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The Wilson Branch Library is a wonderful
community meeting place that serves the needs of a variety of
Windsor and Wilson area residents. The library has a
collection of about 15,000 items, including:
Books
for children and adults, including fiction and nonfiction
items and some reference material. The library has a wonderful
selection of paperbacks to browse.
Magazines, that cover a
wide variety of topics. We have a very popular collection, and
each can be taken out from the day they arrive. Currently
there are over 50 subscriptions.
DVD and Videos that are
primarily feature length entertainment films. There are new
titles every week!
Books on tape and CD are very
popular, and mainly include fiction items.
The Wilson Branch boasts a very large
Spanish and Spanish/English collection that the Main Library
does not have.
Upcoming Events at the Wilson Branch Library:
Wii Gaming at the Wilson Branch Library
On the second and fourth Friday of the month, the Wilson Kids Group will host Spectacular Fridays of Wii games for all ages. Come and experience Wii Bowling, Baseball, Boxing, and many other fun games.
Hours
Monday,
10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Directions
From I-91 North, take
Exit 34, which is Rte 159 (Windsor Ave.) Head North on Windsor
Avenue. The library is located at the corner of Windsor Ave.
and Faneuil St., on the left hand side.
From I-91 South, take
Exit 36, which is Rte 178 (Park Ave.) Turn left at the end of
the offramp, following Park Ave. until you reach Rte 159. Turn
right, and follow Rte 159 until you get to Wilson Branch (just
past the I-291 underpass) at the corner of Rte 159 (Windsor
Ave.) and Faneuil St. ( We'll be on the right hand side).
Children's
Programs
After School Tutoring Program
Our program matches
volunteer tutors one on one with students (Grades
1-8) who need assistance in Math
or Reading.
Each tutor and their student work together for 1 hour per week
during the school year. Sessions are available on
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Tutoring Program is free of charge.
To register a student, please call the library at
(860)247-8960.
Field Trips!
There are several that take place each
year! We will take you to such places as the Mystic Aquarium,
Mark Twain House, Dinosaur State Park, Gillette Castle, Old
Newgate Prison... and many more exciting places. You can check
newspapers, WIN-TV, or call (860)247-8960 for information regarding
upcoming trips.
Adult
Programs
Computers
Anyone wishing
to use the computers will need to have a valid library card.
If you do not have your library card you may purchase a 1 hour
pass for $1.00. The Wilson Branch Library has 5
public computers with access to Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Publisher. Patrons can surf the internet
free of charge. There is also a wireless connection for
laptop users.
Crafters Unite
This group meets each Thursday from
10:30 am to 12 pm, year round. Adults join to work on crafts
together, and to learn from one another. Group members bake
refreshments for each meeting. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Other
Services
For
Sale
Postage stamps, photocopies,
floppy disks.
Fax Services
Faxing to anywhere in the U.S.
is available. Cost is $1.95 for the first page $1.00 for
every page after.
Telephone
Renewal
Just like at the Main Library, you can
renew borrowed materials over the phone. Just call (860)247-8960,
and be ready with your library card number!
Register
to Vote
Meeting
Rooms
To rent, call Laura Rossignol
at (860)285-1913
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