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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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
11 am							This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wood-Inlayed WPL Bookmark 11:00am–12:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Join Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Join Waitlist 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: Learn the laser cutting and etching process for wood veneers and then assemble a pre-cut Wallingford Public Library bookmark. 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
2 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Teen Craft Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Register Now 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 Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12 \| Register for a reminder
3 pm					This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Snowflake Faux Stained Glass 3:00pm–4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Join Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Join Waitlist 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: Use resin and a laser cut acrylic template 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Clay Krampus 6:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Join Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Join Waitlist Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your very own Krampus from clay! Krampus is a European legend, a mythical creature that appears around the holidays. 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 Green Gifting: A DIY Wrapping Party! 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Holiday Cards 6:30pm–8:00pm High Schoolers, Adults Join Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Join Waitlist 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: Use die cuts, embossing folders, and stamps to make three beautiful holiday cards including a 3D card. No card making experience needed. All materials provided, including envelopes so they are ready to send to your loved ones. 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 Maker Office Hours 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Snowflake Faux Stained Glass 7:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Join Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Join Waitlist 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: Use resin and a laser cut acrylic template 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Talking TED @ Home 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now 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.