Juneteenth Closing

The library will be closed Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

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Faux Stained Glass

3:00pm–4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
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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:

Use resin and an acrylic template cut on our laser cutter to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

 

 

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

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Board Room
Cancelled
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.

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

Maker Office Hours

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
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 "Adults" group

Talking TED @ Home

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

International Movie Night: "The Blue Caftan"

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us the second Friday of each month to enjoy a fascinating film from another country! This series will feature comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and thrillers from around the world.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am–12:00pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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.

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

Introduction to 3D Printing

2:00pm–3:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly computer-aided design software, to make your own 3D models.

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 "Adults" group

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Board Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit @ WPL

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Board Room
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

Bird's Nest Rock

6:30pm–8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
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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:

Paint a bird's nest on a smooth rock. This is an intermediate project requiring detailed painting on a small surface.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Story Walk with Mrs. Stowe

9:30am–10:30am
Children, Preschoolers
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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Registration Required
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Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Story Walk with Mrs. Stowe

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children, Preschoolers
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Registration Required
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Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

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

Bird's Nest Rock

2:30pm–4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
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:

Paint a bird's nest on a smooth rock. This is an intermediate project requiring detailed painting on a small surface.

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 "Adults" group

African Drumming in Connecticut: A History & Demonstration

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of African American music in honor of Juneteenth!

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

Nature Walk at Fresh Meadows

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
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Ages 6-10 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask Attorney Allinson

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Community Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our very first Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast! In this 1975 cult movie classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dear IT: Windows 11 Maintenance

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask?

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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Bouncing Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Wonder Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Bouncing Babies

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Wonder Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

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

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Board Room
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.