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The Winchester Public Library will be closed September 2, 3, and 4 for the Labor Day holiday.

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Yarnies
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 AM
3rd Thursday of the Month at 12:00 PM

Do you knit or crochet? Do you want to work on a project and talk with other crafters? Then this group is for you! Bring along current project, or join us to gather ideas from your fellow crafters. No registration required.

Craftyspace
Wednesday, September 6 2:30 PM

Kids ages 4-12 join us for an artsy afternoon! We'll supply the materials, you supply the creativity! No registration required.

Crafting 101
Saturday, September 9 10:30 AM

All are welcome. Learn some fun new crafting techniques! This time you can decorate your own unique notebook (all supplies will be provided). Register online.

Books & Building
Wednesday, September 13 3:30 PM
Wednesday, September 20 3:30 PM

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.

Dancing Ribbon Rings!
Monday, September 18 3:30 PM

Embellish your dance parties with your very own Dancing Ribbon Rings! Each child will get to design and make their own wooden rings with ribbons and tulle (and their grown-up’s help). This program is for kids ages 1-5 and their grown-ups. Register online.

Bracelet Buddies
Tuesday, September 19 5:00 PM

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone ages 9-12 is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! Come to make bracelets and friends! Register online.

Craft Night: Mini Books
Thursday, September 21 7:00 PM

Make a mini version of your favorite book, then turn it into a keychain, a necklace, or earrings! This project is for teens and adults. It will be too difficult for little ones. Please pre-register and specify which book you'd like to make. Click here to register.

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, September 12 5:00 PM

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. This month we'll be reading The Bad Guys (Book #1) by Aaron Blabey. Register online.

Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group
Tuesday, September 12 7:30 PM

This month's book is All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson. No Registration Required.

WPL Book Group
Tuesday, September 19 7:00 PM

This month's book is The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin. For questions, contact Colleen at [email protected].

Step into Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

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.

Itsy Bitsy Readers
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM

Parents and caregivers of infants, join us in the Storytime Room 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.

Pattycake Place
Thursdays at 11:00 AM

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. For children ages 2 and under. Meet in the Large Meeting Room.

Shake Rattle and Read
Fridays at 10:30 AM

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!