Mission Statement :
The Winchester Public Library is a dynamic community resource that endeavors to improve the quality of life for its Library patrons by providing
General Information to meet the need for information on a broad array of topics related to work, school and personal life.
Current Topics and Titles to enlarge and improve the opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and restorative reflection.
Lifelong Learning opportunities for both adults and children that begin by fostering a love of reading and an awareness of the resources available in the public library.
To accomplish these endeavors, the Library relies upon a professional staff, a broad collection of current materials in a variety of formats, suitable information technology, and a well-maintained facility for patrons.
Art at the Library Have you ever wanted to exhibit your artwork or models at the Winchester Public Library? If you’ve exhibited in the past, are you interested in exhibiting again this year? Please return your application materials to the…
Read More »News Library Closure The Winchester Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Featured Resource The Library of Things is Winchester Public Library’s collection of non-traditional materials. Ever…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Library Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed on the following days in December: Sunday, December 24 Monday, December 25 Sunday, December 31 Monday, January 1 The Minuteman Library Network is getting a new catalog! …
Read More »Dramatic Presentation of Queen Elizabeth II Thursday, December 14 7:00 PM Join us for a dramatic presentation of Queen Elizabeth II by Sheryl Faye Presents!. Sheryl, who has portrayed other iconic women like Abigail Adams and Ruth Bader Ginsberg,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday! The Town of Winchester wants to improve how it shares and exchanges information with people who live, work,…
Read More »Click Here to view the Winchester Public Library Weekly Happenings Newsletter - November 2, 2023.
Read More »Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday. - Appointments for Study Room use - Museum Passes for Winchester residents - Info on Computer Access,…
Read More »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…
Read More »News 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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Yarnies 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…
Read More »Yarnies 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…
Read More »September Art Exhibit Ruth Lieberherr's Dreamscapes: An Exhibit of Paintings and Picture Books Whimsical figures, faces, real and fantasy creatures inhabit Lieberherr’s paintings. Remembered places, people, feelings are transformed into…
Read More »Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed September 2, 3, and 4 for the Labor Day holiday. New York Times Digital Your Winchester library card gives you 72-hour complimentary access to the digital edition of The New York Times.…
Read More »Staff Picks The Postmortal by Drew Magary Imagine a near future where a cure for aging is discovered and-after much political and moral debate-made available to people worldwide. Immortality, however, comes with its own unique problems-including…
Read More »News Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed September 2, 3, and 4 for the Labor Day holiday. Featured Resource Teach young children the joys of reading! TumbleBooks are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You…
Read More »Kanopy is a video streaming service that offers over 30,000 movies, documentaries, and independent & foreign films. Kanopy also offers hundreds of titles from The Great Courses and an extensive Kids Collection. Winchester library patrons can…
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Read More »The Library has continued to be a busy place! The following are some highlights! Staffing We have a few PT job postings open, including several Custodian positions. Go to the Town of Winchester’s website for any Library job postings! …
Read More »Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday. Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the…
Read More »News The Board of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library has openings for new members in the following areas: - Corresponding Secretary - Marketing & Communication The Friends Board sponsors programs and events in support of…
Read More »Art Exhibit Whimsical Surrealism by Eugene Styller In my paintings I bring to life bananas, peppers, potatoes, etc., as well as everyday items like a coffee cup, bread, and other items. My flying, swimming, and playing bananas can also be…
Read More »Switch to Libby today! Starting May 1 the Overdrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows was discontinued. Users who try to access the app will be informed that they need to upgrade to Libby. Go to the App Store or Google Play to download the app.…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About This Week At The Winchester Public Library - April 27, 2023
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Read More »Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Monday, April 17 for Patriot's Day. Hoopla! Get free access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, and audiobooks that can be streamed or downloaded everywhere you have a screen-your computer,…
