Windsor Public Library

Trans Awareness 101

Connecticut resident Jillian Celentano will be joining us for a Trans Awareness 101 session. Teens and their parents are encouraged to attend! Monday, November 1, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

November Artist-in-Residence

Oils artist Janet Miller will be in the library creating art and displaying her work all month long.

New Museum Pass

Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield, CT is our newest venue to offer a discount pass!

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Rosetta Stone Language Learning

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Coronavirus Research Database

Information on the latest Covid-19 research from trusted sources. All you need is a library card.

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Curbside Pickup

Curbside Pickup is ongoing! Call the Main Library or the Wilson Branch and ask us to pull materials for you, or pickup a hold that has become available for you. Just give us your library card number and arrange a time to pick up, we’ll do the rest!

2021 Reading Challenge

It’s not too late to join in on the fun! Our staff has compiled a list of 12 categories for you to choose from throughout the year. Read in any order and at any time throughout the year.

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Full Calendar of Events

	October 2021
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					1 Registration Opens: Toddler Take & Make Registration Opens: Toddler Take & Make October 1, 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 Oct 1 and pickup begins Oct 8 Register here: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/toddler-takemake/ See more details Book Babies on the Green Book Babies on the Green October 1, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies, an early literacy storytime for babies 16 months and under and their caregivers. Enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Free. Registration needed. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	2 Drop in Crafts Drop in Crafts October 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop into Kidspace to do fun crafts! See more details Rescheduled: Mood Board Workshop Rescheduled: Mood Board Workshop October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 21th. The Windsor Library’s Mood Board Workshop will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Planning your next project or idea? Join us for a casual planning session by creating a mood board. This program will take place on the library's MakerSpace. All materials will be provided. Registration is suggested. Free. 860-285-1918. Registration begins September 1. To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ See more details • •
3	4 National Taco Day Storytime National Taco Day Storytime October 4, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join Miss Bonnie at the Windsor Public Library for a Taco themed preschool storytime from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM! Come celebrate National Taco Day as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and jokes. Ages 3-5 and caregivers. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration October 4, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Barbara Alex, Windsor Library's Artist-in-Residence for October, will be at the library giving a live demonstration in watercolors. Watch Barbara create art in real time, ask questions as it develops, revel in the process. Meet Barbara at her Artist Reception held on Saturday, October 9, from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Live art at the library has returned; local artists working in a variety of mediums are invited to set up their workspace in the main library lobby and offer patrons the unique opportunity to experience art as it is being created. Other live demonstrations: Thursday, October 7, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday, October 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm Read more about Barbara and see her work by clicking here. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details REGISTRATION FULL: 4-Part Quilting Workshop REGISTRATION FULL: 4-Part Quilting Workshop October 4, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Join us at the Windsor Public Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 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 (September 27, October 4, 11, & 18). Registration opens September 1. Registration is required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Free. 860-285-1920. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details • • •	5 Toddler Time on the Green Toddler Time on the Green October 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers. Each week we will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers. Registration needed. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Learn Microsoft Word - Level 3 (Wilson) Learn Microsoft Word - Level 3 (Wilson) October 5, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library is offering a three-part Introduction to Microsoft Word class. Level 3 will be held on Tuesday, October 5 from 11:15 AM –12:45 PM. Participation in Level 1 & 2 is required to register for Level 3. Participants must be experienced using a mouse, track pad and keyboard. Free. 860-285-1931. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 5, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Main Library in a new spot on a new day and at a new time! The Library Geek will be available in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level, between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM every Tuesday. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. 860-285-1918. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details Teen Tuesdays Teen Tuesdays October 5, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Every Tuesday starting September 7, Teen Tuesday will provide passive after school activities, ranging from crafts to videogames to taste test challenges, for teens to relax after a long day of school. Free. Ages 12 – 18. 3 PM – 5 PM 860-285-1919 See more details Bedtime Storytime Bedtime Storytime October 5, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Come in your pajamas to this family storytime at the Windsor Public Library from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to ease the transition to bedtime. Free. Registration needed. