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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
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!

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
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)!

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
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!

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
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!

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Wedding Dolls from Around the World: An OBOW 2026 Display

All Day 2/2–4/30
Everyone
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!

Passports to CT Libraries

All Day 4/1–4/30
Everyone
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

12:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
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

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Wicked: For Good"

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

One Book One Wallingford: Meet Author Alison Espach

7:00pm–8:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Join Waitlist
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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!

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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": A Documentary Screening & Discussion

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
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 & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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!

The Connection Corner

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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.

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Learn to Laser Cut

2:00pm–3:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

Wallingford Ukulele Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Immortal Ink: Shakespeare and His Sonnets

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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!

Decoupage Wooden Boxes

7:00pm–8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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. 

 

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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!

Wallingford Writers' Guild

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Decoupage Wooden Boxes

3:00pm–4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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. 

 

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.