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2026 One Book One Wallingford Reveal Party

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Information Desk at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Event Details:

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Social Worker

The Connection Corner

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

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.

Ubuntu Storytellers

Ubuntu Storytellers Present: “The Long Echo of a Moment”

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

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

The Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of performance artists from across the Diaspora, are joined by guests who will tell personal stories of allyship.

Social Worker

The Connection Corner

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

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.

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Waddling Ones & Twos 11:00

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Babies/Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

2:00pm–3:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

WPL Teen Debate Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, High Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 9-12 | Register for a reminder

Trading Card Battle Club

4:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

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

I Do: The History of Wedding Fashion and Tradition

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about the modern history of matrimonial ceremonies!

Happy Feet

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:

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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!

Holi: A Festival of Colors

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades PreK-5 | Registration Required

Layavinyasa will share all about the colorful holiday Holi and how people celebrate across India. Participants will be able to make a paint-splattered craft.

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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Children, Preschoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. 

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! 

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.

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.

Winter Wonderland Landscape Painting

10:00am–12:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed, welcoming painting session where you’ll gently explore color, composition, and a variety of painting materials. No experience needed!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

 

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.

Dance Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-9 | Registration Required

Free Digital Resources

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn what free digital resources are available through the Wallingford Public Library. Your card gets you access to free eBooks, Audiobooks, comics, music, movies and more!

Wallingford Ukulele Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Event Details:

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and final Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm.

I Can Do That? With MY Logo?

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory
Event Details:

Do you have a logo for your business? If so, you are already halfway done with tons of different projects! In this class we will learn how we can use a logo to make stickers, pins/buttons, keychains, and more.