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • • • •	6 Sing & Stomp on the Green Sing & Stomp on the Green October 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Come dance, wiggle, sing and stomp at the Windsor Public Library on Wednesdays through October 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 5 and under and caregivers. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Oh My Otaku! Anime Club Oh My Otaku! Anime Club October 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oh My Otaku! Every other Wednesday, startingSeptember 8, we’ll be enjoying all things Otaku. Teens’ choice anime watching,drawing, and Japanese snacks with other activities to indulge in Japaneseculture! Free. Ages 12 – 18. 3 PM – 5 PM 860-285-1919 See more details • •	7 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) October 7, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration October 7, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Barbara Alex, Windsor Library's Artist-in-Residence for October, will be at the library giving a live demonstration in watercolors. Watch Barbara create art in real time, ask questions as it develops, revel in the process. Meet Barbara at her Artist Reception held on Saturday, October 9, from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Live art at the library has returned; local artists working in a variety of mediums are invited to set up their workspace in the main library lobby and offer patrons the unique opportunity to experience art as it is being created. Other live demonstrations: Thursday, October 7, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday, October 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm Read more about Barbara and see her work by clicking here. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details Mad Hatter Tea Party Mad Hatter Tea Party October 7, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us at the Windsor Public Library as we bring some parts of beloved story and movie, Alice in Wonderland, to life in this family program for ages 12 and under. We will enjoy some fun crafts and activities as well as a short storytime or movie clip. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Entrepreneurship: Starting a Podcast (Wilson)(Virtual) Entrepreneurship: Starting a Podcast (Wilson)(Virtual) October 7, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Are you looking to kick start your own business or side-hustle? Join us for Part two of our three-part Virtual Entrepreneurship Series with Patrina Dixon on Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This week we’re talking about Starting a Podcast. This event is co-sponsored by the Wilson Branch Library and Bloomfield Public Library. Registration required to receive secure zoom link. Free. To register visit: https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=9814&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/10/01 This program is sponsored by the Windsor Library Association. wlact.org See more details • • • •	8 Book Babies on the Green Book Babies on the Green October 8, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies, an early literacy storytime for babies 16 months and under and their caregivers. Enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Free. Registration needed. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	9 Drop in Crafts Drop in Crafts October 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop into Kidspace to do fun crafts! See more details CANCELED: Big Ideas Storytime: Self Acceptance CANCELED: Big Ideas Storytime: Self Acceptance October 9, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Canceled due to no registrations. Join the Windsor Public Library for a casual, inclusive storytime for families who want to introduce their kids to big ideas through picture books, discussion, age appropriate activities, as well as opportunities for adults and children to ask questions. Ages 8 and under and their families. Registration needed. Our first Big Ideas storytime will be about Self Acceptance. Check back here to see the list of books we will be sharing. See more details Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Opening Reception Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Opening Reception October 9, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Meet the artist Barbara Alex and browse her dynamic show, including pieces in many different mediums. Registration not required. Right here in your library, local artists working in a variety of mediums are invited to set up their workspace in the main library lobby and offer patrons the unique opportunity to experience art as it is being created. Live demonstrations of Barbara creating watercolors: Monday, October 4, 11:00am—2:00pm Thursday, October 7, 3:00pm—6:00pm Saturday, October 23, 11:00am—2:00pm You read more about Barbara and her work here. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details • • •
10	11 Baby Goat Visit Baby Goat Visit October 11, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Tracy Longoria from the Aussakita- Acres Farm, Manchester will be stopping by the Windsor Public Library Kidspace from 11:00-12:30pm Monday, Oct 11th on the town green by the Eagle. We will be visited by 4 beautiful baby goats! Ms.Longoria will be providing us with information on goats, their environment, what they eat and the fun things they love to do! You will have the opportunity to interact with these friendly babies. We will also being read stories about them. If it is raining, the program will be rescheduled and you will be notified of the rain date. Ages 4-10 years old. Please register on our Website. See more details REGISTRATION FULL: 4-Part Quilting Workshop REGISTRATION FULL: 4-Part Quilting Workshop October 11, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Join us at the Windsor Public Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 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 (September 27, October 4, 11, & 18). Registration opens September 1. Registration is required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Free. 860-285-1920. