Check out what’s happening at the Winthrop Public Library in January! The programs are always free for Adult Programs, Teen and Tween Programs and Kids Programs.
Library Announcements
Adult
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. : Tech Drop-In – Afternoon Sessions and Tuesday, Jan. 14 and 28, 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).
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m.: Tech Tuesday: Learn Libby
Join us for this hands-on class for the app that allows you to take out e-books and audiobooks from libraries! Bring your device and learn together.
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m.: Mystery Book Club
Winthrop Public Library Mystery Book Club continues with the current theme: “No Substitute for Experience.” The next book will be “Boric Acid Murder†by Camille Minichino. View the full 2019-2020 list here.
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.: Chef Liz Barbour
Chef Liz Barbour returns to present: Feasting with your Instant Pot. Open to the first 35 people to arrive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Chef Barbour will make two healthy meals to enjoy!
Teens and Tweens
Wednesday, Jan. 8 and 22, 3:30 p.m. : Fandom Club
Meet with other teens to discuss your favorite animes, games, books, movies, comics, characters and much more! For grades 6-12.
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m.: Lego Club
Lego Club is on the first and third Wednesday of every month in the Hazlett Room.
Kids
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 22 and 29, 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.
Friday, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 a.m. : Storytime – Infants & Toddlers
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Friday, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11:30 a.m. : Storytime – Preschoolers
Storytime is every Friday in the Children’s Room.
Monday, Jan. 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Craft Time
Toddlers can join us every Monday for a craft project.
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 21 and 28, 3 p.m. : Kids Create Club
A hands-on activity time for children on Tuesdays after-school. Open to grades 3-6.
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m.: Lego Club Lego Club is on the first and third Wednesday of every month in the Hazlett Room.
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