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Crafty Kids Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Every month, we'll be making a craft with a theme. Recommended for ages 5 to 12 with adult guidance. Registration required.

 

Themes will be as follows:

January - Winter

February - Valentine's Day

Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
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.

Special Storytimes

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

Join us for these special storytime programs.  Let's make up our own stories with our special "Telling our Story Together" and our other special program is "Pin the Tail on the Wild Animals!"  What fun!

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

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Wilson Branch
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. Discussions are held on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room 1.

Tasty Treats Thursday

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Windsor Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
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.

Take Great Photos with your Smartphone

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Wilson Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. In many situations, they work quite well as stand-ins for 35mm cameras. Therefore, dragging around a heavy camera, hoping not to miss that great picture opportunity, is no longer necessary.

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

Outdoor Art

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5), School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
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: 16
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!

Wilson Branch Birthday Bash!

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Wilson Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Picnic Tables
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Wilson Branch Library is turning 60 this year! Come celebrate with us with face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and cake! Registration required for face painting & balloon animals. 

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

Windsor Library Association

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

Book Buzz Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
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

Toddler Time

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

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:

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.

Coloring Changing Slime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

It's ooey. It's gooey. And it changes colors. It's coloring changing slime! Let's get science-y with this fun experiment. Ages 6 and up. Registration required.

Sing & Stomp

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
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 for Sing & Stomp. This music and movement-based program is for children ages 5 and under and caregivers.

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:

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.

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

LEGO Creations

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Wilson Branch
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Lego enthusiasts and their grown ups are welcome to drop in Thursday afternoons to build and create with Legos! 

Creative Creatures

4:30pm - 5:15pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Creative Creatures is a new STEM storytime for early elementary children to explore and learn about the creative ways animals and insects live.

Japanese Culture Night for Teens

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Windsor Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kon'nichiwa Teens! 

Do you enjoy Anime, Manga, Sushi, Boba and all things Japanese? 

Come experience a Japanese Culture filled night just for teens. A craft and refreshments will be provided for all who attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

Novice Afternoon: Midsummer Flower Crowns

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Adults
Wilson Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come celebrate the summer solstice with us by making a flower crown! We'll use real flowers, floral wire and floral tape to create beautiful and ephemeral crowns in honor of our longest day. Seating and supplies are limited.

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

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.

Science Heroes: Summer Reading Kickoff

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children, Teens
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games, Performance, Special, STEM
Event Details:

Summer Reading is back and we're Leveling Up with Science Heroes. We'll get to witness a one of a kind science performance and sign up for summer reading.

Magic and Dragons Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Please join us for our very special "Magic and Dragons" storytime.  I love stories about dragons, don't you! I know one named Broccoli that is extra special!

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!

Wildlife on Wheels

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children
Wilson Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Let's kick off summer reading with a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park! We'll get an up close encounter and learn about all kinds of furry and scaly critters! Registration required. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association.

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