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VITA Tax Preparation 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

If you earned less than $69,000 in 2025, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events
Event Details:

If you earned less than $69,000 in 2025, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit!

Dog wearing sunglasses is holding a newspaper and appears to be reading it

Silly Story Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Birth - Age 5 | Registration encouraged

Saturdays are for being silly! In this family story time we will sing goofy songs and read funny books.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth - Age 5 | Registration encouraged

Saturdays are for being silly! In this family story time we will sing goofy songs and read funny books.

CNC

CNC with Carvera

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

The Carvera, a desktop CNC mill, is the most advanced machine offered in the Collaboratory. Come to this class to learn all about it! Please note that successful completion of a test is required to use the Carvera.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Carvera, a desktop CNC mill, is the most advanced machine offered in the Collaboratory. Come to this class to learn all about it! Please note that successful completion of a test is required to use the Carvera.

Dolls

Wedding Dolls from Around the World: An OBOW 2026 Display

All Day 2/2 - 4/30
Front Lobby at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Come to the Wallingford Public Library to view a display of bridal dolls from many nations!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Front Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Come to the Wallingford Public Library to view a display of bridal dolls from many nations!

Ukulele

Wallingford Ukulele Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and final Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Event Details:

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and final Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm.

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Bouncing Babies

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

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Free Digital Resources

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Learn what free digital resources are available through the Wallingford Public Library. Your card gets you access to free eBooks, Audiobooks, comics, music, movies and more!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what free digital resources are available through the Wallingford Public Library. Your card gets you access to free eBooks, Audiobooks, comics, music, movies and more!

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Graphics Office Hours

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Technology Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Technology Training
Event Details:

Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

French Conversation Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
French Discussion Group:

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Español, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

The WPL is pleased to introduce our new English Conversation Group! This is an informal gathering for people who wish to practice speaking English. There is no level of proficiency required to join.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Español, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

The WPL is pleased to introduce our new English Conversation Group! This is an informal gathering for people who wish to practice speaking English. There is no level of proficiency required to join.

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Mandala Heart Rock

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Paint a detailed mandala heart on a flat stone using dotting techniques.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

 

 

 

 

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a detailed mandala heart on a flat stone using dotting techniques.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

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Waddling Ones & Twos 10:00

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

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Waddling Ones & Twos 11:00

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

A red d20 with the 20 facing upwards

Family Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone

Kids & their Grown-Up | Registration Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids & their Grown-Up | Registration Required

Ubuntu Storytellers

Ubuntu Storytellers Present: “The Long Echo of a Moment”

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

The Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of performance artists from across the Diaspora, are joined by guests who will tell personal stories of allyship.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of performance artists from across the Diaspora, are joined by guests who will tell personal stories of allyship.

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Geometric Paper Collage

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

We will be making soothing collages using paper cut into geometric shapes! If there is any paper in particular you have at home you would like to use, feel free to bring it in.

 

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be making soothing collages using paper cut into geometric shapes! If there is any paper in particular you have at home you would like to use, feel free to bring it in.

 

A oval shaped logo that reads "Happy Feet"

Happy Feet

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

Graphic of an open book

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

VIRTUAL MEETING

The Burglar in the Library by Lawrence Block

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL MEETING

The Burglar in the Library by Lawrence Block

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Seize the Day: Poems for Morning, Afternoon, and Night (Class Three)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

According to the poet Philip Larkin, “days are where we live.” Poets are among the best chroniclers of our daily existence, so it’s no wonder that they choose certain parts of the day as the setting of, or inspiration for, their musings.

Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

According to the poet Philip Larkin, “days are where we live.” Poets are among the best chroniclers of our daily existence, so it’s no wonder that they choose certain parts of the day as the setting of, or inspiration for, their musings.

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools.

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Family story time among the clouds

Pajama Family Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

Join Miss Kari at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Wear your pj's for added fun!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

Join Miss Kari at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Wear your pj's for added fun!

heart mandala rock

Mandala Heart Rock

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Paint a detailed mandala heart on a flat stone using dotting techniques.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

 

 

 

 

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a detailed mandala heart on a flat stone using dotting techniques.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs.