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ONE IS WONDERFUL: Registration Required

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adultResident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-65...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

ONE IS WONDERFUL: Registration Required

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adultResident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-65...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededPut on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes.   

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Put on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes.   

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
TAB
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Advisory Board:

Join the Teen Advisory Board and share your ideas for programs, materials, and improvements we can make in the Teen Department. In addition to giving your opinion, you can earn vol...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TAB
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Join the Teen Advisory Board and share your ideas for programs, materials, and improvements we can make in the Teen Department. In addition to giving your opinion, you can earn volunteer/community service hours. This is a monthly program.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Tinkerlab

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededThe TINKERLAB is place for little ones to learn, play, create, and explore with a favorite adult. Activities will include...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

The TINKERLAB is place for little ones to learn, play, create, and explore with a favorite adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

College Entrance Exam Practice Session

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens
College Entrance Exam Practice Session:

The Welles-Turner Memorial Library is partnering with C2 Education to offer free full-length practice tests for the Digital PSAT, Digital SAT, and ACT for local...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

The Welles-Turner Memorial Library is partnering with C2 Education to offer free full-length practice tests for the Digital PSAT, Digital SAT, and ACT for local high school students. Students will get to experience a real test environment and will then receive their score via email.

Testers are asked to provide their own calculator for all practice tests. Digital PSAT and SAT testers must bring their own fully charged laptop or iPad in order to take the test. 

Please be aware that C2 Education will need to collect your contact information, including your name and email address, in order to send test results. 

Disclaimer(s)

College Entrance Exam

Please note: Teens who attend multiple testing events are not guaranteed a unique exam each session. 

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, STEAM
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5Registration begins February 8 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents.The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins February 8 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents.

The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building a

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

SMART START STORYTIME: On Waitlist

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own Resident registration begins January 13th for the 5-week session and must be made through...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own 

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 5-week session and must be made thr

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

MOTHER GOOSE: On Waitlist

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Babies birth-15 months with an adultResident registration for the 5-week session begins January 13th and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-6...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies birth-15 months with an adult

Resident registration for the 5-week session begins January 13th and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

Make Art Monday

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children's Craft Corner at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the Children's Craft Corner...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Craft Corner
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club: My America

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learn...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learned while tackling your recipe.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

SIDE BY SIDE: On Waitlist

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.Children 24-36 months with an adultResident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Chi...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Children 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

SIDE BY SIDE: On Waitlist

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.Children 24-36 months with an adultResident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Chi...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Children 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your afternoon with a knitting, crochet, quilting, or sewing project and some good conversation at WTML! Join us in the 2CF Studio, our newly opened area where “makers” in th...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Start your afternoon with a knitting, crochet, quilting, or sewing project and some good conversation at WTML! Join us in the 2CF Studio, our newly opened area where “makers” in the community can meet to learn from each other.

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the Kid...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. 

On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!Connect with a career navigator to explore available programs, register for CTHires, and complete the Workforce Innov...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

Let's Build!: LEGO® Brick Creations

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6Registration begins February 12 for residents; February 23 for nonresidents.Show us your love for LEGO® Bricks and come help us with a colossal hearts enginee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

Registration begins February 12 for residents; February 23 for nonresidents.

Show us your love for LEGO® Bricks and come help us with a colossal hearts engineering project.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Make Your Own Clay Pen!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, come make your own clay pen in this fun and creative two-hour workshop! All supplies provided and the finished product is yours to take home.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Teens, come make your own clay pen in this fun and creative two-hour workshop! All supplies provided and the finished product is yours to take home.

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

National Pokémon Day

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:30pm
Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

Suggested for families with kids ages 4-12No registration needed.In honor of National Pokémon Day, visit the library to participate in a scavenger hunt to help capture Pokémon, des...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

Suggested for families with kids ages 4-12

No registration needed.

In honor of National Pokémon Day, visit the library to participate in a scavenger hunt to help capture Pokémon, design a

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

ONE IS WONDERFUL: Registration Required

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adultResident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-65...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

ONE IS WONDERFUL: Registration Required

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adultResident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-65...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: A Discussion of "the Nickel Boys"

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion in honor of Black History Month, featuring The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the gripping...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion in honor of Black History Month, featuring The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

Kids' Kitchen: Valentine's Treats

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6Registration begins February 13 for residents; February 24 for nonresidents.Bring your appetite! Join us in the kitchen to make some yummy Valentine's Day the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins February 13 for residents; February 24 for nonresidents.

Bring your appetite! Join us in the kitchen to make some yummy Valentine's Day themed treats.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

Nutmeg Nibbles: A Rover's Story

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Food, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6Registration begins February 6 for residents; February 20 for nonresidentsWhat better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Book Discussion, Food, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins February 6 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents

What better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with friends?!