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Saturday, May 110:30—11:30 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: In the Kitchen with B&D
Hi kids! Let’s get cooking with Ms. B and Denise (virtually of course)! Sign up to learn how to make some tasty sweet and savory bites. Everyone who signs up will get recipe cards for what we'll be making in advance so you’ll know what to have on hand to cook along with us in your own kitchens! This is a program for kids but adult participation will be necessary.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 2Library Closed
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Monday, May 310:00—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, May 33:00—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, May 37:00—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, This Will Make It Taste Good by Vivian Howard, to share with the group as we discuss the book and its recipes.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 411:00—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, May 41:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español: conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment.
Tuesday, May 46:30—7:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Making Crepes for Beginners
Learn to make delicious sweet and savory crepes from start to finish. We’ll walk you through how to prepare a crepe batter and demonstrate how to cook, fill and store them. This program is funded by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
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Wednesday, May 511:00—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, May 51:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: 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
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Thursday, May 62:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy
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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Sunday, May 9Library Closed
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Monday, May 103:00—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, May 1111:00—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, May 111:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español: conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment.
Tuesday, May 117:30—8:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group
This month's book is Why They Marched by Susan Ware. 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, May 1211:00—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, May 131:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL-Library Online: Facebook
If you've been curious about Facebook, this is a chance to see how to get started. In this Library Online event we will cover the basics such as: signing up, adding "posts" and photos, and seeing those of family and friends. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.…Learn More
Thursday, May 132:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy
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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Saturday, May 1510:30—11:15 AMLibrary LawnWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
IN PERSON: Recycle Gardening
In Recycle Gardening, we will use recycled materials (water bottles) to create an adorable planter for herbs. We will learn how to plant seeds, and will read a book about gardening. We will also make beaded pipe cleaner garden markers to label our seeds, and work on our literacy skills! Registration required.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 16Library Closed
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Monday, May 173:00—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, May 176:00—7:30 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Community Movie Event
A MOVIE EVENT TO FOSTER INTERGENERATIONAL INTERACTION AND DISCUSSION
The Winchester Intergenerational Team, which works to promote intergenerational programming in Winchester, invites community members to a town-wide film discussion. We will discuss the documentary, The Biggest Little Farm (2019).…Learn More
Monday, May 177:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: WPL Book Discussion Group
This month's book is The Mockingbird Next Door: life with Harper Lee by Marja Mills. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1811:00—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, May 181:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
CANCELED - VIRTUAL: Viva el español: conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment.
Tuesday, May 186:00—7:30 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
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Wednesday, May 1911:00—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, May 201:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Coffee & Books
This month's book is Redhead by the Side of the Road, by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book are available at the library. For more information please contact Erin Dagenais at edagenais@minlib. net. Registration will open soon at https://www. jenkscenter. org/ and the Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the event.…Learn More
Thursday, May 202:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy
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, May 207:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Friends of the WPL Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library is open to the public. Please email fwplibrary@gmail. com for the meeting link.
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Saturday, May 2210:30—11:15 AMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Rockabye Beats
Kids age 6 and under join us via Zoom to rock the ABCs and 123s with Rockabye Beats! We'll have Spanish and English songs, instrument show and tell, and much, much more!! All registrants will be sent a Zoom link to join us virtually!This is the VIRTUAL registration page for this event.…Learn More
Saturday, May 2210:30—11:15 AMLibrary LawnWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
IN PERSON: Rockabye Beats
Kids age 6 and under join us on the library lawn to rock the ABCs and 123s with Rockabye Beats! We'll have Spanish and English songs, instrument show and tell, and much, much more!! This is an IN PERSON, socially-distant, outdoor event. If you prefer to attend this performance virtually, please return to the calendar and register for the virtual program.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 23Library Closed
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Monday, May 243:00—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, May 246:30—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Working with Mosaic Tiles
Artist and instructor Leslie Doherty will present a mosaic workshop to teach participants how to create a unique design on their own trivet. Supplies will be provided. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
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Tuesday, May 2511:00—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, May 251:00—2:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Viva el español: conversación
Join our conversation group to practice speaking Spanish in a supportive environment.
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Wednesday, May 2611:00—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, May 267:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Reading Rainbows - A Queer YA Book Group
Middle and 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 Flamer by Mike Curato.…Learn More27
Thursday, May 272:00—3:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Genealogy - CANCELLED THIS WEEK
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, May 277:00—8:00 PMVirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VIRTUAL: Teen Stress Busters - Relaxation Toybox
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, May 277:30—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. .. The Spy by Paulo CoelhoCheck it out from the library or download the ebook at digital.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 30Library Closed
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