This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Author Talk: The Year of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell Thursday, January 23, 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 for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Amanda Montell about her latest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Virtual Author Talk: The Year of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell 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 "Adults" group. Cookbook Club Monday, January 27, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Cookbook Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Discussion, Food 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, January 28, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts 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. Virtual Author Talk: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Event Details: *THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*If you're writing a book or thinking about it, join us for an insider's guide to the early stages of publishing with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Lit... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Virtual Author Talk: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: *THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*
This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn to Play Bridge Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm 2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Event Details: Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge? Join Annmarie Hughes, a representative of the Hartford Bridge Club, as she teaches you the rules, skills, and strategies needed to... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Learn to Play Bridge 2:30pm - 4:30pm Workshop Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Glastonbury Room 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center 3:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!
This event is in the "Adults" group. 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... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Local Author Talk: "Monkeyface: A Memoir" by Judith Podell 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Discussion Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 60 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 event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Friends Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts 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, February 4, 2025 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 ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue ESL Conversation Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. Learn to Play Bridge Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm 2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Event Details: Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge? Join Annmarie Hughes, a representative of the Hartford Bridge Club, as she teaches you the rules, skills, and strategies needed to... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Learn to Play Bridge 2:30pm - 4:30pm Workshop Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Language of Flowers Poetry Workshop Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Riverfront Community Center at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults Event Details: Unlock the secret language of flowers in this unique poetry workshop led by Glastonbury Poet Laureate, Victoria Nordlund. Inspired by the Victorian tradition where every bloom conv... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri Language of Flowers Poetry Workshop 2:00pm - 3:00pm Workshop Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Riverfront Community Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Unlock the secret language of flowers in this unique poetry workshop led by Glastonbury Poet Laureate, Victoria Nordlund.
This event is in the "Adults" group. First Friday Films: Hidden Figures Friday, February 7, 2025 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 "Hidden Figures" (2016)Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Jane... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 7 2025 Fri First Friday Films: Hidden Figures 2:00pm - 4:00pm Movie 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 "Hidden Figures" (2016)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Winter Poetry Reading Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of poetry as award-winning poets gather to share their powerful work. Featuring Connecticut’s State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell, Glast... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Winter Poetry Reading 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Required Seats Remaining: 53 Event Details: Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of poetry as award-winning poets gather to share their powerful work.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: Connecticut's African American Heroines Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Adults Event Details: African Americans have played a major role in the development of our state, our nation and our world. African American women from Connecticut are no exception! Join us for an inter... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: Connecticut's African American Heroines 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lecture Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: African Americans have played a major role in the development of our state, our nation and our world. African American women from Connecticut are no exception!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Friends Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts 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 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.... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue 2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Great Alone 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 Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: Slavery and Abolition in Glastonbury Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Adults Event Details: Diane Hoover and Julie Thompson from the Historical Society of Glastonbury will discuss the history of slavery and abolition in Glastonbury from colonial times through the civil wa... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: Slavery and Abolition in Glastonbury 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lecture Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Diane Hoover and Julie Thompson from the Historical Society of Glastonbury will discuss the history of slavery and abolition in Glastonbury from colonial times through the civil war amendments, including both African American and Indigenous slaver
This event is in the "Adults" group. Women and Money Roundtable Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Finances, Virtual 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... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Women and Money Roundtable 1:00pm - 2:00pm Finances, Virtual Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Finances, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 100 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. 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Thursday Night Book Club: The House of Eve 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 second Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.
Library Closed All Day Welles-Turner Memorial Library Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Friends Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts 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. Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cancer Screenings & Prevention Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual Age Group: Adults Virtual Lunch & Learn: Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom! Event Details: This month's topic is cancer screenings and prevention! Join Maggie from UConn Health for an informative presentation on the importance of cancer education and early screenings. Le... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cancer Screenings & Prevention 12:30pm - 1:30pm Health & Wellness, Virtual Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 95 Event Details: Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom! This month's topic is cancer screenings and prevention! Join Maggie from UConn Health for an informative presentation on the importance of cancer education and early screenings.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: A "Visit" from Madam C.J. Walker Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit the Riverfront Community Center to see Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti perform a one-woman show as Madam C.J. Walker!Madam C.J. Walker was an American entrepreneur, philanthropis... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Glastonbury Celebrates Black History: A "Visit" from Madam C.J. Walker 1:00pm - 2:00pm Performance Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Visit the Riverfront Community Center to see Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti perform a one-woman show as Madam C.J. Walker!
This event is in the "Adults" group. CT's Fearsome Foursome (Raccoons, Skunks, Opossums, & Porcupines) Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library Program Type: Lecture, Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the DEEP, will enlighten us on the life and habits of four common CT nocturnal creatures (opossum, skunk, raccoon, and porcupine... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed CT's Fearsome Foursome (Raccoons, Skunks, Opossums, & Porcupines) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lecture, Nature Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture, Nature Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with the DEEP, will enlighten us on the life and habits of four common CT nocturnal creatures (opossum, skunk, raccoon, and porcupine) and how unique characteristics help them navigate their environs,