Read More »News Holiday Closures for April The library will be closed on April 9 for the Easter holiday and April 17 for Patriot's Day. Teach young children the joys of reading! TumbleBooks are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can…
Read More »Choose from thousands of online courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills, taught by recognized industry experts. Click here to get started with your library card! -Appointments for Study Room use -LitLoot for…
Read More »The Library has been busy, and there are a few large projects that are coming along! Open House This Saturday, March 25th, the Library staff and the Friends of the Library are hosting an Open House! This event includes a bake sale, silent…
Read More »Library Open House!! Saturday, March 25 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Come "Love your Library" at the Winchester Public Library's first Open House. Fun for the whole family! Raffles/prizes, tours, activities, scavenger hunt and more! Sponsored by the…
Read More »Library Open House!! Saturday, March 25 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Come "Love your Library" at the Winchester Public Library's first Open House. Fun for the whole family! Raffles/prizes, tours, activities, scavenger hunt and more! Sponsored by the Friends…
Read More »Tax Forms Update The Library has 1040 and 1040SR instructions and forms as well as MA booklets for residents and non/part-year residents. Available instructions and forms are in the hall on the Administrative floor. Calling All Crafters!…
Read More »Did you know that you can access Winchester High School yearbooks online? The Winchester Public Library has online PDFs of the yearbooks available from 1929 through 2017. Click here to find a yearbook! Print copies of the Winchester High School…
Read More »Special Hours The library will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. Morningstar Investment Research Center provides real-time access to comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds,…
Read More »Tax Forms The Library has 1040 and 1040 SR instructions as well as MA booklets for residents and non/part-year residents. Available instructions and forms are in the hall on the Administrative floor. The library currently does not have 1040 and…
Read More »Special Hours The library will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. Discover other titles by your favorite authors. Browse by subject, genre, and theme for over 150,000 titles. Find reviews, book discussion guides, and…
Read More »Mango Languages is an online language learning service that prepares learners for realistic conversations in over 70 world languages. English Language Learners can also access Mango from home or in the Library. Mango’s English lessons are…
Read More »January 2023 Art Exhibit Sherry Winkelman’s Quilts and Other Expressions My show is an overview of work spanning the last 20 years or so. Taking inspiration from landscape, botany, biology, architecture, astronomy, and technology, I combine…
Read More »I was in Salem this past weekend for a family wedding, and I was able to visit the Salem Witch Memorial on Liberty Street. Having grown up in the greater Boston area and having a masters degree in US History, I’ve read several books, seen…
Read More »Free Online Homework Help & Tutoring Brainfuse HelpNow is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist students of all ages. Get help with writing assignments, take practice tests, prep for the GED, SAT, or the U.S.…
Read More »If you know someone who would love to stay up to date with library news, please forward this newsletter to them, or they can sign up for our mailing list here. Library Holiday Hours Saturday, December 31: Open 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday, January…
Read More »At this busy time of year, there are many things I could share about the Library! For now, I will share citations of two books that are sitting on my desk, titles I’ve checked out and want to read but haven’t had time! The descriptions…
Read More »What was the highest circulating new book at the Winchester Library in 2022? It was Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult!! Click here to find the top titles at other Minuteman libraries plus other book lists including NPR’s Top 2022 Picks. …
Read More »Holiday Gift Booklist for Kids and Families The holidays are upon us, and what better gift to give than a nice, new book! Your Children’s Librarians have compiled a list of great books for giving this holiday season! We wish you all health,…
Read More »Library Holiday Hours Saturday, December 24: Open 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday, December 25: Library Closed Monday, December 26: Library Closed Saturday, December 31: Open 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday, January 1: Library Closed Monday, January 2:…
Read More »Donuts with the Director Cancelled The next session of Donuts with the Director that was scheduled for Friday, December 2 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Updated Holiday Hours The library will close at 5:30 PM on…
Read More »Holiday Hours The library will close at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed all day Thursday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Appointments for Study Room use LitLootfor Teens (Grades 6-12) Museum Passesfor…
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