer space. You'll get a passport and boarding pass! This program is for ages 3+ and caregivers. Please register.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our young explorers. You'll fly to another country, visit a US city, or visit outer space. You'll get a passport and boarding pass! This program is for ages 3+ and caregivers. Please register.

different crafts

Adult Crafters Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 4:00pm

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

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.

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 5:00pm

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

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

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

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.

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Pajama Yoga Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)

Bring your yoga mats, comfy pajamas, and stuffies, for Pajama Yoga Storytime. This program will be on select Thursdays from 6:00 PM- 6:45 PM. Recommended for ages 3+ and their caregivers.  
 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your yoga mats, comfy pajamas, and stuffies, for Pajama Yoga Storytime. This program will be on select Thursdays from 6:00 PM- 6:45 PM. Recommended for ages 3+ and their caregivers.  
 

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!
Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 6:00pm

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

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.

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 7:00pm

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a craft project in mind, but not sure where to start? 

Our Makerspace Librarian Carmela Pham will have one-on-one appointments on the third Thursday of every month between 4:00pm-8:00pm. 

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.

Surprise Baby Time

Friday, January 16, 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. 

winter watercolor scene

Beat the Blues: Watercolor Afternoons

Friday, January 16, 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

computer parts

Take Apart Workshop

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens, Adults

It's back! Come take apart old computers and technology. IT Librarian Denise Ricotta will be there to explain what you found inside.  Ages 6 and up.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's back! Come take apart old computers and technology. IT Librarian Denise Ricotta will be there to explain what you found inside.  Ages 6 and up.

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

Children under 12

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

The Main Library and the Wilson Branch will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:00 am.

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Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join Windsor Public Library for Toddler Time, an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM on select Tuesdays. We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers. 
 

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

Join Windsor Public Library for Toddler Time, an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM on select Tuesdays. We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers. 
 

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!
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Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Free tech help is here! The Library Geeks can answer your questions and help with your devices. Just drop in!

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

Free tech help is here! The Library Geeks can answer your questions and help with your devices. Just drop in!

kids making shapes with clay

Playtime with Playdough

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kidspace Program Room at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Drop in for some playdough fun. Build, create, and explore with us! All ages under 12 welcome. No registration required.

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Drop in for some playdough fun. Build, create, and explore with us! All ages under 12 welcome. No registration required.

Different Approaches To Meditation

Different Approaches to Meditation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that meditation may help alleviate stress, improve clarity, and improve sleep?

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special
Event Details:

Did you know that meditation may help alleviate stress, improve clarity, and improve sleep?

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

Homeschool Story Explorers Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School Age (Ages 6-11)

Homeschool families are welcome to join us for a kids book club on select Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. This book club is geared to children ages 8-12 and their caregiver and facilitated by 2 local homeschoolers with support from their mom.

Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Homeschool families are welcome to join us for a kids book club on select Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. This book club is geared to children ages 8-12 and their caregiver and facilitated by 2 local homeschoolers with support from their mom.

Disclaimer(s)

Children and caregiver

This program is designed for children and their caregivers together.