Preserving our past
Inspiring our future

Classic Lit Book Club
October 15, 1pm

Join us for a discussion at the Wood about Wolf Willow by Wallace Stenger

Please visit the Wood!

We are open to the public
Mondays 11:00am-5:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am-4:00pm

Recent News: Spring Into the Wood!

On May 21, 2026 the Wood Memorial Library & Museum presented the dedication of its game-changing new HVAC system, followed by a performance by pianist David Garrido and singer Alice Matteson, and then free lunch for all! This event kicked off the day-long celebration "Spring into the Wood" that reopened the Wood after closure due to waterproofing and front steps restoration of this architectural gem of South Windsor. The Wood was built in 1927 as a public library for the Town of South Windsor and has not had proper climate control until now!

The installation was funded by an Urban Act Grant from the CT Dept. of Economic and Community Development, with additional support from the Town of South Windsor and the Wood Memorial Library Trust.

We recognized South Windsor Deputy Mayor Andrew Paterna, the driving force who hatched this project and brought it to the CT DECD.

Also present and recognized were South Windsor Town Manager Michael Maniscalco, Mayor Craig Zimmerman, Town Councillors Stephen King Jr. and Audrey Delnicki, Senator Saud Anwar, State Representative Tom Delnicki, Jim Peckingham, Engineer, Silver Petrucelli + Associates and Susan Decina, Connecticut DECD.

We also recognized the crucial participation and efforts of Clay Major, Facilities Manager of the Town of South Windsor, Jeff Currey, former CT Representative of the 11th Assembly District, and the whole South Windsor Town Council! Thanks to Action Air for the installation, and our co-sponsors, OtherDesigns, Tortora Maintenance, and D'Angelo Wines.

More than a facility upgrade, this moment represented a recommitment to the Wood's mission: to serve as a vibrant cultural center for our town—where art, history, music, and community come together. 

Vintage-style poster for 'Tea Trade Hour' event, featuring floral teapots, teacups with tea, an hourglass, and tea leaves, promoting an event at the Wood Memorial Library & Museum for tea enthusiasts to share tea secrets. Schedule is to be determined.
Vintage-style poster for a film lovers' event called Cinema Spectulators, featuring a scene of a man and woman looking at each other in front of a movie theater, with film reels, popcorn, and clapperboards around the border, and details about the event at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum.
Poster for an Old House Support Group event at the Wood Memorial Library & Museum, featuring an old Victorian house, lantern, paintbrush, and other tools.
An informational flyer about knitting and crochet circle at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum in South Windsor, Connecticut. The flyer includes a colorful illustration of yarn and knitting needles, a QR code, contact information, and social media handles.

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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

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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!