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

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
TAB
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TAB
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13

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

Yoga Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 - 7

Registration begins November 9 for residents; November 20 for nonresidents.

This Gratitude Yoga Storytime, led by Kristina Diamond, will include a story read by a libra

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

Gobble Gobble: Thanksgiving Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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

This Thanksgiving themed storytime will be a feast of stories, rhymes, and songs.  Stories are selected to appeal to children ages 2-

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.

Make Art Monday

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration needed.

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the 2CF Studio between 4:15 and 5:15 pm to make a masterpiece.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Indigenous Peoples of Glastonbury

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lecture
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Just in time for National Native American Heritage Month!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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.

CANCELLED - Readers & Writers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you looking to hone your writing skills by learning what the experts have to say? Are you interested in meeting up with other local writers to discuss the art? Join the Readers & Writers Book Club!

Library Closes at 5:00 p.m.

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Holiday Story Break

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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 "Adults" group.

Poetry Reading: David Vasquenza

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join us for a reading from CT poet, David Vasquenza. Vasquenza is the founder of WINS For Life. He has led a multifaceted career in education, human services, coaching, and motivational public speaking.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.
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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Off the Shelf: Humphrey's Not So Tiny Celebration

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School Age
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins November 21 for residents; December 2 for nonresidents.

It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Humphrey the Hamster, and he is stil

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

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Wee Rock the Holidays! Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Music
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
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: White Christmas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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 "White Christmas" (1954)

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

Holiday Concert feat. the New Blue of Yale University (Ella Waters Event Series)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Music
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert featuring the renowned a cappella group, The New Blue of Yale.

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

Holiday Story Break

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 8th at 2 p.m.

Click here to register

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Card-Making Workshop for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create up to three holiday greeting cards with Debbie Martin of Stampin’ Up! We will have multiple holidays to choose from. Craft your own design or be guided through the process. No experience necessary.

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

Jingle Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For babies ages birth to 15 months with a caregiver

No registration required.

This special holiday version of Mother Goose features rhymes, songs, and bounces to introduce babies to t

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.