Upcoming Events

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.

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Recommended Audience: Ages 3-7 | Registration Required

Build a glamorous red carpet statuette from polymer clay. Your customization choices include hair and skin tone as well as attire (gown or suit).

Connecticut's citizens are blessed with the rich diversity of wildlife in our state.

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

Suggested for ages 3-5 | Drop-In

Put on your artist’s hat and drop by to make a different craft each week.

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

Join Miss Kari at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. 

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.

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. 

Ages 5-8 | Registration Required

Have you ever wanted to be a fox, unicorn, or other animal? Now is your chance! Join us to make your very own animal mask. 

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.

Join us for a thrilling monster makeup demonstration with special effects company Decimated Designs! A cosmetic artist will demo 3-4 classic horror movie designs on volunteers from the audience.

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event.

Join Collaboratory staff at Fresh Meadow Nature Trail for an outdoor drawing program! Participants will use oil pastels and, or charcoal to create nature drawings.  One-on-one instruction and all drawing materials will be provided.

Ages 8-12 | Registration Required

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

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Ages 5-10 | Registration Required

Create a custom design with pinecones and paint on canvas.

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required