Is the Library your Happy Place? Read on!

The Board of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library has openings for a few new members. Opportunities include the following:

- Corresponding Secretary
- Marketing/Communications Role
- Speaker Series Role

If you are interested and would like more information about serving on the Board, please contact [email protected].

Holiday Closure

The library will be closed on October 9 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Sunday hours have begun!

The Winchester Library is now open on Sundays from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

- Appointments for Study Room use

- Museum Passes for Winchester residents

- Info on Computer Access, Copying, & Printing

- Subscribe to one of our Newsletters

Yarnies at the Library
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 AM
3rd Thursday of the Month at 12:00 PM

Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then this group is for you! Bring along current project, or join us to gather ideas from your fellow crafters. No registration required.

Yarnies at the Jenks
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM

The Library's Yarnies group is now meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month at the Jenks!  All are welcome: beginners, experts, and everyone in between! Drop in, no registration required.

Mandala Mindfulness:
A Group For Creative Coloring and Connection
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM starting September 27

Many people find the drawing or coloring of a mandala to be meditative. The very nature of drawing or coloring a mandala is therapeutic and symbolic. Join us for a relaxing session of coloring and connection. We will meet on Wednesdays at 11:00 am.  All are welcome. This event is presented in partnership with the Northeast Recovery Learning Community. No Registration Required.

Books & Building
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM

Join us for an afternoon of stories and building. We will read a story or two, and then have materials for an open ended building challenge. For ages 3-6. No registration required.

Board Game Afternoon for Teens
Fridays at 3:30 PM

Drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time. No registration required.

Make a Mess Storytime
Saturday, October 14 10:30 AM

Let’s get messy at our outdoor Storytime! We'll sing songs and read stories, then we'll have some sensory play (like noodle bins) and messy art (like finger painting). Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and in clothes that can get dirty. For ages 18 months - 4 years. We will continue in all weather except heavy rain/thunderstorm/snowstorm. No registration required.

Scratch in the Sandbox
Monday, October 16 4:30 PM

Want to do more with coding? Kids in grades 3-5 join us to experiment coding with Scratch, and learn how to interface it with Lego Mindstorms EV3 and WeDo. Children younger than 9 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. Register online.

Bracelet Buddies
Tuesday, October 17 5:00 PM

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone in grades 3-6 is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! Children younger than 9 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. Register online.

Virtual: Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2023
Tuesday, October 17 7:00 PM

This Zoom presentation from Stand Out for College will help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. This program covers current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this Fall productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. We will also discuss the importance of community service and how it can help a student to stand out from other applicants. Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link.

Can't make it? We're offering the same program again in November. Register HERE for the November session.

Fuzzy Octopus
Wednesday, October 18 2:00 PM

Let's get crafty and make our own fleecy octopus stuffie! Children will learn how to braid, and will need to be able to tie knots and bows to create their octopus. For kids in grades 3-5. Children younger than 9 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. Register online.

Teen Craft Time: Acrylic Painting
Thursday, October 19 4:00 PM

Stretch your creative muscles with our freeform paint program! We'll provide canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes, and set you free to create whatever masterpiece you want. Listen to some music, have some snacks, and see where your creativity takes you. Register online.

Crafting 101: Halloween Tassels
Saturday, October 21 10:30 AM

All are welcome. Learn some fun new crafting techniques! This time we'll make festive Halloween tassels. Register online.

STEAM Club
Saturday, October 21 10:30 AM

Don't miss STEAM Club, where kids in grades 2-5 will dive into in-depth, hands-on activities focusing on a variety of STEAM subjects! Children younger than 9 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. Register online.

Goat Yoga: Big Buddies (Ages 12-18)
Sunday, October 22 4:00 PM

Join us for Goat Yoga! We'll be joining up with some kids for a Kids and Teens crossover program! We'll all gather together on the Library Lawn with some gentle and curious goats for an hour of easy yoga! Registration required HERE for teens ages 12-18.

PJ Storytime
Tuesday, October 24 5:00 PM

Kids of all ages join us for some books before bedtime! PJs and stuffies are optional but encouraged! We'll read, sing some songs, and then all head home for a good night's rest. No registration required.

Tarot for Teens: Beyond Fortune Telling
Tuesday, October 24 6:30 PM

Let's talk tarot with Kate Sheridan, a.k.a. The Laundress! This program is for you if you’ve ever seen a tarot reader pulling cards on TikTok and thought to yourself, “I want to learn how to do that!” This event is open to teens in grades 6-12 who want to learn more about how to read the cards for themselves and others, using the classic Smith-Rider-Waite deck as a guide. You’re encouraged to bring a notebook and pen, plus your favorite tarot deck (but it’s okay if you don’t have one yet!). This program isn’t about “fortune-telling,” psychic predictions, or pinning down “what the cards mean.” This is about empowering YOU to explore new ways to connect to your intuition.

Craft Night: Mini Pumpkins
Wednesday, October 25 7:00 PM

Paint a mini resin pumpkin that can be used as a decoration for years to come! Try a dot pattern like our samples, or do your own thing. This project is for teens and adults. Note: acrylic paint stains fabric, so please wear old clothes or bring a smock/apron. Register online.

Authorfest Author Visit!
Thursday, October 26 11:00 AM

Preschool friends and their grown-ups are invited to join us and one of the Authorfest authors to learn all about how authors and illustrators create their stories, and hear a few too! No Registration Required.

Teen Craft Time: Pet Ghosts
Thursday, October 26 4:00 PM

Make a spooky pal in this easy DIY program! You'll craft your ghost and customize its environment so your new pet has a comfy place to stay. Register online.

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, October 10 5:00 PM

If you enjoy reading graphic novels, and you are in grades 3-5, this is the perfect book club for you! We will meet and discuss a different graphic novel once a month. Children younger than 9 years old must have an adult present on library property during the event. This month we'll be reading Phoebe and Her Unicorn: A Heavenly Nostrils Chronicle by Dana Simpson.  Register online.

Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group
Tuesday, October 10 7:30 PM

This month's book is Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci. For questions and the Zoom link for remote attendance, please contact Sarah Levinson at [email protected]. No Registration Required

WPL Book Group
Tuesday, October 17 1:00 PM

This month's book is Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero by Kate Clifford Larson. For questions, contact Colleen at [email protected].

Middle School Graphic Novel Book Club
Monday, October 23 5:00 PM

Love graphic novels? Join us once a month to discuss a different book! This month's book is to be Danger and Other Unknown Risks by Ryan North & Erica Henderson.

Classics Book Club
Tuesday, October 24 1:00 PM

At this meeting we will be discussing Waiting for the Barbarians by J.M. Coetzee.

Hot Reads
Thursday, October 26 7:30 PM

Calling all young professionals, recent college grads, and stay at home parents (just to name a few!) for a group dedicated to reading and discussing buzz worthy and scintillating books!

This month's book is Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran.

Step into Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

Children of all ages are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am.

Itsy Bitsy Readers
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM

Parents and caregivers of infants, join us in the Storytime Room for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown-ups. You’ll learn ways to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and we'll leave a little time at the end of each session for participants to chat with each other.

Pattycake Place
Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. For children ages 2 and under. Meet in the Large Meeting Room. 

Shake Rattle and Read
Fridays at 10:30 AM

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required!

Click Here to view the Winchester Public Library Lines For October 5, 2023