Dec 24 - 25 2025 Library Closed All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Library Closed All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Paint by Numbers - Winter Edition 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults, Teens 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Paint by Numbers - Winter Edition 12:30pm–1:30pm 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Waitlist Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to cozy up with creativity at our delightful Winter Colors Paint-by-Numbers program! We'll provide everything you need to bring a beautiful winter scene to life, from vibrant paints to easy-to-follow numbered canvases.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Teen Hangout! 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Fun & Games This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Teen Hangout! 3:00pm–4:30pm Fun & Games Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Intro to Sourdough Bread 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Food, Lecture, Workshop Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Intro to Sourdough Bread 6:30pm–7:30pm Food, Lecture, Workshop Waitlist Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Lecture, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: *Second Session Announced!* This program filled quickly, so we’ll be hosting an additional session on 3/2. Disclaimer(s) Duplicate Registrations Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation! 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Noon Year's Eve 11:00am–12:00pm Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Noon Year's Eve 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime Waitlist Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades K-3Registration begins December 16 for residents; December 27 for nonresidents Join us for stories, games, crafts, and plenty of fun as we say goodbye to 2025 and Disclaimer(s) Duplicate Registrations Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm–2:00pm 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Start your afternoon with a knitting, crochet, quilting, or sewing project and some good conversation at WTML! Join us in the 2CF Studio, our newly opened area where “makers” in the community can meet to learn from each other.
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 30 2025 Tue KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers STEAM This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dec 30 2025 Tue KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm STEAM Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes! 5:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes! 5:00pm–8:00pm 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class Event Details: Unlock your creativity at 2CF Studio! Take advantage of our extended Tuesday hours in November and December to craft seasonal items.
Dec 31 2025 Wed Library Closes at 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–9:00pm Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Library Closes at 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Jan 1 2026 Thu Library Closed All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Meg's Movies: The Long, Long Trailer 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Movie This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Meg's Movies: The Long, Long Trailer 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 an afternoon at the movies! Our Head of Adult Services, Meghan Withers-Tong, has curated a lineup of her favorite films to share with the community. Come relax and connect with fellow movie lovers.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Together Time Tales 10:30am–11:00am Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Together Time Tales 10:30am–11:00am Storytime 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 & underNo registration is neededYoung children and their caregivers are invited to drop in to the Friends Room 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 "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Teen Hangout! 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Fun & Games This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Teen Hangout! 3:00pm–4:30pm Fun & Games Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Facing War: Connecticut in World War I (America's 250th) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults America's 250th, Lecture Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Facing War: Connecticut in World War I (America's 250th) 6:30pm–7:30pm America's 250th, Lecture Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: America's 250th, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: What was life like on the home front during WWI? Disclaimer(s) Duplicate Registrations Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Cozy Crafters Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Cozy Crafters Club 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 6 2026 Tue KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers STEAM This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 6 2026 Tue KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm STEAM Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe. On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Get Turned into a 3D Printed Octopus! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Technology Class, Workshop Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Get Turned into a 3D Printed Octopus! 6:00pm–7:30pm 2CF Studio, Technology Class, Workshop Waitlist Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for some wonderfully weird fun at our 3D Printed Octopus with Human Heads workshop!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue ESL Conversation Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue ESL Conversation Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 7 2026 Wed 2CF Studio Wednesday Hours 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 7 2026 Wed 2CF Studio Wednesday Hours 4:00pm–6:00pm 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Event Details: The 2CF Studio will be open from 4pm to 6pm on January 6th. Please join us and cheer for Emma's Art Opening on the 2nd floor at 7pm!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Artist Reception: Sign of the Times by Emma Chadwick 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Exhibits This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Artist Reception: Sign of the Times by Emma Chadwick 6:30pm–7:30pm Exhibits Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: The Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us in the gallery to see our newest exhibit, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the work on display.Light refreshments will be provided.Drop-in; no registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen: Crystals and Divination Workshop 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen: Crystals and Divination Workshop 6:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Rachel, The Replanted Witch, for a night of divination! We will explore the ways that we can use crystals in jewelry, create a crystal tipped wand, and cast a spell together.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Little Bookworms Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Little Bookworms Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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 & underNo registration neededJoin 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Play with Clay 12:30pm–1:30pm Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Play with Clay 12:30pm–1:30pm 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a hands-on, free-play clay program where young artists can let their imaginations run wild!
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 12 2026 Mon School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am Children in Grades K-6 This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Jan 12 2026 Mon School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Event Details: The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.