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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Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more!

1:30pm–4:00pm
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Dear IT: Android Phone Basics

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board 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. 

 

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: Wonder 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.

Life-Sized Candy Land 10:00

10:00am–10:15am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 10:15

10:15am–10:30am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 10:30

10:30am–10:45am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 10:45

10:45am–11:00am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:00

11:00am–11:15am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:15

11:15am–11:30am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:30

11:30am–11:45am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:45

11:45am–12:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:00

2:00pm–2:15pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:15

2:15pm–2:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:30

2:30pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:45

2:45pm–3:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:00

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

WPL Teen Debate Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, High Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 9-12 | Register for a reminder

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:15

3:15pm–3:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:30

3:30pm–3:45pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:45

3:45pm–4:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Trading Card Battle Club

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration encouraged for a reminder email

New Year's Eve Early Closing

4:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library