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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 (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
All Day		Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Wallingford Public Library
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group VITA Tax Preparation 2026 9:30am–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events Event Details: If you earned less than $69,000 in 2025, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit! This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Mornings with Poetry 9:45am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Board 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 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							This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Full Bake: Introduction to Sourdough 12:00pm–3:00pm High Schoolers, Adults This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events Event Details: This workshop takes you through every stage of sourdough baking in an interactive, beginner-friendly way.
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Homeschool Meetup 1:00pm–3:00pm Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Wonder Room Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Families \| Registration encouraged
2 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 2:00pm–3:00pm High Schoolers, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz		This event is in the "Adults" group Job Search Strategies 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready to learn more about conducting successful job search strategies?
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Seize the Day: Poems for Morning, Afternoon, and Night (Class One) 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other Registration Required Event Details: According to the poet Philip Larkin, “days are where we live.” Poets are among the best chroniclers of our daily existence, so it’s no wonder that they choose certain parts of the day as the setting of, or inspiration for, their musings.	This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paper Marbling 3:00pm–4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!
4 pm					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 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 Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl 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 Paper Marbling 7:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!	This event is in the "Adults" group Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors 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: Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: When did your immigrant ancestors first arrive in America? Al Fiacre, Senior Researcher at the Godfrey Memorial Library, will teach you how to locate genealogical records from various regions of the United States.