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The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.

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Featured Events

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Dear IT: Android Phone Basics

Saturday, December 27, 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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Winter Wonders: A Virtual Nature Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Register Now

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!

Chris Anderson

Talking TED @ Home

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Collaboratory, Interest Groups

Age Group:

Adults

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.

The Connection Corner

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other

Event Details:

On Fridays between 11 am and 1 pm, we will host weekly drop-in sessions at the library for anyone who would like to speak with a social worker.

Movie

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Thunderbolts: The New Avengers"

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Film & TV

Age Group:

High Schoolers, Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV

Event Details:

Join us to watch the 2025 Marvel action-comedy Thunderbolts: The New Avengers!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/05)	Mon (1/06)	Tue (1/07)	Wed (1/08)	Thu (1/09)	Fri (1/10)	Sat (1/11)
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to the Laser Cutter 10:00am–11:30am Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training Registration Required Event Details: This program was originally scheduled for Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 pm. Learn all about our laser cutter, including what it can do and how to use it. You will also design a small project. 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.
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Literacy Volunteers 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm					This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Cut Mandala Bowl 3:00pm–4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Assemble and decorate a bowl out of a repeating mandala shape, cut out here in the library on our laser cutter. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 Event Full Registration Required 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 Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Cardinal Polymer Clay Relief 6:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Sculpt a relief of a cardinal on a snowy branch. 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 Open Sew 6:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Clay Winter Fairy Houses 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities Registration Required Event Details: Adults & Grades 6-12 \| Registration required Clay artist Deb Jaffe will lead you in designing a beautiful fairy house- one that you can give a winter twist!	This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Birthday Cards 6:30pm–8:00pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Let's get ready for this year's birthdays! You will use die cuts, embossing folders, ink-blending, and stamps to make three fun birthday cards. No card making experience needed. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Cut Mandala Bowl 7:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Assemble and decorate a bowl out of a repeating mandala shape, cut out here in the library on our laser cutter. 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 Event Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.