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Martin Luther King Day Closing

The library will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

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Featured Events

Seize the Day: Poems for Morning, Afternoon, and Night (Class One)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

According to the poet Philip Larkin, “days are where we live.” Poets are among the best chroniclers of our daily existence, so it’s no wonder that they choose certain parts of the day as the setting of, or inspiration for, their musings.

Ancestors

Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

When did your immigrant ancestors first arrive in America? Al Fiacre, Senior Researcher at the Godfrey Memorial Library, will teach you how to locate genealogical records from various regions of the United States.

Job Search Strategies

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you ready to learn more about conducting successful job search strategies?

The Connection Corner

Friday, January 23, 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.

Farming

What’s Growing in That Box?: A CT Foodshare Presentation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

What’s Growing in That Box? invites attendees inside Connecticut Foodshare’s innovative hydroponic Freight Farms to discover how fresh, culturally relevant produce is grown year-round to support local communities.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/06)	Mon (12/07)	Tue (12/08)	Wed (12/09)	Thu (12/10)	Fri (12/11)	Sat (12/12)
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Mornings with Poetry 9:45am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Wallingford Ukulele Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Coffee & Connections 11:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Wallingford Garden Club 38th Annual Holiday Tea & Decoration Exhibit 1:00pm–3:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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!
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Graphics Office Hours 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation Group 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Wallingford Ukulele Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.