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2nd Tuesday Book Club: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 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 will be reading "Lady Tan’s Circle of Women" by Lisa See.According to Confucius, “an educated woman is a worthless woman,” but Tan Yunxian is being raised by her gran...

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 will be reading "Lady Tan’s Circle of Women" by Lisa See.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chapter Chasers: A Walking Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet in the lobby at Riverfront Community Center (300 Welles Street).Join us for the Chapter Chasers – a seasonal walking book club for active senior readers!From May through Octob...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Meet in the lobby at Riverfront Community Center (300 Welles Street).

Join us for the Chapter Chasers – a seasonal walking book club for active senior readers!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women and Money Virtual Roundtable

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead a lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.Reg...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead a lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

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 "Adults" group.

Tech Help

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling a little baffled by technology? Struggling to navigate your smartphone or laptop? Join us monthly in the 2CF Studio for Tech Help! Bring along your own device and get match...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Feeling a little baffled by technology? Struggling to navigate your smartphone or laptop? Join us monthly in the 2CF Studio for Tech Help!

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 "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: Take My Hand

Thursday, June 13, 2024 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.

Virtual Author Talk: Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega...

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

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!

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 "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
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: 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 "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 "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, June 18, 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 "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 "Adults" group.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Home Office Ergonomics

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom!This month's topic is Home Office Ergonomics! Now that many of...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom!

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

Virtual Author Talk: Systemic Racism in Education with Tiffany Jewell

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*Join us virtually as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through c...

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

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, June 20, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
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.

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

Board Game Open Play

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an afternoon of board games! Play some old favorites or try out a new game and feel free to bring your own!For adults and teens ages 13+.

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an afternoon of board games! Play some old favorites or try out a new game and feel free to bring your own!

For adults and teens ages 13+.

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.