Windsor
Connecticut
Windsor Public Library
Library Mission:
To inform, enlighten and inspire through current materials, equal access to information, and enriching programs in an environment that fosters community gathering.
A Brief History:
Windsor Public Library began in 1888. The key players in its creation were Miss Martha S. Clapp and Mr. H.E. Sawyer, who was the principal of the Public High School at the time. One hundred and fifty people joined with them and chipped in one dollar each to start the library. The first meeting of the subscribers was held in February of 1888, in the high school room, where the "Windsor Library Association" was formed and a committee of five was elected to manage its affairs.
The following April, in 1889, the library opened its doors to the public. It was first located in the office of the Judge of Probate in the Windsor Town Hall. This was the library's home until 1895, when it was moved to the Academy building on the northeast corner of Broad Street Green. The efforts of local churches helped maintain the library there until 1901, when the Library Association purchased the old homestead of the late General Frederick Ellsworth Mather, which was built by Colonel Oliver Mather in 1777, at the northwest corner of the Green. The library has remained here since.
-from A New History of Old Windsor, Connecticut, by Daniel Howard, 1935.
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Windsor Public Library Teens Happenings Newsletter - January 2024
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We love all things gingerbread! Disguise a Gingerbread Now thru December 23 Disguise a Gingerbread so that they don’t become someone’s holiday treat! Pick up a gingerbread template and get creative decorating with craft…
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A note about program registration: Please only register for a program if you plan on attending. By registering and not attending a program you are potentially taking a spot from someone else. If you have registered for a program and can no longer…
Read More »Windsor Library And Wilson Branch Library News - November 27, 2023
Sweet as Honey Monday, December 4, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Honey is more than just a delicious treat, it is known to be a physical help! Come learn how to make homemade creamed honey in a short amount of time, so you can always have some on hand. We will…
Read More »Windsor Library And Wilson Branch Library News - November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving Holiday Closing Thursday, November 23 Friday. November 24 All Day At this time of year our thoughts turn gratefully to you with warm appreciation for your patronage and loyalty. Best wishes to you and yours this Thanksgiving! The Main…
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