Featured events

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.

Join us to learn about Winchester-supported libraries in Uganda's refugee camps, see art and photography by refugee youths, and create art of your own!

• Activities include: drawing and painting with reflective prompts, Thank You Card-making, and responding to refugee youth art from Uganda
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Join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for an evening of in-person dialogue for Winchester. At this event, you can expect small group, facilitated conversations to: share your perspectives, listen deeply, and explore what community means for you and your neighbors. Pre

Premier showing of Peter Engeldrum's new film The Changing Shape of Winchester. Creating in celebration of Winchester's 175th anniversary, the film explores the Town's rapid creation on April 30, 1850, its changing shape, and a visual perambulation of its historical boundaries.

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For more than 25 years, award-winning journalist and author Ted Reinstein has covered New England for WCVB's celebrated show, Chronicle, the nation's longest-running locally-produced nightly newsmagazine. Ted has visited and reported from every corner of New England, introducing viewers to some of

Award-winning, Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant: shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen.

Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church is pleased to present singer-songwriter drag queen, Flamy Grant. Armed with a bold lip

Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE): Fall Gala, Masquerade for the Minds. The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (https://www.wfee.org/) raises and grants private funds to support and encourage innovation and excellence in Winchester Public Schools through

A workshop with Dr. Nora Shine, Child and Family Psychologist. Feel empowered as you learn facts about child abuse and effective prevention strategies; ways to recognize and confidently address adult behaviors that raise concern; and how to increase communication with children so they feel safe

This month's book is Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located in the Reference Room. Librarians will gladly assist you in locating a large print, downloadable, or audio copy.

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

Love mysteries? Join WPL for our monthly mystery book group. This month's selection is The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Please email Kristin at kmacleod@minlib.