Juneteenth Closing

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

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Inara Ramin

African Drumming in Connecticut: A History & Demonstration

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
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!

RHPS

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
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.

instructor showing senior citizens how to use a computer

Dear IT: Windows 11 Maintenance

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults
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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?

Trivia

Wallingford Public Library Presents: Tap & Trivia!

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Other
Event Details:

Join us the last Tuesday of each month for our new trivia night at Tap & Vine!

Movies

Summer Movie Marathon!

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Summer Reading, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Help us kick off Summer at the Library with an all-day classic movie marathon! We'll be showing the following films in our Community Room at the times designated below: 

 

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Age Group

Maker Mornings

10:30am–12:00pm
Preschoolers
Children's Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Suggested for ages 3-5 | Drop-In

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

Family Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Community Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Needle Felted Beach Scene

7:00pm–8:30pm
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:

Learn how to needle felt by hand and with the needle felting machine to create a 2D beachscape out of wool on a felt background. 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. 

 

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschoolers
Children's Program Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Teen Craft Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Needle Felted Beach Scene

3:00pm–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:

Learn how to needle felt by hand and with the needle felting machine to create a 2D beachscape out of wool on a felt background. 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. 

 

Spanish Conversation Group

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

Matt Matthew's Magic Show

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Community Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-11 | Registration Required

Join us and be delighted and surprised as Wallingford's own Matt Matthews, dazzles us with his comedy magic show!

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.

Thursday Night Book Club

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

The Heirs by Susan Rieger

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

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

DIY Succulent Wall Hanging

11:00am–12:30pm
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:

Create a succulent wall hanging using Cricut cut paper, which can live forever on your wall!

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. 

 

Artificial Intelligence Update

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

Artificial Intelligence is developing rapidly! Learn about the current state of AI, what is coming down the pipeline, and how AI can be used in your daily life.

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. 

 

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

Summer Movie Marathon!

10:00am–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Help us kick off Summer at the Library with an all-day classic movie marathon! We'll be showing the following films in our Community Room at the times designated below: 

 

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

Teen Summer Kickoff: Rubber Duck Cosplay

11:00am–4:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Teen Area
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Drop-in

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.

Wallingford Ukulele Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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.

Waddling Ones & Twos

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Wonder Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Waddling Ones & Twos

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Wonder Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Let's Play Dungeons and Dragons!

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Community Room
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-13 | Registration Required

Open Sew

6:00pm–8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.