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1	2 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys December 2, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM each Monday for Talk & Toys at the Windsor Public Library. You and your child, ages 0 to 4, will make new friends during this hour of fun and free play. See more details •	3 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up December 3, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our winter session runs Tuesdays through January 21 at the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories, movement activities and a simple craft from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop-In. See more details Learn to Crochet Learn to Crochet December 3, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn to Crochet is offered on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM every week at the Main Library. This is an informal, drop-in group of crocheters who are happy to teach others how to crochet in a welcome, comfortable setting on our mezzanine. No registration or previous experience necessary. Free. 860-285-1918. See more details Social Services @ The Library Social Services @ The Library December 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maggie, a caseworker from Windsor Social Services, is at the library every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm ready to answer your inquiries and guide you through your most challenging questions. Maggie offers expert information on Medicare, energy assistance, support groups, and much more. No appointment necessary to visit with Maggie; she'll be here when you need her. To read all about what Social Service can offer you, head to their website by clicking here. See more details • • •	4 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup December 4, 2019 @ 10:45 am - 11:30 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Introduce your child to the library by attending the Wilson Branch Library’s Playgroup from 10:45AM to 11:30AM. Attendees will socialize with other children, play with toys, sing songs and listen to stories. It’s a great way to spend your Wednesday morning.This free drop-in program is for children ages 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers 860-247-8960. See more details 30-Minute Resume Consultations 30-Minute Resume Consultations December 4, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you have a resume that needs a little help? Book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian to review and edit your current resume. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO DROP INS. One appointment per person, per month. Must have a complete, or near complete resume. Appointments cannot be used to build a resume from scratch. No call, no shows cannot book for 30 days from missed appointment. Please come prepared with digital copy, if possible. (Email, Google Drive/Docs, Flash drive, etc.) Call to book a slot: 860-247-8960 See more details Nailed It / Failed It: Winter Edition Nailed It / Failed It: Winter Edition December 4, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Join us at the library for a delicious and hilarious wintertime program where we’ll try to recreate some fancy and festive snacks. Everyone will vote at the end to determine who nailed it and who failed it. Prizes for the best and the funniest culinary creations! 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Registration required. FREE. Call (860) 285-1919 or visit windsorlibrary.com/teens for more information. See more details Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board December 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Windsor Public Library invites teens ages 13-18 to join our new Teen Advisory Board! Earn community service hours, personalize the library’s teen space, design your own library programs, and have a say in the kinds of books, comics, and games that you want in the library. Being a TAB member takes commitment, but it is also a fantastic way to socialize, take on a leadership role in the community, and have your voice be heard. Teen opinions matter and we want you to share yours! At each meeting, we’ll all have dinner together, talk about what’s going on in everyone’s lives, and then get down to the business of perfecting our Teen Space together. Contact our teen librarian, Andy Geary, at (860) 285-1919 and register today. See more details • • • •	5 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters December 5, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Are you a closet crafter or one who is proud to wield a glue gun and brandish a knitting needle? Either way, join the Wilson Crafters! The group continues to meet just about every Thursday morning from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Wilson Branch Library. Join this wonderful, creative group to make new friends, learn some new techniques, and to work on any craft you have in process. Call 860-247-8960 for details. See more details Little Picassos Little Picassos December 5, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 3 to 5 drop in for Little Picassos an art and sensory storytime from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Windsor Public Library. This messy art experience is a great opportunity to spark creativity! Drop-In. See more details Block Printed Gift Wrap Workshop Block Printed Gift Wrap Workshop December 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Give your gift giving something special with our Block Printed Gift Wrap Workshop at the Windsor Public Library from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. We’ll supply all the materials to make your own printed paper from potatoes, paint, and plain paper. Free. Registration is required. 860-285-1920 or http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. See more details • • •	6 Book Babies Book Babies December 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Fridays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM join us at the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies. Caregivers and their babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2, can join us as we play, read, and enjoy songs and rhymes. Drop-In. See more details •	7
