Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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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.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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:

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!

Climb Aboard the Polar Express: Early Departure

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

Climb Aboard the Polar Express

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters with Poseidon emerging from the water

Off the Shelf: Percy Jackson - The Sea of Monsters

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

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: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

Seas the day and head to the library for a fun afternoon featuring plenty of action and al

Teen: Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

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.

Holiday Story Break

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

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 selected to ap

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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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

5:00pm–8:00pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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.

Climb Aboard the Polar Express: Early Departure

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Climb Aboard the Polar Express

6:30pm–7:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Off the Shelf: Percy Jackson - The Sea of Monsters

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children in Grades K-6

Fun & Games

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

Seas the day and head to the library for a fun afternoon featuring plenty of action and al

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!

Connecticut Yuletide Carolers in Concert (Ella Waters Event Series)

6:30pm–7:30pm

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

Music

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: The Commons

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

Program Type: Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step back in time and enjoy the bright sounds of the season with a festive a cappella quartet dressed in traditional Victorian costumes!

Create your own Jibbitz Program

12:30pm–1:30pm

Teens, Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all Croc enthusiasts! Get ready to jazz up your favorite footwear at our super fun program where you'll design your very own custom Jibbitz on Tinkercad!

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, STEAM

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins November 30 for residents; December 11 for nonresidents.

The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building

Comic Crew

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children in Grades K-6

Arts & Crafts

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 1 for residents; December 12 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our c

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

5:00pm–8:00pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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.

KidStruction Lab

10:30am–12:30pm

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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

5:00pm–8:00pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am–12:00pm

Children in Grades K-6

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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-3

Registration 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

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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

5:00pm–8:00pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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.

Library Closes at 5:00 p.m.

5:00pm–9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

2CF Studio Wednesday Hours

4:00pm–6:00pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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!

Get Turned into a 3D Printed Octopus!

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, Technology Class, Workshop

Open

Registration Required

Open

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!

Play with Clay

12:30pm–1:30pm

Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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!

School Field Trip to Library

9:15am–10:45am

Children in Grades K-6

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.

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For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

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For families with kids ages 5 & under

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Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins November 30 for residents; December 11 for nonresidents.

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 1 for residents; December 12 for nonresidents

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins December 16 for residents; December 27 for nonresidents

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.