Library Events

This is a take-home craft for adults. Stop by the circulation desk after 11/25 to pick up a snowflake kit. Decorate and return your snowflake by Thursday, December 12th. Snowflakes will be delivered to local seniors at a care facility for the holidays!

Join us for a FREE Trivia Night at the library hosted by our Adult Services Librarian! Teams of 1-4 people are welcome to play for a chance to win a gift card. Questions will be "general knowledge", registration is required. Space is limited.

**Please notify the library ASAP if you can no longer attend after registering. This is a popular program with a waitlist. Thank you!

Come to the library to read stories and sing songs!  In the storytime room.  For children aged 5 and under.  No registration required.
Every Tuesday at 10:00am.

Join Windsor Locks native Phil Devlin for the inspiring story of a Connecticut town’s sacrifice and deep commitment in both World Wars of the 20th Century. This presentation is based on Phil's soon-to-be published book "WINDSOR LOCKS DURING THE WORLD WARS: The Inspiring Story of a Connecticut Town’s Sacrifice and Deep Commitment in both World Wars of the 20th Century", with articles, photos, and firsthand accounts of both World Wars. Phil details the incredible achievements of the town’s military personnel in both wars as well as the simply remarkable support of the townspeople in Windsor Locks. Copies of the book will be (optionally) available for purchase.

Registration required.

Join Windsor Locks native Phil Devlin for the inspiring story of a Connecticut town’s sacrifice and deep commitment in both World Wars of the 20th Century. This presentation is based on Phil's soon-to-be published book "WINDSOR LOCKS DURING THE WORLD WARS: The Inspiring Story of a Connecticut Town’s Sacrifice and Deep Commitment in both World Wars of the 20th Century", with articles, photos, and firsthand accounts of both World Wars. Phil details the incredible achievements of the town’s military personnel in both wars as well as the simply remarkable support of the townspeople in Windsor Locks. Copies of the book will be (optionally) available for purchase.

Registration required.
 

Learn how to make a different craft each month!  Best for ages 10 and up.  Registration is required.

Join us for an evening storytime the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm.
Come in your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal to cuddle! Program includes stories, rhymes, music, movement and a craft. Appropriate for ages 7 and under Register on our online calendar or call the library.

Come to the library to view a new feature film for free and enjoy some popcorn. Registration to open closer to event date. *Please take note of the rating of each film.

12/5: Twisters (2024)
Action/Adventure
2 hr, 2 min

Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Carter gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.

*Rated PG-13 for intense action and peril, some language and injury images.

Drop in any time between 10:30am and 12:30pm to visit with Santa and make a fun holiday craft!  Registration recommended but not required.

**This craft class is for adults.**
Celebrate the December holidays with Karen from Karenoughcrafts by making a special homemade card or two for a family member or friend!
All supplies provided. Space is very limited, registration is required.

Come to the library to read stories and sing songs!  In the storytime room.  For children aged 5 and under.  No registration required.
Every Tuesday at 10:00am.

This is a take-home craft for adults. Stop by the circulation desk after 11/25 to pick up a snowflake kit. Decorate and return your snowflake by Thursday, December 12th. Snowflakes will be delivered to local seniors at a care facility for the holidays!

BookBuggs is a casual book review group for people who love to read and want to discover more great books to check out.  The group gathers on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Haskell Homestead Room to share opinions and reviews of recently read novels and nonfiction.  Come prepared to share information and insights about one or two books (new or old) and to engage in friendly discussions with fellow readers.  Most participants bring along a notebook for recording titles and authors that interest them.  New members are always welcome! Email wlpl@libraryconnection.info with the subject Attn: Eileen to join the club.

Come to the library to decorate your own cardboard gingerbread house!  Best for ages 5 and up.  Registration required.

This book club for adults is a "tour of the genres", trying something new each month as voted upon by the members. In December we are reading "Mrs. Plansky's Revenge" by Spencer Quinn. We are always accepting new friends from any town! Email lfernandez@libraryconnection.info to join the club. 

Come to the library to read stories and sing songs!  In the storytime room.  For children aged 5 and under.  No registration required.
Every Tuesday at 10:00am.

Learn all about science while doing fun activities!  Best for ages 7 and up.  Registration required.

Join us for some Lego building fun!  For children in grades K-5.  Each month we will focus on a different challenge that will be displayed in the children’s room the following week.  Register on our online calendar or call the library.

Come to the library to view a new feature film for free and enjoy some popcorn. *Please take note of the rating of each film.

10/17: "Thelma" (2024)
Comedy/Action
1 hr, 38 min

Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.

*Rated PG-13 for strong language.