Bailey Public Library

09/10/2026

Free to watch on the PBS YouTube channel!

Congratulations to 'The Librarians' on the well-deserved Emmy win for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking!

'The Librarians' is a powerful documentary that follows public and school librarians as they unite to combat book banning and defend intellectual freedom on democracy's front lines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.

Thank you to filmmaker Kim Snyder and all the courageous librarians and advocates who shared their stories to help shine a light on the fight for the freedom to read.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gVRleC

📸 Photo courtesy of Amanda Jones

09/09/2026

Join us every Wednesday for StoryTime with Ms Jenn! We start at 10:30 with a book, then sing and dance, play with the parachute, and there’s coloring too 📚🧸

09/04/2026

The library will be closed on Saturday, September 5, and Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. We'll reopen at 10am on Tuesday, September 8!

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

The Town of Winthrop is updating its 26-year-old Downtown Revitalization Plan and wants to hear from you! A short community survey is now available to gather input on what people love about downtown Winthrop, what could be improved, and what they would like to see in the next 10 to 15 years. Survey responses will help shape priorities and recommendations for the updated plan. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and is available online by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/downtownwinthrop. Paper copies are also available at the Town Office and Bailey Library. Please submit your response by Wednesday, September 30, and help shape the future of downtown Winthrop!

08/31/2026

Join us every Saturday at 10:30am for Sensory Squad! Little learners can touch, scoop, squish, explore, and discover through a playful, hands-on sensory experience. Best suited for toddlers through kindergarten-aged children. Just drop in and join the fun! 🖐️🌟

08/31/2026

Join us at the Bailey Library every Thursday at 4pm for STEAM Squad! Elementary-aged kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a new hands-on activity each week. No registration required. Just drop in and join the fun! 🔬🎨⚙️

08/31/2026

Join us Wednesday, September 16 at 3:30pm for a hands-on cooking class just for teens! Learn how to make spring rolls while picking up some basic cooking skills along the way. Space is limited, email [email protected] to reserve your spot! 🥕🥬

08/28/2026

I had the pleasure of meeting with Senator Craig Hickman today to talk one-on-one about our new historical mural and the stories and people represented in it. Senator Hickman is one of only a few living figures featured in the mural, and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to show him the finished piece and talk about his place in Winthrop’s continuing history!
—Richard Fortin