3D Printed Desk Organizers: A 3D Design Workshop for Adults
January 17, 10:00-11:30am
FREE
Get organized for the new year with a little help from the Makerspace and January’s Maker Machine of the Month! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Tinkercad software to design your own unique desk organizer that’s perfectly tailored to your needs. Designs will be printed after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date. Ages 18+. Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/3d-printed-desk-organizers-grades-4-5/
Crochet Club | January 15, 2:00-4:00pm
FREE
Beginners and seasoned stitchers alike are invited to visit the Makerspace for this month’s Crochet Club! Bring a project you’ve been working on or the supplies to start a new one- you can borrow yarn and hooks from the Makerspace, too! Learn to crochet, get help with a project, or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon with fellow stitchers at this fun event.
Ages 18+.
Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/crochet-club/
Create Your Vision Board | January 8, 6:00-7:00pm
FREE
Craft an inspirational vision board collage for the new year! Relax, reflect, and have fun as you use magazines, photo printers, markers, glue, and other art supplies to create a visual reminder of your goals and dreams for 2026. All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring images and objects to include on your board. Ages 18+. Registration required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/create-your-vision-board-2/
Mini Makers Time Capsules in the Junior Library | January 2, 12:00-2:00pm
FREE
Happy New Year! Celebrate the start of 2026 at this drop-in craft time in the Junior Library. Makers will create a small scrapbook of their favorite memories from the past year and then design a cardboard time capsule to hold their memory books for the future!
Ages 5+ with a caregiver. No registration required- just stop in between 12:00 and 2:00pm!
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/mini-makers-time-capsules/
1:00-3:30 PM
FREE
The Gunn Memorial Library is excited to present a bold and imaginative re-telling of a timeless classic. In this new adaptation, Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro brings fresh vision to Mary Shelley’s iconic tale of Victor Frankenstein—a brilliant yet arrogant scientist whose attempt to create life unleashes a tragic chain of events. Del Toro’s interpretation captures both the haunting power of the original story and the emotional depth of the doomed bond between creator and creation.
Registration is required
Rated R
2H 30M
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/monday-movie-matinee-frankenstein/
6:00-7:30 PM
Free
A virtual event presented by the libraries of Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington (Zoom Link will be shared as you sign-up)
Three town libraries (Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington) are collaborating to bring you The Art of Scandal: Theft, Vandals and Forgeries. The program explores some of the most brazen criminal acts in the art world, featuring the iconic works of legendary artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt.
A captivating program is set to take the audience into the hidden world of high-stakes heists, dramatic recoveries, and the enduring power of art.
With expert commentary and behind-the-scenes details, viewers will learn how these treasures were stolen, the global efforts that led to their recovery, and the meticulous restoration processes that brought them back to life.
About the presenter:
Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/the-art-of-the-scandal-thefts-vandals-and-forgeries/
7:00 PM
FREE
The Gunn Memorial Library invites readers to join a discussion of Milkman by Anna Burns, winner of the 2018 Booker Prize for Fiction, as part of a winter reading challenge series.
Set in an unnamed city during a time of political and social unrest, Milkman tells the story of a young woman—known only as middle sister—who finds herself the subject of unwanted attention from a local paramilitary figure called the milkman. Her refusal to conform, her habit of “reading while walking,” and her independence make her stand out for all the wrong reasons in a community where silence and suspicion dominate daily life.
With dark humor and rhythmic prose, Anna Burns delivers a powerful exploration of identity, gossip, and resistance in a society where even small acts of individuality can be seen as dangerous. Milkman is both unsettling and deeply human, prompting readers to consider how power, gender, and fear shape the way we live and speak.
Registration is required.
Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/gml-thursday-book-club-milkman-by-anna-burns/
1:00-2:00 PM
Free
The Friday book club at the Gunn Memorial Library is reading The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, winner of the 2006 Booker Prize for Fiction.
In a crumbling, isolated house at the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas, an embittered judge wants only to retire in peace when his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, arrives on his doorstep. The judge’s cook watches over her distractedly, but his thoughts are usually on his son, Biju, who is hopscotching from one gritty New York restaurant to another. As her characters’ lives overlap and intertwine, Kiran Desai’s brilliant novel illuminates a story of joy and despair, as well as the pain of exile and the ambiguities of postcolonialism.
Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, The Inheritance of Loss is a poignant and beautifully crafted novel that explores themes of migration, identity, class, and the legacies of colonialism. Through her intricate storytelling, Desai captures the universal tensions between tradition and change, belonging and alienation — making her work a perfect choice for deep and thoughtful discussion.
The Gunn Library book clubs celebrate the world’s finest fiction by reading and discussing past Booker Prize–winning novels, from the 1970’s to the present.
Registration is required.
Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/gml-friday-book-club-the-inheritance-of-loss-by-kiran-desai/
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
FREE
Back by popular demand, Jeanine Chayka returns to offer meditation and sound healing. Her sessions activate the body’s relaxation response, calm the mind, release physical tension, and restore balance to the nervous system.
Using the soothing sounds of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, drums, and other vibrational instruments, Jeanine leads participants through immersive meditations that transport them to a state of deep healing and renewal.
Jeanine believes that self-care is the foundation of true healing. She approaches every session with the belief that each individual is worthy of compassion, care, and inner peace. Through her work, she helps others cultivate balance, positivity, and spiritual nourishment.
Jeanine Chayka is the founder of Inspired Vibrations. She is a certified Practitioner of Sound and Vibrational Therapies, holds Reiki I & II certifications, and is a skilled meditation guide. Since 2020, she has facilitated sound meditations, guided sessions, and private retreats for individuals and groups—creating customized, deeply restorative experiences for each participant.
Registration is required at www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/the-art-of-sound-meditation-4/
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
The annual Winter Reading Challenge officially begins with “The Booker Challenge: First Chat & Kick-Off.” This community event celebrates two decades of outstanding literature honored by the Booker Prize. Readers of all ages are invited to join the launch, share their favorite Booker Prize titles, and explore new recommendations from past winners and shortlisted authors.
The Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English-speaking world, presented annually to the best original novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. Established in 1969, the prize aims to celebrate outstanding fiction and highlight exceptional literary talent, often bringing international attention and readership to its winners.
This year’s Winter Reading Challenge focuses on Booker Prize and Booker-shortlisted works from the last 20 years, giving participants the chance to discover acclaimed titles from around the world. The kick-off chat will highlight contemporary classics and hidden gems—perfect inspiration for winter reading goals.
Attendees will share what they’ve read, what they’ve loved, and what they recommend from the Booker lists of the past two decades. New to the Booker Prize world? Come for inspiration and leave with a great reading list.
The winter book display at the library will also present a rich curated selection to help readers choose titles based on genre, theme, and reading preferences.
How to Participate:
The Winter Reading Challenge runs from January 12, 2026 to March 2, 2026. Participants can join by signing up at the library front desk and participate in all the library programs during this time. All readers—whether lifelong Booker fans or newcomers to the prize—are welcome.
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/the-booker-challenge-first-chat-kick-off/
