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Full Calendar of Events

	February 2021
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	1 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Night Owl Book Club Night Owl Book Club February 1, 2021 Welcome to our fully online, available 24/7 book club for teens! We'll be hosting an Edmodo classroom dedicated entirely to teen literature! There will be weekly literature discussions, read alouds, gaming, pop culture critique, craft projects, and a variety of other material and activities posted throughout the year on this outlet. Teens can interact and access it at any time and participate when they choose and when it fits their schedule. The forum is access restricted for privacy so teens will need to sign up to get the code! There will be strict and enforced rules of behavior that will be posted to the forum and can be presented upon request. Please e-mail Alex (Teen Librarian) at remy@townofwindsorct.com with any questions, comments, or concerns! Open for ages 12 - 18. See more details Dream Jar Dream Jar February 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am This month is Black History Month. Every other day this month, we'll be featuring a different Black American who made a difference in American history and world history. Additionally, we'll have a Dream Jar out to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Teens are invited to come in and write down their dreams and put it in the jar. Who knows? The jar may be magical and make the dreams come true! The Dream Jar will be at a table in the lobby with some of our favorite reads from Black writers and creators! February 1 - 28 See more details • • • •	2 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up February 2, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • •	3 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp February 3, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a brand new music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am to 11:15am each Wednesday beginning February 3. Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library beginning January 27 for your own set of sing & stomp props. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • •	4 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details REGISTRATION FULL - What's It Worth? Antiques Road Show REGISTRATION FULL - What's It Worth? Antiques Road Show February 4, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Join the Main Library and author, auctioneer, appraiser and radio show host Mike Ivankovich for the "What's It Worth? Antiques Road Show program on Thursday, February 4 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Mike will introduce you to “What Determines Value"…and reveal what your Antiques, Collectibles, and Personal Treasures are really worth today. Each attendee is invited to bring in 1-2 items for Mike to appraise. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. See more details • • •	5 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details REGISTRATION FULL - Pollinator Seedling Take & Make (Wilson) REGISTRATION FULL - Pollinator Seedling Take & Make (Wilson) February 5, 2021 This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Spring is almost here! Get a head start on your Pollinator-Friendly Seedlings with our take & make garden kits. Kits will include one biodegradable seed starter pot, seed starter potting mix, a blend of pollinator-friendly seeds, and instructions. Perfect for all ages. Reserve your kit today! https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Registration closes March 1. Pick up begins March 1 and ends April 5, 2021. Questions? Call 860-247-8960 Sponsored by Windsor Library Association - wlact.org See more details Virtual Book Babies Virtual Book Babies February 5, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join us Fridays, at 11:00 AM on Zoom for stories, songs and rhymes for infants and toddlers ages 0 to 2. Register and receive the Zoom information and a Book Babies on-the-go kit (while supplies last) The 3 books for the month's storytimes will be available for checkout at the front desk in person or via curbside pickup. Register at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • • •	6 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Video Premier: Take the Library to Your Child Day! Video Premier: Take the Library to Your Child Day! February 6, 2021 Check out the Kidspace facebook page & our Youtube for a special video premier in honor of Take the Library to Your Child Day! See more details Black History Month Pajama Story Time Black History Month Pajama Story Time February 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Families and children are invited to join us on Mondays at 6PM in your 'jammies as we explore Black culture through story. Stories may be interactive and include light movement. Each story will be read by Ledisi Love Johnson from Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement (bio below). Advance registration required. Please register for each session separately to receive Zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Link will be emailed at 10AM on the morning of the event. Calendar: Feb 1: POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEB. 6 AT 10:30 AM Radiant Child: the story of young artist Jean-Michael Basquiat by Jakave Steptoe Feb 8: The Proudest Blue: A story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammed Feb 22:Preaching to the Chickens: the story of young John Lewis by Jabari Asim March 1: Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence by Gretchen Woelfle Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement is a collaboration of local gifted artist who have a passion for sharing their unique gifts and artistic talents for the benefit of restoring community value. They provide cultural arts programing in the form of dance and drum classes, youth mentorship in leadership/life skills training, and performances that promote physical and emotional wellbeing, social wellness, and increased community morale. In addition, they facilitate master workshops taught by international artists. For more info about Mudcloth please contact at: (860) 888-2263 or (203) 444-5664 Email: Mudcloth.Mentors860@gmail.com Facebook: Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement Instagram: @mudcloth_mentors860 Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details Skills for Modern Calligraphy Skills for Modern Calligraphy February 6, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Calligrapher Debby Reelitz is back by popular demand! Come to the Skills for Modern Calligraphy on Saturday, February 6 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. No previous experience required. We will go through a new set of exercises that enable us to create fun and funky letters with the calligraphy tool. Please register by 4:00 PM on February 5 to participate. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. See more details • • • • •
