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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 (11/16)	Mon (11/17)	Tue (11/18)	Wed (11/19)	Thu (11/20)	Fri (11/21)	Sat (11/22)
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Arts Council of Greater New Haven 10:00am–3:00pm 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: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture Event Details: Have a project that you want to think through? Want to know about all the things that the Arts Council has on the horizon? Meet with Program Director, Rebekah Moore, during in-person office hours.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Graphics Office Hours 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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, Technology Training Event Details: Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.	This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Vintage Button Floral Bouquet 2:30pm–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: Craft a timeless centerpiece to brighten your home. This program requires finger dexterity to thread a needle, sew, and twist wire. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Sewing: Pie Carrier 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: Use one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to make a fabric carrier for transporting pies to your upcoming events. No prior sewing experience 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. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Painted Mood Boards 3:15pm–4:45pm 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12 \| Registration required Create an analog mood board using single-color (monochrome) painting techniques. No painting experience required.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group This event is in the "High Schoolers" group Clay Foods: Thanksgiving Leftovers 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12 \| Registration required Make your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers out of polymer clay! Artist Deb Jaffe will teach you how to make a miniature meal. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Vintage Button Floral Bouquet 6:30pm–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: Craft a timeless centerpiece to brighten your home. This program requires finger dexterity to thread a needle, sew, and twist wire. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Grief Through the Holidays: A Connecticut Hospice Workshop 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Event Full Registration Required 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: Are you recovering from a recent loss and worried about what challenges the holidays may bring? You are not alone!
7 pm				This event is in the "High Schoolers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Sewing: Pie Carrier 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: Use one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to make a fabric carrier for transporting pies to your upcoming events. No prior sewing experience 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.