Art at the Library Have you ever wanted to exhibit your artwork or models at the Winchester Public Library? If you’ve exhibited in the past, are you interested in exhibiting again this year? Please return your application materials to the…

News Library Closure The Winchester Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Featured Resource The Library of Things is Winchester Public Library’s collection of non-traditional materials. Ever…

Yarnies at the Library 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…

Yarnies at the Library 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…

Library Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed on the following days in December: Sunday, December 24 Monday, December 25 Sunday, December 31 Monday, January 1 The Minuteman Library Network is getting a new catalog! …

Dramatic Presentation of Queen Elizabeth II Thursday, December 14 7:00 PM Join us for a dramatic presentation of Queen Elizabeth II by Sheryl Faye Presents!. Sheryl, who has portrayed other iconic women like Abigail Adams and Ruth Bader Ginsberg,…

Yarnies at the Library 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…

Yarnies at the Library 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…

Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday! The Town of Winchester wants to improve how it shares and exchanges information with people who live, work,…

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Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 for the Veterans Day holiday. - Appointments for Study Room use - Museum Passes for Winchester residents - Info on Computer Access,…

Yarnies at the Library 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…

News Is the Library your Happy Place? Read on! The Board of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library has openings for a few new members. Opportunities include the following: Corresponding Secretary Marketing/Communications Role…

Is the Library your Happy Place? Read on! The Board of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library has openings for a few new members. Opportunities include the following: - Corresponding Secretary - Marketing/Communications Role - Speaker…

Is the Library your Happy Place? Read on! The Board of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library has openings for a few new members. Opportunities include the following: - Corresponding Secretary - Marketing/Communications Role - Speaker…

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…

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…

September Art Exhibit Ruth Lieberherr's Dreamscapes: An Exhibit of Paintings and Picture Books Whimsical figures, faces, real and fantasy creatures inhabit Lieberherr’s paintings. Remembered places, people, feelings are transformed into…

Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed September 2, 3, and 4 for the Labor Day holiday. New York Times Digital Your Winchester library card gives you 72-hour complimentary access to the digital edition of The New York Times.…

Staff Picks The Postmortal by Drew Magary Imagine a near future where a cure for aging is discovered and-after much political and moral debate-made available to people worldwide. Immortality, however, comes with its own unique problems-including…

News Holiday Hours The Winchester Public Library will be closed September 2, 3, and 4 for the Labor Day holiday. Featured Resource Teach young children the joys of reading! TumbleBooks are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You…

Kanopy is a video streaming service that offers over 30,000 movies, documentaries, and independent & foreign films. Kanopy also offers hundreds of titles from The Great Courses and an extensive Kids Collection. Winchester library patrons can…

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The Library has continued to be a busy place! The following are some highlights! Staffing We have a few PT job postings open, including several Custodian positions. Go to the Town of Winchester’s website for any Library job postings! …

Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday. Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the…

News The Board of the Friends of the Winchester Public Library has openings for new members in the following areas: - Corresponding Secretary - Marketing & Communication The Friends Board sponsors programs and events in support of…

Art Exhibit Whimsical Surrealism by Eugene Styller In my paintings I bring to life bananas, peppers, potatoes, etc., as well as everyday items like a coffee cup, bread, and other items. My flying, swimming, and playing bananas can also be…

Switch to Libby today! Starting May 1 the Overdrive app for iOS, Android, and Windows was discontinued. Users who try to access the app will be informed that they need to upgrade to Libby. Go to the App Store or Google Play to download the app.…

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Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Monday, April 17 for Patriot's Day. Hoopla! Get free access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, and audiobooks that can be streamed or downloaded everywhere you have a screen-your computer,…

News Holiday Closures for April The library will be closed on April 9 for the Easter holiday and April 17 for Patriot's Day. Teach young children the joys of reading! TumbleBooks are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can…

Choose from thousands of online courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills, taught by recognized industry experts. Click here to get started with your library card! -Appointments for Study Room use -LitLoot for…

The Library has been busy, and there are a few large projects that are coming along! Open House This Saturday, March 25th, the Library staff and the Friends of the Library are hosting an Open House! This event includes a bake sale, silent…

Library Open House!! Saturday, March 25 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Come "Love your Library" at the Winchester Public Library's first Open House. Fun for the whole family! Raffles/prizes, tours, activities, scavenger hunt and more! Sponsored by the…

Library Open House!! Saturday, March 25 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Come "Love your Library" at the Winchester Public Library's first Open House. Fun for the whole family! Raffles/prizes, tours, activities, scavenger hunt and more! Sponsored by the Friends…

Tax Forms Update The Library has 1040 and 1040SR instructions and forms as well as MA booklets for residents and non/part-year residents. Available instructions and forms are in the hall on the Administrative floor. Calling All Crafters!…

