Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Food Drive

The Caring Tree: A Food & Clothing Drive

All Day 11/3 - 12/12
Front Lobby at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Front Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Join us in helping families in need this giving season!

Etsy Artisan & Local Author Holiday Market

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Wallingford Public Library is delighted to support local graduates of our Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship workshops and local published adult and children's book authors.

Bad Santa

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Bad Santa"

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Film & TV

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV
Event Details:

Join us for a special screening of the 2003 holiday classic Bad Santa! In this dark comedy, the crotchety Willie T.

Gift

Green Gifting: A DIY Wrapping Party!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Collaboratory, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Collaboratory, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Other
Event Details:

Join us at one of our fun, festive, eco-friendly wrapping parties this holiday season! You are invited to drop by the Collaboratory on Monday nights between 6:30-8:30 pm to wrap gifts in the company of your fellow crafters.

wreath

Wallingford Garden Club 37th Annual Holiday Tea & Decoration Exhibit

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season!

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Life-Sized Candy Land 11:00

11:00am–11:15am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:15

11:15am–11:30am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:30

11:30am–11:45am
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 11:45

11:45am–12:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:00

2:00pm–2:15pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:15

2:15pm–2:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:30

2:30pm–2:45pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 2:45

2:45pm–3:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:00

3:00pm–3:15pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:15

3:15pm–3:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:30

3:30pm–3:45pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

Life-Sized Candy Land 3:45

3:45pm–4:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 5th Grade | Registration Required

New Year's Eve Early Closing

4:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Graphics Office Hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, 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.

Woven Together: A Fiber Arts Club for Adults

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Maker Office Hours

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Custom Art Trading Cards

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-8 | Registration Required

Teen Craft Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Paper Marbling

7:00pm–8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!

Paper Marbling

3:00pm–4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn the art of Paper Marbling using ink. It is a relaxing craft with beautiful results!

Maker Office Hours

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Snowflake Story Time with the Wallingford Garden Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required