Event List

2CF Studio Wednesday Hours

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

The 2CF Studio will be open from 12pm to 4pm on January 6th. Please join us and cheer for Emma's Art Opening on the 2nd floor at 7pm!

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Event Details:

The 2CF Studio will be open from 12pm to 4pm on January 6th. Please join us and cheer for Emma's Art Opening on the 2nd floor at 7pm!

Artist Reception: Sign of the Times by Emma Chadwick

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Gallery at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Exhibits

Age Group:

Adults

Join us in the gallery to see our newest exhibit, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the work on display.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Drop-in; no registration required.

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: The Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits

Event Details:

Join us in the gallery to see our newest exhibit, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the work on display.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Drop-in; no registration required.

Comic Crew

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

America's 250th

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 26 for residents; January 5 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our children’s collecti

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: America's 250th

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 26 for residents; January 5 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our children’s collecti

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!

Little Bookworms Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Join the Children’s Librarians for stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN in the Friends Room.

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Join the Children’s Librarians for stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN in the Friends Room.

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.

Play with Clay

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Join us for a hands-on, free-play clay program where young artists can let their imaginations run wild!

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, free-play clay program where young artists can let their imaginations run wild!

School Field Trip to Library

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am

Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Event Details:

The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, January 12, 2026 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.

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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.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Living with Connecticut's Wildlife

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Nature

Age Group:

Adults

Discover the incredible wildlife that calls Connecticut home! Join certified Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn for an engaging presentation on how to safely coexist with the wild animals in our backyards.

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture, Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover the incredible wildlife that calls Connecticut home! Join certified Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn for an engaging presentation on how to safely coexist with the wild animals in our backyards.

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!

School Field Trip to Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:45am

Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Event Details:

The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The God of the Woods

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

2nd Tuesday Book Club:

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk...

This month we're reading: "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.

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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 second Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This month we're reading: "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.

Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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

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.

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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.

How to Laser Engrave on Cork Coasters

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Get ready to design some super cool and practical art at our Laser-Etched Cork Coaster program!

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to design some super cool and practical art at our Laser-Etched Cork Coaster program!

Snowy Day STEAM

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins December 31 for residents; January 11 for nonresidents

Explore aspects of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through some snow-themed STEAM challenge

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins December 31 for residents; January 11 for nonresidents

Explore aspects of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through some snow-themed STEAM challenge

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!

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

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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.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room 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...

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: TAB

Registration Required

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.

Tinkerlab

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

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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.

KidStruction Lab

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

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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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

Library Closed

All Day

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Closing

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Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!

Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Health & Wellness, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Health & Wellness, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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

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.

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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.

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For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 26 for residents; January 5 for nonresidents

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 26 for residents; January 5 for nonresidents

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins December 31 for residents; January 11 for nonresidents

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins December 31 for residents; January 11 for nonresidents

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.