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Nichols Hall

Let's have some fun on a no school day! Grab some friends and spend the morning making some amazing art projects with us. In this class, we will focus on snowy owls, as we make an owl painting to hang on the wall and an adorable little baby owl we can sit on a shelf. In between crafts, we will take time out for a story…

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. The miracle berry is a fruit that changes how your tongue perceives flavors. Everybody will try an mberry candy and sample a variety of sweet and sour food to see how the flavor changes. We think you will be very surprised!This program is supported by the…

Calling musical story lovers of all ages! This one-hour, multigenerational workshop will give participants the chance to create their own incidental music to go along with AI-generated stories, all facilitated by piano faculty member Peter Morelli.
Peter will teach participants ways to improvise incidental music to…

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today's changing landscape.The session will cover current admissions trends and strategies, the evolving test optional environment…

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss Erasure by Percival Everett. A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century…

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please.We're looking for teens to help make the library the best it can be! In this group we will have opportunities for you to help in a variety of ways - help make choices on what we should buy for the collection, create programs for all to attend, work on social…

In today's high-interest-rate environment, traditional financial strategies are being challenged -- and new opportunities are emerging for those who know how to adapt. This educational seminar explores how modern life insurance has evolved into the ultimate jack-of-all-trades financial tool -- combining protection…

Calling all working professionals, perpetual academics, and stay at home parents (just to name a few!) for a group dedicated to reading and discussing trending authors, and buzz worthy books! This month's book is. .. Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle LimCheck it out from the library (book club books are…

A genre-bending band, tempered with the grooves of Motown, Memphis, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and New Orleans.

The Band is one of the most notable Blues acts with a uniquely modern funky style. The band's sound includes deep Texas roots music, add some funk, and jazz influenced bass patterns, and the influence of…

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception for the exhibition Manifest Destiny. Join us in-person on Saturday, January 24 to celebrate the artists Austin Bryant, Scott Connaroe, Craig Easton, Lisa Elmaleh, Rich Frishman, Drew Lewental, Vicky Sambunaris, and John Willis.

Manifest Destiny is part of a broader…

This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Junk journaling is a method of journal-keeping that primarily uses found and recycled materials to record and collect thoughts, memories, and inspiration! This program will give you an overview of common techniques and provide inspiration before you get to…

Whether you write stories, graphic novels, poetry, or anything, the kids writing club is a place where you can talk about writing, share what you're working on, and learn tips and tricks to help you on your writing journey. This program will meet once a month, no registration required.

Get your creative juices flowing at the Winchester Public Library's writing group. New and experienced writers are invited to the Library to explore creative writing in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. You'll have the opportunity to examine and apply writing techniques, to generate new work with writing…

Join Lynne Caldwell, pediatric nurse practitioner and certified pediatric sleep consultant for a discussion on sleep. Learn exactly why good sleep is so important for your baby/child along with her top sleep tips. Feel free to bring your little ones and connect with other caregivers to improve your child's sleep.

Drop in for a friendly game of Mahjong! We have a limited number of Mahjong sets and cards, so please feel free to bring your own.Please note that this is a casual meetup, not a formal Mahjong class. Beginners are welcome to join a game and learn as they go.

As one year closes and another begins, many of us feel called to pause, reflect, and realign with what we want to call in during the year ahead. Tarot can serve as a powerful tool during this transition, helping us clarify our desires and release what no longer serves us.

This workshop will introduce you to the Personal Preparedness Plan Workbook. The presenter will review the workbook with emphasis on: why do we need to be prepared, different types of disasters, sheltering in place, evacuation notices, pets and go-bags to name a few.

Join the Winchester Public Library and the International School of Boston for a Mandarin storytime! Children and their caregivers will enjoy classic books read aloud in Mandarin, and be introduced to simple vocabulary and everyday words through interactive activities.