Upcoming Events

Featured Events

girl scouts making a sign

Where are the Women? Q&A with local author Janice Hechter

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilson Children's Room at Wilson Branch

Program Type:

Special, Writing & Literature

Age Group:

Children, School Age (Ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special, Writing & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Women's History Month with local author and illustrator Janice Hechter who joins us for a fun and engaging presentation on her book "Where are the Women?: The Girl Scouts Campaign for the First Women's Statue in Central Park".

rocket and seedling

STEAM Playlab

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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.

science classroom

STEM and Innovation Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kidspace Program Room at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Special, STEM

Age Group:

School Age (Ages 6-11)
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Kidspace Program Room
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our monthly STEM and Innovation Club returns with all-new experiments, optical illusions, crazy mind riddles and innovation team problem-solving. Please join us for this fun, hands-on program. This program is for ages 8 and older.

silent book club

Silent Book Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Fiction Area at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Adult Fiction Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All teen and adult readers are welcome and it's BYOBook (or browse the Windsor Public Library shelves!). Settle in for about 45 minutes of silent, sustained reading.

mini fig head

Lego Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Age Group:

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

Drop in for some LEGO open play. Meet other LEGO lovers and test your building skills. All ages under 18 welcome. No registration required.

parents pushing kids strollers

Walk and Snack Social

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kidspace Program Room at Windsor Public Library

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)
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.

map and mountains

Junior Geographers Guild

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Games, Special, STEM

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special, STEM
Registration Required
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.

Teen Craft: Felt Rain Cloud Bookmarks

Teen Craft: Felt Rain Cloud Bookmarks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mezzanine Makerspace at Windsor Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Create unique DIY projects with friends in a fun and creative workshop environment!

Please call the Reference Desk with any questions at 860-285-1918.

Registration is required. Registration will open on March 9 at 10:00AM.

wild animals

Young Zoologists Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Windsor Public Library

Age Group:

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

Once a month, we'll be enjoying this Saturday storytime where we read stories and learn about about certain animals as well as do a related activity. All ages are welcome, but this is recommended for ages 2 to 5. No registration required.

board game pieces

Board Games Afternoon

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

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

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Program Type

STEM and Innovation Club

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

Our monthly STEM and Innovation Club returns with all-new experiments, optical illusions, crazy mind riddles and innovation team problem-solving. Please join us for this fun, hands-on program. This program is for ages 8 and older.

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!

Holiday Closing

All Day
Windsor Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Windsor Public Library
Description:

The Main Library will be closed Sunday, April 5 in honor of the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume Monday, April 6 at 10:00am.

Junior Geographers Guild

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special, STEM
Registration Required
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.

Spring Break STEM Challenge: Build a Solar House!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This activity gives children ages 6-12 the opportunity to learn about solar energy through a fun, hands on activity.

Math Games

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

We are back with our crazy Math Games! Join us for some fun math riddles, problem-solving, games, and more. Along with our special sports math games! This is a monthly program for ages 8 and older please. 

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!

Discovering the Wonders of Artifical Intelligence

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Special, STEM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) in this engaging class designed for older adults taught by Bert Siirkin.

Disclaimer(s)

Windsor Library Association

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

Junior Math Games and Storytime

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)
Program Type: STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

We continue with our fun monthly math game storytime. Counting, adding, funny riddles, stories, and activities will be part of this special program. Ages 3+ and their 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. 

Junior Geographers Guild

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games, Special, STEM
Registration Required
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.

Shad Derby 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 that annual Windsor Tradition: Shad Derby Day. Normal hours will resume on Sunday, May 17, at 1:00 pm.

Curiosity Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age (Ages 6-11)
Wilson Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wilson Branch
Room: Wilson Children's Room
Age Group: Children, School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all curious kiddos! Join us on select Mondays for STEM fun with college student and Wilson Branch Library tutor Azarah and Ms. Cailey. We'll have different hands-on activities each session for kids age 5-10. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 12

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Memorial 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 Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, at 10:00 am.

Write & Illustrate Your Own Story — A S.T.E.A.M. Adventure!

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love creating your own stories? Step into a prehistoric world in this exciting S.T.E.A.M. adventure!

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

Rainbow Science

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature/Outdoor, Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rainbows are one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature. And we love rainbows here in Kidspace! Join us for a night of rainbow STEM activities. For ages 4 and up. Please register.

Shark Party

6:00pm–7:15pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals, Celebrations, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're celebrating Shark Week with another fintastic celebration. We'll make shark crafts, do a mini shark experiment, and play shark bingo where you could win a shark themed prize. Ages 5 to 12. Please register.

Peabody Museum Field Trip: Geology

10:00am–12:30pm
Children
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special, STEM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Peabody Museum in New Haven for a field trip where children and their caregivers will be able to take a geology workshop free of charge.

Can You Survive In The Dinosaur Age?

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age (Ages 6-11)
Windsor Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: School Age (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Could you survive in the dinosaur age? Step back in time. How do you stay alive when you are attacked? Where can you hide? What weapons do you have? What can you eat? Track the dinosaurs and name them. This program is for ages 7-12 years old.

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!

EcoTarium Visit: Animal Adaptations

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals, Nature/Outdoor, Performance, STEM
Event Details:

Do you and a turtle eat the same food? Could you share the same home as a fox? Discover which characteristics and behaviors help animals move, hunt, and survive.

Jurassic Classroom Visit

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Windsor Public Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are so excited to have our visitors today! Join us for Jurassic Classroom and the "Amazing Adaptations" program.

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!

Dinosaur State Park Field Trip

10:00am–12:15pm
Children
Off Site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Nature/Outdoor, Special, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're taking a field trip to Dinosaur State Parks! Each participant will get free entry to Dinosaur State Park to enjoy a day in the sun.