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snow globes

Snow Globes

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Winter is coming, and we can celebrate its arrival by creating a small decorative snow globe! Supplies provided. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 with any questions. No registration required.

Family Walk & Snack Social Every second Wednesday at 11:00 AM Sept-Dec

Walk & Snack Social

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kidspace Program Room at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Nature/Outdoor

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nature/Outdoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families are invited to meet at the Windsor Public Library Kidspace for a group walk around the Town Green or the Windsor Center Trail.

kids making shapes with clay

Playtime with Playdough

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kidspace Program Room at Windsor Public Library

Age Group:

Children
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.

password

Password

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

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

And the password is...fun! Get ready to play a few rounds of the beloved game Password. You will give clues to your partner, and they must guess your word. It is harder than you think, but also a way to get your mind thinking!

Twisted Stitches crochet group

Twisted Stitches

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

pine trees and snowflakes

Holiday Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Join us for a holiday storytime. How do you celebrate the Holidays? How do children around the world celebrate the season? Hang a pickle in a tree? Hide the elf? Let's enjoy some special holiday stories, songs, activities and crafts.

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 4:00pm

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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. 

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 5:00pm

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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. 

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 6:00pm

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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. 

Make it on the Mezzanine

Make it on the Mezzanine 7:00pm

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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. 

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Snacks @ Storytime: The Chronicles of Narnia

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
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.

STEAM Playlab

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
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.

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:

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.

Young Explorers

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
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:

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.

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. 

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.

Make it on the Mezzanine 4:00pm

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
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 5:00pm

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
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.

Pajama Yoga Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
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 6:00pm

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
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 7:00pm

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
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

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
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. 

Beat the Blues: Watercolor Afternoons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Wilson Branch
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

Take Apart Workshop

2:30pm–4:30pm
School Age (Ages 6-11), Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
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
Some Branches
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.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
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!

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:

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

Playtime with Playdough

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
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

10:30am–11:30am
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Wilson Branch
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. 

X Files Revisited

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

Continuing our X Files program, please join us for many more discussions about aliens, ghosts, haunted locations, extreme diseases, parapsychology such as extra sensory perception (ESP), telepathy and psychokinesis.

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

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:

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.

Storytime in the Animal Kingdom Series

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Animal Kingdom Storytime Series. We will be hearing stories about some awesome wild animals and forest animals. This storytime includes songs, poems, jokes crafts and of course some funny animal stories.

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.