8	9 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys December 9, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM each Monday for Talk & Toys at the Windsor Public Library. You and your child, ages 0 to 4, will make new friends during this hour of fun and free play. See more details Holiday Movie Holiday Movie December 9, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Windsor Public Library features White Christmas starring Dean Jagger, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye in their Holiday Movie. The film runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Free. 860-285-1918. See more details • •	10 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up December 10, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our winter session runs Tuesdays through January 21 at the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories, movement activities and a simple craft from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop-In. See more details Learn to Crochet Learn to Crochet December 10, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn to Crochet is offered on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM every week at the Main Library. This is an informal, drop-in group of crocheters who are happy to teach others how to crochet in a welcome, comfortable setting on our mezzanine. No registration or previous experience necessary. Free. 860-285-1918. See more details Social Services @ The Library Social Services @ The Library December 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maggie, a caseworker from Windsor Social Services, is at the library every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm ready to answer your inquiries and guide you through your most challenging questions. Maggie offers expert information on Medicare, energy assistance, support groups, and much more. No appointment necessary to visit with Maggie; she'll be here when you need her. To read all about what Social Service can offer you, head to their website by clicking here. See more details Teen Tuesday / Pizza Party Teen Tuesday / Pizza Party December 10, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Description:New board games, art supplies, Nintendo Switch, Super NES, Wii, Xbox, Giant Jenga, Minecraft, and Fortnite. Invite your friends, grab some snacks, and chill with us after school every other Tuesday! You will also have first dibs on all the newest YA books. Celebrate the last Teen Tuesday of 2019 with a pizza party! Stop by any time between 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Free. (860) 285-1919. See more details • • • •	11 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup December 11, 2019 @ 10:45 am - 11:30 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Introduce your child to the library by attending the Wilson Branch Library’s Playgroup from 10:45AM to 11:30AM. Attendees will socialize with other children, play with toys, sing songs and listen to stories. It’s a great way to spend your Wednesday morning.This free drop-in program is for children ages 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers 860-247-8960. See more details 30-Minute Resume Consultations 30-Minute Resume Consultations December 11, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you have a resume that needs a little help? Book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian to review and edit your current resume. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO DROP INS. One appointment per person, per month. Must have a complete, or near complete resume. Appointments cannot be used to build a resume from scratch. No call, no shows cannot book for 30 days from missed appointment. Please come prepared with digital copy, if possible. (Email, Google Drive/Docs, Flash drive, etc.) Call to book a slot: 860-247-8960 See more details Shake, Shimmy & Dance Shake, Shimmy & Dance December 11, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Join us from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM every other Wednesday to Shake, Shimmy & Dance at the Windsor Public Library. Kids ages 0 to 5 will enjoy this music and movement storytime. Drop In. See more details • • •	12 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters December 12, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Are you a closet crafter or one who is proud to wield a glue gun and brandish a knitting needle? Either way, join the Wilson Crafters! The group continues to meet just about every Thursday morning from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Wilson Branch Library. Join this wonderful, creative group to make new friends, learn some new techniques, and to work on any craft you have in process. Call 860-247-8960 for details. See more details STEM Junior STEM Junior December 12, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us at the Windsor Public Library for STEM Junior for ages 3 to 5. Come test, tinker and create from 10:30AM – 11:30AM on the second Thursday of the month. Drop-In. See more details Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays December 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Teen Thursdays at the Wilson Branch Library means teens ages 12 to 18 take over the children's room with games, activities and snacks. Stop by from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Ages 12 to 18. Free. (860) 247-8960. See more details Kids Crafternoon Kids Crafternoon December 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a Kids Crafternoon, an afternoon of art on the second Thursday of the month. Kids ages 6 to 11 can explore their creative side from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Drop-In. See more details A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play December 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Windsor Jesters will be at the Main Library at 7:00pm performing live for you A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play. No registration is necessary for this special events. Light refreshments will be served. Adapted for thestage by Joe Landry, Music by Kevin Connors, from the novella by CharlesDickens. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. 860-285-1918. See more details • • • • •	13 Book Babies Book Babies December 13, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Fridays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM join us at the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies. Caregivers and their babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2, can join us as we play, read, and enjoy songs and rhymes. Drop-In. See more details •	14 Stuffed Animal Hospital Stuffed Animal Hospital December 14, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Stop in for the Windsor Public Library’s second Stuffed Animal Hospital from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM. Children ages 4 to 8 can enjoy creative pretend play and learn how to be the best stuffed animal vet on the block but families can also bring their beloved stuffed animals to get repaired by a team of volunteer stuffed animal surgeons! Registration Recommended. http://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Ugly Sweater Contest, Cookie Decoration, & Holiday Movie Ugly Sweater Contest, Cookie Decoration, & Holiday Movie December 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Decorate tasty holiday treats! Wear your own ugly holiday sweater and compete to win prizes. We’ll be watching a holiday movie while we decorate too! Tweens/Teens in grades 6-12. 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. FREE. Call (860) 285-1919 or visit windsorlibrary.com/teens for more information. See more details • •