7 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details • •	8 Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets Get Your Heart On: Valentine's For Vets January 25, 2021 - February 8, 2021 @ We'll be offering all the sparkly, sweet supplies you'll need to create your Valentine's this year. In honor of those who have served, we'll be making Valentine's to send to the Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center for Veterans in Rocky Hill. For every Valentine a teen or child makes for a Vet, participants will get supplies to make a Valentine for their someone special as well as a Valentine treat from us! Supplies will be available at the reference desk. Valentine's for Vets can be put in the mailbox at the reference desk in exchange for a Valentine's Day goodie bag! Free and for ages 5 - 18. See more details Virtual President's Day Storytime Virtual President's Day Storytime February 8, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us for a special President's Day Storytime at 10:30AM on Zoom. Register at our website https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Black History Month Pajama Story time Black History Month Pajama Story time February 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Families and children are invited to join us on Mondays at 6PM in your 'jammies as we explore Black culture through story. Stories may be interactive and include light movement. Each story will be read by Ledisi Love Johnson from Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement (bio below). Advance registration required. Please register for each session separately to receive Zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Link will be emailed at 10AM on the morning of the event. Calendar: Feb 1: Radiant Child: the story of young artist Jean-Michael Basquiat by Jakave Steptoe Feb 8: The Proudest Blue: A story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammed Feb 22:Preaching to the Chickens: the story of young John Lewis by Jabari Asim March 1: Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence by Gretchen Woelfle Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement is a collaboration of local gifted artist who have a passion for sharing their unique gifts and artistic talents for the benefit of restoring community value. They provide cultural arts programing in the form of dance and drum classes, youth mentorship in leadership/life skills training, and performances that promote physical and emotional wellbeing, social wellness, and increased community morale. In addition, they facilitate master workshops taught by international artists. For more info about Mudcloth please contact at: (860) 888-2263 or (203) 444-5664 Email: Mudcloth.Mentors860@gmail.com Facebook: Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement Instagram: @mudcloth_mentors860 Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details • • • •	9 Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up February 9, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up: My Favorite Dragons Virtual Sunnyside Up: My Favorite Dragons February 9, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	10 Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp February 10, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a brand new music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am to 11:15am each Wednesday beginning February 3. Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library beginning January 27 for your own set of sing & stomp props. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. See more details •	11 Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie February 11, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Description:Join us for a Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie at 10:30 AM on Zoom. This preschool aged storytime features stories, songs, jokes and riddles. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Virtual Book Club Virtual Book Club February 11, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Our February discussion will be on Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. This book can be found in physical book format at the library - either through curbside pick up or coming into the library itself. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. See more details • •	12 Virtual Valentine's Storytime Virtual Valentine's Storytime February 12, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join Miss Dylan for a special Valentine's Day themed storytime on ZOOM! Registration required: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	13 Let's Talk About Race (With Our Kids) Let's Talk About Race (With Our Kids) February 13, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Are you looking for guidance on how to talk with your kids about race? Join Derek and Bulaong of Ramiz-Hall Consulting for a virtually facilitated community dialogue through Zoom. This workshop will provide: A space for parents and guardians to come together about talking about race with children A space for community dialogue Practical tools for continued learning All are welcome. Registration is required. Please register by 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 13 to participate. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details Let's Talk About Race (With Our Kids) Let's Talk About Race (With Our Kids) February 13, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Are you looking for guidance on how to talk with your kids about race? Join Derek and Bulaong of Ramiz-Hall Consulting for a virtually facilitated community dialogue through Zoom. This workshop will provide: A space for parents and guardians to come together about talking about race with children A space for community dialogue Practical tools for continued learning Please register by 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 13 to participate. All are welcome. Registration is required. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details • •
14 REGISTRATION FULL - Hearts for Chocolate REGISTRATION FULL - Hearts for Chocolate February 14, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Are you a chocolate fan? Join the Windsor Public Library on Zoom for a chocolate program, Hearts for Chocolate, to learn more about chocolate and make some fun chocolate recipes on Sunday, February 14 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. This presentation also includes information and history on tea and the pairing of tea with chocolate. Those who register for this event will also receive a Chocolate Kit. Chocolate kits will be available for pick up Saturday, February 6 through Thursday, February 11. Please register by 5:00 PM on February 12 to participate. