McMahon Wintonbury News & Events
Science Bytes: EGG GEODES (YouTube, starting Apr. 7)
In this episode of Science Bytes, Miss Nicole shows viewers how to make sparkling egg geodes with a few simple ingredients! The video will be available on YouTube starting on April 7th. Read more >
Book Discussion: Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict (Virtual)(Thur., April 8th @ 5:30 PM)
The book discussion will take place via Zoom. You can access Zoom on your phone, a tablet, a laptop or a desktop computer. When you register you will receive the Zoom link. Read more >
Tanglewood Marionettes present HANSEL AND GRETEL (Video available Apr. 9-16)
Hansel and Gretel is based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and features melodies from the Humperdinck opera. Best for grades 1-6. The video will be available April 9 – April 16. Read more >
Talewise presents EARTH DAY: REVENGE OF THE TOXIC ROBOT (Video available April 1-30)
When the town’s park is suddenly gated and locked, a group of friends decides to investigate. Their adventure leads them deep into the woods, where they are chased away by an eccentric robot powered by toxic sludge! The link for free access to the video and activities will be available April 1st-April 30.
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Storytime with Miss Mara (Apr. 12 @ 10:30 AM) (Facebook Live)
Miss Mara is going to get curious with Curious George on Facebook Live! https://www.facebook.com/bplct/live/ Read more >
Teen Anime Club (Apr. 14 @ 5:30 PM) (Zoom)
Teen Anime Club is back for Spring Break! Join Miss Nicole for an evening of shared anime on the zoom platform. Registration is required to receive the zoom information. For grades 7-12. Read more >
Pokémon Club (Apr. 15 @ 3:30 PM) (Zoom)
Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We’ll do a small activity together and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole’s shared screen. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom details to join. Best for ages 8+. Read more >
Tween Book Club: WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED (Apr. 19 @ 5:00 PM) (Zoom)
Our April Tween Book Club will be discussing the graphic novel WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed. And best of all, I can actually give out paperback copies of the book to keep for anyone interested in joining the discussion! Just give our Prosser location a call at 860-243-9721 to schedule a curbside pickup and get your copy of the book (while supplies last). Register online to receive zoom details to join the April discussion. Read more >
Michelle Urban presents “Jammin’ with Jeffrey” (Apr. 20 @ 10:30 AM) (Zoom)
Jammin’ With Jeffrey is a fun and exciting program for children that teaches life skills through music, conversation, puppeteering and storytelling. Registration required to receive zoom information. Read more >
On the Farm Storytime with Miss Sheila (YouTube, starting Apr. 25)
What Farm stories will Miss Sheila read today? This YouTube video will be available starting on April 25th. Read more >
Storytime with Miss Mara (Apr. 26 @ 10:30 AM) (Facebook Live)
Spring has sprung! Join Miss Mara to read books about spring on Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/bplct/live/ Read more >
Up-to-Date Coronavirus Information
Visit the library’s Health Resources page for the latest information on Coronoavirus (COVID-19), including travel information and how to talk to children about the virus. Read more >
Podcast Chat: Red Table Talk (Virtual)(Tues., April 13th @ 6:30 PM)
Join Rachel and Diahl as we discuss podcasts! Whether you love many different podcasts with a variety of themes, have one favorite that you can’t live without, or have never listened to a podcast before, you are sure to enjoy what promises to be a lively discussion. Read more >
Money Smart Week: Credit Education (Virtual)(Wed., April 14th @ 6:30 PM)
The program was developed to educate the public about the ballooning credit crisis and what they can do to help themselves. It includes detailed information about credit scores, how they’re derived, and how those scores are used by creditors, potential employers, and insurance companies. Read more >
Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual)(Thur., April 15th @ 7:00 PM)
Open Mic follows the featured poets. Sign up during registration or email Tom (below).
Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. All participants will start with video off and sound muted. Read more >
Diabetes Self-Management (7 Week Series) (Virtual)(Thur., April 15th @ 12:30 PM)
This 7-week series planned in conjunction with the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District is for individuals with type 2 diabetes who are newly diagnosed or who may simply need a refresher. Topics covered include: meal planning, eating out, label reading, checking blood glucose and target blood glucose levels, medications, exercising safely and much more! There will be an opportunity for questions and comments as we share this new learning experience together. Read more >
Upcoming Events
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Pokémon Club (Virtual)
When: Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:30 PM
Ends on: Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:30 PM
Where: All Locations
Join Miss Nicole for an afternoon of all things Pokémon virtually on Zoom! We'll do an activity together, and then watch some Pokémon episodes or a movie through Miss Nicole's shared screen. Read more > -
Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual)
When: Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:00 PM
Ends on: Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:30 PM
Where: All Locations
"CT State Poet Laureate" - Margaret Gibson, current State of Connecticut Poet Laureate, is the author of 12 books of poems, all from LSU Press, most recently Not Hearing the Wood Thrush, 2018. Read more > -
On The Farm Storytime with Miss Sheila
When: Sunday, April 18, 2021 10:00 AM
Ends on: Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:59 PM
Where: All Locations
What Farm stories will Miss Sheila read today? Tune into our YouTube page to find out! Click here to access the story. Read more > -
Tween Book Club: WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED
When: Monday, April 19, 2021 5:00 PM
Ends on: Monday, April 19, 2021 6:00 PM
Where: All Locations
Our April Tween Book Club will be discussing a graphic that was a National Book Award Finalist: WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed. Read more > -
Jammin' with Jeffrey with Michele Urban
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:30 AM
Ends on: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:30 AM
Where: All Locations
Jammin’ With Jeffrey is a fun and exciting program for children that teaches life skills through music, conversation, puppeteering and storytelling. Read more > -
Atlantic Magazine Discussion Group (Virtual)
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:00 AM
Ends on: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:30 PM
Where: All Locations
Discuss current events as reported in the Atlantic Magazine. Read more > -
Chair Pilates & Toning (Virtual)
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:30 AM
Ends on: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12:30 PM
Where: All Locations
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core & abdominal muscles, which results in improving your entire body, making routine, daily tasks easier. Read more > -
Meditation (Virtual)
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:30 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:00 PM
Where: All Locations
Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Read more > -
Let's Chat! (Virtual)
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:30 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:30 PM
Where: All Locations
What are you reading? What are you cooking in the kitchen? Let's chat about our book escapes, how to access books virtually, and foodie favorites. Read more > -
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops (Virtual)
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:30 PM
Ends on: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:30 PM
Where: All Locations
As news continues to circulate about the worsening impacts of global climate change, a relatively new phenomenon is coming to the fore: Feedback Loops. Read more >