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Local Author Talk: "Monkeyface: A Memoir" by Judith Podell

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at WTML as we welcome local author Judith Podell. Ms. Podell will tell us about her recently published memoir, Monkeyface. This is the story of a life well-lived by an extr...

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
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Seats Remaining: 47
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Join us at WTML as we welcome local author Judith Podell. Ms. Podell will tell us about her recently published memoir, Monkeyface.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Great Alone

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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...

Event Details:

This month we're reading: "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah.In 1974, Ernt Allbright, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home a changed man, struggling to adapt to life after the war....

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 Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective—A Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Join bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice for an engaging discussion about Moon of the Turning Leaves, the highly anticipated sequel to his acclaimed novel...

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 "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: The House of Eve

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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 journalist and author Lee Hawkins for a compelling discussion about his memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
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*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

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

Rainbow Magic Fairy Party

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades K- 3 Registration begins February 4 for residents; February 15 for nonresidents.Boys and Girls! Do you love the Rainbow Magic books? Which fairy is your fav...

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Music, Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades K- 3 

Registration begins February 4 for residents; February 15 for nonresidents.

Boys and Girls! Do you love the Rainbow Magic books? Which fairy is your favorite?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learn...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learned while tackling your recipe.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: A Discussion of "the Nickel Boys"

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion in honor of Black History Month, featuring The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the gripping...

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

Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion in honor of Black History Month, featuring The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

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

Nutmeg Nibbles: A Rover's Story

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Food, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6Registration begins February 6 for residents; February 20 for nonresidentsWhat better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with...

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Book Discussion, Food, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins February 6 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents

What better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with friends?!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Pull of the Stars

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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...

Event Details:

This month we're reading: "The Pull of the Stars" by Emma Donoghue.Nurse Julia Power navigates an understaffed Dublin hospital during a dual crisis of war and the deadly flu pandem...

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 Pull of the Stars" by Emma Donoghue.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Reset with Dan Heath

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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 bestselling author Dan Heath for an enlightening conversation about his newest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working. Changing how we work c...

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 "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: The Women

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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 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 "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learn...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learned while tackling your recipe.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Women’s Liberation with Clara Bingham

Thursday, March 20, 2025 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 award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham for a transformative discussion about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transform...

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 "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Join New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner for a sparkling conversation about the emotional depth and humor of her beloved novels, including ...

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 "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Step into spring with us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name, a sweeping tale told t...

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 "Adults" group.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Other Americans

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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...

Event Details:

This month we're reading: "The Other Americans" by Laila Lalami.From Pulitzer Prize finalist Laila Lalami comes a gripping novel about the suspicious death of Moroccan immigrant Dr...

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 Other Americans" by Laila Lalami.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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 as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide ...

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 "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: Listen for the Lie

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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All Day
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
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Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learn...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learned while tackling your recipe.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Love action-packed adventure? Join us for a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he discusses his Orphan X serie...

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*