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Acrylic Paint Pour

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Have you ever wanted to try paint pouring, but not at home? Try it out at the Library! It could get a little messy, so be sure to wear clothing that you wouldn’t mind paint getting on.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to try paint pouring, but not at home? Try it out at the Library! It could get a little messy, so be sure to wear clothing that you wouldn’t mind paint getting on.

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. 

 

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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Parenting with Insight: Supporting Children Who Experience the World Differently

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Elementary Schoolers, Adults

Adults | Registration Required

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups
Event Details:

Adults | Registration Required

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Talking TED @ Home

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

Text says Rhyme Time Engineers, with pictures of a spider going up a water spout and Humpty Dumpty broken after his fall

Rhyme Time Engineers

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Coffee

Coffee & Connections

Friday, May 15, 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!

Social Worker

The Connection Corner

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

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: 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.

Karate Kid DVD case with ramune drinks and Pocky.

Watch The Karate Kid with East Asian Snacks

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Dear IT: Test Your Eye, AI or Not?

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults

Artificial Intelligence has been a major concern over the few years. We once were able to easily distinguish between things created by humans or machines, now it's not so easy. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence has been a major concern over the few years. We once were able to easily distinguish between things created by humans or machines, now it's not so easy. 

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Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Monday, May 18, 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!

French Conversation Group

Monday, May 18, 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.

Anaconda

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Anaconda"

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Join us for a screening of the 2025 action comedy Anaconda!

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of the 2025 action comedy Anaconda!

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. 

 

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Español, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Board of Managers

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Story Walk with Mrs. Stowe

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Book opened up with a map showing above it

Story Walk with Mrs. Stowe

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Screenagers

"Screenagers": A Documentary & Discussion

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Film & TV, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to watch the new documentary Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Dr.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Film & TV, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch the new documentary Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Dr.

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Homeschool Meetup

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

Register Now
Registration Required
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

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

Caramelized plantains and vanilla ice cream in a bowl.

Teen Cuisine: Maduros and Vanilla Ice Cream

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, May 20, 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!

graphics

Graphics Office Hours

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Technology Training
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Event Details:

Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.