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College Admissions and Financial Aid Planning Workshop

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Business, Career, & Financial, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Join returning presenter, Lynn Verrilli, for this workshop where you'll learn how to navigate college admissions with confidence and uncover strategies to maximize financial aid—regardless of income. Lynn will cover topics including: 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join returning presenter, Lynn Verrilli, for this workshop where you'll learn how to navigate college admissions with confidence and uncover strategies to maximize financial aid—regardless of income. Lynn will cover topics including: 

Mansion

The Age of Affluence: A History of Newport's Gilded Age Mansions

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a look at Newport’s famed Gilded Age mansions and the elite families who called them home!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
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Event Details:

Join us for a look at Newport’s famed Gilded Age mansions and the elite families who called them home!

Writing

Wallingford Writers' Guild

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new monthly program, we’ll write fun, short pieces using the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and more.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new monthly program, we’ll write fun, short pieces using the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and more.

Empty Bowls

Wallingford Table Presents: Empty Bowls

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Choate Rosemary Hall for a one-of-a-kind community experience! Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. Guests are invited to a share a simple, but delicious meal of soup and bread alongside their neighbors.

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Choate Rosemary Hall for a one-of-a-kind community experience! Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. Guests are invited to a share a simple, but delicious meal of soup and bread alongside their neighbors.

Hands

Let's Talk About It: Suicide Prevention & the Strategies That Impact Lives

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Are you concerned that someone in your life might be at risk?

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you concerned that someone in your life might be at risk?

Easter

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
Coral Reef

Life on a Coral Reef: Exploring the Ocean Through Photography

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Earth Month with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating and fragile parts of our planet! Coral reefs are a beautiful and vital ecosystem teeming with life and essential for ocean health and sustainability.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating and fragile parts of our planet! Coral reefs are a beautiful and vital ecosystem teeming with life and essential for ocean health and sustainability.

Resume

Fundamentals of Resume Writing

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults

This workshop will cover all components of an effective resume. Participants will learn strategies to create a clear, focused resume that highlights their skills, experience, education, and accomplishments in a way that appeals to employers.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will cover all components of an effective resume. Participants will learn strategies to create a clear, focused resume that highlights their skills, experience, education, and accomplishments in a way that appeals to employers.

Henna

The Art of Henna: A History & Demonstration

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a special Henna workshop for adults in honor of National Arab-American Heritage Month!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special Henna workshop for adults in honor of National Arab-American Heritage Month!

Art

The Great Modern Artists and their Masterpieces

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join art historian and educator Bernadine Franco on a visual journey celebrating six revolutionary 20th-century Modern artists!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join art historian and educator Bernadine Franco on a visual journey celebrating six revolutionary 20th-century Modern artists!

Dylan

Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class One)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

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Registration Required
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!

Espach

One Book One Wallingford: Meet Author Alison Espach

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults

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!

 

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Offsite Event
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!

 

Dylan

Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class Two)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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!

Sonnet

Immortal Ink: Shakespeare and His Sonnets

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

For our National Poetry Month grand finale, join us for an evening with the Bard himself!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

For our National Poetry Month grand finale, join us for an evening with the Bard himself!

Dylan

Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class Three)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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!

Writing

Wallingford Writers' Guild

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new monthly program, we’ll write fun, short pieces using the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and more.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new monthly program, we’ll write fun, short pieces using the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and more.

Dylan

Troubadours of the 1960’s: The Songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon (Class Four)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
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Staff Development Day Closing

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
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Independence Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Wallingford Public Library Summer Early Closing

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library