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. See more details •	15 President's Day - Closed President's Day - Closed February 15, 2021 See more details •	16 Orisha Santeria Beads Orisha Santeria Beads February 16, 2021 "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi pulls inspiration from Yoruba and African myths and tales. In celebration of Adeyemi's book of mythical proportions, we'll be making beaded santeria necklaces. Patterns for certain Orisha (spirits) seen in the book series will be available. Supplies are limited so please register to reserve your kit today! "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi is available to check out in our collection. Free and for ages 12 - 18. Pickup ends on March 2nd. Register here! See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up February 16, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up: My Favorite Dragons Virtual Sunnyside Up: My Favorite Dragons February 16, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Monster Doodles: art at home Monster Doodles: art at home February 16, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Make a silly monster doodle right at home! We will play a fun game while we all design our own monster mashup. All you will need is a piece of paper and something write with like a pen or pencil. Ages 6-12. Registration Required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • • •	17 Simple STEM with Miss Bonnie Simple STEM with Miss Bonnie February 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Join Miss Bonnie for a Simple S.T.E.M. experiment. This video will be posted on our Youtube Page and Kidspace Facebook page at 10:00 AM. See more details Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp February 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a brand new music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am to 11:15am each Wednesday beginning February 3. Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library beginning January 27 for your own set of sing & stomp props. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	18	19 Virtual Book Babies Virtual Book Babies February 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join us Fridays, at 11:00 AM on Zoom for stories, songs and rhymes for infants and toddlers ages 0 to 2. Register and receive the Zoom information and a Book Babies on-the-go kit (while supplies last) The 3 books for the month's storytimes will be available for checkout at the front desk in person or via curbside pickup. Register at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	20
21	22 Registration Opens: Toddler Take and Make Craft Registration Opens: Toddler Take and Make Craft February 22, 2021 Registration opens Monday, February 22 for our Take & Make Toddler Crafts perfect for children ages 1 to 4 year old. Sign up and receive 3 easy to make crafts for you and your toddler to enjoy (while supplies last). Take & Make Toddler Crafts will be available to pick up Monday March 1 through Monday March 8. Registration will be available https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Black History Month Pajama Story time Black History Month Pajama Story time February 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Families and children are invited to join us on Mondays at 6PM in your 'jammies as we explore Black culture through story. Stories may be interactive and include light movement. Each story will be read by Ledisi Love Johnson from Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement (bio below). Advance registration required. Please register for each session separately to receive Zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Link will be emailed at 10AM on the morning of the event. Calendar: Feb 1: Radiant Child: the story of young artist Jean-Michael Basquiat by Jakave Steptoe Feb 8: The Proudest Blue: A story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammed Feb 22:Preaching to the Chickens: the story of young John Lewis by Jabari Asim March 1: Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence by Gretchen Woelfle Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement is a collaboration of local gifted artist who have a passion for sharing their unique gifts and artistic talents for the benefit of restoring community value. They provide cultural arts programing in the form of dance and drum classes, youth mentorship in leadership/life skills training, and performances that promote physical and emotional wellbeing, social wellness, and increased community morale. In addition, they facilitate master workshops taught by international artists. For more info about Mudcloth please contact at: (860) 888-2263 or (203) 444-5664 Email: Mudcloth.Mentors860@gmail.com Facebook: Mudcloth Cultural Arts Movement Instagram: @mudcloth_mentors860 Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details • •	23 Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up February 23, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up: My Favorite Dragons Virtual Sunnyside Up: My Favorite Dragons February 23, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join us for a Virtual Sunnyside Up, a family storytime hosted by the Windsor Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs at 10:30 AM on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	24 Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp February 24, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a brand new music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am to 11:15am each Wednesday beginning February 3. Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library beginning January 27 for your own set of sing & stomp props. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Crafternoon with Miss Dylan Crafternoon with Miss Dylan February 24, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm If you signed up for our Take & Make A Kidspace Crafternoon now it's time to show off your finished projects! Join us on Zoom at 4:00pm to show off your projects! Register here: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Teen Advisory Board Meeting Teen Advisory Board Meeting February 24, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Stop in and say "hi" at this month's Teen Advisory Board meeting! This month, we'll be playing Kahoot to test your Black History Month knowledge. The highest scorers will get a sweet treat and a free book! Free and for ages 12 - 18. Please register here to get a Zoom link! See more details • • •	25 Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie February 25, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us for a Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie at 10:30 AM on Zoom. This preschool aged storytime features stories, songs, jokes and riddles. Register to receive the Zoom login information through our website. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	26 Virtual Book Babies Virtual Book Babies February 26, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join us Fridays, at 11:00 AM on Zoom for stories, songs and rhymes for infants and toddlers ages 0 to 2. Register and receive the Zoom information and a Book Babies on-the-go kit (while supplies last) The 3 books for the month's storytimes will be available for checkout at the front desk in person or via curbside pickup. Register at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	27
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