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

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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, November 21, 2024 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: 13

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

Yoga Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 - 7Registration begins November 9 for residents; November 20 for nonresidents.This Gratitude Yoga Storytime, led by Kristina Diamond, will include a story read by a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 - 7

Registration begins November 9 for residents; November 20 for nonresidents.

This Gratitude Yoga Storytime, led by Kristina Diamond, will include a story read by a libra

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

Gobble Gobble: Thanksgiving Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration requiredThis Thanksgiving themed storytime will be a feast of stories, rhymes, and songs.  Stories are selected to app...

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

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration required

This Thanksgiving themed storytime will be a feast of stories, rhymes, and songs.  Stories are selected to appeal to children ages 2-

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.

Make Art Monday

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6No registration needed.We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the 2CF Studio between 4:15 and 5:15 pm to make a masterpiece. A differe...

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

For kids in grades K-6

No registration needed.

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the 2CF Studio between 4:15 and 5:15 pm to make a masterpiece.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Indigenous Peoples of Glastonbury

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Just in time for National Native American Heritage Month!The Indigenous Peoples lived for twelve-thousands years in the area now known as Glastonbury. From ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Just in time for National Native American Heritage Month!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Knit, crochet, quilt, or stitch your way through the afternoon with others who share your passion for the fiber arts. Bring your own project, ask for advice, and get inspired for y...

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

Knit, crochet, quilt, or stitch your way through the afternoon with others who share your passion for the fiber arts. Bring your own project, ask for advice, and get inspired for your next creation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CANCELLED - Readers & Writers Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking to hone your writing skills by learning what the experts have to say? Are you interested in meeting up with other local writers to discuss the art? Join the Readers...

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

Are you looking to hone your writing skills by learning what the experts have to say? Are you interested in meeting up with other local writers to discuss the art? Join the Readers & Writers Book Club!

Library Closes at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Holiday Story Break

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration required.Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs.  Sto...

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

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration required.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs.  Stories are select

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.

Poetry Reading: David Vasquenza

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a reading from CT poet, David Vasquenza. Vasquenza is the founder of WINS For Life. He has led a multifaceted career in education, human services, coaching, and motivat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join us for a reading from CT poet, David Vasquenza. Vasquenza is the founder of WINS For Life. He has led a multifaceted career in education, human services, coaching, and motivational public speaking.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Knit, crochet, quilt, or stitch your way through the afternoon with others who share your passion for the fiber arts. Bring your own project, ask for advice, and get inspired for y...

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

Knit, crochet, quilt, or stitch your way through the afternoon with others who share your passion for the fiber arts. Bring your own project, ask for advice, and get inspired for your next creation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-in to practice speaking English with other language learners at this monthly conversation group. Improve your English communication skills and increase your confidence in the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Drop-in to practice speaking English with other language learners at this monthly conversation group. Improve your English communication skills and increase your confidence in the language.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks a...

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*

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

Off the Shelf: Humphrey's Not So Tiny Celebration

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3Registration begins November 21 for residents; December 2 for nonresidents.It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Humphrey the Hamster, and he i...

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

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins November 21 for residents; December 2 for nonresidents.

It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Humphrey the Hamster, and he is stil

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

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Wee Rock the Holidays! Music & Movement

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededMove and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays. Children lea...

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

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays.

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.

First Friday Films: White Christmas

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a movie on our big screen!  Registration is not required.This month we will be watching "White Christmas" (1954)Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Cloo...

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

Join us for a movie on our big screen!  Registration is not required.

This month we will be watching "White Christmas" (1954)

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.

Holiday Concert feat. the New Blue of Yale University (Ella Waters Event Series)

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

Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert featuring the renowned a cappella group, The New Blue of Yale. Founded in 1969, the same year that Yale University first admitted undergr...

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

Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert featuring the renowned a cappella group, The New Blue of Yale.

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

Holiday Story Break

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration required.Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs.  Sto...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration required.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs.  Stories are select

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.

*RESCHEDULED* Winter Poetry Reading

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 8th at 2 p.m.Click here to register

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

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 8th at 2 p.m.

Click here to register

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Card-Making Workshop for Adults

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create up to three holiday greeting cards with Debbie Martin of Stampin’ Up! We will have multiple holidays to choose from. Craft your own design or be guided through the process. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create up to three holiday greeting cards with Debbie Martin of Stampin’ Up! We will have multiple holidays to choose from. Craft your own design or be guided through the process. No experience necessary.

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

Jingle Babies

Tuesday, December 10, 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 ages birth to 15 months with a caregiverNo registration required.This special holiday version of Mother Goose features rhymes, songs, and bounces to introduce babie...

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

For babies ages birth to 15 months with a caregiver

No registration required.

This special holiday version of Mother Goose features rhymes, songs, and bounces to introduce babies to t

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.