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Daisy Wine Bottle

Monday, July 14, 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

Celebrate summer by painting daisies on a wine bottle.

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

 

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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:

Celebrate summer by painting daisies on a wine bottle.

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

 

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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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sublimation Can Coolers

Tuesday, July 15, 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 a custom design in CorelDRAW to sublimate onto a can cooler, perfect to use on a hot summer day or at your next outdoor movie night.

 

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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:

Create a custom design in CorelDRAW to sublimate onto a can cooler, perfect to use on a hot summer day or at your next outdoor movie night.

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Daisy Wine Bottle

Wednesday, July 16, 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

Celebrate summer by painting daisies on a wine bottle.

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

 

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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:

Celebrate summer by painting daisies on a wine bottle.

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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sublimation Can Coolers

Thursday, July 17, 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 a custom design in CorelDRAW to sublimate onto a can cooler, perfect to use on a hot summer day or at your next outdoor movie night.

 

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 a custom design in CorelDRAW to sublimate onto a can cooler, perfect to use on a hot summer day or at your next outdoor movie night.

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group

DIY Mimic Dice Box

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Add paint, felt, and teeth to a plain wooden box to create your own custom mimic box for dice storage. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Add paint, felt, and teeth to a plain wooden box to create your own custom mimic box for dice storage. 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunset Silhouettes

Saturday, July 19, 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

Paint a sunset or sunrise over a silhouette of your choice! Wear clothes that you are comfortable getting paint on.

 

 

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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 sunset or sunrise over a silhouette of your choice! Wear clothes that you are comfortable getting paint on.

 

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Take & Make Kit: Giant Bubbles!

All Day
Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens

Recommended for ages 3 and up | Available while supplies last

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-On Activities
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up | Available while supplies last

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit @ WPL

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Knit @ WPL is a place where knitters and crocheters can practice their work in the company of others. Newcomers are welcome to join, but knitting experience is required.

No registration required.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups
Event Details:

Knit @ WPL is a place where knitters and crocheters can practice their work in the company of others. Newcomers are welcome to join, but knitting experience is required.

No registration required.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Make Your Own Oscar

Tuesday, July 22, 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

And the Oscar goes to…. you! Using both laser cut and 3D printed parts, create your own Oscar award with a wooden base.

Register Now
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:

And the Oscar goes to…. you! Using both laser cut and 3D printed parts, create your own Oscar award with a wooden base.

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group

Break It!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers

Ages 6-10 | Registration Required

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-10 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group

Yarn Painting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

We’ll use canvas and yarn as our “paint” to create a design. The yarn can be glued into whatever designs and shapes you can think of to create your painting. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

We’ll use canvas and yarn as our “paint” to create a design. The yarn can be glued into whatever designs and shapes you can think of to create your painting. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group

Learn to Crochet: Frog

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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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: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration 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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Make Your Own Oscar

Thursday, July 24, 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

And the Oscar goes to…. you! Using both laser cut and 3D printed parts, create your own Oscar award with a wooden base.

Register Now
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:

And the Oscar goes to…. you! Using both laser cut and 3D printed parts, create your own Oscar award with a wooden base.

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group

Minecraft Bobbleheads Craft

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers

Ages 8-12 | Registration Required

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Office Hours

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Etched Wall Plate Cover

Saturday, July 26, 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 how to prepare a job for the laser cutter in CorelDRAW using royalty-free images found on Pixabay to create your own beautiful wall plate cover. (Finger)Painting the covers after they are laser etched also will be an option!

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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 how to prepare a job for the laser cutter in CorelDRAW using royalty-free images found on Pixabay to create your own beautiful wall plate cover. (Finger)Painting the covers after they are laser etched also will be an option!

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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wallingford Ukulele Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group

Clay Fantasy Books

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration Required

Clay artist Deb Jaffe will lead participants in this creative workshop where you will create a fantasy notebook cover from polymer clay.

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

Grades 6-12 | Registration Required

Clay artist Deb Jaffe will lead participants in this creative workshop where you will create a fantasy notebook cover from polymer clay.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Felted Movie Characters

Tuesday, July 29, 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

Learn how to needle felt by hand to create your favorite movie character! Needle felting uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool.

 

 

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 needle felt by hand to create your favorite movie character! Needle felting uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool.

 

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wallingford Public Library Presents: Tap & Trivia - Hollywood Edition!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Summer Reading, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on July 29th for our monthly trivia night at Tap & Vine! In honor of our "Red Carpet" Summer at the Library, Quizmaster Rich Steeves will test your wits with five rounds of questions on Hollywood-themed topics.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us on July 29th for our monthly trivia night at Tap & Vine! In honor of our "Red Carpet" Summer at the Library, Quizmaster Rich Steeves will test your wits with five rounds of questions on Hollywood-themed topics.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group

Embroidered Bookmarks

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

It's World Embroidery Day and what better way to celebrate at a library than by making a custom bookmark! We'll start with felt and embroider basic designs or borders.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

It's World Embroidery Day and what better way to celebrate at a library than by making a custom bookmark! We'll start with felt and embroider basic designs or borders.

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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Felted Movie Characters

Thursday, July 31, 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

Learn how to needle felt by hand to create your favorite movie character! Needle felting uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool.

 

 

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 needle felt by hand to create your favorite movie character! Needle felting uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool.

 

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Origami for Kids

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens

Ages 8-11 | Registration Required

Using the Japanese art of paper folding, learn to create different animals and objects.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11 | Registration Required

Using the Japanese art of paper folding, learn to create different animals and objects.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Starry Night Doodle

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Let’s get inspired by Van Gogh’s famous painting, Starry Night, and create a doodle doppelganger with lines, patterns and color.

 

 

 

Join Waitlist
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:

Let’s get inspired by Van Gogh’s famous painting, Starry Night, and create a doodle doppelganger with lines, patterns and color.

 

 

 

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.