January 2021

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Friday, January 1Library Closed

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Saturday, January 2Library Closed

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Sunday, January 3Library Closed

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Monday, January 410:00—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, January 43:00—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, January 47:00—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, Cookish by Christopher Kimball, to share with the group as we discuss the book and its recipes.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 51:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL-Viva el español: grupo de conversación

Join our new Spanish-language conversation group to practice speaking in a supportive environment.   Please register for the Zoom link.
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Wednesday, January 611:00—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, January 72:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Genealogy - 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, January 810:00—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, January 9Library Closed

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Sunday, January 10Library Closed

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Monday, January 113:00—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, January 116:30—7:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Baking for Beginners: Pretzels

Learn to make delicious soft pretzels from start to finish. We’ll walk you through how to prepare an easy recipe and demonstrate how to shape, stuff, and bake pretzels in your own home.  Pretzel salt and seasoning packets will be available for pick up ahead of time.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 121:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELED - VIRTUAL-Viva el español: grupo de conversación

Join our new Spanish-language conversation group to practice speaking in a supportive environment.   Please register for the Zoom link.

Tuesday, January 127:30—8:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group

This month's book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. 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, January 1311:00—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, January 141:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL-Library Online: Finding and Listening to Podcasts

Podcasts can be thought of as radio shows, available whenever you want to listen.   In this Library Online @ the Jenks program we'll go over finding podcasts of interest and listening on a computer or mobile device. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.…Learn More

Thursday, January 142:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Genealogy - 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, January 1510:00—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 morning 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?Need help using an e-resource?Just want to check in and reconnect? Questions? Please email Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib.…Learn More

Friday, January 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Documentary Film Discussion Group

January's movie is The Work (2017), directed by Jairus McCleary and Gethin Aldous .  Set entirely inside Folsom State Prison, The Work follows three men during four days of intensive group therapy with convicts, revealing an intimate and powerful portrait of authentic human transformation that transcends what we think of as rehabilitation.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 16Library Closed

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Sunday, January 17Library Closed

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Monday, January 18Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 191:00—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, January 196:00—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, January 197:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: WPL Book Discussion Group

This month's book is  Genesis by Robin Cook. 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, January 2011:00—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, January 211:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Coffee & Books at the Jenks

This month's book is The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett.  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. org/events/coffee-and-books-1Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the event.…Learn More

Thursday, January 212:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Genealogy - 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, January 2210:00—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, January 23Library Closed

Saturday, January 2310:30—11:15 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Preschool STEAM at Home

STEAM education is not just for big kids, preschoolers can also join in on the fun! Meet up with us - virtually, of course! - to spark your child’s interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on activities that we’ll do together.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 24Library Closed

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Monday, January 253:00—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, January 261:00—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, January 268:00—9:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Musical Theater Trivia!

There's no business like show business, and we're going to test your knowledge about it during Musical Theater Trivia Night! Play on your own (if you're flying solo, at least you're flying free), or with a family team (teamwork can make a dream work if you have got the will to win).…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2711:00—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, January 271:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: MS Word Basics

In this discussion of MS Word we'll go over: creating a new document, adding simple formatting, inserting a table, adding footnotes, and doing a spelling check.

Wednesday, January 277:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELLED: VIRTUAL: Reading Rainbows - A Queer YA Book Group

CANCELLED: VIRTUAL: Reading Rainbows - A Queer YA Book GroupHigh 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: Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 282:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Genealogy - 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, January 287:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Teen Stress Busters - Aromatherapy Bath Bombs

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, January 287:30—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. .. Yes, No, Maybe So by Becky Albertalli & Aisha SaeedCheck it out from the library or download the ebook at digital.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2910:00—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, January 30Library Closed

Saturday, January 3011:00—11:45 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

VIRTUAL: Groove & Flow Yoga for Kids

Children ages 4-8 can explore yoga poses and relaxation techniques with Eve Costarelli. Registration required. Zoom link will be emailed after registration has been confirmed. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net
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Sunday, January 31Library Closed