Windsor Public Library

Healthy Minds

Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Dementia Specialists, from Hartford Heathcare Center for Healthy Aging, will present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds. This series will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Presentation will run from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
on Tuesdays, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29

Healing Power of Meditiation

Dr. Matthew Raider, a clinical physician, will present a workshop on how meditation can improve our physical, mental and spiritual health. This evening you will have a chance to practice this simple technique that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation and promote inner growth. Join us on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

	October 2019
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		1 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up October 1, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our eight week fall session runs every Tuesday through October 29 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 October 1, 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 October 1, 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 Healthy Minds Healthy Minds October 1, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Dementia Specialists, from Hartford Heathcare Center for Healthy Aging, will present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds at the Windsor Public Library. This series which will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend all session. This program will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details Teen Tuesday Teen Tuesday October 1, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 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. Stop by any time between 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Free. (860) 285-1919. See more details Turn Off Your Computer and Get a Job! Turn Off Your Computer and Get a Job! October 1, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Windsor Public Library welcomes Jean Baur, author, career coach, and speaker, to present Turn Off Your Computer and Get a Job! In this interactive workshop, learn smart search strategy. Find out why diversifying your job search methods makes sense. And tap into the hidden job market while motivating your network to help you. This program will be from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 1. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details • • • • • •	2 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup October 2, 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 Shake, Shimmy & Dance Shake, Shimmy & Dance October 2, 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 Teen Advisory Board Teen Advisory Board October 2, 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 Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm How does this thing work? Let our Geeks show you how! Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks at the Windsor Public Library every Wednesday evening. We will take questions on devices and gadgets of all sizes and functions. No appointment necessary, the Geeks will be available on the Mezzanine from 7 PM to 8:30 PM weekly, and their advice is free. 860-285-1918. See more details • • • •	3 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters October 3, 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 October 3, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 3 to 5 drop in for our revamped Little Picassos 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 Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays October 3, 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 Cello Concert Cello Concert October 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Julie Ribchinsky, cellist and Professor of Music at Central Connecticut State University, will present a Cello Concert at the Main Library which features the autumnal D minor Suite as well as Golijov’s, Omaramour and the tangos and music of Carlos Gardel. Come hear how the technique and musical soul of the cello emerged from past to present. This concert will be performed on Thursday, October 3 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Free. 860-285-1918. See more details • • • •	4 Book Babies Book Babies October 4, 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 •	5
6	7 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys October 7, 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 Cut the Cord Cut the Cord October 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm What does life without cable look like? Are you ready to Cut the Cord? Join us at the Windsor Public Library and hear from a staff member who has made the change. We’ll talk about the differences between streaming services and broadcast options. Drop in to Meeting Room 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, October 7 and get your questions answered for free. 860-285-1918. See more details • •	8 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up October 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our eight week fall session runs every Tuesday through October 29 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 October 8, 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 October 8, 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 Healthy Minds Healthy Minds October 8, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Dementia Specialists, from Hartford Heathcare Center for Healthy Aging, will present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds at the Windsor Public Library. This series which will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend all session. This program will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details How to Pay for College How to Pay for College October 8, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Is your teen heading off to college? Do you have questions that require knowledgeable and professional answers? Join Tom Polowy of Valark Financial for a special presentation on the ins-and-outs of planning and paying for college. 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. FREE. Please call (860) 285-1919 for more information. See more details • • • • •	9 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup October 9, 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 Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm How does this thing work? Let our Geeks show you how! Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks at the Windsor Public Library every Wednesday evening. We will take questions on devices and gadgets of all sizes and functions. No appointment necessary, the Geeks will be available on the Mezzanine from 7 PM to 8:30 PM weekly, and their advice is free. 860-285-1918. See more details • •	10 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters October 10, 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 October 10, 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 Kids Crafternoon Kids Crafternoon October 10, 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 • • •	11 Book Babies Book Babies October 11, 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 •	12 Halloween Escape Room Halloween Escape Room October 12, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Windsor Public Library is hosting a Halloween themed Escape Room program for children ages 8 to 11 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. Using our Breakout EDU kit, attendees are put to the test they must work together to solve challenges, riddles and mysteries. Registration Required. http://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Halloween Escape Room Halloween Escape Room October 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Windsor Public Library is hosting a Halloween themed Escape Room program for children ages 8 to 11 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. Using our Breakout EDU kit, attendees are put to the test they must work together to solve challenges, riddles and mysteries. Registration Required. http://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •
13	14 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys October 14, 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 Kidspace Halloween Party Kidspace Halloween Party October 14, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join us at the Windsor Public Library for the second year of our Kidspace Halloween Party. Do you have a spooky Halloween book you love? Why not dress up as a character from the book? Check out the librarians dressed in their costumes! Activities, crafts and snacks will be available. This program is for all ages and is from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop In. See more details The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's October 14, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join us from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's, a discussion with the Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Wilson Branch Library. We will explore the difference between normal aging and dementia. This presentation will define dementia including its various causes, and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Free. Register in advance. 860-247-8960. See more details • • •	15 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up October 15, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our eight week fall session runs every Tuesday through October 29 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 October 15, 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 October 15, 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 Healthy Minds Healthy Minds October 15, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Dementia Specialists, from Hartford Heathcare Center for Healthy Aging, will present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds at the Windsor Public Library. This series which will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend all session. This program will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details Teen Tuesday Teen Tuesday October 15, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 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. Stop by any time between 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Free. (860) 285-1919. See more details Nutritionist Talk - IBS and Fibromyalgia Nutritionist Talk - IBS and Fibromyalgia October 15, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Between 25-45 million people in the United States suffer from IBS and about 10 million from Fibromyalgia. Although the cause of both is considered unknown, learn about how uncommon food reactions may contribute to flare-ups, and symptoms. Join us at the Main Library to hear Sarah Farid-Chaudhry, a nutritionist, present about IBS and Fibromyalgia. Learn about how nutrition and testing can help improve these conditions. Presentation will run from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. See more details • • • • • •	16 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup October 16, 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 Shake, Shimmy & Dance Shake, Shimmy & Dance October 16, 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 Tile & Button Art Tile & Button Art October 16, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Windsor Public Library will be having a Tile and Button Art program from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 6 to 11. Create an amazing piece of artwork with buttons and tiles. Draw an object, an abstract picture, and scene or try one of our templates. Then use different buttons or tiles to make your artwork unique. There is no limit to what you can do, let your imagination run wild! Registration Required. http://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 16, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm How does this thing work? Let our Geeks show you how! Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks at the Windsor Public Library every Wednesday evening. We will take questions on devices and gadgets of all sizes and functions. No appointment necessary, the Geeks will be available on the Mezzanine from 7 PM to 8:30 PM weekly, and their advice is free. 860-285-1918. See more details • • • •	17 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters October 17, 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 Fire Prevention Storytime Fire Prevention Storytime October 17, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Children ages 3 to 5 can join us for a Fire Prevention Storytime at the Windsor Public Library from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Enjoy a special guest, stories, and a simple craft. Drop-In. See more details Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays October 17, 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 Zombie Party Zombie Party October 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Looking to perfect your petrifying Halloween makeup skills? Join professional makeup effects artist, Felicia Moncada, for a bloody bonanza of holiday horror and hilarity. We’ll zombify ourselves, learn some makeup tricks, eat terrifying treats, and watch the modern comedy/horror classic, "Zombieland," before the release of "Zombieland: Double Tap" this weekend! FREE. Ages 13+. Call (860) 285-1919 or visit windsorlibrary.com/teens for more information. See more details STEM Club STEM Club October 17, 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 • • • • •	18 Book Babies Book Babies October 18, 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 •	19
