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 […]
FREE TALK ON LOCAL DAY HIKES FOR FAMILIES
Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to get out into nature and get moving. Winters Friends of the Library is hosting a free online talk about great local hiking trails for families on Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Sarah Shin Madsen will share photos and talk about a few local […]
New WFoL Wednesdays Programs
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm for our new series of virtual programs with a local focus. If you are already on our mailing you will receive the zoom link in your weekly WFoL email newsletter on the Monday of the week of the program. If you do not […]
Tell Your Story Writing Contest for Yolo County Teens
We are excited to announce a new collaboration this year between Winters Friends of the Library, the Yolo County Library, and Stories on Stage. This program combines a writing contest for teens with an online presentation from author Reyna Grande on April 24. Essays must be submitted by March 25. Read on for submission and […]
Online ESL Class for Caregivers in Rural Communities| Una Clase Virtual ESL para Cuidadores en Comunidades Rurales
Online Beginning Life Skills ESL Class for Caregivers in Rural Communities written by Patricia Willers, ESL instructor In January of 2020, the Yolo County Library/Winters Community Library introduced an impactful new English class for community members, “Beginning Life Skills ESL Class for Caregivers in Rural Communities.” Following the successful first term, and thanks to the […]
Library Love Letters
Sharing some library love – present and past. If you want to add your love letter, send your story to reply@wfol.org or you may try adding it to the form on this post. Enjoy reading and sharing the library love! Ms. Rodriguez makes kids feel loved. Before the pandemic she welcomed kindergartners into the library […]
