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Here’s how it works:
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Kids ages 2 to 12 sign up at either the Main Library or Wilson Branch.
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Read or listen (non-readers) to 10 books between June 18 and September 10 and you will receive a free book for a prize. For readers who read longer books, 75 pages count as 1 book.
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For every 10 books that you read Windsor Library Association will donate $1 to Smile Train, a medical charity that operates on children’s lips and palate to restore their smile.
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Our goal is to read 7,500 books this summer to pay for 3 children’s operations. We hope the community will support our efforts with donations.
Looking for even more fun this summer? Join others around the state at Make a Splash, READ!
Big Splash! Thursday, June 17 |
Families 5:30 - 8PM |
We are excited to kickoff our summer reading program with the BIG SPLASH at Welch Park Pool. We’ll be having 2 cannonball contests starting at 6:00 PM, one for parents and one for kids. At 6:45 PM song and dance man Brian Gillie will get us all warmed up before our final swim. Pick up free tickets at the Main Library or the Wilson Branch beginning June 1. Rain date is June 18. |
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Story & Song Splash Tuesday, June 22 |
Ages 3-6 years 10:30 - 11:15AM |
If you don’t see your grandparents as often as you want to or even if you do, this is a special storytime that you’ll love. The folks at the Caring Connection will be joining us for stories, a guitar sing-a-long and some interactive fun. Free Registration begins June 1 @ the Main Library. |
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Giant Slip and Slide |
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July 12 @ Main Library (raindate 7/13) 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM for kids 3 to 6 years old. 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM for kids 7 to 10 years old. |
June 28 @ Wilson Branch (raindate 6/29) 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM for kids 3 to 12 years old. |
Put on your bathing suit and come on down to the library for a wet & wild time! We’ll have a 30 foot long giant Slip and Slide waiting for you. Parents must accompany kids. Free drop-in program. |
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Book Pals Wednesdays: June 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, & 28 |
Grades K-8 12:00 - 1PM |
The very popular six-week Book Pals program returns to the Library. Younger kids will enjoy being read to by an older “pal” while older children practice drama skills and reading to their younger friends. No need to bring a “pal”; the library will pair kids up each week. Don’t forget to bring your lunch so you can enjoy it while listening to a story. Our wonderful guest readers will be teachers, principals or librarians from our schools. Readers (grades 4-8) will meet from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM on 6/23 only so we can go over read aloud skills and procedures; after that please arrive at noon. Listeners (grades K-3) please come from 12:15 PM to 1 PM. We will be meeting 6 weeks; you must plan to attend at least 3 of the 6 weeks to register. Registration begins on June 1 @ the Main Library. |
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Drop-in Storytimes for 3-6 year olds |
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Fridays |
Main Library |
June 25, 11-11:45 AM. Arrgh! Shiver me timbers! Come for stories and songs about A Pirate’s Life. |
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Tuesdays |
Main Library |
July 13, 11-11:45 AM. Hip, Hip, Hooray for Fish is all about fun and fish stories today. |
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Thursdays |
Wilson Branch |
July 15, 10-10:45 AM. Hip, Hip, Hooray for Fish is all about fun and fish stories today. |
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Club W.D.Y.T. |
Grades 4,5,6 3:00 - 4PM |
After reading a popular Nutmeg nominated book, these notorious Nutmegers will tell us exactly what they think. So join the club if you like to read and have opinions you are not afraid to share. Each meeting serves up refreshments, activities and a sense of fun. Register beginning June 1 for any or all of the 3 meetings @ the Main Library. |
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6/30 The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies |
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Talent Shows |
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Main Library Tryouts July 19 |
Ages 5 to 12 years 5:30 - 6:30PM |
If you can sing, dance, recite a poem, tell jokes or play an instrument come to our Talent Show tryouts. Children, ages 5 to 12, should bring everything they need for their talent performance which should be 3-4 minutes long. Registration starts July 1. |
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Second Annual Talent Show July 26 |
Families 7:00 - 8:15PM |
Everyone’s invited to see the gifted kids selected at our tryouts perform. |
