Happy New Year — or perhaps Happy Innovating Year! “Learning never exhausts the mind.” (Leonardo da Vinci) Get energized; resolve to try/learn something new. Ukulele lessons? Writing a memoir? How about sharing or challenging authors’ viewpoints at book discussions? Or, with your child, practicing magic tricks, exploring ideas in physics, or working with LED lights? Creative ideas, fresh methods, up to date technology and imaginative solutions are offered by your library to make 2018 the best year ever. Grab your curiosity, and steer yourself in to a Happy New You.
Schedule of January’s Windsor Library events
Baby Time, Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 10:15 a.m.
Homework Help, Wednesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 4 p.m.
Toddler Time, Thursdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m.
Read to a Dog, every Thursday, 3-4p.m.
Bibliobop Dance Party, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 10:15 a.m.
Project Linus, teens learn how to create a knotted fleece blanket that will be donated to children in need, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 3-4:30 p.m. Preregistration required
Introduction to ukulele with Scott Gifford, families and children, ages 8 and up, Thursday, Jan. 4, 4 p.m. Preregistration required
Coffee and Crosswords, Friday, Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m.
Maker Space for Teens with Lindsay Hunter, create a custom keychain, grades 6 and up, Friday, Jan. 5, 4-5:30 p.m. Preregistration required
Lego Club, Saturday, Jan. 6, Ages 5 and up, 2 p.m.
Adult Monday Mystery Book Club, “Journey to Munich” by Jacquelin Winspear, a sizzling Maisie Dobbs adventure, Monday, Jan. 8, 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center
Writing Club for Kids, Monday, Jan. 8, 4 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion, “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi, a novel of breathtaking sweep and emotional power that traces 300 years in Ghana and along the way also becomes a truly great American novel. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2:30p.m.
Healthy Living At Your Library: Stay Fit, start the year with the YMCA’s choreographed, low-impact aerobics plus muscle toning and stretching. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 11a.m.
Introduction to Ukulele for Adults, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Preregistration required
Adult Book Discussion (new evening group), “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7p.m.
Zumba for kids, Thursday, Jan. 11, 4 p.m.
Maker Studio, computer learning for kids 8-12, Friday, Jan. 12, 4-5:15 p.m. Preregistration required
Writing Club for Adults, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m.
Coffee and Crosswords, Friday, Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m.
Maker Space for Teens with Lindsay Hunter, creating w/ soft electronic circuits, grades 6 and up, Friday, Jan. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. Preregistration required
Read and Share your favorite Mock Caldecott Books, all ages, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m.
Learn How to Do Magic Tricks, with Shuffle’s Magical Ice Cream Shoppe, ages 7-12, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 4-5:30 p.m. Preregistration required
Tinker Thinkers: Forces and Motion, with Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, ages 5-12, Friday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. Preregistration required
Pokemon Club, Monday, Jan. 29, 4p.m.
Animal Music, get ready to boogie! Ages 0-5 and families, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 10:15 a.m.
Maker Studio, how to draw Kawaii style anime, ages 7-12, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m. Preregistration required
The Windsor Regional Library is at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 100. Call 838-1020. @windsorregionallibrary
Sue Finan is a writer who enjoys her husband, her dog, a good book and a great glass of wine. Sometimes in that order …
