January 2023

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Sunday, January 1Library Closed

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Monday, January 2Library Closed

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Wednesday, January 412:00—12:30 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

 Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for 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 44:00—5:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELED - Teen Knitting Group

This event is only for students in grades 6-12. No adults!For all teen knitters from beginning to advanced. Show off what you’re working on, talk about projects, or come in to learn the basics! Bring your own projects or we will have some basic materials to get you started.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 511:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Pattycake Place

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes.…Learn More

Thursday, January 52:00—3:00 PMJenks Center, 109 Skillings RdWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Postponed: Library Online: Email Safety and Phishing

This program has been postponed and will be offered on Thursday, February 2 at 2:00pm at the Jenks Center. Library Online: Email Safety and Phishing - Email is great at keeping you connected, but it also exposes you to scams and malicious software.   In this program Craig Smith from the Winchester Public Library will tell you about the most common pitfalls lurking in your inbox and how you can keep your email safe.…Learn More

Thursday, January 54:00—5:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Learning Together: Colored Pencil Art

This program is only for students in grades 6-12. No adults!Learn the ins and outs of colored pencil artwork in this three-class series. We’ll work through Creativebug’s Colored Pencil Workshop and learn from the videos and each other. Registration for the first event secures registration for all three classes.…Learn More
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Friday, January 63:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board Game Afternoon

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 710:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Bookend Decorating

Come decorate your very own bookend. You bring your imagination; we’ll supply the bookends, paints, and extras! For ages 9+. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information. This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
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Monday, January 910:00—11:30 AMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
VirtualWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

In Transition Conversation Series

This meeting will be in person with a Zoom option for those who cannot attend physically. 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! Hosted by author and creator of the podcast, Destination Unknown, Linda Rossetti.…Learn More

Monday, January 93:30—4:15 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craft 'n' Read

Kids in grades Kindergarten-3, join us for a special crafty storytime! We'll read a few stories and then learn about and try a few simple crafting techniques. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. net This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Monday, January 93:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELED - Switch Games and Snacks

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, wrap up your Monday by dropping in to the library to play Switch games with your friends. We'll have all the games and snacks you need, just stop by the Large Meeting Room.…Learn More

Monday, January 97:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Cookbook Club

Prepare a dish from the featured cookbook, 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, January 1010:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Step into Storytime

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program geared specifically for children ready to attend school. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 105:00—5:45 PMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

If you enjoy reading graphic novels, and you are in grades 3-5, this is the perfect book club for you! We will meet and discuss a different graphic novel once a month. Registration Required. This month we'll be reading. .. Cardboard Kingdom by Chad SellCopies will be available in the Children's Room or you can request a copy.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 107:30—8:30 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group

This month's book is The Neighbor's Secret by L. Alison Heller. 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 1112:00—12:30 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

 Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for 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 113:30—4:15 PMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Books & Building

Join us for an afternoon of stories and building. We will read a story or two, and then have materials for an open ended building challenge. For ages 3-6. No registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Wednesday, January 117:00—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

League of Women Voters Meeting

Winchester League members will have a short business meeting followed by a panel discussion with women in elected office
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Thursday, January 1211:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Pattycake Place

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes.…Learn More

Thursday, January 124:00—5:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Learning Together: Colored Pencil Art

This program is only for students in grades 6-12. No adults!Learn the ins and outs of colored pencil artwork in this three-class series. We’ll work through Creativebug’s Colored Pencil Workshop and learn from the videos and each other. Registration for the first event secures registration for all three classes.…Learn More
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Friday, January 1310:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Shake Rattle and Read

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required!Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Friday, January 133:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board Game Afternoon

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time.…Learn More
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Monday, January 16Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 1710:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Step into Storytime

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program geared specifically for children ready to attend school. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 175:00—6:00 PMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Bracelet Buddies

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone ages 9+ is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 177:00—8:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

WPL Book Group

This month's book is The True Believer: thoughts on the nature of mass movements by Eric Hoffer. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located behind the Circulation Desk. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 1812:00—12:30 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

 Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for 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 184:00—5:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELED - Teen Knitting Group

