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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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Time	Sun (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
All Day		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Take & Make Kit: Giant Bubbles! All Day Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens Program Type: Hands-On Activities Event Details: Recommended for ages 3 and up \| Available while supplies last
11 am							This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Etched Wall Plate Cover 11:00am–12:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Learn how to prepare a job for the laser cutter in CorelDRAW using royalty-free images found on Pixabay to create your own beautiful wall plate cover. (Finger)Painting the covers after they are laser etched also will be an option! 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.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Learn to Crochet: Frog 1:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group Break It! 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-10 \| Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Yarn Painting 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Summer Reading, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12 \| Registration required We’ll use canvas and yarn as our “paint” to create a design. The yarn can be glued into whatever designs and shapes you can think of to create your painting.
3 pm					This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make Your Own Oscar 3:00pm–4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: And the Oscar goes to…. you! Using both laser cut and 3D printed parts, create your own Oscar award with a wooden base. 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.
4 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group Minecraft Bobbleheads Craft 4:30pm–6:00pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12 \| Registration Required
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Knit @ WPL 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups Event Details: Knit @ WPL is a place where knitters and crocheters can practice their work in the company of others. Newcomers are welcome to join, but knitting experience is required. No registration required.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Office Hours 6:30pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make Your Own Oscar 7:00pm–8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: And the Oscar goes to…. you! Using both laser cut and 3D printed parts, create your own Oscar award with a wooden base. 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.