The Winhall Memorial Library is a well stocked, vibrant library housed in a beautiful old schoolhouse. Stop by to see our collection of books. We are always up to date with the latest bestsellers and new books. The library has audiobook/DVD as well and offers free subscriptions for streaming eBooks, audiobooks and movies through Hoopla.
Hours
Saturdays, 9AM-12PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10AM-5PM
Online Catalog
Closed July 4th
Saturday, July 11th starting at noon.
Silent Reading with a Side of Salad
Join us for a casual meet up over a light lunch and read together in quiet camaraderie in the side yard. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books… it’s BYOBook and lawn chair or blanket.
Thursday, July 16th
Community Luncheon at noon
Join friends and neighbors for a chicken BBQ. The library will be hosting the Community Center’s monthly 3rd Thursday lunch. All Welcome.
Thursday, July 16th
Book Discussion from 5-6pm
This month’s selection was selected to go with the summer reading theme of Unearth a Story. Full details below.
StoryWalk – Open 24/7
Our Spring StoryWalk is up now! Enjoy What’s New, Daniel? by Micha Archer in the side yard by the river. Gloriously detailed collages invite readers into Daniel’s blossoming world, encouraging them to appreciate all the wonderful new things in their own lives, big and small.
“What’s new?” We casually say this to each other all the time, but when Daniel’s grandpa asks him this question, Daniel’s curiosity is sparked and he’s determined to really find out! And there is so much new stuff to report on, since their neighborhood is brimming with spring life. Birds have reappeared from their winter journeys, ducklings are hatching, and polliwogs are growing long legs—just like Daniel!
Little Free Library – 24/7
The Little Free Library is officially open and stocked with adult books for the taking anytime. It is located in front of the back parking area. Perfect for if you are on your way for a walk on Kendall Farm Road. Special thanks to the Stratton Community Foundation’s grant that purchased the library kit and the volunteers that painted and assembled it. The Little Library is for people to take books. This helps the Library make room for new books. The Little Library is NOT for dropping off books whether returns or donations. Please do that inside the Library. If you are looking for children’s books, stop at the Mountain School at Winhall where they have a Little Free Library too!
See the events calendar below for more information and links.
July Book Discussion
Thursday, July 7th from 5-6pm. The 2026 Summer Reading Program features the nationwide theme “Unearth a Story”, celebrating discovery, nature, and paleontology and to go along with the theme we will be reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World for July. This captivating masterpiece takes you on a thrilling expedition into the unknown, where prehistoric creatures roam and danger lurks around every corner.
Follow the intrepid adventurer Professor Challenger as he leads a team of fearless explorers deep into the heart of the South American jungle, in search of a land that time forgot. From the sweltering heat of the Amazonian rainforest to the breathtaking vistas of the plateau of Maple White, Doyle’s vivid and imaginative descriptions will transport you to a world of wonder and excitement.
As the team encounters terrifying creatures and battles to survive against all odds, they discover that there is more to this lost world than they ever could have imagined. “The Lost World” is a thrilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last chapter.
This literary gem is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts and fans of classic literature alike. With its richly drawn characters, imaginative plot, and suspenseful pacing, “The Lost World” is sure to become a treasured addition to your library. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey into the unknown.
About the author:
Doyle was born in 1859, Edinburgh, Scotland to Irish Catholic parents, the father being an alcoholic. He spent time at various boarding schools. He published his earliest stories whilst studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, and he served as a doctor and surgeon on two sea voyages before establishing a medical practice in Portsmouth. His first Sherlock Holmes work, the novel A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887. He was a prolific writer who produced over 200 stories and articles, four volumes of poetry, and several works for the stage. He was knighted by King Edward VII in 1902. He was involved in political activism throughout his life and twice stood unsuccessfully for Parliament. He was also a fervent advocate of justice and personally investigated two closed cases, which led to two men being exonerated of the crimes of which they were accused.
In 1885, he married Louisa Hawkins and had two children. In 1907, the year after Louisa’s death, he married Jean Elizabeth Leckie and had three children. He had no grandchildren so there were no living direct descendants. He died of a heart attack in his home at the age of 71.
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