This event is in the "Teens" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Teen Hangout! 3:00pm–4:30pm Fun & Games 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Meeting Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Living with Connecticut's Wildlife 6:30pm–8:00pm Lecture, Nature Open 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!
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 13 2026 Tue School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Cozy Crafters Club 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue 2nd Tuesday Book Club: The God of the Woods 2:00pm–3:00pm Book Discussion 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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* View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Book Discussion, Virtual 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab. View Details This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 13 2026 Tue KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm STEAM 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 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 13 2026 Tue How to Laser Engrave on Cork Coasters 6:00pm–7:30pm 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Waitlist 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!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 & underNo registration neededPut on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Bedtime Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Storytime 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 & underNo registration neededPut 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, 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... Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm–7:30pm TAB Open 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.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 & underNo registration neededThe TINKERLAB is place for little ones to learn, play, create, and explore with a favorite adult. View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Tinkerlab 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, STEAM 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 & underNo registration neededThe 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.
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab. View Details This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 17 2026 Sat KidStruction Lab 10:30am–12:30pm STEAM 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 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.
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This event is in the "Adults" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Cozy Crafters Club 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group 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* View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz 2:00pm–3:00pm Book Discussion, Health & Wellness, Virtual 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*
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab. View Details This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 20 2026 Tue KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm STEAM 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 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner Chair Yoga Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Experience a unique chair yoga session with Rachel Koladis, designed for all levels. Most of the class will be seated, with occasional standing poses using the chair for support. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Beginner Chair Yoga 7:00pm–7:45pm Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Experience a unique chair yoga session with Rachel Koladis, designed for all levels. Most of the class will be seated, with occasional standing poses using the chair for support. 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!
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group School Field Trip to Library Thursday, January 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 22 2026 Thu School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Lunch & Learn: Demystifying Dyslexia Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Virtual Lunch & Learn: Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom! This month's topic is dyslexia. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Virtual Lunch & Learn: Demystifying Dyslexia 12:30pm–1:30pm Virtual Upcoming Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom! This month's topic is dyslexia.
This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Night Book Club: The Ten Thousand Doors of January Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Thursday Night Book Club: The Ten Thousand Doors of January 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Discussion 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 fourth 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group School Field Trip to Library Friday, January 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 23 2026 Fri School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Paint by Numbers Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm 2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Adults, Teens Relax and unleash your inner artist at our cat-themed paint-by-numbers program, perfect for adults and teens. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paint by Numbers 12:30pm–1:30pm 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Upcoming Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Relax and unleash your inner artist at our cat-themed paint-by-numbers program, perfect for adults and teens.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Smart Start Storytime Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Preschoolers For Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. Yo View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Smart Start Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Storytime Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. Yo