Presidents' Day Closing

The library will be closed Sunday, February 16th & Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day.

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

DIY Laser Etched Candles

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design an image to be etched onto a candleholder, then make the candle that goes inside using wax, pigment, and fragrances!

 

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.

Talking TED @ Home

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Registration
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.

Laser Etched Canvas Art

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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. 

 

Presidents' Day

All Day 2/16 - 2/17
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance.

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

Wooden Quilt Block

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

This program has been rescheduled from February 6th.

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 "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.

Make a Dice Box

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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 "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

LEGO Robotics with Choate Robotics

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-7 | Registration required

Join the Choate Robotics students to explore basic coding and robot-building skills with Lego. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photoshop Basics

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

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, such as editing and resizing photos, using layers, the difference between tools, and adjustments that can be made to images. 

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
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, 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
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Gray
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Gray
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, 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 "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance.

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

Chain Pull Painting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Registration
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:

Chain pull painting is a fun non-traditional method of painting that gives gorgeous results, no brushes required! Be sure to wear clothes suitable for a messy paint activity.

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

Chain Pull Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
Join Waitlist
Registration
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:

Chain pull painting is a fun non-traditional method of painting that gives gorgeous results, no brushes required! Be sure to wear clothes suitable for a messy paint activity.

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

Laser Etched Wall Plate Cover

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

Learn how to prepare a job for the laser cutter in CorelDRAW using royalty-free images found on Pixabay to create your own beautiful wall plate cover. (Finger)Painting the covers after they are laser etched also will be an option!

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
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, 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
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Gray
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Gray
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, 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 "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance.

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

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.

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

Puff Vinyl Totes

7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using the Cricut Maker, cut out a design of your choosing from puffy 3D vinyl then iron it onto a tote bag.

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

Puff Vinyl Totes

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using the Cricut Maker, cut out a design of your choosing from puffy 3D vinyl then iron it onto a tote bag.

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.

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am - 12:00pm
Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, 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 "Adults" group.

Learn to Laser Cut

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

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 "Everyone" group.

Words from Wallingford: Letters to Incarcerated Youth

All Day 3/10 - 3/27
Everyone
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

From March 10th to March 27th, the Racial Advocates for Cross-Cultural Education (RACCE) will host a letter-writing station in our Collaboratory where patrons of all ages can craft letters of support, kind messages, and creative writing or artwork