Current Clubs & Groups

  • Fiber Arts Knitting Circle

    Fiber Arts Knitting Circle, Tuesdays 6-9pm

  • Classic Lit Book Club

    Classic Lit Book Club, next meeting July 16, 1pm

Interested in joining future groups?

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Become a Volunteer!

Do you love books, history, the arts - or just being part of something meaningful? 

If you enjoy welcoming people, learning new things, or spending time in a cozy, creative community space, we’d love to meet you!

The Wood Memorial Library and Museum is a small, friendly library and museum in the heart of South Windsor’s farming community. We’re more than shelves and exhibits, we’re a community hub offering cultural, arts, and music programs for all ages, and a welcoming home for clubs, gatherings, and neighbors to connect.

Whether you can help for an hour a week or a few hours a month, your time truly matters. No experience is needed—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to help. We’ll support you every step of the way.

Ready to support us?  Become a volunteer!

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Search the Archive

The Wood offers multiple ways to search our archives of personal and professional papers, business and farm records, town records, oral histories, journals, diaries, genealogical records, photographs, school yearbooks and much more!

View our collections online or schedule a visit to the Wood to view our physical archive.

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Volunteer for the Oral History Project!

The Wood has been recording oral histories since the 1970’s and the work continues today. We are always interested in volunteers to conduct interviews and to be interviewed!

If you are interested in participating in this project that spans generations, please reach out for more information.

Contact us
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Donate!

For nearly a century, the Wood Memorial Library & Museum has been the cultural heart of South Windsor. As we journey through our centennial year, we invite you to support the areas that matter to you most.  Whether you are passionate about protecting our physical heritage, fueling modern creativity, or ensuring our long-term survival, your gift is the engine that keeps our history alive.

The Wood Memorial Library & Museum is supported by the Wood Memorial Library Trust and operated in part through programs and activities conducted by Wood Memorial Library Cooperative, Inc., a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status pending

Donate!
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ARCHIVE SPOTLIGHT

South Windsor Bicentennial Quilt Project

Created in honor of the United States Bicentennial, the South Windsor Bicentennial Quilt was completed in 1976 by the Women’s group of Wapping Community Church.

Featuring 42 hand-crafted panels depicting historic buildings and scenes from South Windsor’s past, the quilt was a true community effort involving more than 75 volunteers across generations and faiths.

Learn about the quilt!