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Yoga Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
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. Rec...

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

Modern Art Today

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Special
Age Group:
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for a program on Modern Art of today. Pollock, Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and Richter one of the most famous and important artists of the 21st century! We will discuss some...

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Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a program on Modern Art of today. Pollock, Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and Richter one of the most famous and important artists of the 21st century! We will discuss some of their artwork. Do you like it? If not, why not?

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!

Adult Crafters Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Tasty Treats Thursday: Star Wars Edition

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Special
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

One Thursday a month, join us to learn how to craft your own culinary creations! These recipes will involve little to no baking and will be sure to tingle the taste buds and b...

Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

One Thursday a month, join us to learn how to craft your own culinary creations! 

These recipes will involve little to no baking and will be sure to tingle the taste buds and boost cooking confidence in the kitchen!

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

Book Babies

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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 ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

 

Shad Derby Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Windsor Public Library

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.

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.

Playgroup in Kidspace

Playgroup

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Special, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 an...

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.

Outdoor Art

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Nature/Outdoor
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come enjoy the outdoor weather and make some art. This program will take place on the Eagle Green. Recommended for ages 2+. Register for a reminder email or just drop in!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature/Outdoor
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come enjoy the outdoor weather and make some art. This program will take place on the Eagle Green. Recommended for ages 2+. Register for a reminder email or just drop in!

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Spring Cleaning and Organizing with Maria Grove

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an informative evening on all things home organization with professional organizer Maria Grove. Maria will share tips and tricks on how to organize spaces in your home ...

Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for an informative evening on all things home organization with professional organizer Maria Grove.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

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Who's Lived in Your House? A Genealogy Lecture

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Windsor Public Library to welcome Bryna O’Sullivan, a professional genealogist, for a seminar who's lived in your house. This program will help attendees trace the h...

Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us at the Windsor Public Library to welcome Bryna O’Sullivan, a professional genealogist, for a seminar who's lived in your house. This program will help attendees trace the history of a historic home.

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.

Windsor Library Association

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join the Windsor Public Library for Toddler Time, an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 on select Tuesdays. We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for car...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join the Windsor Public Library for Toddler Time, an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 on select Tuesdays. We will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers.

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Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

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Wilson Community Garden Opening Day

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilson Green Space at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Nature/Outdoor
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in preparing our community garden for the growing season! We'll be planting our seedlings that we started indoors in our raised beds, pulling weeds in our pollinator garden...

Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Green Space
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Nature/Outdoor
Event Details:

Join us in preparing our community garden for the growing season! We'll be planting our seedlings that we started indoors in our raised beds, pulling weeds in our pollinator garden, and sowing native wildflower seeds. All ages welcome.

Lilo & Stitch Luau

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kidspace Program Room at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We're celebrating the new Lilo & Stitch movie with a watch party of the original film. We'll watch the movie, play games, and do crafts. At the end of the night, we'll raffle o...

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games, Movie
Event Details:

We're celebrating the new Lilo & Stitch movie with a watch party of the original film. We'll watch the movie, play games, and do crafts.

Teen Seeds of Intention: Crystals and Cacti Class

Teen Seeds of Intention: Crystals and Cacti Class

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
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. The wo...

Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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

Book Picnic

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Pack your lunch and a comfortable blanket and join Kidspace for a special storytime on the Eagle Green once a month. After listening to stories and enjoying a delicious lunch don't...

Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Event Details:

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

Twisted Stitches Wednesdays at 7pm

Twisted Stitches

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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.

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Bushnell Backstage Tour

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Windsor Public Library for a unique offering - a backstage tour of the Bushnell Theater in Hartford. This building is rich with historical information and therefore the to...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join the Windsor Public Library for a unique offering - a backstage tour of the Bushnell Theater in Hartford. This building is rich with historical information and therefore the tour is approximately 90 minutes.

What Will We Find Storytime

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

Please join us for our new storytime series called, "What will we find"? This special program is all about a farm. Do you know what animals are on a farm? What can be grown on a fa...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Please join us for our new storytime series called, "What will we find"? This special program is all about a farm. Do you know what animals are on a farm? What can be grown on a farm? What fun activities you could do on a farm?

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!

Adult Crafters Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Mindfulness Craft Night

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age (Ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us for a Mindfulness Craft Night. This engaging and relaxing activity is designed for kids and their families to explore mindfulness through creative projects. Perfect for all...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, School Age (Ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a Mindfulness Craft Night. This engaging and relaxing activity is designed for kids and their families to explore mindfulness through creative projects.

Sing & Stomp

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Windsor Public Library, Wilson Branch
Description:

The Windsor Public Library and the Wilson Branch are closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 AM.

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Paint Outside the Lines

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Start the day with a little expression! We'll try a fun new art activity at each session. Open to children ages 0-5 and their caregiver.  Sign up to get a reminder email or ju...

Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Start the day with a little expression! We'll try a fun new art activity at each session. Open to children ages 0-5 and their caregiver.  Sign up to get a reminder email or just drop-in!