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Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in learning how to create different types of visual content for personal use or your business, but don’t want to purchase expensive software?

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

Interested in learning how to create different types of visual content for personal use or your business, but don’t want to purchase expensive software?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

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

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

paper marbling

Paper Marbling

Tuesday, January 20, 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 the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!

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

Learn the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!

Group of kids laughing together

Homeschool Meetup

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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

Clock

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

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Register Now
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.

Ancestors

Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

When did your immigrant ancestors first arrive in America? Al Fiacre, Senior Researcher at the Godfrey Memorial Library, will teach you how to locate genealogical records from various regions of the United States.

Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

When did your immigrant ancestors first arrive in America? Al Fiacre, Senior Researcher at the Godfrey Memorial Library, will teach you how to locate genealogical records from various regions of the United States.

Job Search

Job Search Strategies

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready to learn more about conducting successful job search strategies?

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to learn more about conducting successful job search strategies?

paper marbling

Paper Marbling

Thursday, January 22, 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 the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!

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

Learn the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!

speech bubbles with Spanish sayings

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Graphic of an open book

Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl 

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

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl 

3D printed objects

Maker Office Hours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are you looking for in-depth guidance on your latest project idea? Our skilled volunteer, Andrew, will help you figure out how to use Collaboratory equipment to bring your idea to life.

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

Are you looking for in-depth guidance on your latest project idea? Our skilled volunteer, Andrew, will help you figure out how to use Collaboratory equipment to bring your idea to life.

Coffee

Coffee & Connections

Friday, January 23, 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!

VITA Tax Preparation 2026

Saturday, January 24, 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!

poetry books in a tree

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Board 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: Board 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.

sourdough demonstration

The Full Bake: Introduction to Sourdough

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

This workshop takes you through every stage of sourdough baking in an interactive, beginner-friendly way.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Event Details:

This workshop takes you through every stage of sourdough baking in an interactive, beginner-friendly way.

French Conversation Group

Monday, January 26, 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, January 26, 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, January 26, 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.

A stuffed teddy bear dressed as a judge and holding a copy of the novel Bleak House.

The Hibernation Book Club: Long Reads for Short Days

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETING

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

VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETING

Farming

What’s Growing in That Box?: A CT Foodshare Presentation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

What’s Growing in That Box? invites attendees inside Connecticut Foodshare’s innovative hydroponic Freight Farms to discover how fresh, culturally relevant produce is grown year-round to support local communities.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

What’s Growing in That Box? invites attendees inside Connecticut Foodshare’s innovative hydroponic Freight Farms to discover how fresh, culturally relevant produce is grown year-round to support local communities.

Clock

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

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Register Now
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.

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

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

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

speech bubbles with Spanish sayings

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, January 29, 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.