October 2021 E-Newsletter

October is National Archives Month and We are Busy!

A comprehensive inventory of the collections is underway by volunteers Ginny Macro, Linda Sunderland, Fran Nadaeu, and Julie Runkel. Supported by funding from the Connecticut State Library’s Traveling Archivists program, the volunteers, working in two teams of two, are systematically examining the collections and objects in the archival storage areas and throughout the building and recording key information, such as accession number, description, location, and dates, in Excel spreadsheets.

When completed, the spreadsheets will be combined to produce a master list of all our holdings. In the short term, we will have an updated item location list, and for longer term planning, we will be able to look at the reallocation of space, collocate separated collections, and establish priorities for future processing and description projects. The teams are making good progress, and we expect to have the initial inventory finished by the end of fall.

Indigenous Peoples Day at Nowashe Village
Monday, October 11, 2021 11am - 3pm
FREE Admission

We have a full schedule for Indigenous Peoples' Day including in person and video presentations covering a wide range of topics. Learn about Stone Tools of the Archaic Era, and listen to Native storytelling. Then watch a video on Wampum and see modern day jewelry created from the same sacred gift.

All of these special Indigenous Peoples' Day events plus, admission to Nowashe Village always includes a multimedia self-guided tour, featured Native American artifacts, an explorer activity for children, and stationed docents ready to answer your questions.

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, Nowashe Village will also play host to Indigenous artisans who bring various hand crafted items available for purchase.

Wingmasters Native American Birds of Prey, Craftwork, and Culture
Oct 16, 2021
1-3pm

This presentation features live birds of prey which are unable to be released back into the wild. It also focuses on Plains and Woodland Indian craftwork.Many of the objects shown incorporate bird of prey feathers. Crafts displayed at the program range from headdresses, clothing, and jewelry to shields and weapons. Beadwork, quillwork, and basketry are also showcased.

Native Clothing and Adornment in the Woodland Period

Oct 23, 2021
1-3 pm

Explore Indigenous Clothing & Adornment with Education Director Liz Glaviano. Discover the similarities and differences between men and women’s clothing, such their design and functionality. Discuss the multifaceted use of body adornment, such as tattoos and wampum, not only as symbols but as records of important events and items with spiritual associations.

Time Machine (Stone Tools Through Time)

Oct 30, 2021
1-3 pm

Join Lead Docents Maureen Bourn and Monica Duval and travel back in time to the Paleo, Archaic and Woodland Periods. Discover the tools used to hunt giant creatures, such as the woolly mammoth and giant beaver! Museum-goers will discover which implements made surviving and thriving in CT’s ever-changing environment possible. Stone-Age tools and their modern-day counterparts also will be explored.

Call for Bakers!

Calling all bakers! Whether you are a professional pastry chef or a member of a scout troop, we want to see your gingerbread creations!

We are already hard at work on our 11th Annual Gingerbread House Festival: Happy Golden Days. Enter your Gingerbread house into the festival by filling out the entry form on our website. Please, pre-register your entry by Friday, November 13th so we have enough room for everyone. Houses may be reclaimed or donated to the festival’s silent auction benefiting the Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum

Volunteers Needed!

On October 9, 2021 the 2021 Eversource Hartford Marathon will be running through the streets of South Windsor. Volunteers are needed to operate the Water Station at Wood Memorial Library. If you are interested in volunteering at this Water Station please send us an email.

Book Clubs are Back!
Co-Sponsored with
Book Club on the Go

Book Clubs are Free and Open to the Public

Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 1-2pm
Willa Cather Book Club

Join book blogger & podcaster Chris Wolak to discuss Alexander's Bridge.

Stephen King Book Club

Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 6-7pm

Facilitated by local author Jessica Bottomley, this book club will discuss Dark Tower 1, The Gunslinger.

Re-Opening Hybrid Schedule
for the
Wood Memorial Library Building

We are pleased to announce that the Wood Memorial Library building will re-open to the public for book lending, research and general visitation this fall on a hybrid schedule. If you're local, we'd love to see you!

A Hybrid Schedule. The Wood Memorial Library building will be open beginning Saturday, September 11th through Saturday, October 30th (closed October 9th for the Hartford Marathon). Our schedule will be Saturdays from 1pm-3pm and Thursdays from 10am-7pm.

Masks Required. In accordance with local guidelines, masks will be required for all regardless of your vaccination status.

Nowashe Village also continues to be open for its regular hours through Saturday, November 13th from 1pm-3pm (closed October 9th for the Hartford Marathon).

Coming in November!