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Adult Virtual Programming

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Wilson Branch Virtual Programming

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Kidspace Virtual Programs

Kidspace is offering a variety of virtual storytimes and programs for all ages.

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Coronavirus Research Database

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	May 2021
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2	3 Mother's Day Mugs Mother's Day Mugs May 3, 2021 Make mom happy this Mother's Day by gifting her a DIY mug made by hers truly... YOU! Take-and-Make kits will be available for DIY marble dipped mugs. Just in time for you to surprise her on Mother's Day (May 9th in case you didn't remember, right?).FREE and for ages 12 - 18. Registration is required as supplies are limited! See more details Virtual Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Cooking Lesson by Chef Rob on FB Live Virtual Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Cooking Lesson by Chef Rob on FB Live May 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Windsor Public Library invites you over to our Facebook page to join Chef Rob Scott for a virtual Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Monday, May 3 at 7:00 PM. Our menu includes Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowl, Sheet Pan Fajitas with Lime, Holy Guacamole, and strawberry Aqua fresca with fresh Basil. This program will be live streamed to the Windsor Public Library Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/windsorlibrary/ Questions? Please call 860-285-1918. Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details • •	4 Mandalorian Escape Room Mandalorian Escape Room May 4, 2021 Can you traverse the universe and hunt down bounties as the Mandalorian in our new Mandalorian Escape Room? We're celebrating May the 4th with a Mandalorian Escape Room. Successfully complete the escape room and send us a screenshot of the finishing page to be entered for a raffle to win a LEGO Imperial TIE Fighter kit! You have from 5/4 - 5/11 to complete and submit your escape room results! The raffle winner will be drawn on 5/12. FREE and for ages 7 - 18. See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up May 4, 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 • •	5 Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp May 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am-11:15am each Wednesday Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	6 Virtual Storytime: Kentucy Derby & Horses Virtual Storytime: Kentucy Derby & Horses May 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join Miss Bonnie for this special Kentucy Derby & Horse Themed Storytime. Registration Required. To participate in our virtual programs via Zoom, please visit our website at: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/. A link to the zoom will be sent via email the morning of the program. See more details •	7 Virtual Book Babies Virtual Book Babies May 7, 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 •	8 Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (Wilson) Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (Wilson) May 8, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice each year: on the second Saturday in May when birds return to their nesting sites and again on the second Saturday in October, when birds travel to their non-breeding grounds. Join us on Saturday, May 8 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a Birding 101 workshop. In this 60-min workshop, we will learn about birds and how to identify them. Together, we will explore the ways scientists study birds and some important research questions they attempt to answer. We will also learn ways to can get involved in collecting citizen science data that can be available to scientists worldwide. Presented by the Connecticut Audubon Society's Greater Hartford Education Outreach Program. Please register online to reserve your spot and access the zoom link. Registration closes May 1. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Link to program will be emailed at 10AM the day of the program. Questions? Call 860-247-8960 This program was made possible with support from Windsor Library Association. wlact.org See more details Virtual Mother's Day Tea Virtual Mother's Day Tea May 8, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Windsor Public Library is hosting a special Virtual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 PM. Children of all ages are welcome to join their moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters or other special ladies in their life to enjoy tea, cookies, a craft, and more. Those who register for this event will also receive a Mother’s Day Tea Kit. Everyone who would like a kit (children and adults alike) will need to register for this program individually. Mother’s Day Tea Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, May 1 through Thursday, May 6. Registration begins April 1. Please register by 4:00 PM on May 6. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our websiteat https://www.windsorlibrary.com/virtual-mothers-day-tea/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. Free. Questions? Call Danielle Tapper at 860-285-1925 or e-mail tapper@townofwindsorct.com Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details Virtual Mother's Day Tea Virtual Mother's Day Tea May 8, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Windsor Public Library is hosting a special Virtual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 PM. Children of all ages are welcome to join their moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters or other special ladies in their life to enjoy tea, cookies, a craft, and more. Those who register for this event will also receive a Mother’s Day Tea Kit. Everyone who would like a kit (children and adults alike) will need to register for this program individually. Mother’s Day Tea Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, May 1 through Thursday, May 6. Registration begins April 1. Please register by 4:00 PM on May 6. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our websiteat https://www.windsorlibrary.com/virtual-mothers-day-tea/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. Free. Questions? Call Danielle Tapper at 860-285-1925 or e-mail tapper@townofwindsorct.com Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details • • •
