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Let's give this Cookbook Book Club another go!

The holidays are upon us. For this month's cookbook book club, pick a new or favorite holiday dish, make it, and join us on Monday, November 23 at 1:00 PM to show off your creation. A selection of cookbooks are available behind the Lending Desk at the Main Library or on Hoopla as an e-book. For questions, please e-mail Reference Librarian Danielle at tapper@townofwindsorct.com.

In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register here 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.    

Have you been watching the birds more now that you are home more? Would you like to know what you are watching? Join us at the Main Library for a Zoom workshop with Ken Elkins of the Bent of the River Audobon Center for their Birdwatching in CT presentation on Monday, December 7 at 6:00 PM. During this presentation we’ll see what surprising birds have been found in our area recently, and find groups to join as they’re finding birds in your local area. Also, we’ll learn how we can help protect these havens for both people and birds.

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.   

New Streaming services pop up every day, some are greatalternatives to cable and some are simply for bingeing. If you are ready tomake the switch or even if you already have, check out our TechHelp page on our website for all the information.  Then join our ITLibrarian, Denise Ricotta on Zoom for a Cut the Cord Q & A. We’ll talkabout the differences between streaming services and broadcast options on Tuesday, December 8 at 3:30 pm.

In order to participate with Zoom securely, pleaseregister 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.   

Our December discussion will be on Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. This book can be found in physical book format at the library - either through curbside pick up or coming into the library itself. Those who register for this month's book club will also receive a Hot Chocolate To Go Kit. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 9. 

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.   

New Streaming services pop up every day, some are great alternatives to cable and some are simply for bingeing. If you are ready to make the switch or even if you already have, check out our Tech Help page on our website for all the information.  Then join our IT Librarian, Denise Ricotta on Zoom for a Cut the Cord Q & A. We’ll talk about the differences between streaming services and broadcast options on Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 AM.

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.   

A gratitude meditation practice can help relieve stress and anxiety while cultivating a sense of peace and joy in our lives. 

Join us on Friday, December 18 at 4PM for a Virtual Gratitude Meditation led by Amy Rutledge of Meditation with Amy (www.MeditateWithAmy.com). 

This program will be live streamed to the Windsor Public Library Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/windsorlibrary/ 

Drop in. Free. 860-285-1918

Registered participants will receive a hot chocolate kit to enjoy while participating in the Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat.   

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 22 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.   

Sign up today to secure your free kit and access to the zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/  

Registered participants will receive a hot chocolate kit to enjoy while participating in the Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat.   

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 22 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.   

Sign up today to secure your free kit and access to the zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/  

Registered participants will receive a hot chocolate kit to enjoy while participating in the Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat.   

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 22 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.   

Sign up today to secure your free kit and access to the zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/  

Registered participants will receive a hot chocolate kit to enjoy while participating in the Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat.   

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 22 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.   

Sign up today to secure your free kit and access to the zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/  

Registered participants will receive a hot chocolate kit to enjoy while participating in the Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat.   

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 22 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.   

Sign up today to secure your free kit and access to the zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/  

Registered participants will receive a hot chocolate kit to enjoy while participating in the Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat.   

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 22 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.   

Sign up today to secure your free kit and access to the zoom link. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/  

In some cultures, it is customary to give and receive books as gifts for various holidays. Take some time out of your holiday schedule to join us virtually at the Main Library to discuss some of the books that you have received or given as gifts either this year or in the past. This Boxing Day Hot Chocolate Chat will take place on Saturday, December 26 at 10:30 AM. Those who register for this program will also be able to pick up a Hot Chocolate To Go Kit. 

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 30 minutes before the program.  

Registration will close on Wednesday, December 23 at 12:00 PM. Kits will be available for pick up Saturday, December 19 through Thursday, December 24.  

For this month's cookbook book club, pick a new or favorite cookie recipe, make it, and join us on Monday, December 28 at 1:00 PM to show off your creation. A selection of cookbooks are available behind the Lending Desk at the Main Library or on Hoopla as an e-book. For questions, please e-mail Reference Librarian Danielle at tapper@townofwindsorct.com.

In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register here 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.