Windsor Library And Wilson Branch Library News - October 2, 2023

Planning Your Funeral
Monday, October 9,
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Join us at the Main Library for Planning Your Funeral presented by Carmon Funeral Home. This presentation will include a variety of topics such as a green burial, pre planning your funeral, and more. Registration suggested.

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Mad Science: Potions Class
Tuesday, October 10,
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Let’s get whacky with Mad Science in Kidspace. We’ll be doing fun and kid friendly science experiments. This month, we'll be doing a special Halloween edition of Mad Science. We'll be celebrating with Harry Potter themed potion stations. Non-Harry Potter fans can certainly attend and enjoy the fun potion creations! Ages 6 to 12.

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“I Survived” Book Club
Wednesday, October 11,
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Kidspace is excited for our new book club called “I Survived”, based on the series of the same name. Would you survive these catastrophes and calamities? Have fun discussing what you would do! This month is about Surviving Hurricane Katrina! Ages 7-12. Registration required.

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Young Explorers
Thursday, October 12,
10:30am - 11:30am

This is a fun STEAM and adventure program. We travel to countries and many U.S. states to learn about people, animals and much more. Our adventure this month is a visit to Peru. Pack your bag, grab your boarding passes and passports! Stories, crafts and activities are all part of this program for ages 3-5 years old and a caregiver. Registration is required.

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Afternoon Book Club
Thursday, October 12,
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join our Afternoon Book Club for a lively discussion of If It Bleeds by Stephen King. This will be a hybrid program at the Main Library. Participants can either join us in person at the library in Meeting Room 2 or login from home using Zoom. Discussions are held on the second Thursday of every month. Books are available at the Lending Desk, one month prior to each meeting. Registration is required.

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LEGO Creations
Thursdays, Weekly
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Eager engineers ages 7 and up are invited to design and build their own LEGO Creations at the Wilson Branch Library. Every Thursday we’ll set out a new design challenge to complete.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Thursday, October 12,
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Join Erin Mackel, a Registered Nurse and University of Hartford graduate student. Erin will give you the benefits of self-managing and of participating in evidence-based programs. She will have resources, symptom management strategies, and goal setting for meaningful change. No registration necessary.

Get to Know Your Makerspace: Button Maker & Typewriter
Thursday, October 12,
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Drop in on select Thursdays from October-December, and get to know our Makerspace. Each session will focus on 1-2 machines. Come to one, or come to all! Learn what tools are available for you to use, and get the creative juices flowing! No registration necessary.

Time for a Check-Up! Teddybear Clinic
Saturday, October 14,
10:30am - 11:15am

Join Nicole, a Certified Child Life Specialist, for an engaging program to help children of all ages prepare for routine check-ups. We will use doctor kits and real medical equipment to explore, learn and play. Helping to prepare and encourage positive coping skills. Bring along a favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure to give them a check-up! Please register.

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Space Science Special Guest
Saturday, October 14, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Kidspace will be hosting a presentation about space science with special guests Wilson Barrera and Sid Bhilare from Collins Aerospace. We welcome children and families to join them as they share their knowledge about creating space suits and other technologies for space exploration.

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