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Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale

Tuesday, December 10, 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're reading "The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden.In the Russian wilderness, winter dominates the year, with snowdrifts towering over houses. Vasilisa spen...

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 Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women and Money Roundtable

Wednesday, December 11, 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 "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 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 a captivating online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, as she discusses her latest book, The Night We Lost H...

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

Climb Aboard the Polar Express: Early Departure

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10Registration begins November 25th for Glastonbury residents only.Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 25th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

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.

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

Climb Aboard the Polar Express

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10Registration begins November 25th for Glastonbury residents only.Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 25th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

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

Off the Shelf: Who Would Win?

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6Registration begins November 27 for residents; December 9 for nonresidentsJoin us for this amazing animal program where you could be a winner! We’re about to ...

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 2-6

Registration begins November 27 for residents; December 9 for nonresidents

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: Tom Lake

Thursday, December 12, 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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Holiday Story Break

Friday, December 13, 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 "Teens" group.

College Entrance Exam Practice Session

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
2CF Studio 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: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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. 

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

LEGO® Bricks Imagination Station

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Appropriate for families with kids age 4 through grade 6No registration is needed.Drop-in to the Friends Room for some free building with LEGO® Bricks! Use the library's LEGO® Bric...

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

Appropriate for families with kids age 4 through grade 6

No registration is needed.

Drop-in to the Friends Room for some free building with LEGO® Bricks!

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.

Holiday Story Break

Monday, December 16, 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 selected to ap

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.

Cookbook Club

Monday, December 16, 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 "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

Code Crafters

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come practice coding! Code Crafters, run by two Glastonbury High School students, aims to provide fundamental programming education to middle school students. Jasleen and Naavya we...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come practice coding! Code Crafters, run by two Glastonbury High School students, aims to provide fundamental programming education to middle school students.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Reducing Retirement Risks

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom!This month's topic is retirement risks! In retirement there are numerous ways to go about...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Gallery at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!Connect with a career navigator to explore available programs, register for CTHires, and complete the Workforce Innov...

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

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!

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

Holiday Story Break

Thursday, December 19, 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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, December 19, 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, December 19, 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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Tinkerlab

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration needed.The TINKERLAB is place for little ones to learn, play, create, and explore with a favorite adult. Activities will includ...

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

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed.

The 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 "Adults" group.

Wrap Party

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sneak away for a festive evening of gift-wrapping fun! Need some space to wrap your presents away from prying eyes at home? We’ve got you covered. Bring your unwrapped gifts and jo...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sneak away for a festive evening of gift-wrapping fun! Need some space to wrap your presents away from prying eyes at home? We’ve got you covered.

Library Closed at 12:00 PM

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
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