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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!

Passport

Passports to CT Libraries

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Information Desk at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

From April 1- April 30, 2026, the Connecticut Library Assocation invites you to visit all of the participating Connecticut public libraries in its Passports to CT Libraries program!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Other
Event Details:

From April 1- April 30, 2026, the Connecticut Library Assocation invites you to visit all of the participating Connecticut public libraries in its Passports to CT Libraries program!

Ask IT: Drop-in hours

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Information Desk at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have a quick question about your phone, tablet, or other device? Digital Navigators Elijah and Connor will be available to answer your questions during drop-in hours this winter.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:

Do you have a quick question about your phone, tablet, or other device? Digital Navigators Elijah and Connor will be available to answer your questions during drop-in hours this winter.

French Conversation Group

Monday, April 20, 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.

Wicked

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Wicked: For Good"

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to watch the 2025 musical fantasy Wicked: For Good, the sequel to Wicked (2024)!

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

Join us to watch the 2025 musical fantasy Wicked: For Good, the sequel to Wicked (2024)!

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. 

 

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Monday, April 20, 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.

Espach

One Book One Wallingford: Meet Author Alison Espach

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Meet Alison Espach as she discusses her bestselling novel The Wedding People. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Register for a seat or Zoom link!

 

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Alison Espach as she discusses her bestselling novel The Wedding People. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Register for a seat or Zoom link!

 

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

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

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Dylan

Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class Two)

Wednesday, April 22, 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

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

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:

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

The Librarians

"The Librarians": A Documentary Screening & Discussion

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary The Librarians in honor of National School Library Month!

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

Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary The Librarians in honor of National School Library Month!

Coffee

Coffee & Connections

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Event Details:

Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know!

Social Worker

The Connection Corner

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

On Fridays between 11 am and 1 pm, we will host weekly drop-in sessions at the library for anyone who would like to speak with a social worker.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

On Fridays between 11 am and 1 pm, we will host weekly drop-in sessions at the library for anyone who would like to speak with a social worker.

poetry books in a tree

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Saturday Mornings with Poetry:

IN-PERSON MEETING A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary wo...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

IN-PERSON MEETING

A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary works of poets known and unknown, and expand skills in writing and editing poems in the shared camaraderie of comfortable, supportive members. 

No registration required. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Karen Ciosek at kjc73048@gmail.com.

laser

Learn to Laser Cut

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Technology Training
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Get started designing your own laser cutter projects using CorelDRAW software. Participants will make a basic wood project. Prior computer experience is recommended.

 

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

Get started designing your own laser cutter projects using CorelDRAW software. Participants will make a basic wood project. Prior computer experience is recommended.

 

French Conversation Group

Monday, April 27, 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, April 27, 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.

Ukulele

Wallingford Ukulele Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
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: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
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.

Sonnet

Immortal Ink: Shakespeare and His Sonnets

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

For our National Poetry Month grand finale, join us for an evening with the Bard himself!

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

For our National Poetry Month grand finale, join us for an evening with the Bard himself!

wooden box

Decoupage Wooden Boxes

Tuesday, April 28, 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

Learn how to use Mod Podge to decoupage a small wooden box.

 

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:

Learn how to use Mod Podge to decoupage a small wooden box.

 

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. 

 

Dylan

Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class Three)

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

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:

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

Writing

Wallingford Writers' Guild

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new monthly program, we’ll write fun, short pieces using the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and more.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new monthly program, we’ll write fun, short pieces using the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and more.

wooden box

Decoupage Wooden Boxes

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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

Learn how to use Mod Podge to decoupage a small wooden box.

 

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:

Learn how to use Mod Podge to decoupage a small wooden box.

 

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. 

 

speech bubbles with Spanish sayings

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.