In Transition Conversation Series

Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives. The group relies on methods from Linda's research ......More

Join Linda Rossetti, Winchester resident and author of the book, 'Dancing with Disruption,' for an informal supportive conversation about how to successfully navigate times of upheaval in our careers and in our lives. The group relies on methods from Linda's research and incorporates learnings from the science of human development. Drop in to learn new approaches in a welcoming community. The In Transition group meets on the 1st Monday of every month from September - June. Zoom Info: Topic: Winchester Public Library's Monthly In Transition Free Workshop with Linda Rossetti Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8367298778?pwd=MHZaTldRR1l1b2FaODFoNW1EN3ppdz09 Meeting ID: 836 729 8778 Passcode: 01890 https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-transition-conversation-series-53/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Monday Night Mystery Book Club

Love mysteries? Join WPL's latest book group - Monday Night Mysteries! This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Check it out from the li......More

Love mysteries? Join WPL's latest book group - Monday Night Mysteries! This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Check it out from the library (book club books are on display in the Adult Reference Room) or download the ebook at digital.minlib.net. For questions, please email Kristin at kmacleod@minlib.net for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-night-mystery-book-club-20/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Teen Tech Time: Learn OnShape

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Teens, are you interested in learning how to design objects to be 3D printed? Join WHS student Isaac as he gives you an introduction to  Onshape, a free, cloud-bas......More

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Teens, are you interested in learning how to design objects to be 3D printed? Join WHS student Isaac as he gives you an introduction to  Onshape, a free, cloud-based design platform. Over three sessions you'll learn the basics and be able to design your own project, which can then be 3D printed in the library. To sign up for your free Onshape account you'll need a personal email, not a school account. Feel free to bring your own laptop, but we'll have Chromebooks available for you to use as well. Registration is required and limited to six participants. Signing up for the first session registers you for all three.    https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-tech-time-learn-onshape/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

YA Book Club

Teens, come join us for our YA book club! Discover new books, talk with other fans, and fill up on snacks. This month's book is Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta. Copies will be available in the Reference ......More

Teens, come join us for our YA book club! Discover new books, talk with other fans, and fill up on snacks. This month's book is Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta. Copies will be available in the Reference Room on the main floor of the library. For high school students only. No registration required. Questions? Email agogel@minlib.net This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ya-book-club/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Toastmasters

Toastmasters meeting. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toastmasters-204/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown-ups. You’ll learn ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and we'll leave a little time at the end of each s......More

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown-ups. You’ll learn ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and we'll leave a little time at the end of each session for participants to chat with each other. Due to the popularity of this program we ask that babies and their families/caregivers only attend one session of Itsy Bitsy Readers per week. *Please note this program is for children who are not yet walking independently. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.net  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/itsy-bitsy-readers-809/

Children's Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown-ups. You’ll learn ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and we'll leave a little time at the end of each s......More

Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown-ups. You’ll learn ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and we'll leave a little time at the end of each session for participants to chat with each other. Due to the popularity of this program we ask that babies and their families/caregivers only attend one session of Itsy Bitsy Readers per week. *Please note this program is for children who are not yet walking independently. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.net  This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/itsy-bitsy-readers-758/

Children's Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

LIT - Library Initiative for Teens (plus snacks!)

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. We're looking for teens to help make the library the best it can be! In this group we will have opportunities for you to help in a variety of ways - help make choices on what we should buy for the collect......More

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. We're looking for teens to help make the library the best it can be! In this group we will have opportunities for you to help in a variety of ways - help make choices on what we should buy for the collection, create programs for all to attend, work on social media posts, and create decorations to brighten the Teen Space. You can work on what's right for you! For every meeting attended the librarian will sign off on an hour of volunteer credit. Please sign up so we can get an idea of how many snacks to buy. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lit-library-initiative-for-teens-plus-snacks-7/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Navigating Elder Care: What Every Family Needs to Know

