Check out what’s happening at the Winthrop Public Library in August! Our programs are always free.
We will have summer hours until September.
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 11-8
Friday 10-5
Saturday CLOSED
Adult
Tuesday, August 6 and 20, 11:30 a.m. : Tech Drop-In – Afternoon Sessions
and
Tuesday, August 13 and 27, 5:30 p.m. : Tech Drop-In – Evening Sessions
On Tuesdays, we offer free basic computer help and assistance with library resources. Come by and work with staff on: basic computer skills, ereaders and mobile devices, web searching, email, library resources (Overdrive, Gale Databases, Ancestry.com, and more). A full list of dates can be found here.
Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. : Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club’s summer meeting will be about The Late Show by Michael Connelly.
Teens and Tweens
Thursday, August 1, 11:30 a.m. : Escape Room
Children entering grades 6 and above are welcome to try to escape the spaceship. Registration required. Limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, August 14, 1:30 p.m. : Science Magic with the Museum of Science
Museum scientists will help us explore how magic tricks really work. You might learn how to defy gravity or how to make a balloon fireproof.
Thursday, August 15, 11:30 a.m. : Teen Trivia
Test your useless knowledge against your friends for a chance at eternal glory!
Thursday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. : Sphero Challenge
Try your hand at driving a Sphero through a challenging maze!
Thursday, August 29, 2 p.m. : End of Summer Ice Cream Social
Join us in celebrating the end of the summer with an ice cream social! Celebrate your hard work with ice cream.
Kids
Friday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. : Storytime – Infants & Toddlers
and
Friday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11:30 a.m. : Storytime – Preschoolers
Storytime is every Friday in the Children’s Room.
Monday, August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Craft Time
Toddlers can join us every Monday for a craft project.
Tuesday, August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 3:00 p.m. : Kids Create Club
A hands-on activity time for children on Tuesdays after-school. Open to grades 3-6.
Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30 a.m.: Little Wiggles
Clap your hands, stomp your feet & wiggle with the beat! This is a high-energy music and movement program where your children will be wiggling and giggling throughout. Ages 2-5 years.
Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 3 p.m.: Pokémon and Lego Club
Both clubs meet every week in the summer.
Wednesday, August 14, 1:30 p.m. : Science Magic with the Museum of Science
Museum scientists will help us explore how magic tricks really work. You might learn how to how to defy gravity or how to make a balloon fireproof!
Thursday, August 29, 2 p.m. : End of Summer Ice Cream Social
Join us in celebrating the end of the summer with an ice cream social! Celebrate your hard work with ice cream.
Library Announcements
The Board of Library Trustees will not be meeting in August.
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