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Monday, February 110:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: In Transition Conversation Series
This meeting will be online. All are welcome. Instructions for logging into the meeting are posted below. Join us for our monthly drop-in conversations about how to successfully navigate disruptions in our lives. Research and proven techniques from the field of transition serve as our guide and inspiration!
1st Monday of every month from 10:00 - 11:30 am.…Learn More
Monday, February 13:00—3:15 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Craft with Us!
Join us on Instagram Live as we demonstrate how to do a simple craft. Activity bags with craft supplies are available at the library for pickup each Monday at 9:00 am through May 24. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x325.…Learn More
Monday, February 17:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Cookbook Club
This meeting will be online. All are welcome. Instructions for logging into the meeting will be emailed when you registerPrepare a dish from the featured cookbook, East by Meera Sodha, to share with the group as we discuss the book and its recipes. Select a recipe to make (we'll add a running list of the recipes already chosen to this page) and be prepared to tell us how you made it, what you thought about the recipe and if you would do anything differently.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 21:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español - grupo de conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment. Registration Required.
Tuesday, February 26:30—8:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Working with Pastels
Award-winning pastelist Gregory Maichack demonstrates how beginners to accomplished artists can easily pastel paint a still life. Essential techniques of pastel painting will be clearly demonstrated as participants follow along. This program has a very limited number of spaces and is restricted to adults only.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 311:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Itsy Bitsy Readers
Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for virtual 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.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 31:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Movies for Older Adults
Movies for Older Adults
The Jenks Center and the Winchester Public Library invite you to join our group, Movies for Older Adults. This group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Before the meeting you'll have a chance to watch the movie of the month on hoopla using your library card.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 37:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
CANCELED: VIRTUAL: Teen Powerpoint Party: The Best TV Show of All Time
This event is for students in grades 6-12. Time to brush up on your Powerpoint skills! In this Powerpoint Party you'll have three minutes to share your best Powerpoint (or Slides) presentation and convince all of the people attending why your favorite TV show is the very best of all time.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 42:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy Basics: Researching Your Family's History
Calling genealogists of all levels!
Join this genealogy discussion group where you will learn search strategies that will help you discover your family’s history, teach you how to create a family tree, and help you organize your research. Our reference librarian, Erin, will guide you through the library’s online resource, Ancestry Library, and give you some tips and tricks for locating people and documents online.…Learn More
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Friday, February 510:00—11:00 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Chat with a Librarian: Zoom Drop-In Hour
Chat with a Librarian!Each Friday from 10:00-11:00 drop in on Zoom and catch up with a librarian. The reasons to chat are endless! Looking for book recommendations?Have you read something lately you can't wait to talk about?Just want to check in, reconnect, and find out what's new at the library? If you have questions, please email Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 6Library Closed
Saturday, February 611:00—11:45 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Music Pups at Home Singalong
Children ages infant through four years old join Jennifer from Powers Music School for an at home Music Pups Singalong! Music Pups is a playful, creative music & movement program guaranteed to spark a love and enjoyment of music in your child - and you! Your child will enjoy singing, dancing, and wiggling! Registration required.…Learn More
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Sunday, February 7Library Closed
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Monday, February 83:00—3:15 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Craft with Us!
Join us on Instagram Live as we demonstrate how to do a simple craft. Activity bags with craft supplies are available at the library for pickup each Monday at 9:00 am through May 24. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x325.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 911:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Preschool Storytime
Parents and caregivers of preschoolers, join us for virtual songs, and stories perfectly geared toward our school-ready (or almost school-ready) readers and their grown-ups. Together we'll continue 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.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 91:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español- grupo de conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment. Registration Required.
Tuesday, February 97:30—8:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group
This month's book is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting. Group members can call the Reference Department at 781-721-7171 x320 to have a copy reserved for themselves. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 1011:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Itsy Bitsy Readers
Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for virtual 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.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 111:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL-Library Online: Language Learning Opportunities
If you are learning, or brushing up on your skills in a foreign language, there are websites and apps that can help you. In this Library Online event we'll discuss Mango Languages, Duolingo, and more. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web. zoom.…Learn More
Thursday, February 112:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy Basics: Researching Your Family's History
Calling genealogists of all levels!
Join this genealogy discussion group where you will learn search strategies that will help you discover your family’s history, teach you how to create a family tree, and help you organize your research. Our reference librarian, Erin, will guide you through the library’s online resource, Ancestry Library, and give you some tips and tricks for locating people and documents online.…Learn More
Thursday, February 117:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Robert Reich, The System, Who Rigged It, How We Fix It
Millions of Americans have lost confidence in our political and economic system. With the characteristic clarity and passion that has made him a central civil voice, Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class and undermine democracy.…Learn More
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Friday, February 1210:00—11:00 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Chat with a Librarian: Zoom Drop-In Hour
Chat with a Librarian!Each Friday from 10:00-11:00 drop in on Zoom and catch up with a librarian. The reasons to chat are endless! Looking for book recommendations?Have you read something lately you can't wait to talk about?Just want to check in, reconnect, and find out what's new at the library? If you have questions, please email Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 13Library Closed
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Sunday, February 14Library Closed
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Monday, February 15Library Closed
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Tuesday, February 1611:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Preschool Storytime
Parents and caregivers of preschoolers, join us for virtual songs, and stories perfectly geared toward our school-ready (or almost school-ready) readers and their grown-ups. Together we'll continue 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.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 161:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español - grupo de conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment. Registration Required.
