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Happy Feet

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group

Handmade Clove and Orange Pomanders

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration Required

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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Pajama Family Story Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

Join Miss Kari at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Wear your pj's for added fun!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

Join Miss Kari at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Wear your pj's for added fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

WPL Play Readers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
WPL Play Readers:

The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers perform dramatic readings of comedies and dramas, monologues, scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays, and short plays of Thornton Wilde...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

WPL Play Readers

The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers perform dramatic readings of comedies and dramas, monologues, scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays, and short plays of Thornton Wilder and Eugene O’Neill. Members of the group select plays and cast roles for members. You may join the WPL Play Readers as a spectator or participant.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ASL Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to improve your American Sign Language skills in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Jennifer Coyne, an experienced sign language interpreter, will facilitate each session.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to improve your American Sign Language skills in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Jennifer Coyne, an experienced sign language interpreter, will facilitate each session.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Wonders: A Virtual Nature Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fascinating virtual talk about what happens to our flora & fauna during the coldest season of the year!

Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fascinating virtual talk about what happens to our flora & fauna during the coldest season of the year!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Resin Photo Coasters

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

In this class we will be laminating photos to encase them in resin so they will last forever and ever! If you have a picture you would like to use, either bring the physical copy, or have it on a flash drive for easy printing.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory
Event Details:

In this class we will be laminating photos to encase them in resin so they will last forever and ever! If you have a picture you would like to use, either bring the physical copy, or have it on a flash drive for easy printing.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Spanish Conversation Group:

Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended. No registration required.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Woven Together: A Fiber Arts Club for Adults

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Gather with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts on the first Thursday of the month! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, macrame, or create any other type of textile art, there's a place for you here.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Gather with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts on the first Thursday of the month! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, macrame, or create any other type of textile art, there's a place for you here.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Office Hours

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talking TED @ Home

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups
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.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Dance With Me

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Ages 18 months - 2.5 years | Registration Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months - 2.5 years | Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee & Connections

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know!

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 "Everyone" group

The Connection Corner

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

STEM Explorers

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens

Grades 3-7 | Registration Required

Join students from Choate Rosemary Hall for an evening of STEM-related fun! Each month, we will explore a different STEM topic through exciting hands-on activities.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-7 | Registration Required

Join students from Choate Rosemary Hall for an evening of STEM-related fun! Each month, we will explore a different STEM topic through exciting hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
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 wo...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dear IT: ChatGPT & AI Essentials

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about ChatGPT and how AI tools can help you in your daily tasks? In this class, Connor will explain what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the basics of machine learning.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about ChatGPT and how AI tools can help you in your daily tasks? In this class, Connor will explain what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the basics of machine learning.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Bouncing Babies

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group

CNC with Carvera

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

The Carvera, a desktop CNC mill, is the most advanced machine offered in the Collaboratory. Come to this class to learn all about it! Please note that successful completion of a test is required to use the Carvera.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Event Details:

The Carvera, a desktop CNC mill, is the most advanced machine offered in the Collaboratory. Come to this class to learn all about it! Please note that successful completion of a test is required to use the Carvera.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

French Conversation Group

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
French Discussion Group:

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

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.