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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.

Battle

Night at the Oscars Presents: "One Battle After Another"

Monday, March 16, 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
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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.

Shamrocks

Modern Celtic Classics: A St. Patrick's Day Concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

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

Join us for a musical celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

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Ask Attorney Allinson

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Business, Career, & Financial

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Photo

Smartphone Portrait Photography

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This hands-on workshop will teach you how to photograph people looking their best using any camera or smartphone!

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College Admissions and Financial Aid Planning Workshop

6:15pm–7:45pm
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
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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: 

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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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!

Wallingford Writers' Guild

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Wallingford Table Presents: Empty Bowls

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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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
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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.

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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
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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

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Life on a Coral Reef: Exploring the Ocean Through Photography

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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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
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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.

Fundamentals of Resume Writing

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
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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
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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.

The Art of Henna: A History & Demonstration

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
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!

The Great Modern Artists and their Masterpieces

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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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!

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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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
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Join us for a four-part series on song lyrics as verse in honor of National Poetry Month!

One Book One Wallingford: Meet Author Alison Espach

7:00pm–8:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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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!

 

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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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!

Immortal Ink: Shakespeare and His Sonnets

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
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For our National Poetry Month grand finale, join us for an evening with the Bard himself!

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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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!

Wallingford Writers' Guild

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

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

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
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

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Memorial Day

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Staff Development Day Closing

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Juneteenth

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Independence Day

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Independence Day

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