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College Entrance Exam Practice Session

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens
Education
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create your own 3D Printed Pendant using TinkerCAD

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own custom 3D pendant using the online software TinkerCAD. Learn how to manipulate 3D files to make your desired shape and design. Once completed your item will be 3D printed and is all yours! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lecture, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence! In this lecture, Mary McPheat will touch on key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations.

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

Nutmeg Nibbles: Invisible

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins January 3 for residents; January 20 for nonresidents

What better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with friends?!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Learn to Meditate

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class will teach teens how to meditate and also introduce them to some beneficial concepts: how to connect to a sense of inner peace, to identify with our potential, develop compassion and gratitude for the kindness of others, and let go of a

Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Lunar New Year Celebration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Education, Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids of all ages

No registration needed

You are invited to share in the learning and celebration of Lunar New Year, a special celebration that marks the beginning of a ne

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

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children in Grades K-6
2CF Studio, STEAM
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins January 11 for residents; January 23 for nonresidents.

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

SMART START STORYTIME: Registration Required

9:30am - 10:00am
Preschoolers
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own 

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 5-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

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

MOTHER GOOSE: Registration Required

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Babies birth-15 months with an adult

Resident registration for the 5-week session begins January 13th and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

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.

Make Art Monday

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts
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.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

SIDE BY SIDE: Registration Required

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Children 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

SIDE BY SIDE: Registration Required

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Children 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration begins January 13th for the 6-week session and must be made through the

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.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts
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.
Virtual Event
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 "Children in Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create your own "Harry Potter" styled wanted poster using Augmented Reality

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children in Grades K-6, Teens, Adults
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

With the power of augmented reality you will be able to create "Harry Potter" styled wanted posters and have your images come to life just like in the films! We will show you how this is done using a few pieces of software.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

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

Comic Crew

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 15 for residents; January 26 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our ch