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details • •	12 Toddler Time on the Green Toddler Time on the Green October 12, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers. Each week we will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers. Registration needed. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Computer Basics (Wilson) Computer Basics (Wilson) October 12, 2021 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you want to be technologically independent, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Wilson Branch Library from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM to learn Computer Basics. Together, we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 12, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Main Library in a new spot on a new day and at a new time! The Library Geek will be available in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level, between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM every Tuesday. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. 860-285-1918. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details Halloween Movie Marathon Halloween Movie Marathon October 12, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meet us at the library every day at 3 PM for a Halloween flick. 860-285-1919 Today's film is Hocus Pocus See more details • • • •	13 Sing & Stomp on the Green Sing & Stomp on the Green October 13, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Come dance, wiggle, sing and stomp at the Windsor Public Library on Wednesdays through October 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 5 and under and caregivers. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Halloween Movie Marathon Halloween Movie Marathon October 13, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meet us at the library every day at 3 PM for a Halloween flick. 860-285-1919 Today's film is Coco See more details • •	14 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) October 14, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime October 14, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all programs in September- December. Join Miss Bonnie at the Windsor Public Library for a themed preschool storytime from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM! Each session we learn about a different topic and share stories, songs, rhymes, and jokes. Registration needed. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Virtual Book Club Virtual Book Club October 14, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Our October discussion will be on In the Woods by Tana French. Discussions are held on Zoom on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Books are available at the Lending Desk, one month prior to each meeting. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website by 1:00 PM on October 14 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 Anime & Video Game Club Anime & Video Game Club October 14, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Teens ages 13 and older are invited to join us from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Wilson Branch on select Thursdays for Anime & Video Game Club. Enjoy snacks, watch anime, read manga, play video games, learn to draw kawaii or just hang out! Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Entrepreneurship: Self-Publishing (Wilson)(Virtual) Entrepreneurship: Self-Publishing (Wilson)(Virtual) October 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Are you looking to kick start your own business or side-hustle? Join us for Part three of our three-part Virtual Entrepreneurship Series with Patrina Dixon on Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This week we’re talking about Self-Publishing. This event is co-sponsored by the Wilson Branch Library and Bloomfield Public Library. Registration required to receive secure zoom link. Free. To register visit: https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=9815&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/10/01 This program is sponsored by the Windsor Library Association. wlact.org See more details • • • • •	15 Book Babies on the Green Book Babies on the Green October 15, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies, an early literacy storytime for babies 16 months and under and their caregivers. Enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Free. Registration needed. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	16 Drop in Crafts Drop in Crafts October 16, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop into Kidspace to do fun crafts! See more details Aromatherapy 101 Workshop Aromatherapy 101 Workshop October 16, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Join the Main Library and Certified Aromatherapist Kim Larkin for her Aromatherapy101 Workshop on Saturday, October 16 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. You will learn about the power of aromatherapy and how it can help us as well as create a botanical dream pillow and deconstructed natural soap. This program will be in person. Registration Required. Free. 860-285-1918. Registration opens September 1.To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details • •
17	18 Play & Learn Playgroup Play & Learn Playgroup October 18, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Play is an important part of learning and growing! Join us at the Windsor Public Library on Monday through December 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 5 and under with caregivers. Drop in. FREE. 860-285-1914 See more details REGISTRATION FULL: 4-Part Quilting Workshop REGISTRATION FULL: 4-Part Quilting Workshop October 18, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Join us at the Windsor Public Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 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 (September 27, October 4, 11, & 18). Registration opens September 1. Registration is required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Free. 860-285-1920. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association See more details • •	19 Toddler Time on the Green Toddler Time on the Green October 19, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers. Each week we will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers. Registration needed. