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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 (10/26)	Mon (10/27)	Tue (10/28)	Wed (10/29)	Thu (10/30)	Fri (10/31)	Sat (11/01)
11 am							This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group 8-Bit Pixel Art Perler Bead Creations 11:00am–12:30pm 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: Drop in to make Perler Bead art of your favorite video game characters from the past. Whether you prefer NES or SNES or Sega or Atari, you'll meet fellow retro gaming enthusiasts while creating a fun 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.
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make Your Own Ugly Holiday Sweater! 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other Registration Required Event Details: Do you have a sweater that's just not quite "festive" enough? This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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 Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more! 1:30pm–4:00pm Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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: 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
2 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Whimsical Ghost Painting 2:30pm–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: Paint a whimsical ghost, along with a pumpkin and cat, on a pumpkin-shaped wood plaque. 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 Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory 2:00pm–3:00pm High Schoolers, Adults Virtual Event 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: Zoom Virtual Meeting Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group WPL Teen Debate Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens, High Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" 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 Program Type: Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: Grades 9-12 \| Register for a reminder
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group Trading Card Battle Club 4:00pm–7:00pm Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Wonder Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Grades 4-8 \| Registration encouraged	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Middle Schoolers This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers Event Details: The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Whimsical Ghost Painting 6:30pm–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 Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint a whimsical ghost, along with a pumpkin and cat, on a pumpkin-shaped wood plaque. 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.