15	16 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys December 16, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM each Monday for Talk & Toys at the Windsor Public Library. You and your child, ages 0 to 4, will make new friends during this hour of fun and free play. See more details Monday Morning Book Club Monday Morning Book Club December 16, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Make this year the year you join the Monday Morning Book Club for a lively discussion of The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. Discussions are held at the Main Library on the fourth Monday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 AM downstairs in Meeting Room 2. Books are available at the Lending Desk, one month prior to each meeting. Free. 860-285-1918 See more details • •	17 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up December 17, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our winter session runs Tuesdays through January 21 at the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories, movement activities and a simple craft from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop-In. See more details Learn to Crochet Learn to Crochet December 17, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn to Crochet is offered on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM every week at the Main Library. This is an informal, drop-in group of crocheters who are happy to teach others how to crochet in a welcome, comfortable setting on our mezzanine. No registration or previous experience necessary. Free. 860-285-1918. See more details Social Services @ The Library Social Services @ The Library December 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maggie, a caseworker from Windsor Social Services, is at the library every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm ready to answer your inquiries and guide you through your most challenging questions. Maggie offers expert information on Medicare, energy assistance, support groups, and much more. No appointment necessary to visit with Maggie; she'll be here when you need her. To read all about what Social Service can offer you, head to their website by clicking here. See more details The be homeful project with Paddington Bear The be homeful project with Paddington Bear December 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm The Windsor Public Library along with students from the Loomis Chaffee school will be hosting a homeful storytime for children grade K to 4. This program is drop-in, no registration required. Parents and librarians across Connecticut have joined the be homeful effort by hosting Paddington Storytime events to help children in their communities learn about and discuss family homelessness in a safe and friendly environment. Our Storytime Guide uses Paddington’s story as a jumping off point for discussing homelessness in age-appropriate ways. Kids have fun and make a difference for children in their communities." You can find out more about be homeful at http://www.behomeful.org See more details • • • •	18 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup December 18, 2019 @ 10:45 am - 11:30 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Introduce your child to the library by attending the Wilson Branch Library’s Playgroup from 10:45AM to 11:30AM. Attendees will socialize with other children, play with toys, sing songs and listen to stories. It’s a great way to spend your Wednesday morning.This free drop-in program is for children ages 0 to 5 and their parents/caregivers 860-247-8960. See more details 30-Minute Resume Consultations 30-Minute Resume Consultations December 18, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you have a resume that needs a little help? Book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian to review and edit your current resume. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO DROP INS. One appointment per person, per month. Must have a complete, or near complete resume. Appointments cannot be used to build a resume from scratch. No call, no shows cannot book for 30 days from missed appointment. Please come prepared with digital copy, if possible. (Email, Google Drive/Docs, Flash drive, etc.) Call to book a slot: 860-247-8960 See more details Star Wars Celebration Star Wars Celebration December 18, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Rise of Skywalker finally hits theaters this weekend! Join us at the library and celebrate the end of an era with Star Wars trivia, crafts, and a double feature of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi! 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM. FREE. Call (860) 285-1919 or visit windsorlibrary.com/teens for more information. See more details • • •	19 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters December 19, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Are you a closet crafter or one who is proud to wield a glue gun and brandish a knitting needle? Either way, join the Wilson Crafters! The group continues to meet just about every Thursday morning from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Wilson Branch Library. Join this wonderful, creative group to make new friends, learn some new techniques, and to work on any craft you have in process. Call 860-247-8960 for details. See more details DIY Gingerbread Houses DIY Gingerbread Houses December 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA REGISTRATION FULL. Gingerbread Man is Loose in the School! Join us at the Wilson Branch Library on Thursday, December 19 for a reading of this thrilling tale. Together, we'll make a gingerbread house served with a side of hot cocoa. This program is intended for youth, but all are welcome. Registration is required. Call 860-247-8960 or visit: http://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/ See more details STEM Club STEM Club December 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Join us at the Windsor Public Library for our monthly STEM Club. Kids ages 6 to 11 can come test, tinker and create from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Drop-In. See more details • • •	20 Book Babies Book Babies December 20, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Fridays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM join us at the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies. Caregivers and their babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2, can join us as we play, read, and enjoy songs and rhymes. Drop-In. See more details •	21
