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On Writing a Brilliant, Dark and Diabolical Thriller: A Virtual Talk with Author Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

High Schoolers, Adults
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
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On Writing a Brilliant, Dark and Diabolical Thriller: A Virtual Talk with Author Liann Zhang

Dragon Dance

Wallingford Table Presents: A Dragon Boat Festival!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
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Event Details:

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar.

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us" A Virtual Talk with Author Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

High Schoolers, Adults
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us: A Virtual Talk with Author Rachelle Bergstein

Dolls

Dolls of East Asia: A Journey Through Time and Culture

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teens, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a unique celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Everyone has a culture, whether it's through recipes, traditions, costumes, or heirlooms passed from one generation to the next. P.E.A.C.E.

instructor showing senior citizens how to use a computer

Dear IT: Tech Jeopardy

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults
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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?

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Etched Vases

7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration Required
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:

Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. 

 

 

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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. 

 

Etched Vases

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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:

Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.

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. 

 

Introduction to Canva

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

Interested in learning how to create different types of visual content for personal use or your business, but don’t want to purchase expensive software?

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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. 

 

Floral Tea Box

6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
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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:

Paint a lilac sprig and butterfly on a wooden tea box. This is a great beginner project.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

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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. 

 

Floral Tea Box

2:30pm - 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:

Paint a lilac sprig and butterfly on a wooden tea box. This is a great beginner project.

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. 

 

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.

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day

All Day
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Wallingford Public Library

Sublimation Puzzle

7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration Required
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:

Create your own beautiful full-color jigsaw puzzle. If there is a specific photo you want to use, please bring it on a flash drive. 

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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. 

 

Sublimation Puzzle

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration Required
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:

Create your own beautiful full-color jigsaw puzzle. If there is a specific photo you want to use, please bring it on a flash drive. 

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. 

 

Resin Stained Glass Suncatcher

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Registration Required
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

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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. 

 

Introduction to 3D Printing

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

Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly computer-aided design software, to make your own 3D models.

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. 

 

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.

Needle Felted Rainbows

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Felt a bright, beautiful rainbow! Needle felting is a craft that uses barbed needles to mat fibers, typically wool, together to form shapes and designs. 

3D Printed Embroidery Rainbow

7:00pm - 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:

Use a 3D printed template to embroider a simple rainbow pattern. 

Enter the registration lottery from May 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/MuoPUGq39R9JaLAn7.

 

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. 

 

3D Printed Embroidery Rainbow

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

Use a 3D printed template to embroider a simple rainbow pattern. 

Enter the registration lottery from May 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/MuoPUGq39R9JaLAn7.

 

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. 

 

Laser Cut Stitched Painting

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required 

Faux Stained Glass

7:00pm - 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:

Use resin and an acrylic template cut on our laser cutter to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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. 

 

Faux Stained Glass

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

Use resin and an acrylic template cut on our laser cutter to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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. 

 

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.

Talking TED @ Home

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups
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.

International Movie Night: "The Blue Caftan"

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us the second Friday of each month to enjoy a fascinating film from another country! This series will feature comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and thrillers from around the world.

Introduction to 3D Printing

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

Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly computer-aided design software, to make your own 3D models.

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. 

 

Bird's Nest Rock

6:30pm - 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:

Paint a bird's nest on a smooth rock. This is an intermediate project requiring detailed painting on a small surface.

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.