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Teen: Personal Nachos!

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a deliciously cheesy cooking program! We’ll be making homemade nacho cheese sauce to drizzle on top of your own personal nachos, filled with chips and your ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a deliciously cheesy cooking program! We’ll be making homemade nacho cheese sauce to drizzle on top of your own personal nachos, filled with chips and your choice of tasty and fresh ingredients.

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.

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College Entrance Exam Practice Session

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Room 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: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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. 

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Teen Hangout

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some after-school 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...

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 after-school 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.

Teen hangout with images of switch controller, pencils, and a game board.

Teen Hangout

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some after-school 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...

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 after-school 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.

Open Mic

Open Mic Night

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, spoken word, and music. All poets, spoken word artists, and musicians—regardless of age—are welcome to share their talents.Hosted by Vic...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, spoken word, and music. All poets, spoken word artists, and musicians—regardless of age—are welcome to share their talents.

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!

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Experience "Beat Saber" on our Meta Quest Headset

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Fun & Games, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

Welcome to the world of Virtual Reality or VR for short. Come and see our Meta Quest headsets and experience Beat Saber.  Beat Saber is a game where you use "light sabers" and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Fun & Games, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Welcome to the world of Virtual Reality or VR for short. Come and see our Meta Quest headsets and experience Beat Saber.

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TAB
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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.

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Teen hangout with images of switch controller, pencils, and a game board.

Teen Hangout

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some after-school 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...

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 after-school 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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TinkerCAD - Create your own desk name plate wedge!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
Event Details:

Create your own custom Desk Name Plate using the online software TinkerCAD. Learn how to manipulate 3D files to make your desired shape and design. Once completed your item will be...

Waitlist
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, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own custom Desk Name Plate using the online software TinkerCAD. Learn how to manipulate 3D files to make your desired shape and design. Once completed your item will be 3D printed and is all yours!

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AP Exams: How to Prepare

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Education, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP® exams are right around the corner. There are times in life when it’s best to wing it, but AP exam prep isn’t one of them. Unlike the SAT® or ACT®, students only have one shot t...

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

AP® exams are right around the corner. There are times in life when it’s best to wing it, but AP exam prep isn’t one of them. Unlike the SAT® or ACT®, students only have one shot to earn a credit-worthy score on their AP exams.

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Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grade 4 - 8Registration begins April 15th for residents; April 26th for nonresidentsTweens and teens! Do you want to create a glowing flower lantern to brighten up your...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grade 4 - 8

Registration begins April 15th for residents; April 26th for nonresidents

Tweens and teens!

Teen: Creative Writing Workshop

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teen writers! Join Glastonbury Poet Laureate and master teacher Victoria Nordlund for an exciting writing workshop. Whether you love poetry, short stories, or exploring...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all teen writers! Join Glastonbury Poet Laureate and master teacher Victoria Nordlund for an exciting writing workshop. Whether you love poetry, short stories, or exploring new genres, this group is for you.

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College Entrance Exam Practice Session

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Room 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...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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. 

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Paint Bliss - Mystery Theme

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come and join us in painting on canvas and with various kinds of paint. A theme will be shown on the day of the program and we will try our best to paint our version of it. What's ...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and join us in painting on canvas and with various kinds of paint. A theme will be shown on the day of the program and we will try our best to paint our version of it. What's the theme you ask? Its a secret!

2025 Rhyme & Rhetoric

GHS & WTML Present... An Evening of Rhyme & Rhetoric

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Commons at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Education, Lecture, Other, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to “An Evening of Rhyme & Rhetoric." This special event, hosted by the Glastonbury High School English Department in conjunction with Welles-Turner Me...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Education, Lecture, Other, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 250
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to “An Evening of Rhyme & Rhetoric." This special event, hosted by the Glastonbury High School English Department in conjunction with Welles-Turner Memorial Library, is designed to celebrate the accomplishments of Gla

2025 Spring Book Sale

Friends of WTML Spring Book Sale

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library Front Lawn at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for a spectacular spring book sale on the lawn at WTML! Discover amazing deals on a wide selection of books, puzzles, DVDs, and CDs—perfect for every reader and collector!E...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Library Front Lawn
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for a spectacular spring book sale on the lawn at WTML! Discover amazing deals on a wide selection of books, puzzles, DVDs, and CDs—perfect for every reader and collector!

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Print on Tote Bags!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

In this class we are going to use our sublimation printer to print images on totes bags which will be provided. As we get closer to the class date we will email you for images you ...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In this class we are going to use our sublimation printer to print images on totes bags which will be provided. As we get closer to the class date we will email you for images you would like on the bag.

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TAB
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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Green Screen Movie Magic

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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
Event Details:

Come and be a star! Using are green screen and video editing software, we can place you in any background, video or still image. Want to be in the north pole? You got it. Want to b...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and be a star! Using are green screen and video editing software, we can place you in any background, video or still image. Want to be in the north pole? You got it. Want to be swimming with shark? Sure why not.

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.

Different styles of handwriting.

Teen: Handwriting Fun

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let’s bring the alphabet to life! We’ll look at the rules about letters and then break all of them! Step by step, you will learn more than 20 techniques to alter your handwriting, ...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let’s bring the alphabet to life! We’ll look at the rules about letters and then break all of them!

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