I could not speak English when I joined the English conversation group at the library. Now my boys and I practice speaking English every day. I can communicate with my housekeeping clients now. I am looking forward to the day the library is open for our meetings. – Rosa How has the library supported you […]
Library Support Stories: From First Library Visit to Citizenship
My name is Maria Molina. I have lived in Winters for more than nine years. I really love this town. I remember the first time when I went to the library. I was walking with my son Mateo and he told me that he wanted go inside. I was very nervous because I didn’t speak […]
Thank You Volunteers!
Did you know it’s National Volunteer Week? This is a big deal for us here at WFoL since we are a 100% volunteer run organization. So we want to give a HUGE thanks to all those that give their time to WFoL, be it once in a while or every week, we appreciate you all!
Our Library and Lifelong Learning: A Letter of Appreciation
Dear library staff and volunteers, I want to thank everyone who is part of the programs offered by the library. When I arrived from Mexico, the first people who showed me their support were there. Revie was my first teacher. She always showed me the support to motivate me to learn English. With her I […]
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Embracing E-books
Michael Hemken loved listening to stories since his first encounter with Captain Kangaroo back in the 50’s. He also loved reading, but it was slow going due to dyslexia. Mike started borrowing audio books from Winters Community Library when he was receiving radiation treatments. He always had a story on when he was resting or […]
Conversation and Connection: Winters Library English Conversation Groups
I looked forward to Thursdays because whatever else was going on in my life I knew that I’d get new perspective, I’d learn something new and there would almost always be a great discussion about delicious food. My Thursdays included helping instruct a great group of ladies in an ESL class at the Winters Branch […]
Stories on Stage with Reyna Grande
Join us for a special virtual event with Reyna Grande in a partnership with Yolo County Library, Davis Stories on Stage, & the Winters Friends of the Library. Featuring an excerpt of Grande’s bestselling memoir The Distance Between Us, the event will also include a live Q&A with Grande after the performance.Reyna Grande is the […]
National Library Week April 4-10, 2021
National Library Week is a time to celebrate how strong libraries strengthen communities. And in particular how our Winters Community Library contributes to the health, strength, learning, and enjoyment of our Winters Community. It may be awhile since we’ve been able to gather at the library on a crowded Thursday evening filled with families participating […]
WFOL Wednesday Talk: Library Garden, Great Plants for Local Yard
April is the peak time for most gardens in our area, with lush greenery and plants in full bloom. Winters Friends of the Library invites everyone to learn about a beautiful new demonstration garden at the Winters Library, and some outstanding plants for local yards. Stephanie Myers, a Master Gardener and the creator of the […]