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Wilson Branch Tryouts July 20 |
Ages 7 to 14 years 3:00 - 4PM |
Kids ages 7 to 14 years old are invited to come and showcase their talent for the talent show. They should bring everything they need for their talent performance which should be 3-4 minutes long. |
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Craft Fun for Kids ages 7 to 10
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June 29 |
11:00 - Noon |
Make and decorate your own Rainstick and use it to make your own rhythms. Register starting June 14 @ the Main Library. |
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July 15 |
11:00 - Noon |
Paint a sea creature Suncatcher to decorate your window. Registration starts June 24 @ the Main Library. |
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Let's Go to the Movies |
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Thursdays Wilson Branch |
Families with kids 4 and up 2:00 - 4PM |
June 24, Sponge Bob Squarepants the Movie |
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Mondays Main Library |
Families with kids 4 and up 2:30 - 4:30PM |
June 28, Surf’s Up |
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Special Features |
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Sea Life Touch Tank July 8, Main Library |
Kids Ages 4 to 11 11:00 - Noon |
Cedar Island Marina Research Lab will be bringing their touch tank so that you can see and touch some of the sea life that is found in Long Island Sound “up close and personal”. Registration starts June 24 |
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Tales of Sea and Shore July 22, Wilson Branch |
Families 2:00 - 3PM |
Sparky’s Puppets will present the story of a pirate and his parrot who discover a real treasure, a chest full of seaside stories. Meet a magic talking fish and find out why the sea is salty. It’s a show that invites participation and laughter. Call the Wilson Branch (860)247-8960 to register. |
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The Mystery of the Midnight Mermaid August 3, Main Library |
Families with kids 5 to 10 7:00 - 8PM |
If you like mysteries and you like fun, you’ll love The Mystery of the Midnight Mermaid. Marshmallow Masquers Detective Sam Case and his dog, Poochie, are called upon to solve a mysterious watery matter. Of course they will need some help so put on your thinking caps before you come. Free tickets available starting July 21. |
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Ongoing Programs
Birthday Books If you are a Windsor resident celebrating your 1st-13th birthday we want to help mark your special day. Come to Windsor Public Library at 323 Broad Street and we will present you with a birthday book. You must show proof of your birth date and come to the library on that day. Be sure to come the day before if we are closed on your birthday.
Kids’ Displays Do you collect bears, hot wheels, snow globes or bottle caps? Calling all kids who love to collect things! Show off your collection in the new Windsor Public Library Kidspace. We have two great display cases to provide a showcase for your unique collection. Call us at 285-1914 or stop in and sign up to book your display space for one month.
Parenting Materials
The Children's Department offers parents a wide selection of materials dealing with the educational and informational aspects of parenting. Come to the Children's Department the next time you visit Windsor Public Library, and browse through our Parenting Section. We also offer Parent/Child Information Packs, dealing with such specific topics as death, divorce, moving, and even toilet learning. And for grandparents, we offer Grandparent Packs, consisting of pre-selected materials including books, cassette tapes, videos and toys, directed towards specific age groups, i.e. children 0-12 months, or 3-5 years. The loan period for Grandparent Packs is one week.
Collections
Teachers may phone Kidspace (285-1914)
and have a collection put together for them by our children's
team. We'll have it checked out on their card and ready to go.
Storytime Visits
We visit various nursery
schools and daycare centers in the Windsor area to tell
stories to children and talk about the library.
The Children's Collection
Books
We have fiction and nonfiction covering
every imaginable subject from Mother Goose to Medieval
castles. We have Board Books for babies and a large collection
of parenting books, which complete the collection.
Books to Go
"Books to Go" is designed for busy
parents who don't have time to stay and browse in our library.
Any member of our Kidspace team will personally select up to
10 books for your child. Call us at 285-1914 for more
information.
Magazines
We have subscriptions to 12 different
magazines, from Ranger Rick to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
Videos
We have a collection of over 1,400
children's videos and DVD's from the classics to the newest releases.
Audio Books and Music
CD's
We have a collection of over 400 books
on tape and CD. Kidspace has
many music CD's to lend as well.
Electronic Media
Kidspace has 5 game computers, 12
computers dedicated to the Internet, and Word
Processing/Power Point. You may also call Kidspace at 285-1914 for more information.