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

Smile, Sister!: A Raina Telgemeier Tel-ebration

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins March 19 for residents; March 30 for nonresidents.

Smile!

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 "Children in Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Egg-Cellent Story Stroll

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Food, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Storytime
Event Details:

Registration is required and begins online through Parks & Recreation (glastonburyct.myrec.com) on March 4 at 8AM. 

Due to the popularity of this program it is for Glastonbury residents only.

The Welles-Tu

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.

The Great Mathemachicken

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children in Grades K-6
STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins March 27 for residents; April 7 for nonresidents.

We are so eggs-cited to meet our new baby chickens this week that we decided to get cracking on

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

Dragon Masters Adventure

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For kids in grades 1-4 

Registration begins April 1 for residents; April 12 for nonresidents

Are you a fan of the Dragon Masters series by Tracy West? Or maybe you're thinking about diving into it?

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

Experience "Beat Saber" on our Meta Quest Headset

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

Welcome to the world of Virtual Reality or VR for short. Come and see our Meta Quest headsets and experience Beat Saber.

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

Horizon Wings: Birds of Prey

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Education, Nature
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Program Type: Education, Nature
Event Details:

For families with children ages 4-12

No registration required

Come meet some birds of prey, including Tyton the barn owl.

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

Art Mart

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, 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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

LEGO® Bricks Imagination Station

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
STEAM
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Appropriate for families with kids age 4 through grade 6

No registration needed

Drop-in to the Friends Room for some free building with LEGO® Bricks!

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

Protect Your Peeps

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children in Grades K-6
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins April 7 for residents; April 18 for nonresidents.

The baby chicks have arrived, and they need you to design a safe home.  Who can build the

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

TinkerCAD - Create your own desk name plate wedge!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own custom Desk Name Plate 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 "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 "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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group.

Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts, Education, Lecture
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grade 4 - 8

Registration begins April 15th for residents; April 26th for nonresidents

Tweens and teens!

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

Comic Crew

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts
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: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins April 16 for residents; April 27 for nonresidents.

Fans of The 13-Story Treehouse series will love getting lost in the latest from autho

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

Kindness Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins April 17 for residents; April 28 for nonresidents.

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

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

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!

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.

Green Screen Movie Magic

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and be a star! Using are green screen and video editing software, we can place you in any background, video or still image. Want to be in the north pole? You got it. Want to be swimming with shark? Sure why not.

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library