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 860-242-0041.
Winter-Spring 2011-2012
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December
30, 2011 (Fri)
10:30 A.M.
Sparky's Puppets Families won't want to miss this humorous and quirky puppet how about Jack Frost bringing snowmen to life. Please register, call 860-242-0041. |
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December
31-January 2, 2012 (Sat-Mon) New Year's
holiday, Libraries closed. Happy New Year! |
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January
10, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of story programs for children ages 3-6. Each program will include stories, a film and a craft. The programs last about an hour. Please call 860-242-0041 to reserve a place for your child in this popular program. |
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January
12, 2012 (Thurs) 6:45 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion We encourage anyone interested in enjoying a good book and participating in a lively discussion to join the Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group. The titles are chosen by participants. Copies of each book selection will be available to borrow from the Wintonbury Branch at least a month before each meeting. Tonight's selection: The Help, by Kathryn Stockett |
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January
14, 2012 (Sat)
2:00 P.M.
Craft Fun School age children are invited to make an easy craft.Younger children may attend with a helper. Please register, call 860-242-0041. |
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January
17, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of story programs for children ages 3-6. Each program will include stories, a film and a craft. The programs last about an hour. Please call 860-242-0041 to reserve a place for your child in this popular program. |
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January
19, 2012 (Thurs) 7:00 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series Tonight's featured poet: Zakiah Barksdale Fresh from her powerful performance as Tituba in the Hartford Stage's acclaimed production of The Crucible last fall, Zakiah Barksdale joins us tonight. Actress, dramatic reader, and Professor of Literature at Asnuntuck Community College, Ms. Barksdale will present an evening of stunning dramatic readings of poems from her favorite American poets including Phyllis Wheatley and Langston Hughes. |
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January
24, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of story programs for children ages 3-6. Each program will include stories, a film and a craft. The programs last about an hour. Please call 860-242-0041 to reserve a place for your child in this popular program. |
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January
26, 2012 (Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
Emergency Preparedness Held on three Thursdays evenings (January 26, February 23 and March 22) this workshop teaches participants about emergency preparedness. Learn what to do in case of a school or workplace shooting or a terrorist attack. In addition, learn how to create an emergency kit and recognize the signs of a medical emergency in order to help victims until trained personnel arrive. Please register, 860-242-0041. Tonight's session: Part 1, Types of Disasters and How to Handle Them |
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January
28, 2012 (Sat)
2:00 P.M.
Craft Fun School age children are invited to make an easy craft.Younger children may attend with a helper. Please register, call 860-242-0041. |
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January 31, 2012 (Tues)
6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of story programs for children ages 3-6. Each program will include stories, a film and a craft. The programs last about an hour. Please call 860-242-0041 to reserve a place for your child in this popular program. |
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February
7, 2012(Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of story programs for children ages 3-6. Each program will include stories, a film and a craft. The programs last about an hour. Please call 860-242-0041 to reserve a place for your child in this popular program. |
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February
9, 2012 (Thurs) 6:45 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion We encourage anyone interested in enjoying a good book and participating in a lively discussion to join the Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group. The titles are chosen by participants. Copies of each book selection will be available to borrow from the Wintonbury Branch at least a month before each meeting. Tonight's selection: Kabloona, by Gontran de Poncins |
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February
14, 2012 (Tues) 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Evening Preschool Story Time The Wintonbury Branch will present a series of story programs for children ages 3-6. Each program will include stories, a film and a craft. The programs last about an hour. Please call 860-242-0041 to reserve a place for your child in this popular program. |
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February 16, 2012 (Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series, featured poets: Jean Sands & John Stanizzi On February 16, we present two special voices, Jean Sands & John Stanizzi. Ms. Sands, author of Gandy Dancing (Antrim House, 2011) has published widely and been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. John Stanizzi, an English teacher at Bacon Academy and MCC is the author of three magical collections of poetry. 
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February
23, 2012 (Thurs) 6:30 P.M.
Emergency Preparedness Held on three Thursdays evenings (January 26, February 23 and March 22) this workshop teaches participants about emergency preparedness. Learn what to do in case of a school or workplace shooting or a terrorist attack. In addition, learn how to create an emergency kit and recognize the signs of a medical emergency in order to help victims until trained personnel arrive. Please register, 860-242-0041. Tonight's session: Part 2, Plans, Kits and Resources- Learn how to create your emergency kit, develop an emergency plan for your home or office, and learn about available resources that will help you stay prepared. |
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March 8, 2012 (Thurs) 6:45 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion We encourage anyone interested in enjoying a good book and participating in a lively discussion to join the Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group. The titles are chosen by participants. Copies of each book selection will be available to borrow from the Wintonbury Branch at least a month before each meeting. Tonight's selection: Nineteen Minutes, by Jodi Picoult |
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March 15, 2012 (Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series, featured poet: G. Scott Deshefy Mr. Deshefy is author of Shadow Stones (2002) and Houyhnhnms All (1998). Many of his poems reflect a soldier's eye-view of the Vietnam War. He combines a love for poetry with a passion for public service. In 2010, he ran for U.S. Congress in the 2nd District for the Green Party. |
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March 22, 2012 (Thurs)
6:30 P.M.
Emergency Preparedness Held on three Thursdays evenings (January 26, February 23 and March 22) this workshop teaches participants about emergency preparedness. Learn what to do in case of a school or workplace shooting or a terrorist attack. In addition, learn how to create an emergency kit and recognize the signs of a medical emergency in order to help victims until trained personnel arrive. Please register, 860-242-0041. Tonight's session: Part 3, Medical Emergencies - Learn how to recognize the signs of medical emergencies and how to help victims until trained medical personnel arrive. |
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March 30, 2012 (Thurs) 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Victory Over Diabetes The Victory Over Diabetes workshop will help people understand how diabetes increase their risk for heart attack and stroke. People with diabetes tend to develop heart disease or have strokes at an earlier age than other people, and they run a greater risk of having a second and/or more serious heart attack or stroke. Our workshop provides free health screenings, primary care, nutrition and physical activity information and helps people get motivated to start or continue making healthy lifestyle choices. To register, please call the Wintonbury Branch at 860-242-0041. |
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April 12, 2012 (Thurs) 6:45 P.M.
Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion We encourage anyone interested in enjoying a good book and participating in a lively discussion to join the Wintonbury Branch Book Discussion Group. The titles are chosen by participants. Copies of each book selection will be available to borrow from the Wintonbury Branch at least a month before each meeting. Tonight's selection: Pearl Buck in China, by Hilary Spring |
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April
19, 2012 (Thurs) 7:00 P.M. Wintonbury Branch Poetry Series, featured poets: Ginny Connors & Patricia Hale On April 19, we celebrate National Poetry Month, honoring two highly talented and accomplished local poets, Ginny Connors and Patricia Hale. Each has the distinction of winning the prestigious national chapbook contest sponsored by the Sunken Garden Poetry Festival. Ms. Connor's work has appeared in many journals such as Atlanta Review. She has two full collections to her credit. Ms. Hale's recent chapbook of finely-wrought poems is entitled Composition and Flight. An open mike follows the featured readers at each event. |
