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Monica Wood

One Book One Wallingford: Meet Author Monica Wood

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Community Events, One Book One Wallingford, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

High Schoolers, Adults
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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 Monica Wood as she discusses her newest novel How To Read a Book. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Register for a seat or Zoom link!

Edgar Allan Poe

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a grand finale of National POEtry Month with one of America's most legendary authors!

Screened Out

"Screened Out": A Documentary & Discussion

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, STEM/STEAM, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

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, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, STEM/STEAM, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch & discuss the 2020 documentary Screened Out! In this timely feature, filmmaker Jon Hyatt explores all the ways we are addicted to our screens and the greater impact it has on our lives.

Rhaina Cohen

Talking TED @ Home

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Collaboratory, Interest Groups

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event.

Yak

International Movie Night: "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom"

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

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

Join us the second Friday of each month to enjoy a fascinating film from another country! This series will feature comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and thrillers from around the world.

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Needle Felted Ewoks

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
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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, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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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. 

 

Introduction to Canva

2:00pm - 3:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to create different types of visual content for personal use or your business, but don’t want to purchase expensive software?

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. 

 

Hydrangea Polymer Clay Relief

6:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will make their own hydrangea flower relief, which can then be framed and given as a Mother's Day gift. This polymer clay workshop focuses on surface texture, form and color.

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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. 

 

Open Sew

6:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.

Dungeons and Dragons Supplies

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

Make your own custom resin Dungeons and Dragons dice set AND a dice tower from laser cut parts.

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. 

 

Dungeons and Dragons Supplies

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

Make your own custom resin Dungeons and Dragons dice set AND a dice tower from laser cut parts.

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. 

 

Embroidered 3D Printed Keychain

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
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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, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Maker Office Hours

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
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.

Talking TED @ Home

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event.

Etched Vases

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

Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. 

 

 

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. 

 

Etched Vases

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

Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. 

 

 

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. 

 

Introduction to Canva

2:00pm - 3:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to create different types of visual content for personal use or your business, but don’t want to purchase expensive software?

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. 

 

Floral Tea Box

6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a lilac sprig and butterfly on a wooden tea box. This is a great beginner project.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

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. 

 

Floral Tea Box

2:30pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a lilac sprig and butterfly on a wooden tea box. This is a great beginner project.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

 

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. 

 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Sublimation Puzzle

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

Create your own beautiful full-color jigsaw puzzle. If there is a specific photo you want to use, please bring it on a flash drive. 

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. 

 

Sublimation Puzzle

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own beautiful full-color jigsaw puzzle. If there is a specific photo you want to use, please bring it on a flash drive. 

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. 

 

Resin Stained Glass Suncatcher

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Collaboratory Conference Table
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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. 

 

Introduction to 3D Printing

2:00pm - 3:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly computer-aided design software, to make your own 3D models.

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. 

 

Open Sew

6:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.

3D Printed Embroidery Rainbow

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

Use a 3D printed template to embroider a simple rainbow pattern. 

Enter the registration lottery from May 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/MuoPUGq39R9JaLAn7.

 

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. 

 

3D Printed Embroidery Rainbow

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

Use a 3D printed template to embroider a simple rainbow pattern. 

Enter the registration lottery from May 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/MuoPUGq39R9JaLAn7.

 

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. 

 

Faux Stained Glass

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

Use resin and an acrylic template cut on our laser cutter to make a stunning faux stained glass piece.

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.