This event is only for students in grades 6-12. No adults!For all teen knitters from beginning to advanced. Show off what you’re working on, talk about projects, or come in to learn the basics! Bring your own projects or we will have some basic materials to get you started.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1911:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Pattycake Place

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes.…Learn More

Thursday, January 1912:00—1:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Yarnies

Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then this new group is for you! Bring along your current project, or join us to gather ideas from your fellow crafters! Drop in, no registration required. Questions? Email nlangley@minlib.…Learn More

Thursday, January 194:00—5:00 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Learning Together: Colored Pencil Art

This program is only for students in grades 6-12. No adults!Learn the ins and outs of colored pencil artwork in this three-class series. We’ll work through Creativebug’s Colored Pencil Workshop and learn from the videos and each other. Registration for the first event secures registration for all three classes.…Learn More

Thursday, January 197:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Friends of the Library meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. Meetings are open to the public.
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Friday, January 2010:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Shake Rattle and Read

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required!Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Friday, January 20All DaySmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Office Hours State Representative

Give people a chance to voice their concerns, ask questions, and have a face to face conversation with their State Representative

Friday, January 203:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board Game Afternoon

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2110:30—11:30 AMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Minecraft Building!

Love Minecraft? Join us to build a dwelling (house, castle, etc. ) out of sugar cubes and icing. Registration required. Ages 7+. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library

Saturday, January 2110:30—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Crafting 101

All are welcome.  Learn the basics of crafting and how you can get started in your own home. This month we will be crafting a felt gift/wine bag!Questions? email bdelorme@minlib. net
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Monday, January 2310:00—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

New Year, Good Sleep: Infant and Toddler Sleep Seminar

 Start off the New Year right with good sleep for your baby/child! Join Lynne Caldwell, pediatric nurse practitioner and certified pediatric sleep consultant for a discussion on sleep. Learn exactly why good sleep is so important for your kids along with her top sleep tips.…Learn More

Monday, January 233:30—4:15 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craft 'n' Read

Kids in grades Kindergarten-3, join us for a special crafty storytime! We'll read a few stories and then learn about and try a few simple crafting techniques. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. net This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Monday, January 233:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELED - Cancelled: Switch Games and Snacks

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, wrap up your Monday by dropping in to the library to play Switch games with your friends. We'll have all the games and snacks you need, just stop by the Large Meeting Room.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2410:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Step into Storytime

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program geared specifically for children ready to attend school. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2512:00—12:30 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Itsy Bitsy Readers

 Parents and caregivers of infants, join us for 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 2611:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Pattycake Place

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills, and you’ll get to meet other parents and caregivers. Storytime for the first 15 minutes, free play for the last 30 minutes.…Learn More

Thursday, January 267:30—8:30 PMSmall Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Hot Reads

Calling all young professionals, recent college grads, and stay at home parents (just to name a few!) for a group dedicated to reading and discussing buzz worthy and scintillating books! This month's book is. .. The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna RobinsonCheck it out from the library (book club books are on display in the Adult Reference Room) or download the ebook at digital.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2710:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Shake Rattle and Read

Kids ages 2 and 3 join us for a musical storytime! We'll make music with some fun instruments, and read some rockin' good books too! No registration required!Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Friday, January 273:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Board Game Afternoon

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and hang out with your friends! We'll provide a variety of games and snacks for this unstructured game time.…Learn More
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Monday, January 303:30—4:15 PMChildren's RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890
Storytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Craft 'n' Read

Kids in grades Kindergarten-3, join us for a special crafty storytime! We'll read a few stories and then learn about and try a few simple crafting techniques. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. net This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Monday, January 303:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

CANCELED - Switch Games and Snacks

This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, wrap up your Monday by dropping in to the library to play Switch games with your friends. We'll have all the games and snacks you need, just stop by the Large Meeting Room.…Learn More

Monday, January 305:15—7:15 PMLarge Meeting RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Energy Management Committee Meeting

The Energy Management Committee meets monthly and is appointed by the Select Board to help Winchester with energy related matters.
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Tuesday, January 31Library Closed

Tuesday, January 3110:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomWinchester Public Library80 Washington St, Winchester, MA, 01890

Step into Storytime

Children of all ages are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program. No registration required, however, high attendance is expected. Program begins promptly at 10:30am. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, email winchild@minlib.…Learn More