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Button Mosaic

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Create a mosaic using buttons. Trace a shape of your choosing and sew buttons onto your “canvas” for this personalized creation!

 

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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:

Create a mosaic using buttons. Trace a shape of your choosing and sew buttons onto your “canvas” for this personalized creation!

 

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. 

 

clay krampus

Clay Krampus

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Create your very own Krampus from clay! Krampus is a European legend, a mythical creature that appears around the holidays. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your very own Krampus from clay! Krampus is a European legend, a mythical creature that appears around the holidays. 

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. 

 

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

illustration of snowflake faux stained glass

Snowflake Faux Stained Glass

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Use resin and a laser cut acrylic template to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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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:

Use resin and a laser cut acrylic template to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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. 

 

a group of teens crafting

Teen Craft Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

illustration of snowflake faux stained glass

Snowflake Faux Stained Glass

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Use resin and a laser cut acrylic template to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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:

Use resin and a laser cut acrylic template to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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. 

 

holiday cards

Holiday Cards

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Use die cuts, embossing folders, and stamps to make three beautiful holiday cards including a 3D card. No card making experience needed. All materials provided, including envelopes so they are ready to send to your loved ones.

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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:

Use die cuts, embossing folders, and stamps to make three beautiful holiday cards including a 3D card. No card making experience needed. All materials provided, including envelopes so they are ready to send to your loved ones.

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. 

 

wood-inlayed WPL bookmark

Wood-Inlayed WPL Bookmark

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Learn the laser cutting and etching process for wood veneers and then assemble a pre-cut Wallingford Public Library bookmark. 

 

 

 

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

Learn the laser cutting and etching process for wood veneers and then assemble a pre-cut Wallingford Public Library bookmark. 

 

 

 

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. 

 

A Pokeball shaped trophy

Pokémon TCG Academy with Imperial Gaming and Collectibles

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Grades 1-8 | Registration Required

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

Grades 1-8 | Registration Required

Painted slate of penguins embracing

Penguin Hugs Slate

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Paint a cheery winter-themed penguin family on a repurposed slate. This is an intermediate level painting project.

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 cheery winter-themed penguin family on a repurposed slate. This is an intermediate level painting project.

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. 

 

Painted slate of penguins embracing

Penguin Hugs Slate

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Paint a cheery winter-themed penguin family on a repurposed slate. This is an intermediate level painting project.

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 cheery winter-themed penguin family on a repurposed slate. This is an intermediate level painting project.

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. 

 

An old timey rectangular microphone

Winter Karaoke

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

PreK - Grade 8 | Registration Encouraged

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - Grade 8 | Registration Encouraged

Group of kids laughing together

Homeschool Meetup

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Ukulele

Uke-Tide Carols: A Wallingford Ukulele Club Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone

Gather with our Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with our Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season!

Custom Fabric

Custom Printed Fabric

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Create your own design and then use the Brother PrintModa Studio fabric printer to print it directly onto an 8x8” piece of cotton for your next sewing project.

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

Create your own design and then use the Brother PrintModa Studio fabric printer to print it directly onto an 8x8” piece of cotton for your next sewing project.

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. 

 

Custom Fabric

Custom Printed Fabric

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Create your own design and then use the Brother PrintModa Studio fabric printer to print it directly onto an 8x8” piece of cotton for your next sewing project.

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

Create your own design and then use the Brother PrintModa Studio fabric printer to print it directly onto an 8x8” piece of cotton for your next sewing project.

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. 

 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
Various game pieces strewn around a game board

Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more!

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

WPL Teen Debate Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers

Grades 9-12 | Register for a reminder

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 9-12 | Register for a reminder

People holding various trading cards

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Grades 4-8 | Registration encouraged for a reminder email

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

Grades 4-8 | Registration encouraged for a reminder email

New Year's Eve Early Closing

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library