Don't miss the final days of the the Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum 12th Annual Gingerbread House Festival: Land of Sweets, December 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th.

12th Annual Gingerbread House Festival: Land of Sweets!

Located at 783 on historic Old Main Street, in South Windsor, the Wood Memorial Library provides the perfect holiday venue for provides the perfect holiday venue for showcasing the sugary artistic creations among sparkling lights and colorful decor.

Festival ends Sunday, December 18, 2022

Don't miss “Ye Olde Gingerbread Shoppe” featuring over 40 unique vendor, many with holiday themed gifts and treats.

Thursday & Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday
10am -5pm

The festival is FREE and open to the public. However, donations from individuals visiting the festival are greatly appreciated, and we suggest an entry donation of $1-5 per person. You can additionally support the festival by purchasing raffle tickets and patronizing the gift shop.

 Support this Holiday Fundraising event and join in the FUN!
For more information visit
www.woodmemoriallibrary.org.

Are You a winner?

We will be calling winners of the teacup raffles on Sunday evening after the festival closes.  If you are a lucky winner (or someone who wanted their gingerbread masterpiece back) we will be having pick-up hours from 2-5:30 pm on Monday, December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

We will be out of the Office
12-22-22 thru 01-04-2023

Staff will be celebrating the Holiday Season after another extremely successful Gingerbread House Festival!  Carolyn, Leith, Liz, and Jessica will be checking email but will not be in the office. Have a Festive, Fun, and Safe Holiday Season! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Read for the Stars Challenge Entries Due by 12-31-22

Where has this year gone?! It’s time to download, complete, & submit your 2022 Read for the Stars Challenge. Email your completed form by Dec. 31, 2022 to be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Book Club on the Go and a $25 gift certificate from Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum

Stephen King Book Club: “Four Past Midnight”

January 19, 2023

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Free

Join our monthly Stephen King Book Club! Facilitated by local author Jessica Bottomley, this book club meets the third Thursday of the month and is open to new members. Feel free to BYO snacks/beverages. Co-Sponsored with Book Club on the Go

Friends’ Volunteer “Meet and Greet” Reception

January 19, 2023

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Free

Meet new Friends! 

Reconnect with like-minded Friends! 

Learn about 2023 volunteer opportunities with the Friends! 

Stop by and enjoy light refreshments as we begin a
New Year of FUN!

If you have not volunteered with us before, please fill out the volunteer form on our website, and we will match you with opportunities that reflect your talents & fit your schedule. Thank You for your interest.  We look forward to welcoming you

Celebrate National Hobby Month: Quilting

January 26, 2023
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Free

Join us for a reception and display of one of the most well known hobbies associated with the Friends of Wood Memorial Library. View the quilts in our collection, some of which have not been on public display in decades. Interested in starting the quilting group up again? This is your chance to voice your interest and meet with like minded hobbyists. Enjoy light refreshments as you explore the connections between the hobby of quilting and the Friends.

Offerings from our Friends

Beginner’s Bird Walk #2 at Station 43
January 7, 2023 at 9 am

The second of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43  is an excellent birding area year ‘round and on each walk we will look for seasonal birds. The walk is roughly 2.5 miles (3 hours) long over flat terrain but we may encounter areas with water/ice covering parts of the path. Waterproof boots suggested. For more information, contact Trip Leader Jon  Ward at  860-416-3958 by text or email.