Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Food Drive

The Caring Tree: A Food & Clothing Drive

All Day 11/3 - 12/12
Front Lobby at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Front Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Join us in helping families in need this giving season!

Etsy Artisan & Local Author Holiday Market

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Wallingford Public Library is delighted to support local graduates of our Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship workshops and local published adult and children's book authors.

Bad Santa

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Bad Santa"

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Film & TV

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV
Event Details:

Join us for a special screening of the 2003 holiday classic Bad Santa! In this dark comedy, the crotchety Willie T.

Gift

Green Gifting: A DIY Wrapping Party!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Collaboratory, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Collaboratory, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other
Event Details:

Join us at one of our fun, festive, eco-friendly wrapping parties this holiday season! You are invited to drop by the Collaboratory on Monday nights between 6:30-8:30 pm to wrap gifts in the company of your fellow crafters.

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Wallingford Garden Club 37th Annual Holiday Tea & Decoration Exhibit

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season!

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Graphics Office Hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Technology Training
Event Details:

Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.

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.

Family Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids & their Grown-Up | Registration Required

Resin Photo Coasters

7:00pm–8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory
Event Details:

In this class we will be laminating photos to encase them in resin so they will last forever and ever! If you have a picture you would like to use, either bring the physical copy, or have it on a flash drive for easy printing.

WPL Play Readers

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

WPL Play Readers

The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers perform dramatic readings of comedies and dramas, monologues, scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays, and short plays of Thornton Wilder and Eugene O’Neill. Members of the group select plays and cast roles for members. You may join the WPL Play Readers as a spectator or participant.

No registration required.

ASL Conversation Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to improve your American Sign Language skills in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Jennifer Coyne, an experienced sign language interpreter, will facilitate each session.

Winter Wonders: A Virtual Nature Program

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fascinating virtual talk about what happens to our flora & fauna during the coldest season of the year!

Resin Photo Coasters

3:00pm–4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory
Event Details:

In this class we will be laminating photos to encase them in resin so they will last forever and ever! If you have a picture you would like to use, either bring the physical copy, or have it on a flash drive for easy printing.

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.

Woven Together: A Fiber Arts Club for Adults

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Gather with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts on the first Thursday of the month! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, macrame, or create any other type of textile art, there's a place for you here.

Maker Office Hours

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 & 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!

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.

CNC with Carvera

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

The Carvera CNC machine is the most advanced machine offered in the Collaboratory, come to this class to learn all about it! Please note that successful completion of a training course is required to use the Carvera.

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.

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

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:

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

The Hibernation Book Club: Long Reads for Short Days

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETING

The Hygge Life: A Guide to Winter Wellness

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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, Hands-On Activities, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is a Danish concept that embodies a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being, often achieved through simple pleasures and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's more than just a trend; it's a

Wallingford Ukulele Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
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.

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.

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!

Sublimation Sequin Pouches

11:00am–12:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities
Event Details:

Customize your own pouch with reversible sequins! Use our sublimation process and get more familiar with Collaboratory devices!