Special Programs & Events

At this time of year, we often think about the creepy creatures of the animal world, including many that are active at night. Learn about some of the amazing talents of these creepy animal friends and what you can do to help them help us! How do you hiss without using your mouth? Eat by using a built-in straw? From animals that look creepy like spiders and bats, to those that just sound creepy, many of these creatures are important predators that help us unseen under the cover of darkness.

Join us on the Library Lawn on Town Day! Design and build your own magic wand! You'll get to choose your wandwood, then decorate it with yarn, paint, feathers, leaves, and more. We'll finish it off with an activation charm. Kids of all ages are welcome, children in Pk-1st may need caregiver assistance.

Library Friends of all ages stop by the Library Lawn and visit the Frozen Hoagies Ice Cream Truck! Cool off with a refreshing treat and then stay for our concert on the Library Lawn with Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys!Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.

Let's play! We will have card games and board games available for rising K-2 students to play with each other and their families. No registration required.This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program.

Let's play! We will have card games and board games available for rising K-2 students to play with each other and their families. No registration required.This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program.

Adults, teens, and kids in elementary school and up can try out a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors! Try all the popular games along with a mixture of classic and retro games. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. net, call (781) 721-7171 x326, or visit the Children's Room for more information.

Join us on the Library Lawn for a morning of silly (and serious) movement games. Downward Dog? Chicken Dance? Anything is possible. Open to kids entering grades 3-5th. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib.

Join us on the Library Lawn for a morning of silly movement games. Run like a chicken! Dance like a cow! Open to kids entering grades PK-2nd. No registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

We love our neighbors, and it brings us joy to put smiles on their faces! Please come make cards for our elderly neighbors at Mt. Vernon Street House and The Gables. We will provide the materials; you will provide the creativity! No registration is required.

Come and learn about the Mystic Link Trail project, an exciting new trail that runs between Andover and Boston through Winchester, highlighting green spaces that are historically, culturally, or recreationally interesting. This trail is a spur of the 230-mile Bay Circuit Trail that arcs around the city of Boston from Newburyport to Duxbury.