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Tween and Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss anime! A variety of anime will be shown throughout this series.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss anime! A variety of anime will be shown throughout this series.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the WTML Children's Book Sale

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the WTML Children’s Book Sale happening on Friday, May 31st & June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.We're offering a wide array of board books, picture books...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the WTML Children’s Book Sale happening on Friday, May 31st & June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the WTML Children's Book Sale

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the WTML Children’s Book Sale happening on Friday, May 31st & June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.We're offering a wide array of board books, picture books...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the WTML Children’s Book Sale happening on Friday, May 31st & June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the start of our 2024 Summer Reading Program: "Read, Renew, Repeat," with live music from the Armentano Duo and a special visit from the Lorax himself!All ages can ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the start of our 2024 Summer Reading Program: "Read, Renew, Repeat," with live music from the Armentano Duo and a special visit from the Lorax himself!

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" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Marvelous Marble Runs

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3Registration begins June 4 for residents; June 8 for nonresidents.Get ready to be a-maze-d when you see what we come up with using simple materials and ...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3

Registration begins June 4 for residents; June 8 for nonresidents.

Get ready to be a-maze-d when you see what we come up with using simple materials and recycl

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Eco-Craft: Cereal Box Guitar

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 & upNo registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.Turn a leftover cereal box into a guitar by adding rubber bands and a paper t...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 & up

No registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.

Turn a leftover cereal box into a guitar by adding rubber bands and a paper towel tube.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Little Bookworms

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & underNo registration is needed. Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, a...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
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 for the family.

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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Elementary Nutmegs: Ducks Overboard

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Terrace at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3Registration begins June 6 for residents; June 11 for nonresidents.Get ready for a splash of creativity and fun as we dive into one of new 2025 Elementa...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Terrace
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3

Registration begins June 6 for residents; June 11 for nonresidents.

Get ready for a splash of creativity and fun as we dive into one of new 2025 Elementary Nutmeg nominees,

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Mother Goose

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiverNo registration needed.Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A play...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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 w

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Author Storytime: Miranda Moose Loves Orange Juice

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 7 & underNo registration neededGlastonbury author Melanie Brazdzionis will read her new picture book Miranda Moose Loves Orange Juice and talk about...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 7 & under

No registration needed

Glastonbury author Melanie Brazdzionis will read her new picture book Miranda Moose Loves Orange Juice and talk about writing her f

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Movie Monday: FernGully The Last Rainforest

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Rated G. Runtime: 75 minutesA bat, a lumberjack, and a family of fairies must work together to save their magical rain forest home from a powerful polluter known as Hexxus. 

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Rated G. Runtime: 75 minutes

A bat, a lumberjack, and a family of fairies must work together to save their magical rain forest home from a powerful polluter known as Hexxus. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Earth Agents: Pizza Box Solar Oven

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6Registration begins June 11 for residents; June 16 for non-residents.Learn about solar energy while making your very own solar powered oven to heat up a...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins June 11 for residents; June 16 for non-residents.

Learn about solar energy while making your very own solar powered oven to heat up a delicious snack! 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween and Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss anime! A variety of anime will be shown throughout this series.

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come watch and discuss anime! A variety of anime will be shown throughout this series.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Let's Build: LEGO® Brick Creations

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6Registration begins June 12 for residents; June 17 for nonresidents.Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.  W...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 12 for residents; June 17 for nonresidents.

Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Little Bookworms

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & underNo registration is needed. Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, a...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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 for the family.

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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Eco-Craft: Paint the Town

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 & upNo registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.Make a colorful cityscape using watercolors and paint sample strips. Material...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 & up

No registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.

Make a colorful cityscape using watercolors and paint sample strips. Materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Upcycled Dance Party

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 6 & underNo registration required.Join us for our upcycled dance party to celebrate this year's summer reading club: Read, Renew, Repeat! The progr...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration required.

Join us for our upcycled dance party to celebrate this year's summer reading club: Read, Renew, Repeat! 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Earth Agents: Create Your Own Compost

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6Registration begins June 17 for residents; June 22 for non-residents.Master the art of composting as you learn how organic matter decomposes. Explore ho...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6

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

Master the art of composting as you learn how organic matter decomposes.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Let's Build: LEGO® Brick Creations

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 22 for nonresidents.Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.  W...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 22 for nonresidents.

Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Beardsley Zoo Wild Assembly: Life in the Wild

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6Adults may join only if space remains.No registration required.It will be a wild afternoon when the Beardsley Zoo's education department brings some of ...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Education, Nature
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6

Adults may join only if space remains.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Little Bookworms

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 6 & underNo registration is needed. Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, a...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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 for the family.

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 "Elementary School Age" group.

The Bees' Life

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 29 for nonresidents.This interactive and entertaining program introduces the busy honeybees and explains...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Education, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

For kids entering grades K-6

Registration begins June 24 for residents; June 29 for nonresidents.

This interactive and entertaining program introduces the busy honeybees and explains their importance in our ecosystems.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Mother Goose

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiverNo registration needed.Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A play...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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 w