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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
Event Details:

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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ASL Conversation Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to improve your American Sign Language skills in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Jennifer Coyne, an experienced sign language interpreter, will facilitate each session.

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.

Toddler Yoga

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 | Registration Required

Coffee & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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!

The Connection Corner

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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!

English Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

Life on a Coral Reef: Exploring the Ocean Through Photography

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Register Now
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.

Homeschool Meetup

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
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

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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!

Fundamentals of Resume Writing

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Register Now
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.

Conversemos sobre este libro: “No estas en la Lista”

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Español, One Book One Wallingford, Other
Event Details:

Queremos invitarlos a compartir una tarde entretenida, discutiendo y conversando sobre el libro "No Estás en la Lista" de Alison Espach. ¡Acompáñennos en SCOW el 9 de abril de 6:30 a 8:30!

Coffee & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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!

The Connection Corner

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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.

English Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

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!

Water Safety with The Goldfish Swim School

2:30pm–3:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Community Events, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-8 | Registration Required

The Great Modern Artists and their Masterpieces

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Register Now
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!

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

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!

Coffee & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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!

The Connection Corner

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
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.

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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!

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Wicked: For Good"

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us to watch the 2025 musical fantasy Wicked: For Good, the sequel to Wicked (2024)!

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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.