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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.

tin art

Handcrafted Tin Art Workshop

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring handcrafted tin art inspired by Mexican folk traditions. Participants will create their own spring-inspired design while learning about the rich history and cultural significance of this vibrant art form.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring handcrafted tin art inspired by Mexican folk traditions. Participants will create their own spring-inspired design while learning about the rich history and cultural significance of this vibrant art form.

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. 

 

sublimation earrings

Sublimation Earrings

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

Learn how to use sublimation to create abstract earrings. Pick from five patterns and learn more about this popular Collaboratory process!

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Registration Required
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:

Learn how to use sublimation to create abstract earrings. Pick from five patterns and learn more about this popular Collaboratory process!

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. 

 

speech bubbles with Spanish sayings

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, May 21, 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 21, 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

Register Here:

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

Register Here:

Graphic of an open book

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Twist by Column McCann

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Twist by Column McCann

Coffee

Coffee & Connections

Friday, May 22, 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 22, 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.

A Switch 2 in box with controllers and Mario Kart World.

Switch 2 Launch Party!

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities
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, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Memorial Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
People holding various trading cards

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

1st - 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:

1st - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Ukulele

Wallingford Ukulele Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and final Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm.

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

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and final Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm.

resin mandala

Resin Faux Stained Glass Mandala

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

We will be using resin, mica powder, and frames we have cut out using our laser cutter to create a beautiful, faux stained glass mandala.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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:

We will be using resin, mica powder, and frames we have cut out using our laser cutter to create a beautiful, faux stained glass mandala.

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. 

 

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

Five elementary age kids, boys and girls, sitting on a bench, each holding and reading a book

Reading Fun with Moran's Promote Reading Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers

Grades PreK-2 | Drop In

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

Grades PreK-2 | Drop In

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, May 27, 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!

Owl

Connecticut's Nocturnal Critters & Their Calls

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Adults

When the sun sets and night is upon us, all sorts of creatures emerge from their hiding places and begin to forage, hunt, and play - especially in the spring and summer!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

When the sun sets and night is upon us, all sorts of creatures emerge from their hiding places and begin to forage, hunt, and play - especially in the spring and summer!

resin mandala

Resin Faux Stained Glass Mandala

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

We will be using resin, mica powder, and frames we have cut out using our laser cutter to create a beautiful, faux stained glass mandala.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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:

We will be using resin, mica powder, and frames we have cut out using our laser cutter to create a beautiful, faux stained glass mandala.

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. 

 

speech bubbles with Spanish sayings

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, May 28, 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.

Graphic of an open book

Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

American Dialogue: The Founders and Us by Joseph J. Ellis

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

American Dialogue: The Founders and Us by Joseph J. Ellis

Coffee

Coffee & Connections

Friday, May 29, 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 29, 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.

poetry books in a tree

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Saturday, May 30, 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.