Summer Cookbooks
“Soooo…. what are YOU doing this summer?” Chances are travel will be at a minimum and some plans (hello weddings!) have been postponed. With more…
Page-turning Narrative Nonfiction
What do you think about when you hear the word “nonfiction”? Dry? Boring? Totally uninteresting? This is the perfect opportunity to share some narrative nonfiction…
Epidemics, Pandemics, and Outbreaks in Fiction
When life gets rough, many people turn to books for escape. But some readers may wish to read about people in similar situations. For those…
Art and Style Book Suggestions
Fashion and art influence the way we see the world. Have you ever wondered about the people and the ideas behind what we think of…
New Must Read Middle Grade Books!
Here are some great new books that have been published this spring for middle-grade readers, and are available digitally through Winchester Public Library, or Boston…
Comfort Re-Reading at Home
We read for many reasons, but right now, many of us are turning to books for comfort. Many library staff have been re-reading old favorites;…
Missing the Library & Librarians?
Virtual programs, e-books, and digital audiobooks are all wonderful – but we are missing the library building and physical books! So here are some books…
More Spring Staff Picks
The year 2020 has been short on good news so far (we were promised jetpacks!), but good books continue to be published. Here are several…
Family STEAM Activity – Ramps
Ramps for All Ages! One of the first simple machines kids learn about in physics class is the ramp. Experimenting with ramps provides opportunities to…
Musician Biographies and Musicians as Authors
They sing, they play, but what do we know about musicians at the end of the day? Explore the trials and tribulations of the lives…