22	23 Polar Express Escape Room - REGISTRATION FULL Polar Express Escape Room - REGISTRATION FULL December 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm BOTH TIME SLOTS ARE FULL The Windsor Public Library is hosting a Polar Express Escape Room program for children ages 6 to 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and a second session from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Using our Breakout EDU kit, attendees are put to the test they must work together to solve challenges, riddles and mysteries. Registration Required. Please call the Kispace library at 860-285-1914 if you'd like to be placed on a wait-list for either the 2pm or 3:30 time slot. See more details •	24 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up December 24, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our winter session runs Tuesdays through January 21 at the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories, movement activities and a simple craft from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop-In. See more details Social Services @ The Library - Canceled Social Services @ The Library - Canceled December 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maggie, a caseworker from Windsor Social Services, is at the library every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm ready to answer your inquiries and guide you through your most challenging questions. Maggie offers expert information on Medicare, energy assistance, support groups, and much more. No appointment necessary to visit with Maggie; she'll be here when you need her. To read all about what Social Service can offer you, head to their website by clicking here. See more details • •	25 Libraries Closed - Christmas Libraries Closed - Christmas December 25, 2019 See more details •	26 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters December 26, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Are you a closet crafter or one who is proud to wield a glue gun and brandish a knitting needle? Either way, join the Wilson Crafters! The group continues to meet just about every Thursday morning from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Wilson Branch Library. Join this wonderful, creative group to make new friends, learn some new techniques, and to work on any craft you have in process. Call 860-247-8960 for details. See more details Young Explorers Young Explorers December 26, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us at the Windsor Public Library for Young Explorers a storytime and adventure program for children ages 3-5 years old from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Enjoy stories, activities and crafts that go along with each month’s theme. Drop-In. See more details Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays December 26, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Teen Thursdays at the Wilson Branch Library means teens ages 12 to 18 take over the children's room with games, activities and snacks. Stop by from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Ages 12 to 18. Free. (860) 247-8960. See more details • • •	27 Book Babies Book Babies December 27, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Fridays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM join us at the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies. Caregivers and their babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2, can join us as we play, read, and enjoy songs and rhymes. Drop-In. See more details Friday Family Film - The Grinch (2018) Friday Family Film - The Grinch (2018) December 27, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join us for a special winter Friday Family Films from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM as we show The Grinch (2018) rated PG. Drop In. See more details • •	28
29	30 Steve Wronker Winter Magic Show Steve Wronker Winter Magic Show December 30, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 5 to 12 please join us on Monday December 30 at 10:30AM for Steve Wronker's Winter Magic Show. Registration Required. http://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Anime/Manga Club Anime/Manga Club December 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Drop in as we practice our very own manga-style art, make and eat candy sushi, try strange and exotic snacks, work with paper crafts, watch some of the best new Anime movies and shows, and more! Join us on the last Monday of every month. Free. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 860-285-1919. See more details • •	31 Sunnyside Up - Noon Years Eve Celebration Sunnyside Up - Noon Years Eve Celebration December 31, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our winter session runs Tuesdays through January 21 at the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories, movement activities and a simple craft from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop-In. See more details Social Services @ The Library - Canceled Social Services @ The Library - Canceled December 31, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maggie, a caseworker from Windsor Social Services, is at the library every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm ready to answer your inquiries and guide you through your most challenging questions. Maggie offers expert information on Medicare, energy assistance, support groups, and much more. No appointment necessary to visit with Maggie; she'll be here when you need her. To read all about what Social Service can offer you, head to their website by clicking here. See more details • •

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