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Graphics Office Hours

Monday, November 17, 2025 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.

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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.

French Conversation Group

Monday, November 17, 2025 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.

Clay Foods: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Make your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers out of polymer clay! Artist Deb Jaffe will teach you how to make a miniature meal. 

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

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Make your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers out of polymer clay! Artist Deb Jaffe will teach you how to make a miniature meal. 

vintage button floral bouquets

Vintage Button Floral Bouquet

Monday, November 17, 2025 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

Craft a timeless centerpiece to brighten your home.

This program requires finger dexterity to thread a needle, sew, and twist wire.

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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:

Craft a timeless centerpiece to brighten your home.

This program requires finger dexterity to thread a needle, sew, and twist wire.

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. 

 

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

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

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

vintage button floral bouquets

Vintage Button Floral Bouquet

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Craft a timeless centerpiece to brighten your home.

This program requires finger dexterity to thread a needle, sew, and twist wire.

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:

Craft a timeless centerpiece to brighten your home.

This program requires finger dexterity to thread a needle, sew, and twist wire.

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. 

 

3 Spidermen pointing at each other

Tabletop Adventures: Spidey Showdown

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

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Homeschool Meetup

Wednesday, November 19, 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, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

pie carrier

Introduction to Sewing: Pie Carrier

Wednesday, November 19, 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 one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to make a fabric carrier for transporting pies to your upcoming events. No prior sewing experience required. 

 

 

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 one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to make a fabric carrier for transporting pies to your upcoming events. No prior sewing experience required. 

 

 

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. 

 

pie carrier

Introduction to Sewing: Pie Carrier

Thursday, November 20, 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 one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to make a fabric carrier for transporting pies to your upcoming events. No prior sewing experience required. 

 

 

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 one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to make a fabric carrier for transporting pies to your upcoming events. No prior sewing experience required. 

 

 

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. 

 

monochrome blue mood board

Painted Mood Boards

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Create an analog mood board using single-color (monochrome) painting techniques. No painting experience required.

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

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Create an analog mood board using single-color (monochrome) painting techniques. No painting experience required.

speech bubbles with Spanish sayings

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Spanish Conversation Group:

Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended. No registration required.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups

Spanish Conversation Group

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

No registration required.

French Conversation Group

Monday, November 24, 2025 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.

WPL Teen Debate Club

Tuesday, November 25, 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

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Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, November 25, 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

Thanksgiving Early Closing

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
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Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more!

Saturday, November 29, 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

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Graphics Office Hours

Monday, December 1, 2025 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.

French Conversation Group

Monday, December 1, 2025 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.

Gift

Green Gifting: A DIY Wrapping Party!

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Collaboratory, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at one of our fun, festive, eco-friendly wrapping parties this holiday season! You are invited to drop by the Collaboratory on Monday nights between 6:30-8:30 pm to wrap gifts in the company of your fellow crafters.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Collaboratory, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other
Event Details:

Join us at one of our fun, festive, eco-friendly wrapping parties this holiday season! You are invited to drop by the Collaboratory on Monday nights between 6:30-8:30 pm to wrap gifts in the company of your fellow crafters.

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

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

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

spools of thread

Open Sew

Tuesday, December 2, 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

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.

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

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.