Did you know that you can access Winchester High School yearbooks online? The Winchester Public Library has online PDFs of the yearbooks available from 1929 through 2017. Click here to find a yearbook! Print copies of the Winchester High School…

Special Hours The library will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. Morningstar Investment Research Center provides real-time access to comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds,…

Tax Forms The Library has 1040 and 1040 SR instructions as well as MA booklets for residents and non/part-year residents. Available instructions and forms are in the hall on the Administrative floor. The library currently does not have 1040 and…

Special Hours The library will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. Discover other titles by your favorite authors. Browse by subject, genre, and theme for over 150,000 titles. Find reviews, book discussion guides, and…

Mango Languages is an online language learning service that prepares learners for realistic conversations in over 70 world languages. English Language Learners can also access Mango from home or in the Library. Mango’s English lessons are…

January 2023 Art Exhibit Sherry Winkelman’s Quilts and Other Expressions My show is an overview of work spanning the last 20 years or so. Taking inspiration from landscape, botany, biology, architecture, astronomy, and technology, I combine…

I was in Salem this past weekend for a family wedding, and I was able to visit the Salem Witch Memorial on Liberty Street. Having grown up in the greater Boston area and having a masters degree in US History, I’ve read several books, seen…

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At this busy time of year, there are many things I could share about the Library! For now, I will share citations of two books that are sitting on my desk, titles I’ve checked out and want to read but haven’t had time! The descriptions…

What was the highest circulating new book at the Winchester Library in 2022? It was Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult!! Click here to find the top titles at other Minuteman libraries plus other book lists including NPR’s Top 2022 Picks. …

Holiday Gift Booklist for Kids and Families The holidays are upon us, and what better gift to give than a nice, new book! Your Children’s Librarians have compiled a list of great books for giving this holiday season! We wish you all health,…

Library Holiday Hours Saturday, December 24: Open 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday, December 25: Library Closed Monday, December 26: Library Closed Saturday, December 31: Open 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday, January 1: Library Closed Monday, January 2:…

Donuts with the Director Cancelled The next session of Donuts with the Director that was scheduled for Friday, December 2 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Updated Holiday Hours The library will close at 5:30 PM on…

Holiday Hours The library will close at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed all day Thursday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Appointments for Study Room use LitLootfor Teens (Grades 6-12) Museum Passesfor…

Try Before You Buy! It’s the season of gift giving! Thinking of giving, or even asking, for a Cricut Maker 3? Why not test one out first? The Winchester Public Library has one you can borrow in our Library of Things. We also have many other…

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Ask Us Anything with NFSJ Monday, November 7 7:30 PM Join the Network for Social Justice and the Children's Librarians for a discussion on how to approach difficult but important social justice topics with kids. No judgement, no question is off…

This original “William Morris Sampler” by Winchester textile artist and master quilter Denise Konicek is on display at the Winchester Public Library! The queen-sized quilt is 73 x 84 inches and made from 100% cotton. Cloth squares are…

National Friends of Libraries Week October 16 - October 22 In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week we want to thank the Friends of the Winchester Public Library for everything that they do for our library. If you’ve used a museum pass…

Holiday Closing The library will be closed on October 10 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Contactless Pickup is Ending The last day to utilize Contactless Pickup will be October 31. Home Delivery will continue to be available for those eligible.…

News Donuts with the Director Friday, October 7 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Join our new director Nicole Langley for coffee and donuts. Bring her your questions, and get to know the newest member of our community! Drop in, no registration required.…

Sunday hours will resume on October 2nd! The library will be open on Sundays from 2-5 starting October 2nd. English At Large Looking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free fall conversation group with English At Large!…

This week At The Winchester Library - September 15, 2022 News Not sure what to read next? Explore the WPL Blog and discover booklists with must-read books of all genres! Check out lists like How-To Books to Keep Your Kids Busy. Plus, read…

September Art Exhibit Joan Baldwin’s Oil Paintings www.JoanBaldwin.com "My show is an overview of work spanning the last fifteen years or so. It consists of oil paintings on canvas and 3-dimensional terrarium type containers. The…

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Storytimes Are Back! Craft 'n' Read, Shake, Rattle, & Read, and Step into Storytime will resume on Monday, September 12th! Visit our calendar for more details. Contactless Pickup Too busy to stop in? Curbside pickup is still available.…

Summer Reading Ends Soon Earn badges or chances to win by logging all of your reading and activities by Saturday, August 20th! Looking for something new to read but not sure where to start? Try our LitLoot surprise bags! To register, simply…

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News Summer Reading 2022 June 16th – August 20th Adults: Stop by all summer to join in on Adult Summer Reading. Participation is simple. Just rate the books you’re reading this summer to be eligible for weekly prizes. Forms are…

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