Adult Programs – list

Our August discussion will be on The Girl With Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee. 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 August 12 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.   

Are you a book enthusiast? Do you want to know what the next best book to read is? Are you part of a book club and are looking for the next title to discuss? Join us for on the Eagle Green for a Book Buzz Event to discuss books and reading on Friday, August 27 from 3:00 to 4:30PM. 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 register by 5:00 PM on August 26 at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. In case of rain, this event will be held on Zoom.

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Our September discussion will be on The Taste of Sugar by Marisel Vera. 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 September 9 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.   

Join the Main Library and auctioneer, appraiser and radio show host Mike Ivankovich for “My Children Don’t Want It. What Should I Do?” program on Thursday, September 16 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Mike will share tips and strategies to help you turn your treasures into cash. This program will be hybrid – patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom. Registration Required. Free. 860-285-1918. To register, please go here: https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/

Author Tangular Irby joins us at the Windsor Public Library for a special event, Gee’s Bend Quilts: A History from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tangular will discuss the history and legacy of Gee’s Bend Quilting, her relationship to Gee’s Bend quilters, the inspiration for the children’s book, and why she decided to write it now. Free. 860-285-1918. Registration opens September 1. Register at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/

Join us at the Main Library for a Seasonal Wood Sign Workshop with Creative Party Rescue from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Create a two-sided wood sign perfect for the fall and winter. Free. 860-285-1918. Registration opens September 1. Register at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/

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. All materials will be provided. Registration is suggested. Free. 860-285-1918. Registration opens September 1. To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/

The Windsor Library’s Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in our main lobby. Watch Barbara create watercolor art in real time, ask questions as it develops, revel in the process. Free. No registration required. 860-285-1918.

The Windsor Library’s Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Live Demonstration will be from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in our main lobby. Watch Barbara create watercolor art in real time, ask questions as it develops, revel in the process. Free. No registration required. 860-285-1918.

The Windsor Library’s Artist-in-Residence Barbara Alex Opening Reception kicks off her month-long exhibit from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Free. No registration necessary. 860-285-1918.

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.   

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! Free. 860-285-1918. 

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. Registration is required. Free. 860-285-1918 to register or https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/