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Print and Sublimate your Own Neoprene Coasters!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Discover the vibrant world of sublimation printing at our workshop! Learn how to transfer digital images onto Neoprene tiles using heat and pressure, creating permanent and colorful designs.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the vibrant world of sublimation printing at our workshop! Learn how to transfer digital images onto Neoprene tiles using heat and pressure, creating permanent and colorful designs.

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

National Picnic Day

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Front Lawn at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

For families with kids ages 3-5 and entering grades K-2

Registration begins June 11 for residents; June 16 for nonresidents.

Pack a picnic lunch and bring a blanket to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs unde

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Library Front Lawn
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 3-5 and entering grades K-2

Registration begins June 11 for residents; June 16 for nonresidents.

Pack a picnic lunch and bring a blanket to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs unde

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.

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 "Teens" group

Teen: Dread Nation Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens

For teens entering grades 7-12.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For teens entering grades 7-12.

Library Closed

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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

SUMMER READING COLORFUL KICKOFF

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Commons at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food, Fun & Games, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Registration begins on May 23.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Food, Fun & Games, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration begins on May 23.

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.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Hangout

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ekphrastic Workshop: Poetry & Visual Art Collide

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a vibrant exploration of words and art! Discover the magic that happens when visual art sparks literary creativity!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant exploration of words and art! Discover the magic that happens when visual art sparks literary creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Bookworms

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun fo

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun fo

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, June 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins June 17 for residents; June 22 for non-residents.

You otter come to our viewing party to watch award-winning author and summer reading champion, Katherine A

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

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins June 17 for residents; June 22 for non-residents.

You otter come to our viewing party to watch award-winning author and summer reading champion, Katherine A

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

Virtual Author Talk: Katherine Applegate

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Studio: Beat Saber

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

For teens entering grades 7-12.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For teens entering grades 7-12.

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

Colorful Crafts: Northern Lights

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6

For kids entering grades 1-3 

Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 23 for nonresidents.

An aurora borealis is nature's art created with a skyful of dancing, colorful lights.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3 

Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 23 for nonresidents.

An aurora borealis is nature's art created with a skyful of dancing, colorful lights.

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

International (Lilo &) Stitch Day

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Movie
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

For families with kids of all ages

No registration required

Today is International Stitch Day, which celebrates Lilo's best BLUE buddy from the Disney film Lil

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Movie
Event Details:

For families with kids of all ages

No registration required

Today is International Stitch Day, which celebrates Lilo's best BLUE buddy from the Disney film Lil

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

Fun Flicks: Lilo & Stitch

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6

Rated PG, 85 minutes

No registration required

The result of an illegal experiment in genetic mutation, Experiment #626 is so horrifyingly hostile that it's been locked up by its inventors.

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Rated PG, 85 minutes

No registration required

The result of an illegal experiment in genetic mutation, Experiment #626 is so horrifyingly hostile that it's been locked up by its inventors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Night Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

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

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Mother Goose

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver

No registration needed.

Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A playtime with soft toys and

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

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver

No registration needed.

Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A playtime with soft toys and

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Paint by Numbers

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a relaxing paint-by-numbers session! We provide everything you need: canvas, vibrant paints, and brushes. Follow the numbered guide to create a beautiful piece of art, perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.

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

Join us for a relaxing paint-by-numbers session! We provide everything you need: canvas, vibrant paints, and brushes. Follow the numbered guide to create a beautiful piece of art, perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hangout

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

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

Their Butt Does WHAT?!?!? presented by The Poop Museum

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Education, Fun & Games, Nature
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6

For kids entering grades K-6

No registration required

Not every animal has a butt, but for those that do, there is an almost infinite variety of ways in which their butts can surprise!

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Education, Fun & Games, Nature
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6

No registration required

Not every animal has a butt, but for those that do, there is an almost infinite variety of ways in which their butts can surprise!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint with Pride (for Adults)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Pride Month with a splash of color! Join instructor Pamela Halligan of Pam’s Picassos for a vibrant art experience where you'll learn how to paint your very own masterpiece.

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

Celebrate Pride Month with a splash of color! Join instructor Pamela Halligan of Pam’s Picassos for a vibrant art experience where you'll learn how to paint your very own masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!

This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Bookworms

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun fo

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun fo

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, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.