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The tenth annual festival celebrates decorations for the holiday season. Admission is $25 and includes 10 tickets towards a raffle to win a holiday item of your choice. Light refreshments served, courtesy of Carole Kitchen & Bath Design.
In a world overflowing with screens, streaming, notifications, and nonstop content, how do we stay grounded, intentional, and mentally well? Mindful Over Media is an engaging, eye-opening presentation that explores how modern media shapes our attention, emotions, and daily choices--and how we can reclaim clarity and…
The Town of Winchester was declared an “Age-Friendly Community” by AARP in 2018. The goal of Age-friendly Winchester is to actively work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for its aging population. The Winchester Council on Aging, operating through the Jenks Center, played a pivotal role in…
Join us for an art class with Studio on the Common!We'll be in the Storytime Room getting crafty with all kinds of fun art supplies! For kids in grades 2-5, registration is required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, email bdelorme@minlib. net or winchild@minlib.
Join us for the annual Winchester Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Town Common!
Kick off the holiday season with one of Winchester's most cherished traditions as the community gathers for an evening filled with festive magic.
This year's celebration features the exciting arrival of Santa Claus by firetruck, a special…
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Kids age 6 and under their caregivers join us to rock along with Matt Heaton !!! Registration required. Questions? Call (781) 721-7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. net** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library…
Join us in person on Saturday, December 6 as The Griffin Museum is excited to host a reception celebrating the artists in our show Winter Solstice 2025. This reception offers a chance to meet the our member artists, hear their stories, and connect with our photo community.
This event is FREE and open to the public…
Join us for a fun, festive gingerbread house decorating event! Grab your friends and neighbors and get in the spirit on Sunday, December 7th from 10am to 12pm at the Sons of Italy, Winchester. All proceeds to benefit the Muraco Elementary PTO.
Gingerbread houses, icing, and decorating supplies are provided, as well…
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This month's book is James by Percival Everett. 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 pleased to host a reception celebrating the artists featured in the exhibition Gathering Place | A Family Album. Join us in person at Jenks Center to celebrate the talented artists!
On view at the Jenks Center from October 1 to January 3, 2026, the exhibition brings together photographic…
The Network for Social Justice invites you to dive into dialogue! Meet new people, get an intro to reflective structured dialogue, and share your thoughts on topics for dialogues in Winchester.
You are welcome to join one or both upcoming dialogues, taking place on Thursday, December 4, from 9:45 – 10:45 AM and on…
Join us at the Griffin Museum for an in-person artist talk and book signing celebrating Grace, the poetic and deeply collaborative project by photographer Scott Offen, published by L'Artiere Edizioni. During this special event, Offen will share insights into his creative process, the evolution of the work, and the…
This first-of-its-kind WCMS faculty concert will bring the audience on a Sentimental Journey across generations of jazz, Broadway and popular music.
Music therapist and singer Shayla McDermott will weave in stories from her work as a music therapist with older adults. She will be joined by her partner and esteemed…
The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an artist reception to celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2025 Richards Family Prize and Arnold Newman Prize, whose works are on view from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
Join us in person at the museum to celebrate artists Izabella Demavlys, C. Rose Smith…
Kids in grades 2-5 sign up to learn some simple skills to turn basic baked goods into creative confections just in time for the holidays! Registration required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library** FOR ALL CHILDREN…
Join WCMS for a family-friendly afternoon program of Brazilian choro music from the 1940s and 50s, performed by a talented trio of musicians. Experience the soulful rhythms that inspired the Bossa Nova, along with captivating original compositions.
Featuring:
WCMS fauclty member Maurice Cahen, guitar
Ricardo Frota…
PreK and Elementary School kids join us, BookEnds, and author Josh Funk for stories, activities, and fun all surrounding Josh's popular picture book series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast!Copies of the series will be for sale, Josh will talk about the series, and read a little too! Registration is required.
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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century…
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 new work with…
