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Create your own 3D bust in your own image! (More or less)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come and get a 3D printed replica of your face! Head? Well a bust of yourself anyways. All we need is a picture of your choosing and with that we can make the two dimensional (2D) ...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and get a 3D printed replica of your face! Head? Well a bust of yourself anyways. All we need is a picture of your choosing and with that we can make the two dimensional (2D) into three dimensional! (3D)

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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
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: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Tinkerlab

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
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. Activities will include...

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 & 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group.

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, STEAM
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5Registration begins March 8 for residents; March 20 for nonresidents.The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in ha...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins March 8 for residents; March 20 for nonresidents.

The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building and pro

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

Make Art Monday

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children's Craft Corner at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children in Grades K-6
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the Children's Craft Corner...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Craft Corner
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Raise The Coop: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the world of backyard chicken keeping and discover the joys of having your own feathered friends. At this class, Mark Gostkiewicz will teach you everything you need to kn...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Step into the world of backyard chicken keeping and discover the joys of having your own feathered friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, 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: 2CF Studio, 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.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, March 26, 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...

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.

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.

CT's Black Bears

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about Black Bears, focusing on the natural history of Black Bears in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, ...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple as she talks about Black Bears, focusing on the natural history of Black Bears in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, 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: 2CF Studio, 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Laser Engraving on Scratch Paper!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come and learn how to engrave images unto scratch paper using our laser engraver. Find out what free software you can use to touch up blurry pictures, enhance, and get an image las...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and learn how to engrave images unto scratch paper using our laser engraver. Find out what free software you can use to touch up blurry pictures, enhance, and get an image laser ready!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us 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
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
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: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wee Rock! Music & Movement

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededMove and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays. Children lea...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays.

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.

First Friday Films: Meet Me in St. Louis

Friday, April 4, 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 "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944)Starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, and Mary As...

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 "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944)

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Together Time Tales

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration is neededYoung children and their caregivers are invited to drop in to our story nook for Together Time Tales. Stories are ...

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 & under

No registration is needed

Young children and their caregivers are invited to drop in to our story nook for Together Time Tales.

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.

New England Pirates

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join teacher and historian Luca Rebussini as he delves into the hidden history of piracy in New England during the Golden Age of Piracy. Discover the fascinating world of pirates a...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join teacher and historian Luca Rebussini as he delves into the hidden history of piracy in New England during the Golden Age of Piracy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
2CF Studio, 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: 2CF Studio, 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 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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Bookworms Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededJoin the Children’s Librarians for stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN in the Friends Room. These storytimes a...

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Join the Children’s Librarians for stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN in the Friends Room.

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.

Open Mic Night

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, spoken word, and music. All poets, spoken word artists, and musicians—regardless of age—are welcome to share their talents.Hosted by Vic...

Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, spoken word, and music. All poets, spoken word artists, and musicians—regardless of age—are welcome to share their talents.