Join us for an event designed to help families confidently navigate the complex world of eldercare. Whether you're planning for your own next chapter or stepping in to support aging parents, you'll leave with clarity, confidence, and a checklist of smart next steps. ......More

Join us for an event designed to help families confidently navigate the complex world of eldercare. Whether you're planning for your own next chapter or stepping in to support aging parents, you'll leave with clarity, confidence, and a checklist of smart next steps. You’ll hear from a powerhouse panel of credentialed professionals, including: Catherine Valega, Certified Financial Planner Molly Soiffer, Estate Planning Attorney Blair Hammond, Senior Moving Specialist Susan McLaren, McLaren Real Estate Wendy Mastrogiovanni, Armada Home Care Together, we’ll cover the conversations, costs, legal tools, and lifestyle decisions that matter most. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/navigating-elder-care-what-every-family-needs-to-know/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Pattycake Place

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes......More

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes. For children ages 2 and under. Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pattycake-place-276/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

(VIRTUAL) Author Alexis Prescott Discusses “The First Witches"

Please join us as author Alexis Prescott discusses her recent release, The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World, a book which provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Weste......More

Please join us as author Alexis Prescott discusses her recent release, The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World, a book which provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Western thought and literature that she even lives on today as a prototype of the gruesome woman found in folklore, horror stories and movies. If you are a lover of literature and the history of witches, this talk is for you! Register directly on Zoom HERE. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. About the author: Alexis holds a BA and MA in Ancient History and PGCE in Classics from King's College London. After her masters, she worked as a cataloguer of Roman Republican coins at the British Museum for three years before moving into teaching. Alexis has since been a Classics teacher for over 16 years and has specialised in the teaching of Ancient Greek and Roman epic poetry, Greek tragedy, the Athenian democratic system, Roman Republican history and early Roman imperial history. Alexis has a passionate interest in the representation of folkloric figures in the Classical world and the influences these representations have had upon western thought, literature and film. These interests will be explored in her forthcoming book "The First Witches: Women of power in the Classical World" to be published in spring 2025. This program is supported by the Ashland Public Library in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries.  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-alexis-prescott-discusses-the-first-witches/

Virtual Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

PJ Storytime

Kids of all ages join us for some books before bedtime! PJs and stuffies are optional but encouraged! We'll read, sing some songs, and then all head home for a good night's rest. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.......More

Kids of all ages join us for some books before bedtime! PJs and stuffies are optional but encouraged! We'll read, sing some songs, and then all head home for a good night's rest. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.net  ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pj-storytime-15/

Children's Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craft Night: Beaded Plants

Make your own beautiful, everlasting potted plants using wire and beads. Open to teens and adults. Registration required. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-night-beaded-......More

Make your own beautiful, everlasting potted plants using wire and beads. Open to teens and adults. Registration required. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-night-beaded-plants/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Shake Rattle and Read

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required! Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in t......More

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required! Questions? Email winchild@minlib.net ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/shake-rattle-and-read-94/

Children's Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board Game Afternoon

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults! Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time. This progra......More

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults! Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-game-afternoon-127/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Kids Art with Studio on the Common

Join us for an art class with Studio on the Common! We'll be in the Storytime Room (or the Library Lawn if it's a nice day) getting crafty with all kinds of fun art supplies! For kids in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call 781.721.7171 x326, email b......More

Join us for an art class with Studio on the Common! We'll be in the Storytime Room (or the Library Lawn if it's a nice day) getting crafty with all kinds of fun art supplies! For kids in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call 781.721.7171 x326, email bdelorme@minlib.net or winchild@minlib.net ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. Support for this program provided by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-art-with-studio-on-the-common-painting-2/

Library Lawn Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Yarnies @ The Jenks

The Library's Yarnies group is now meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Jenks!  Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then Yarnies is for you! Bring along your current project, or join us to gath......More

The Library's Yarnies group is now meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Jenks!  Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then Yarnies is for you! Bring along your current project, or join us to gather ideas from your fellow crafters! All are welcome: beginners, experts, and everyone in between! Drop in, no registration required.  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yarnies-the-jenks-39/

Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

DIY Wands!

