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Glamorous Giving: A Formal Wear Clothing Drive

All Day 3/2 - 3/31

Rear Entrance at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Rear Entrance

Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other

Event Details:

Join us in helping everyone put their best foot forward! Throughout the month of March, we'll be hosting a formal wear clothing drive at the library in collaboration with Creative Consignments CT in Wallingford.

The Connection Corner

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

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.

Bugonia

Night at the Oscars Presents: "Bugonia"

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture

Event Details:

Join us to watch some of the year's best movies! For the first three Mondays in March, we'll screen one of the films nominated for the 2026 Academy Award for Best Picture.

Karen Land

Mush!: Meet Iditarod Racer Karen Land and Her Sled Dog Sophia

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea?

Food

Full Bellies, Full Hearts: A Community Conversation on Food Justice

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a community conversation on food insecurity—what it is, what resources are available, and how you can help.

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
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 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 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! This event is in the "Adults" group The Connection Corner 11:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Ask IT: Drop-in hours 12:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Information Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Training Event Details: Do you have a quick question about your phone, tablet, or other device? Digital Navigators Elijah and Connor will be available to answer your questions during drop-in hours this winter.
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Laser Cut 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Technology Training Event Details: Get started designing your own laser cutter projects using CorelDRAW software. Participants will make a basic wood project. Prior computer experience is recommended.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class Two) 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: Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!
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 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 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 Monday Night Movies Presents: "Wicked: For Good" 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other Event Details: Join us to watch the 2025 musical fantasy Wicked: For Good, the sequel to Wicked (2024)! 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 English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "The Librarians": A Documentary Screening & Discussion 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, High Schoolers, Adults Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary The Librarians in honor of National School Library Month!
7 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group One Book One Wallingford: Meet Author Alison Espach 7:00pm–8:00pm High Schoolers, Adults Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register Now Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other Registration Required Event Details: Meet Alison Espach as she discusses her bestselling novel The Wedding People. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Register for a seat or Zoom link!