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Second Tuesday Women's Reading Group

Tue, Dec 9, 2025 — 7:30pm

This month's book is James by Percival Everett. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Group members can call the Reference Department at 781-721-7171 x320 to have a copy reserved for themselves.

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Artist Reception: Gathering Place | A Family Album

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 — 2:00pm

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host a reception celebrating the artists featured in the exhibition Gathering Place | A Family Album. Join us in person at Jenks Center to celebrate the talented artists!

On view at the Jenks Center from October 1 to January 3, 2026, the exhibition brings together photographic…

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Dive into Dialogue!

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 — 6:00pm

The Network for Social Justice invites you to dive into dialogue! Meet new people, get an intro to reflective structured dialogue, and share your thoughts on topics for dialogues in Winchester.

You are welcome to join one or both upcoming dialogues, taking place on Thursday, December 4, from 9:45 – 10:45 AM and on…

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Scott Offen: The Making of Grace -- Artist Talk & Signing

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 — 6:30pm

Join us at the Griffin Museum for an in-person artist talk and book signing celebrating Grace, the poetic and deeply collaborative project by photographer Scott Offen, published by L'Artiere Edizioni. During this special event, Offen will share insights into his creative process, the evolution of the work, and the…

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Lunchtime Faculty Concert: Sentimental Journey

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 — 12:00pm

This first-of-its-kind WCMS faculty concert will bring the audience on a Sentimental Journey across generations of jazz, Broadway and popular music.
Music therapist and singer Shayla McDermott will weave in stories from her work as a music therapist with older adults. She will be joined by her partner and esteemed…

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Artist Reception | Richards Family Prize and Arnold Newman Prize

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 — 5:00pm

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an artist reception to celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2025 Richards Family Prize and Arnold Newman Prize, whose works are on view from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Join us in person at the museum to celebrate artists Izabella Demavlys, C. Rose Smith…

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Creative Confections

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 — 5:00pm

Kids in grades 2-5 sign up to learn some simple skills to turn basic baked goods into creative confections just in time for the holidays! Registration required. Questions? Call 781. 721. 7171 x326, or email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library** FOR ALL CHILDREN…

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WHS Choir Winter Concert

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 — 7:00pm

Come celebrate the season with the Winchester High School choir!

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The Annual Holiday House Tour

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 — 12:00pm
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Family Concert: Brazilian Serenade

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 — 2:00pm

Join WCMS for a family-friendly afternoon program of Brazilian choro music from the 1940s and 50s, performed by a talented trio of musicians. Experience the soulful rhythms that inspired the Bossa Nova, along with captivating original compositions.
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WCMS fauclty member Maurice Cahen, guitar
Ricardo Frota…

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Kids Author Event: Josh Funk

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 — 3:30pm

PreK and Elementary School kids join us, BookEnds, and author Josh Funk for stories, activities, and fun all surrounding Josh's popular picture book series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast!Copies of the series will be for sale, Josh will talk about the series, and read a little too! Registration is required.

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Menorah Lighting on the Town Common

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 — 6:00pm

Join our community to light the menorah at 6 pm on every night of Hanukkah, December 14-22. Hot chocolate and donuts from 6:00-6:30 on the first night, December 14. For more information,. contact WinchesterJewishCommunity@gmail.com.

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Sociological Book Group @ The Jenks

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 — 11:00am

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 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century…

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Write On Winchester

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 — 7:00pm

Get your creative juices flowing at the Winchester Public Library's new 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…

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En Ka Information Session for Women Interested in Joining

Wed, Jan 7, 2026 — 7:00pm

Interested in learning more about joining En Ka?
We'd love to tell you more!
The En Ka Society is a non-profit charitable organization comprised of over 200 women volunteers. Our mission is to aid various non-profit organizations and initiatives that serve the people of Winchester, its residents in need, and our town…

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