Featured events

This month's book is How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Group members can call the Reference Department at 781-721-7171 x320 to have a copy reserved for themselves.

The Griffin Museum is thrilled to welcome celebrated photographer Henry Horenstein for an unforgettable in-person evening of stories, images, and film.

Program Highlights:

- Artist Talk & Book Presentation -- Celebrate the launch of Miles and Miles of Texas and the 20th anniversary reprint

News of the mental health crisis in young people is overwhelming. How can we help our children manage anxiety without being swept up by fear and confusion ourselves? In this presentation, national expert, Lynn Lyons will offer practical strategies to reduce anxiety and promote resilience in children

On June 29, 2024, Winchester native Sean Bannon joined the ranks of an elite group of swimmers who completed the 21-mile crossing of the English Channel from Dover, England to Calais, France. Please join us to hear Sean's inspiring story and chat with him about why access to water and recreational

FAN and Winchester Recreation Department are hosting our annual Halloween Bash! Dress up your kids in their best costumes and join us for trick-or-treating the shops in Winchester Center followed by an outdoor party with Trunk or Treating fun, music, games, and arts & crafts.

Saturday October 18
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NextGen: 3D Design & PrintingSaturday, 10/18, 11:00a - 12:30pFor students in grades 5-12Students, learn all about 3D printing from fellow students! This workshop will get you up to speed on the basics of 3D design and printing. Registration required.

Do you have a young adult who is transitioning to life after high school? Do you have questions about how you can best support them? Do you just want to have someone to talk to about how YOU are handling the transition?

Please join us for an evening conversation with Molly Boynton, Assistant

Travis Ireland will discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys made right here in the good old U. S. of A. ! Learn a bit of history and BYO to do a virtual taste test with Travis, who will be

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please.We're looking for teens to help make the library the best it can be! In this group we will have opportunities for you to help in a variety of ways - help make choices on what we should buy for the collection, create programs for all to

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again by Robert D.

Join award-winning journalist and author Caleb Gayle for a discussion of his new book Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State, which tells the remarkable story of Edward McCabe, a Black man who tried to establish a Black state within the United States.

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. The miracle berry is a fruit that changes how your tongue perceives flavors. Everybody will try an mberry and sample a variety of sweet and sour food to see how the flavor changes. We think you will be very surprised!This program is

Get your creative juices flowing at the Winchester Public Library's new writing group. New and experienced writers are invited to the Library to explore creative writing in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. You'll have the opportunity to examine and apply writing techniques, to generate

Join us for a screening of Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin, a film by Roger Hagopian. The screening will be followed by a Q&A. The Quabbin Reservoir supplies water to over 50 communities in the greater metropolitan Boston area, including Winchester.

Have you recently discovered - or are you wondering - if ADHD has quietly shaped your life's journey? In this supportive, interactive workshop, co-facilitators Faith Blake and Dr. Karen Abdool bring both professional expertise and lived experience as late-diagnosed ADHD adults.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will hold its annual Holiday Faire, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for Crawford's famous apple pies and fabulous cookie bar; the Christmas room with a splendid array of lovely holiday decorations and other exciting

Join the Winchester Public Library and the International School of Boston for a French storytime! Children and their caregivers will enjoy classic books read aloud in French, and be introduced to simple vocabulary and everyday words through interactive activities.

Did you know that gambling is a serious public health issue? People with a gambling disorder are at increased risk for suicidal ideation and other mental health issues. Gambling takes many forms, including sports betting and betting disguised in video games.
Join us for a presentation on the risk