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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.

wreath

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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Time	Sun (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Mornings with Poetry 9:45am–12:00pm 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: 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.
10 am
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Coffee & Connections 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other Event Details: Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know!
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group CNC With Carvera 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Learn about the most advanced machine offered in the Collaboratory, the Carvera CNC machine. Please note that successful completion of an online training course and in-person test is required to use the Carvera independently. 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 Photoshop Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: 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. Note: This is a lecture-style class. 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.
3 pm
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: 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish 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: 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group College Admissions and Financial Aid Planning Workshop 6:15pm–7:45pm Teens, High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Registration Required Event Details: Join returning presenter, Lynn Verrilli, for this workshop where you'll learn how to navigate college admissions with confidence and uncover strategies to maximize financial aid—regardless of income. Lynn will cover topics including:	This event is in the "Adults" group Ask Attorney Allinson 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial Registration Required Event Details: IN-PERSON PROGRAM	This event is in the "Adults" group Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Maker Office Hours 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening with one of America's most legendary authors!