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Join us for a panel with the 2025 Women’s History Month honorees who are Empowering Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Rawan Angele, Maggie Jackson, Karin Lamson, Ashley Byrne, Riya Karunakaran, Fuxin Shi and Meredith Thompson.
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Is your child getting ready for kindergarten this fall?
Join us for this interactive panel for parents and guardians to learn about the non-academic aspects of transitioning to kindergarten. Prior to the panel, visit the Community Resource Fair to learn about after-school opportunities for your school age child.…
The Griffin Museum of Photography is delighted to host an evening artist talk with Emilio Rojas--a visual artist, activist, and educator--in celebration of his virtual exhibition in the Griffin Museum Critic's Pick Gallery, featuring his ongoing series of video-portraits, m(Other)s. At the Tip Of my Tongue, is a…
Datz PressFounded in 2010, Datz Press is an art book publisher based in Seoul, Korea, specializing in creating, publishing, and exhibiting photography-centered books. Datz Press publications preserve and share artists' work by carefully adapting each book to best represent the artist's vision. They also serve as an…
Winchester High School graduates Taylor Howe and Eli Irving will share their personal stories about teenage alcoholism and recovery.
They will talk about their life growing up in Winchester, being competitive athletes, their struggles with alcoholism and addiction and how the gift of desperation ultimately helped…
Join Swim Winchester on Sunday, April 13th for a refreshing dip in the Mystic Lake. There will be hot chocolate, prizes & bragging rights.
This event is free, and anyone can join. We encourage swimmers to REGISTER in advance so we have a sense of numbers and enough hot chocolate on hand! Registrants can also take…
As part of our Photobook Focus programming, the Griffin Museum is pleased to offer 25-minute online portfolio reviews -- an opportunity for learning and growth. Presented in partnership with esteemed photographic artists and independent photobook publishers, these focused sessions provide valuable insights and guidance…
We welcome Professor Jane Sancinito from UMass Lowell as she shares her expertise on ancient magic! This talk will look at how the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Babylonians thought about and practiced the art of magic.
Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation Grant.
Join us for a presentation featuring artist Maya Meissner, book designer Lorenzo Fanton, and publisher and designer Andrew Fedynak of Zatara Press, as they discuss the creative process behind The Cedar Lodge. Meissner, originally from Marin County, California, and now based in New York City, will share insights into…
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…
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 Between Two Trailers by J. Dana Trent. An unforgettable memoir about a girl who escapes a traumatic childhood, which included a stint…
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Safe options for medication and needle disposal.
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating unique poems out of old book pages! Open to teens and adults.
We are delighted to welcome Barbara Bosworth and Emily Sheffer to our Griffin Zoom Room for an online conversation about their book collaborations at Dust Collective: Handmade Photography Books
Join Winchester historian, Town Archivist, and former Winchester Historical Society Board President Ellen Knight as she recounts the history of Winchester residents. In the first of a two-part series, Ellen will talk about the changing people of Winchester over the years.
A chance to engage with middle and high school students and celebrate the importance of youth civic engagement as they share the highlights of their research and advocate for their positions.
Millions of parents and caregivers are raising families while meeting the increasing care needs of their aging parents.
Please join us for a dynamic conversation with Liz O'Donnell, Caregiver, Local Expert and Author of the Nationally Recognized Wellness Book, "Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents…
Paint party fundraiser benefitting the Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services, Inc. 501c(3). Featured artist, Seda Matevosian, will lead participants through a still life painting, from start to finish. All materials are included. Light snacks will be provided, alongside a cash bar.
To benefit the Scholarship and Community
Fund. Thank you !