UPCOMING EVENTS

OCT 11: LET FREEDOM READ! PANEL 5-6pm, Winthrop Library

Celebrate "Let Freedom Read Day" with this panel presentation and discussion including students, authors, educators, librarians and engaged community members. Together we'll explore the impact of censorship, the importance of intellectual freedom, and the role of information access and equity in shaping open societies. North Central Washington Libraries joins Friends of Winthrop Library for this informative panel and important civic discussion.

FOWL is a co-sponsor of this event.

OCT 16: SPEAKING OF MUSIC… Romanticism, Impressionism & Modernism: Emotion, Atmosphere & Innovation 4:30-6pm, Winthrop Library

Whether you’re a music lover, art enthusiast, or curious explorer, this event promises a rich, multi-sensory celebration of creativity across cultures and centures.

With classical guitarist BEN WHEELER

FOWL is a co-sponsor of this event.

OCT 16: SOFTENING SHARP TEETH: Getting Curious about Conflict 6pm, Winthrop Library

FOWL is hosting an in-person viewing and discussion to join NCW Libraries partnership with Oregon Humanities, the Washington Secretary of State, and NCW Equity Alliance. Presenter/facilitator Emily Squires will lead a jargon and judgement-free discussion of what we mean when we say conflict, and help us consider how interpersonal conflict shapes our lives. Emily is also trained as a printmaker, using art-making as a collaborative and political tool to investigate histories and possibilities of voice, participation, and belonging. 

As with all 6 talks in this series; the goal is to listen, learn, and build community.  Workshop info and link for home viewing.  

OCT 25: WINTHROP FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS & SHOWCASES Begins 11am, Winthrop Library & Motive Yoga

  • Guitar workshop with Patrick Connell

  • Eli West showcase

  • The Lottie Doddies showcase

FOWL is a co-sponsor of this event.

Community Room Special Event

OCT 22: HUMANITARIAN ACTION IN UKRAINE, SYRIA AND BEYOND 5:30-6:30pm, Winthrop Library Community Room


Methow native Jordan DeLorenzo and Steven Burak will share reflections from over a decade of humanitarian work in conflict zones, drawing on their experiences in Ukraine, Syria, and beyond. Their talk will explore why humanitarian principles matter, how they are applied in complex crises, and why they are increasingly under threat today. They’ll also reflect on the shortcomings of the aid system and the urgent need for renewed commitment to humanitarian action.

 About the speakers:  Jordan has led UN data and analysis teams in major crises including Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, and Ethiopia, with a focus on evidence-based decision-making, humanitarian access, and security analysis. Steve has managed programs with IOM, UNDP, and NGOs across Ukraine, East Africa, and the Middle East, specializing in economic recovery and large-scale humanitarian operations.

Please check the Winthrop Library website for a listing a complete list of all events happening at Winthrop library.