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 19, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Main Library in a new spot on a new day and at a new time! The Library Geek will be available in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level, between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM every Tuesday. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. 860-285-1918. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details Bedtime Storytime Bedtime Storytime October 19, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. In Kidspace Room Come in your pajamas to this family storytime at the Windsor Public Library from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to ease the transition to bedtime. Free. Registration needed. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • •	20 Sing & Stomp on the Green Sing & Stomp on the Green October 20, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Come dance, wiggle, sing and stomp at the Windsor Public Library on Wednesdays through October 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 5 and under and caregivers. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Oh My Otaku! Anime Club Oh My Otaku! Anime Club October 20, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oh My Otaku! Every other Wednesday, startingSeptember 8, we’ll be enjoying all things Otaku. Teens’ choice anime watching,drawing, and Japanese snacks with other activities to indulge in Japaneseculture! Free. Ages 12 – 18. 3 PM – 5 PM 860-285-1919 See more details Kidspace Crafternoon Kidspace Crafternoon October 20, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Come make crafts and with us at the Windsor Public Library from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Ages 5-12. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • • •	21 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) October 21, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Internet & Smartphone Basics (Wilson) Internet & Smartphone Basics (Wilson) October 21, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library will offer monthly drop-in workshops to help you learn Internet & Smartphone Basics. Stop by on Thursday, October 21 from 3:00 PM –4:00 PM to learn tips and tricks to understand different internet browsers and smartphone applications. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details STEM Club with Reptiles from Northwest Park STEM Club with Reptiles from Northwest Park October 21, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Todays STEM Club will include a visit from Northwest Park where we will meet some snakes and turtles to celebrate National Reptile Day. Calling all school scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and more! Join us for STEM Club at the Windsor Public Library from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Ages 6-12. Free. Registration required. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Mood Board Workshop Mood Board Workshop October 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Windsor Library’s Mood Board Workshop will take place from 7:00PM - 8:00PM. Planning your next project or idea? Join us for a casual planning session by creating a mood board. This program will take place on the library's MakerSpace. All materials will be provided. Registration is suggested. Free. 860-285-1918. Registration begins September 1. To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details • • • •	22 Become a mac/iOS super user (Wilson) Become a mac/iOS super user (Wilson) October 22, 2021 @ 10:45 am - 11:15 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library will offer monthly drop-in workshops to help you Become a Mac/iOS super user. Stop by on Friday, October 22 from 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM to learn tips and tricks to maximize your use of various Apple products. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Book Babies on the Green Book Babies on the Green October 22, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join the Windsor Public Library for Book Babies, an early literacy storytime for babies 16 months and under and their caregivers. Enjoy developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes. Free. Registration needed. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	23 Drop in Crafts Drop in Crafts October 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop into Kidspace to do fun crafts! See more details Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration October 23, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Barbara Alex, Windsor Library's Artist-in-Residence for October, will be at the library giving a live demonstration in watercolors. Watch Barbara create art in real time, ask questions as it develops, revel in the process. Meet Barbara at her Artist Reception held on Saturday, October 9, from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Live art at the library has returned; local artists working in a variety of mediums are invited to set up their workspace in the main library lobby and offer patrons the unique opportunity to experience art as it is being created. Other live demonstrations: Monday, October 4, 11:00am - 2:00pm Thursday, October 7, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Read more about Barbara and see her work by clicking here. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details • •
24 POSTPONED - Lost Acres String Band POSTPONED - Lost Acres String Band October 24, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm This program has been postponed until the spring of 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you in the spring. The Main Library welcomes The Lost Acres String Band on Sunday, October 24 at 3:00 PM for a concert filled with blues, Hispanic dance tunes from New Mexico, a classic by the African-American string band The Mississippi Sheiks, swing tunes from the 1930s, a Ray Charles ballad, Irish and old-time New England fiddle tunes, a bluegrass number by Flatt & Scruggs, and lilting folk music from Colombia. The interplay between these veterans of the Connecticut music scene is not to be missed! This concert will be in person. Free. 860-285-1918. