Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Teen Hangout!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

Coral Reef Conservation

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Nature

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture, Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Jeff Cinciripino, Founder and President of the Scuba Educational Alliance of Connecticut, for an illustrated exploration of the world’s coral reefs.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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!

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Names

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

This month we're reading: "The Names" by Florence Knapp.

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

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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.

Teen: Let's Make Stickers!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Teens

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop where teens can transform their digital designs into high-quality, custom stickers.

Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Comic Crew: Celebrating National Anime Day

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins April 1 for residents; April 12 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids learn about a comic book/graphic novel from our children’s collection

SMART Recovery Support Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more.

Drop in; registration not required.

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Art Mart

10:00am–12:00pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

For kids of all ages through grade 6

No registration required.

“Shop” our collection of crayons, markers, scissors, glue, paper, yarn, felt, beads, foam shapes, and lots of other craft supplies.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

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.

Mother Goose Storytime: FULL

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.

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.

Side By Side Storytime: 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 2nd – March 9th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on March 10th. You will

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.

Side By Side Storytime: 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

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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.

Books in Bloom

All Day 4/22–4/25

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Exhibits

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Exhibits

Event Details:

In collaboration with Welles-Turner Memorial Library, the Evergreen Country Gardeners of Glastonbury are pleased to present "Books in Bloom" in honor of Library Appreciation Week.

One is Wonderful Storytime: 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.

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime: 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:

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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.

Tinkerlab

10:00am–11:30am

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

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.

Mother Goose Storytime: FULL

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.

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.

Side By Side Storytime: 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 2nd – March 9th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on March 10th. You will

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.

Side By Side Storytime: 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

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime: 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.

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime: 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:

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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.

Wee Rock! Music & Movement

10:00am–10:30am

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Music

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.

Together Time Tales

10:30am–11:00am

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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 & under

No registration is needed

Young 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.

Side By Side Storytime: 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 2nd – March 9th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on March 10th. You will

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.

Side By Side Storytime: 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

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime: 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.

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime: 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:

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

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.

Little Bookworms Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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 & 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.

Friends of WTML Spring Book Sale

9:00am–4:00pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Library Front Lawn

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Event Details:

Join us for a spectacular spring book sale on the lawn at WTML! Discover amazing deals on a wide selection of books, puzzles, DVDs, and CDs—perfect for every reader and collector!

CLOSED Sundays for the summer / Resume after Labor Day

All Day

Closing

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Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

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For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins April 1 for residents; April 12 for nonresidents

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For kids of all ages through grade 6

No registration required.

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 2nd – March 9th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on March 10th. You will

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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Accompanying Adults

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 2nd – March 9th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on March 10th. You will

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration is needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is March 2nd – March 9th.