20	21 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys October 21, 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 •	22 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up October 22, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our eight week fall session runs every Tuesday through October 29 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 October 22, 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 October 22, 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 Healthy Minds Healthy Minds October 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Dementia Specialists, from Hartford Heathcare Center for Healthy Aging, will present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds at the Windsor Public Library. This series which will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend all session. This program will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details • • • •	23 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup October 23, 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 4-Part Quilting Workshop 4-Part Quilting Workshop October 23, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us at the Windsor Public Library from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a 4-Part Quilting Workshop. Participants will learn the basics of quilting and go from beginner to finished product (a table runner) over 4 weeks. Please plan to attend all 4 sessions (October 23, 30, November 6, 13). For complete details, see windsorlibrary.com. Registration is required. Free. 860-285-1920 or online at http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm How does this thing work? Let our Geeks show you how! Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks at the Windsor Public Library every Wednesday evening. We will take questions on devices and gadgets of all sizes and functions. No appointment necessary, the Geeks will be available on the Mezzanine from 7 PM to 8:30 PM weekly, and their advice is free. 860-285-1918. See more details • • •	24 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters October 24, 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 October 24, 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 • •	25 Library opens at 1PM Library opens at 1PM October 25, 2019 See more details •	26 Bullet Journaling Bullet Journaling October 26, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Are you completely organized and check everything off your to-do list each day? Bullet Journaling is for the rest of us. The Windsor Public Library is hosting a bullet journal workshop from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and each participant will receive their own journal. Free. Registration is required. 860-285-1920 or http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details •
27	28 Talk & Toys Talk & Toys October 28, 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 October 28, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Make this year the year you join the Monday Morning Book Club for a lively discussion of Detroit – An American Autopsy by Charlie LeDuff. 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 Anime/Manga Club Anime/Manga Club October 28, 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 • • •	29 Sunnyside Up Sunnyside Up October 29, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for our annual Halloween storytime, we encourage kids to come in costume, enjoy stories, songs and a craft and then march around the library! Children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers can join us for Sunnyside Up, our eight week fall session runs every Tuesday through October 29 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 Coping with Dementia: Strategies for Families Coping with Dementia: Strategies for Families October 29, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join us from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for Coping with Dementia: Strategies for Families, a discussion with the Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Wilson Branch Library. We will explore the stages of dementia, the patient characteristics and problems arising within each stage, and appropriate coping strategies for family caregivers. Resources for care giving are also reviewed. Free. Register in advance. 860-247-8960. See more details Learn to Crochet Learn to Crochet October 29, 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 October 29, 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 Healthy Minds Healthy Minds October 29, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, Dementia Specialists, from Hartford Heathcare Center for Healthy Aging, will present a 5-part series on Healthy Minds at the Windsor Public Library. This series which will focus on how to protect, preserve and improve your memory. Attendees are encouraged to attend all session. This program will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details Teen Tuesday Teen Tuesday October 29, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 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. Stop by any time between 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Free. (860) 285-1919. See more details Healing Power of Meditation Healing Power of Meditation October 29, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dr. Matthew Raider, a clinical physician, will present a workshop, The Healing Power of Meditation, on how meditation can improve our physical, mental and spiritual health. This evening you will have a chance to practice this simple technique that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation and promote inner growth. This program will be from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 29. Free. Please call (860) 285-1918 to register or register online at http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. See more details • • • • • • •	30 Wilson Branch Playgroup Wilson Branch Playgroup October 30, 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 Shake, Shimmy & Dance Shake, Shimmy & Dance October 30, 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 4-Part Quilting Workshop 4-Part Quilting Workshop October 30, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us at the Windsor Public Library from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a 4-Part Quilting Workshop. Participants will learn the basics of quilting and go from beginner to finished product (a table runner) over 4 weeks. Please plan to attend all 4 sessions (October 23, 30, November 6, 13). For complete details, see windsorlibrary.com. Registration is required. Free. 860-285-1920 or online at http://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 30, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm How does this thing work? Let our Geeks show you how! Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks at the Windsor Public Library every Wednesday evening. We will take questions on devices and gadgets of all sizes and functions. No appointment necessary, the Geeks will be available on the Mezzanine from 7 PM to 8:30 PM weekly, and their advice is free. 860-285-1918. See more details • • • •	31 Wilson Crafters Wilson Crafters October 31, 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 Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays October 31, 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 • •

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