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instructor showing senior citizens how to use a computer

Dear IT: Using Apple's iWork Suite

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask?

Gift

Green Gifting: A DIY Wrapping Party!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth 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 Horseshoe Booth
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.

Ukulele

Uke-Tide Carols: A Wallingford Ukulele Club Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with our Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season!

instructor showing senior citizens how to use a computer

Dear IT: Android Phone Basics

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask?

bird

Winter Wonders: A Virtual Nature Program

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

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

Join us for a fascinating virtual talk about what happens to our flora & fauna during the coldest season of the year!

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Paws for Reading: 10:30

10:30am–10:45am
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Paws for Reading: 10:45

10:45am–11:00am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Paws for Reading: 11:00

11:00am–11:15am
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Paws for Reading: 11:15

11:15am–11:30am
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

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!

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

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 Hibernation Book Club: Long Reads for Short Days

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETING

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community 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.

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!

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.

Teen Craft Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Register Now
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

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Astronomy Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

The night sky is vast and amazing! Come learn a little more about our stellar solar system and make a craft that's totally out of this world! 

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.

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
Everyone
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Everyone
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.

STEM Explorers

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-7 | Registration Required

Join students from Choate Rosemary Hall for an evening of STEM-related fun! Each month, we will explore a different STEM topic through exciting hands-on activities.

Reading Buddies

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouraged

Spend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practice, and other fun activities.

VITA Tax Preparation 2026

9:30am–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events
Event Details:

If you earned less than $69,000 in 2025, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services including e-file and direct deposit!

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board 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.

Silly Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth - Age 5 | Registration encouraged

Saturdays are for being silly! In this family story time we will sing goofy songs and read funny books.

Reusable Beeswax Wrappers

11:00am–12:30pm
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:

Make your own reusable food wraps using beeswax and cotton cloth! They can be refreshed and used for years!