Tuesday, February 166:00—7:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Board of Library Trustees meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. All meetings are open to the public. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web. zoom. us/j/82244865389?pwd=d0tpSXF1TmRIdWpXbVNYRURxeXphdz09
Tuesday, February 167:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: WPL Book Discussion Group
This month's book is The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Group members can call the Reference Department at 781-721-7171 x320 to have a copy reserved for themselves.…Learn More
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Wednesday, February 1711:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Itsy Bitsy Readers
Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for virtual 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.…Learn More
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Thursday, February 181:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Coffee & Books at the Jenks
This month's book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot.
Copies of the book are available at the library. For more information please contact Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib. net.
Please register using this link: https://www. jenkscenter.…Learn More
Thursday, February 182:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy Basics: Researching Your Family's History
Calling genealogists of all levels!
Join this genealogy discussion group where you will learn search strategies that will help you discover your family’s history, teach you how to create a family tree, and help you organize your research. Our reference librarian, Erin, will guide you through the library’s online resource, Ancestry Library, and give you some tips and tricks for locating people and documents online.…Learn More
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Friday, February 1910:00—11:00 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Chat with a Librarian: Zoom Drop-In Hour
Chat with a Librarian!Each Friday from 10:00-11:00 drop in on Zoom and catch up with a librarian. The reasons to chat are endless! Looking for book recommendations?Have you read something lately you can't wait to talk about?Just want to check in, reconnect, and find out what's new at the library? If you have questions, please email Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib.…Learn More
Friday, February 1911:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
CANCELED - VIRTUAL: Documentary Film Discussion Group
February's movie is Mysteries Of The Great Lakes (2020), directed by David Lickley. All across the Great Lakes basin there is renewed interest in the health of the Lakes and increased awareness of the importance of this freshwater resource to the social and economic vitality of North America.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 20Library Closed
Saturday, February 202:30—3:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Kung Fu Basics for Kids
Families with children age 6 up are welcome to join this solid but playful introduction to Kung Fu, mindfulness and body awareness led by Paul & Rosalie Di Crescenzo via Zoom. Registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
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Sunday, February 21Library Closed
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Monday, February 223:00—3:15 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Craft with Us!
Join us on Instagram Live as we demonstrate how to do a simple craft. Activity bags with craft supplies are available at the library for pickup each Monday at 9:00 am through May 24. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x325.…Learn More
Monday, February 227:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Create a Vision Board - Workshop
Create a Vision BoardVision boards are inspirational tools that can help you articulate and visualize your ideas and intentions. They can help you focus on what's important to you and assist in organizing your thoughts and plans. Your finished vision board will serve as a reminder of your goals and dreams.…Learn More
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Tuesday, February 2311:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Preschool Storytime
Parents and caregivers of preschoolers, join us for virtual songs, and stories perfectly geared toward our school-ready (or almost school-ready) readers and their grown-ups. Together we'll continue 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.…Learn More
Tuesday, February 231:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español - grupo de conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment. Registration Required.
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Wednesday, February 2411:00—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Itsy Bitsy Readers
Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for virtual 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.…Learn More
Wednesday, February 247:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Reading Rainbows - A Queer YA Book Group
High school students, join us for our queer Young Adult book group, Reading Rainbows. All genders and sexualities are welcome in this safe space as we read and discuss recent queer-related YA books. This month's book is Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender.…Learn More25
Thursday, February 252:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy Basics: Researching Your Family's History
Calling genealogists of all levels!
Join this genealogy discussion group where you will learn search strategies that will help you discover your family’s history, teach you how to create a family tree, and help you organize your research. Our reference librarian, Erin, will guide you through the library’s online resource, Ancestry Library, and give you some tips and tricks for locating people and documents online.…Learn More
Thursday, February 257:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Teen Stress Busters - Watercolor Postcards
This event is for students in grades 6-12.
Everybody could use a little stress relief, especially lately, so we've created a monthly series of stress busting programs designed to get you away from screens, create something with your hands, and take a little time to yourself to breathe and relax.…Learn More
Thursday, February 257:30—8:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Hot Reads for Young Professionals
Calling all young professionals, recent college grads and stay at home moms for a group dedicated to reading and discussing buzz worthy and scintillating books!
This month's book is. .. Rising Strong by Brené BrownCheck it out from the library or download the ebook at digital.…Learn More
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Friday, February 2610:00—11:00 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Chat with a Librarian: Zoom Drop-In Hour
Chat with a Librarian!Each Friday from 10:00-11:00 drop in on Zoom and catch up with a librarian. The reasons to chat are endless! Looking for book recommendations?Have you read something lately you can't wait to talk about?Just want to check in, reconnect, and find out what's new at the library? If you have questions, please email Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib.…Learn More
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Saturday, February 27Library Closed
Saturday, February 2710:30—11:15 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Journal Making for Kids
Do you know what a signature is in bookmaking? Hint: It’s not where the bookmaker signs his or her name! Join us on Zoom to learn about different types of bookmaking in this librarian-led program, and create your very own journal. Upon registration we’ll provide materials that you can pick up in advance at the library, plus a list of a few simple things you already have at home.…Learn More
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