Programs at the Winters Community Library in October

It’s no trick. Treat the family with the following special programs held during the month of October at Yolo County’s Winters Community Library, located at 708 Railroad Avenue in Winters:

• Through October 15: Latinx Heritage Month. Learn about the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America with our bibliography and display.

• October 2: 3D Printer Maker Lab, 2:00 p.m. Join us for hands-on learning with design using a 3D printer. For ages 10 and up.
• 3D printer appointments available all month long. Contact the Library for more information.
• Mondays: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• October 7-13: Teen Read Week. Check the library for activities and displays related to this year’s theme, “It’s Written in the Stars…READ.”

• October 11: WWI Series Part 4: Lest We Forget: The Road to Peace, 6:00 p.m. Come learn the story of, and commemorate, all those from the Winters area who served, both at home and abroad, in the “War to End All Wars.”

• October 23, 30 and November 6: Yolo Shorts Workshop, 5:00 p.m. Explore new technology at our first GoPro Movie Weekly Workshop and Festival, open to all library card holders. Sign up to borrow one of our GoPro Cameras to shoot and edit your very own short! Camera check outs will be available daily, from October 19 through November 9.

• October 28 to November 3: Halloween Costume Contest. Join us in celebrating our 7th anniversary on Facebook by participating in this annual event. Post your own costume picture on the Yolo County Library Facebook page at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org or tag it #yolocountylibrary on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. You may also visit a Yolo County Library branch wearing your costume and ask a staff member to take a picture of you. Four winners will be selected to win a prize and recognition at their local library branch. Winners will be selected by November 10. Remember to “like” the Yolo County Library on Facebook to see the final winners!

The following ongoing programs continue in October:
• SUCCESS: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
• Needle Arts: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4:00 p.m.
• Libros y Chisme: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
• Family Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• Cursos de Ingles: Jueves a las 6:00 p.m.
• Literary Trails: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
• Hora de Cuentas/Bi-lingual Story Time: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by First 5 Yolo.
• Aguas Frescas: Last Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
• Lego Block Party: 2nd Saturday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
• Family Movie: Last Saturday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
• NEW! Tales for Tails: This popular program returns to the library. Children ages 4-12 are invited to read to a therapy dog. Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

NOTICE: On October 15, all Yolo County Library branches will only be open from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. due to an all staff meeting.

Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Winters Friends of the Library, are free to attend, and no registration is required. For more information, contact library staff at (530) 795-4955, visit the Yolo County Library at: www.yolocountylibrary.org (see calendar for Winters Community Library-specific events) or connect with the Yolo County Library on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.