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details •	25 Play & Learn Playgroup Play & Learn Playgroup October 25, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Play is an important part of learning and growing! Join us at the Windsor Public Library on Monday through December 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 5 and under with caregivers. Drop in. FREE. 860-285-1914 See more details REGISTRATION FULL - Zoom Instructional Class REGISTRATION FULL - Zoom Instructional Class October 25, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form.. Want to learn a fabulous way of connecting with the world from the comfort of your home? Then, let us teach you how to Zoom. Our Zoom Instruction class at the Main Library will be just the thing for you. This class runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Meeting Room 1 at the Main Library. Registration is required. Free. 860-285-1918 to register or https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. This same class will be taught at the Windsor Senior Center on Monday, November 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Registration can be done through the Senior Center by calling 860-285-1992. See more details • •	26 Toddler Time on the Green Toddler Time on the Green October 26, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for an early literacy storytime for ages 2-4 and caregivers. Each week we will share stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips for caregivers. Registration needed. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Computer Basics (Wilson) Computer Basics (Wilson) October 26, 2021 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you want to be technologically independent, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Wilson Branch Library from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM to learn Computer Basics. Together, we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks October 26, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Main Library in a new spot on a new day and at a new time! The Library Geek will be available in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level, between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM every Tuesday. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. 860-285-1918. Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. See more details • • •	27 Sing & Stomp on the Green Sing & Stomp on the Green October 27, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Come dance, wiggle, sing and stomp at the Windsor Public Library on Wednesdays through October 27 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 5 and under and caregivers. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details REGISTRATION FULL - Pumpkin Decorating REGISTRATION FULL - Pumpkin Decorating October 27, 2021 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out this form. Show off your creative side while decorating a pumpkin at the Windsor Public Library. For children ages 12 and under and their families. Registration needed to guarantee we have enough pumpkins. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details • •	28 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) October 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Young Explorers Young Explorers October 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a fun STEAM and Adventure themed storytime from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ages 3-5. Registration required. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details Anime & Video Game Club Anime & Video Game Club October 28, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Teens ages 13 and older are invited to join us from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Wilson Branch on select Thursdays for Anime & Video Game Club. Enjoy snacks, watch anime, read manga, play video games, learn to draw kawaii or just hang out! Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details CANCELLED:What is Fèt Gede? Understanding the Haitian Day of the Dead (Virtual)(Wilson) CANCELLED:What is Fèt Gede? Understanding the Haitian Day of the Dead (Virtual)(Wilson) October 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wilson Branch Library Due to low registration, this program has been cancelled. Various cultures around the world honor their deceased loved ones with celebrations and ceremonies. Join the Wilson Branch Library from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a virtual presentation to learn just What is Fèt Gede? Understanding the Haitian Day of the Dead. Haitian-American Singer, songwriter, author, and dancer Riva Nyri Précil will share the history of this cultural celebration, then perform a few songs. Registration required to receive secure zoom link. Free. Call 860-247-8960 or visit: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ See more details • • • •	29 National Chocolate Day Storytime National Chocolate Day Storytime October 29, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Registration begins September 1st for all Kidspace programs in September- December. Join Miss Bonnie at the Windsor Public Library for a Chocolate themed preschool storytime from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM! Come celebrate National Chocolate Day as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and jokes. Ages 3-5 and caregivers. Registration needed. FREE. 860-285-1914. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/ See more details •	30 Drop in Crafts Drop in Crafts October 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop into Kidspace to do fun crafts! See more details REGISTRATION FULL - Witches of Windsor Tour REGISTRATION FULL - Witches of Windsor Tour October 30, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This program is full. If you want to be added to a waiting list, please fill out the registration form. Bundle up for a Halloween weekend Witches of Windsor foot tour where Windsor local Beth Caruso leads us through the witchy history of Windsor. Attendance is capped, so registration is required! Only those with tickets may attend. All ages, hosted by the Teen Department. Teens and their families will receive preference. Hot cider will be served! 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 860-285-1919. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/teens-2/register-for-a-teen-program/ Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details • •
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