National Bike Month
May is both National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month, and cycling is an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family, young and…
Medical Fiction
In an alternate universe – the one where I don’t have the best job (librarian) – I’m a doctor. In this fantasyland I work in…
National Foster Care Month
Each May, we take time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help…
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. Did you know that the month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese…
May is Short Story Month
Our economy is reopening. The traffic is building to pre-pandemic levels and our schedules are filling up. Do you feel like you don’t have time…
Movies About Musicians
Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger, Ray Charles; the spotlight is sometimes only large enough for one. But what of the people just off center stage? Come…
Take a Hike!
Springtime is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time for hiking! Perhaps you’ve been hiking your way through this pandemic as a safe way…
New England Culture and History
Ah, New England History; Puritans and the Revolution. But something must have happened since then, right? Let us offer a selection for a slightly more…
Coming Soon: Outdoor Programming for Kids
Hello Winchester! Exciting news coming from the Children’s Room! As the weather begins to warm up we’re planning on holding some of our programs outside!…
Animated Feature Films
Animation can tell incredible visual stories that would be impossible otherwise. Artists share their visions, real and surreal, that give the viewer new ways to…