Cultural

An exhibition of paintings on the theme of landscapes and houses.

Based on Jeremy D'Entremont's book Boston Light: Three Centuries of History, this talk focuses on Boston Light Station, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy, rescues, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families.

The holidays are bearing down on us and coming up with new and nutritious options can be challenging. If you are looking for a sweet holiday treat that won't sabotage your healthy eating goals, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets.…Learn More

With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his best of list of 2024 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up with a good book.…Learn More

Join us for a chat with author J. W. Ocker about his book Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take Over Our Lives and any other odd thing he'd like to discuss! For anyone interested in the mentality around cults, we invite you to join us for a discussion of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history.

Learn about Indigenous Peoples in North America, their resilience and battle for self-sovereignty. We are joined by Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America ('An essential American history' says The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.…Learn More

We are so excited to be chatting with author Alexandra Vasti about regency romance and her most recent book Ne'er Duke Well and her upcoming book Earl Crush. Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!You can borrow Ne'er Duke Well from the library in a variety of formats.…Learn More

Amaze your family and friends with your 3-D drawings and DIY 3-D glasses. For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required. Questions? Email winchild@minlib. netThis program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library. ** FOR ALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING: Parents/caregivers must remain in the building while a child younger than 8 years old is attending a Library program.

Tickets available at the door. $15/adult: $10/student and children.

Performers include WHS Chambers, Bella Voce and Octets BC's Common Tones, BU's BosTones, Brown's Disney a Capella and Harmonic Motion, Fordham's Ramblers, Harvard's Opportunes, MIT's Chorallaries, UMass' Duly Noted, Wesleyan's Cardinal Sinners.

Join historical musical sensation Diane Taraz to celebrate the spirit of life and memories of friends. She will be performing her Fond Farewell musical program for Memorial Day, consisting of classical and original songs on guitar and dulcimer. The program will include Over the Rainbow, Wayfaring Stranger, Amazing Grace, Will the Circle be Unbroken and many more. Diane has provided music for sponsored events and recorded CDs, produced 20 solo CDs, 6 CDs with groups and 4 singles. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation.