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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
Closed
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 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 "Preschoolers" group.

SMART START STORYTIME: On Waitlist

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:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

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

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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

MOTHER GOOSE: On Waitlist

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:

This program is FULL, the Waitlist is OPEN.

Babies birth-15 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

SIDE BY SIDE: On Waitlist

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:

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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: On Waitlist

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:

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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:

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.

KidStruction Lab

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
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 6

No 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.
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.

Kindness Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins March 12 for residents; March 23 for nonresidents.

The Kindness Club will meet monthly to spread kindness throughout our community.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Creative Writing Workshop

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Calling all teen writers! Join Glastonbury Poet Laureate and master teacher Victoria Nordlund for an exciting writing workshop. Whether you love poetry, short stories, or exploring new genres, this group is for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Virtual
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

ONE IS WONDERFUL: On Waitlist

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, Waitlist is OPEN.

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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.

ONE IS WONDERFUL: 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:

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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.

Nutmeg Nibbles: Falling Short

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4 -6

Registration begins March 6.  

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

SMART START STORYTIME: On Waitlist

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:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

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

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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

MOTHER GOOSE: On Waitlist

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:

This program is FULL, the Waitlist is OPEN.

Babies birth-15 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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.

CT's Black Bears

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lecture, Nature
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

SIDE BY SIDE: On Waitlist

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:

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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: On Waitlist

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:

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 3rd – March 9th.

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:

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.

KidStruction Lab

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
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 6

No 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.

Laser Engraving on Scratch Paper!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!