Windsor Library Association

08/16/2026

Rainbow Reservoir Advisory - The Town of Windsor Health Department is reporting that there is an algae bloom in parts of the reservoir as a result of this summer’s heat. Everyone (including pets) should avoid direct contact with the water. All info: https://ow.ly/grJ650Znxmq

08/15/2026

Do you know the name of every song you hear within a few notes? Have an encyclopedia knowledge of music? Just want to get out of the house like the rest of us? The Windsor Public Library has an event for you! Sign up to test your skills on Monday, August 31 at 6:00 PM. This is (yet another) cool program that WLA is proud to help sponsor!

Music lovers, this is your chance to show off your skills at the Windsor Public Library on Monday, August 31 at 6:00 PM! Compete against other music fans as we try to get your to name that tune! No song or genre is off the table, so bring your love of music and see how fast you can name songs!

Registration is required. To register, please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 or go here: https://windsorpl.librarycalendar.com/event/pop-culture-trivia-44571

Sponsored by Windsor Library Association

08/12/2026

Join us for a FREE Summer Concert on the Windsor Green, Thursday August 13th, 2026. The Windsor Junior Woman’s Club is proud to sponsor this event featuring Gene Donaldson and the Stingrays.

Come enjoy live music and stop by to learn more about who we are and how you can get involved!

08/12/2026

Have you ever heard a harpsicord? How about one playing tunes from the Revolutionary War? Sign up for a seat and save the date for this Windsor Public Library program on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM. The Windsor Library Association helps fund and support library programs like this one!

The Windsor Public Library and the Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth Chapter DAR invite you to a program featuring the music of Connecticut's Revolution. What a Glorious Crash They Made will feature songs exclusively from Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, presented by music historian Richard Franklin Donohue. Mr. Donohue, singing and playing the harpsichord, will explore this fiery repertoire that in the words of John Adams “cultivated the sensations of Freedom.” This program will be on Monday, August 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

In addition to the music history program, the Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth Chapter will present a newly-commissioned decorative quilt featuring America250 themes to be displayed in the Windsor Public Library.

Registration is required. To register, please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 or go here: https://windsorpl.librarycalendar.com/event/glorious-crash-they-made-music-connecticut-during-revolution-46564

Sponsored by the Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth DAR Chapter and Windsor Library Association.

08/09/2026

Looking for something to do this Friday afternoon? Check out this cool program at the Wilson Branch that WLA is sponsoring!

It's Caribbean Carnival season and Wilson Branch Library is celebrating with a special performance and headdress making workshop with Coryse Villarousel on Friday, August 14 at 3:00 PM. Enjoy a vibrant and traditional dance performance followed by a headpiece making craft. Fun for the whole family!

Registration required. To register, please call the WIlson Branch at 860-247-8960 or go here: https://windsorpl.librarycalendar.com/event/crop-over-carnival-44740

Sponsored by Windsor Library Association

07/28/2026

Who's ready for an old school summer? Renowned Double Dutch Champion Lady Carrie joins us on select Wednesdays throughout the summer to coach workshops. Come hop, skip, and jump for joy at Wilson Branch. Spots are limited. Ages 5 and up.

Our next program will be on Wednesday, August 5 at 10:30 AM. Registration is required. To register, please call the Wilson Branch at 860-247-8960 or go here: https://windsorpl.librarycalendar.com/event/jump-joy-double-dutch-lady-carrie-45113

Sponsored by Windsor Library Association

07/18/2026

Have you been to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA yet?

Museum Tuesday: Windsor Public Library offers many museum passes including one to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA sponsored by Windsor Library Association. Combined with your library card, the pass is valid for free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

For more information, visit our website windsorlibrary.com or call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918.

06/30/2026

The July 2nd event has been postponed due to the weather. You'll have to wait another week to come see us on the town green and check out our new WLA tote bags!

250th celebration is reschedule for July 9th .

06/23/2026

Windsor Library Association will be at the Farmers Market on July 2!

Stop by our table to meet us and learn more about our organization.

Our Farmers Market will be on the Green on July 2nd. Come and enjoy all the vendors, music, and activities.

06/19/2026

Now that's a (literally!!) big check!

A huge thank you from Windsor Library Association to Windsor Federal Bank for their continued generosity.

Windsor Federal Bank has always shown such amazing support for WLA and our community and we're grateful for your help continuing WLA's mission.

(From left to right)
Susan Kirschner-Robinson (Vice President, Windsor Library Association)
Ron Paolillo (President, Windsor Library Association)
Zach Ramalho (Assistant Vice President, Branch Officer, Windsor Federal Bank)
Denise M. Gopin (First Vice President, Retail Branch Administration, Windsor Federal Bank)

Photo by: Michael Zager