Programs at the Wintonbury Branch
Programs for Adults &
Children
at
the Wintonbury Branch
Unless otherwise indicated, please
register for all of programs listed below. Program details
are subject to change. For the most current information
and to register, call the
Wintonbury Branch at 242-0041.
Autumn 2009
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September 22, 2009
(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Children ages 3-6 are invited to a series of programs which will include stories, crafts and a film. The program lasts about an hour. To register, please call 242-0041. |
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September 26, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Picturing America Story Hour For the third year in a row, the Wintonbury Branch has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bring the We The People Bookshelf on "Picturing America" to Bloomfield. This season's programs will feature stories, tall tales, poetry, music, and art from American history. School aged children are invited to attend. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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September 29, 2009
(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Children ages 3-6 are invited to a series of programs which will include stories, crafts and a film. The program lasts about an hour. To register, please call 242-0041. |
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October 3, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Picturing America Story Hour For the third year in a row, the Wintonbury Branch has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bring the We The People Bookshelf on "Picturing America" to Bloomfield. This season's programs will feature stories, tall tales, poetry, music, and art from American history. School aged children are invited to attend. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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October 6, 2009
(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Children ages 3-6 are invited to a series of programs which will include stories, crafts and a film. The program lasts about an hour. To register, please call 242-0041. |
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October 8, 2009
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group Tonight's book: March: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks The Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion meets on the second Thursday of each month, September-June. The participants choose the titles they want to share with the group. This is a very informal, friendly book discussion. Copies of each title are available to borrow from the library about a month before each meeting. Anyone wishing to join the group is welcome. For more information, call 242-0041. |
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October 9, 2009
(Fri) 10:30 A.M. The Lonely Scarecrow A kindly scarecrow wants to be friends with the birds and animals that play at the edge of his wheat field, but they are afraid of him because of his clothing and "his beady eyes, his crooked nose, and his jagged metal mouth." Find out what happens when the snow falls and transforms the scarecrow in this program for preschool children with Todd Russo. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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October 10, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Picturing America Story Hour For the third year in a row, the Wintonbury Branch has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bring the We The People Bookshelf on "Picturing America" to Bloomfield. This season's programs will feature stories, tall tales, poetry, music, and art from American history. School aged children are invited to attend. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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October 13, 2009
(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Children ages 3-6 are invited to a series of programs which will include stories, crafts and a film. The program lasts about an hour. To register, please call 242-0041. |
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October 15, 2009
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike Tonight's featured poet: Dick Allen Join us for this autumn's Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike. We kick off on October 15 with nationally-celebrated poet, Dick Allen. The author of seven volumes of poetry, Allen has garnered many honors, including a National Endowment for the Arts Award. Stir your heart, soul and your creativity! For more information, call the Wintonury Branch Library at 242-0041. |
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October 17, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Picturing America Story Hour For the third year in a row, the Wintonbury Branch has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bring the We The People Bookshelf on "Picturing America" to Bloomfield. This season's programs will feature stories, tall tales, poetry, music, and art from American history. School aged children are invited to attend. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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October 20, 2009
(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Children ages 3-6 are invited to a series of programs which will include stories, crafts and a film. The program lasts about an hour. To register, please call 242-0041. |
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October 24, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Picturing America Story Hour For the third year in a row, the Wintonbury Branch has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bring the We The People Bookshelf on "Picturing America" to Bloomfield. This season's programs will feature stories, tall tales, poetry, music, and art from American history. School aged children are invited to attend. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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October 27, 2009
(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time Children ages 3-6 are invited to a series of programs which will include stories, crafts and a film. The program lasts about an hour. To register, please call 242-0041. |
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October 31, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Picturing America Story Hour For the third year in a row, the Wintonbury Branch has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bring the We The People Bookshelf on "Picturing America" to Bloomfield. This season's programs will feature stories, tall tales, poetry, music, and art from American history. School aged children are invited to attend. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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November 7, 2009
(Sat) 11:00 A.M. Yoga for Kids Jessica Santos, certified yoga instructor returns to Wintonbury Library for a yoga class designed for children ages 3 1/2 and older. Participants should wear loose clothing, and bring a yoga mat or towel. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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November 12, 2009
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group Tonight's book: The Attack by Yasmina Khadra The Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion meets on the second Thursday of each month, September-June. The participants choose the titles they want to share with the group. This is a very informal, friendly book discussion. Copies of each title are available to borrow from the library about a month before each meeting. Anyone wishing to join the group is welcome. For more information, call 242-0041. |
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November 19, 2009
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike Tonight's featured poet: Wally Swist, will read his poetry & filmmaker Elizabeth Wilda will show her documentary which features Swist's work. Join us for this autumn's Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike. Stir your heart, soul and your creativity! For more information, call the Wintonbury Branch Library at 242-0041. |
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December 10, 2009
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group Tonight's book: Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck The Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion meets on the second Thursday of each month, September-June. The participants choose the titles they want to share with the group. This is a very informal, friendly book discussion. Copies of each title are available to borrow from the library about a month before each meeting. Anyone wishing to join the group is welcome. For more information, call 242-0041. |
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December 17, 2009
(Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike Tonight's featured poets: Mother-daughter duo, Maggie Green & Nora Pasco Join us for this autumn's Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series & Open Mike. Stir your heart, soul and your creativity! For more information, call the Wintonury Branch Library at 242-0041. |
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December 30, 2009
(Wed) 3:00 P.M. Magic for Everyone Danny Magic is a professional comic magician specializing in magic for everyone. His show is a fast- paced hilarious encounter filled with mind-boggling magic. Please register, call 242-0041. |
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January 14, 2009
(Thurs) 6:30 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group Tonight's book: The Lost City of Z by David Grann The Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion meets on the second Thursday of each month, September-June. The participants choose the titles they want to share with the group. This is a very informal, friendly book discussion. Copies of each title are available to borrow from the library about a month before each meeting. Anyone wishing to join the group is welcome. For more information, call 242-0041. |