Join us on the Library Lawn on Town Day! Design and build your own magic wand! You’ll get to choose your wandwood, then decorate it with yarn, paint, feathers, leaves, and more. We’ll finish it off with an activation charm. Kids of all ages are welcome, children in Pk......More

Join us on the Library Lawn on Town Day! Design and build your own magic wand! You’ll get to choose your wandwood, then decorate it with yarn, paint, feathers, leaves, and more. We’ll finish it off with an activation charm. Kids of all ages are welcome, children in Pk-1st may need caregiver assistance. Questions? Call 781.721.7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.net This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building or on Library property while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/diy-wands-2/

Library Lawn Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Preschool STEAM

STEAM's not just for school-aged kids. Preschoolers can try hands-on activities that will spark an early interest in STEAM topics. For ages 2-5 with caregiver participation. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.net or visi......More

STEAM's not just for school-aged kids. Preschoolers can try hands-on activities that will spark an early interest in STEAM topics. For ages 2-5 with caregiver participation. Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.net or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-steam-31/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Ice Cream and Complain

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Drop in, have some ice cream, and vent your complaints about anything. We'll have some suggested topics to get you started but feel free to complain about anything you want! We bet you feel better when you......More

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Drop in, have some ice cream, and vent your complaints about anything. We'll have some suggested topics to get you started but feel free to complain about anything you want! We bet you feel better when you're done.  (ice cream available while supplies last!) This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.  https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ice-cream-and-complain/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Yarnies

Knitting and crocheting beginners and experts and everyone in between who are interested in talking with like-minded people about current projects or tips and tricks are welcome! Presented in partnership with the Greater Boston Knitting......More

Knitting and crocheting beginners and experts and everyone in between who are interested in talking with like-minded people about current projects or tips and tricks are welcome! Presented in partnership with the Greater Boston Knitting Guild. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yarnies-88/

Large Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Teen Tech Time: Learn OnShape

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Teens, are you interested in learning how to design objects to be 3D printed? Join WHS student Isaac as he gives you an introduction to  Onshape, a free, cloud-bas......More

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Teens, are you interested in learning how to design objects to be 3D printed? Join WHS student Isaac as he gives you an introduction to  Onshape, a free, cloud-based design platform. Over three sessions you'll learn the basics and be able to design your own project, which can then be 3D printed in the library. To sign up for your free Onshape account you'll need a personal email, not a school account. Feel free to bring your own laptop, but we'll have Chromebooks available for you to use as well. Registration is required and limited to six participants. Signing up for the first session registers you for all three.    https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-tech-time-learn-onshape-2/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

If you enjoy reading graphic novels, and you are in grades 3-5, this is the perfect book club for you! We will meet and discuss a different graphic novel once a month. Registration Required. This month we'll be reading... Cat on the Run in Cat of Death by Aaron Blabe......More

If you enjoy reading graphic novels, and you are in grades 3-5, this is the perfect book club for you! We will meet and discuss a different graphic novel once a month. Registration Required. This month we'll be reading... Cat on the Run in Cat of Death by Aaron Blabey Copies will be available in the Children's Room or you can request a copy. Questions? email winchild@minlib.net ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kids-graphic-novel-book-club-30/

Storytime Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group

This month's book is All the Beauty in the World: the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to......More

This month's book is All the Beauty in the World: the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Group members can call the Reference Department at 781-721-7171 x320 to have a copy reserved for themselves. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy. For questions and the Zoom link for remote attendance, please contact Sarah Levinson at slevinson15@gmail.com. https://winpublib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/second-tuesday-womens-reading-group-91/

Small Meeting Room Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890