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Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lecture, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence! In this lecture, Mary McPheat will touch on key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations.

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

Nutmeg Nibbles: Invisible

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins January 3 for residents; January 20 for nonresidents

What better way to enjoy this yea

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Learn to Meditate

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

This class will teach teens how to meditate and also introduce them to some beneficial concepts: how to connect to a sense of inner peace, to identify with our potential, develop compassion and gratitude for the kindness of others, and let go of a

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Lunar New Year Celebration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Education, Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Education, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids of all ages

No registration needed

You are invited to share in the learning and celebration of Lunar New Year, a special celebration that marks the beginning of a ne

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
Waitlist
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 January 11 for residents; January 23 for nonresidents.

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

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.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food
Event Details:

Calling all home chefs! Cook the recipe at home and then bring your creation in to share each month. Talk about what went right, what went wrong, and tips and tricks that you learned while tackling your recipe.

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:

Knit, crochet, quilt, or stitch your way through the afternoon with others who share your passion for the fiber arts. Bring your own project, ask for advice, and get inspired for your next creation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

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

Create your own "Harry Potter" styled wanted poster using Augmented Reality

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children in Grades K-6, Teens, Adults
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

With the power of augmented reality you will be able to create "Harry Potter" styled wanted posters and have your images come to life just like in the films! We will show you how this is done using a few pieces of software.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

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.

Comic Crew

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Children in Grades K-6
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 15 for residents; January 26 for nonresidents

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

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: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 "Children in Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

All Day
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, STEAM, Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages

No registration is needed.

There’s no better day to visit the library than Take Your Child to the Library Day!

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

Take Your Child to the 2CF Studio

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers
Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Suggested for families with kids ages 4-12

No registration needed.

Visit the 2CF Studio on Take Your Child to the Library Day to try our Keva Planks and Ozo-bots or engrave your own personalized pencil usi

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

Rigamajig Construction

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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 families with kids ages 4-12

No registration needed.

Visit the Children's Story Nook to try our new Rigamajig building set.  What will you make?

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Local Author Talk: "Monkeyface: A Memoir" by Judith Podell

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Join us at WTML as we welcome local author Judith Podell. Ms. Podell will tell us about her recently published memoir, Monkeyface.

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:

Knit, crochet, quilt, or stitch your way through the afternoon with others who share your passion for the fiber arts. Bring your own project, ask for advice, and get inspired for your next creation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

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

Tween and Teen: Code Crafters

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Children in Grades K-6
2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come practice coding! Code Crafters, run by two Glastonbury High School students, aims to provide fundamental programming education to middle school students.