9	10	11 Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up May 11, 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 Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons: Geek & Sundry Intro Welcome to Dungeons & Dragons: Geek & Sundry Intro May 11, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but just have no idea what you're doing? Come to our D&D info session where our teen librarian will give you the low down on all things D&D. You'll get a brief introduction to game rules, character creations, and what the heck all of those dice are for. After, we'll have a watch party of a Geek & Sundry one-shot campaign to get your feet wet in the world of D&D! If there is enough interest, this event will be followed up with library hosted D&D sessions. FREE and for ages 13 - 20. Please register here to get the Zoom link! This event is VIRTUAL. See more details • •	12 Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp May 12, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am-11:15am each Wednesday Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	13 Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie May 13, 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 Virtual Book Club Virtual Book Club May 13, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Our May discussion will be on The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica. 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 by 1:00 PM on May 13 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 Afternoon Art Afternoon Art May 13, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us as we discuss and experiment with all different kinds of art! Register and pick up your April art kit by May 10 To participate in our virtual programs via Zoom, please visit our website at: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/. A link to the zoom will be sent via email the morning of the program. See more details • • •	14 Virtual Book Babies Virtual Book Babies May 14, 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 •	15 Busy Bee Garden Volunteer Day Busy Bee Garden Volunteer Day May 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA On Saturday, May 15 from 10-1pm, we will need a few volunteers to help us build our garden bed and move compost from the parking lot into the bed. Volunteers will be outside and should wear clothing they don't mind getting dirty. With enough help, it might not take us until 1pm to get the job done. Masks will be required when social distancing is not possible. Please email Gabbie Barnes, barnes@townofwindsorct.com if you're interesting in helping out. See more details •
16	17 Traveling on a Budget Traveling on a Budget May 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Who is ready to start researching trips again? The Main Library welcomes Matt Cadorette to share resources he has found for a positive travel experience. This program is geared toward new travelers and saving them money. This presentation will be on Monday, May 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Zoom. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website by 5:00 PM on May 17 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 •	18 Crown of the Fae Crown of the Fae May 18, 2021 You can't oversee Elfhame or the fae alongside Jude and Cardan without a crown upon your wicked head. How is one supposed to rule with an iron fist without the fashion? For this month's Take-And-Make, we'll be making faerie crowns inspired by Holly Black's "The Cruel Prince" series. Supplies are limited so make sure to register to get your kit today! Elfhame can't make it without! For ages 12 - 18. Kits will be available from May 18 - June 1. See more details Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up May 18, 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 • •	19 Simple STEM Video Premier Simple STEM Video Premier May 19, 2021 Check our YouTube page for the newest premier of Simple Stem Jr with Miss Bonnie! https://www.youtube.com/user/WindsorPublicLibrary/videos See more details Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp May 19, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am-11:15am each Wednesday Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	20	21 Virtual Storytime: National Endangered Species Day Virtual Storytime: National Endangered Species Day May 21, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join Miss Bonnie for this special Endangered Species Themed Storytime. Registration Required. To participate in our virtual programs via Zoom, please visit our website at: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/. A link to the zoom will be sent via email the morning of the program. See more details •	22
23	24 Registration Opens: Toddler Take & Make Registration Opens: Toddler Take & Make May 24, 2021 Registration opens for our monthly Toddler Take & Make! This take and make bag will have 3 craft projects for a child 3 and under. Register begins May 24 and pickup starting June 1. Register here: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/toddler-takemake/ See more details •	25 Virtual Sunnyside Up Virtual Sunnyside Up May 25, 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 The Magic of Polymer Science The Magic of Polymer Science May 25, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Polymer is a wonderful thing. It makes diapers and slime and rocket ships and so many of the other awesome advancements we enjoy in the 21st century. But how does it actually WORK? Grad students from the UMASS Polymer Science and Engineering Department will be showing us their labs, teaching us how polymer works, and guiding us through hands on science activities. This event will be virtual and kits for hands on activities will be available for pick up at the library. For ages 12 - 18. FREE. Please register to receive your Zoom link! See more details • •	26 Virtual Sing & Stomp Virtual Sing & Stomp May 26, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sing & Stomp is a music & movement program held virtually from 10:30am-11:15am each Wednesday Join us for songs, dancing, jumping, and lots of active fun! Once registered, pick up an optional Sing & Stomp bag from the library. For children 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Cover to Cover: New Kid by Jerry Craft Cover to Cover: New Kid by Jerry Craft May 26, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us as we discuss New Kid by Jerry Craft Books available for checkout at the Lending Desk. To participate in our virtual programs via Zoom, please visit our website at: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/. A link to the zoom will be sent via email the morning of the program. See more details • •	27 Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie Virtual Storytime with Miss Bonnie May 27, 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 Afternoon Art Afternoon Art May 27, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us as we discuss and experiment with all different kinds of art! Register and pick up your April art kit by May 10 To participate in our virtual programs via Zoom, please visit our website at: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/. A link to the zoom will be sent via email the morning of the program. See more details • •	28 Virtual Book Babies Virtual Book Babies May 28, 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 •	29
30	31 Memorial Day - Closed Memorial Day - Closed May 31, 2021 See more details •

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