Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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!

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

Connecticut Yuletide Carolers in Concert (Ella Waters Event Series)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Commons at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

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

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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

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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!

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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.

Women and Money Roundtable

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Finances, Virtual

Cancelled

Closed

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Cancelled

Closed

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Finances, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead a lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

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!

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!

Cookbook Club: Sally’s Baking 101

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.

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.

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.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Online Scams & Identity Theft Prevention

12:30pm–1:30pm

Adults

Open

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom!

This month's topic is online scams and identity theft prevention.

Thursday Night Book Club: How the Penguins Saved Veronica

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Book Discussion

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

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:

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

Paint by Numbers - Winter Edition

12:30pm–1:30pm

Adults, Teens

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to cozy up with creativity at our delightful Winter Colors Paint-by-Numbers program! We'll provide everything you need to bring a beautiful winter scene to life, from vibrant paints to easy-to-follow numbered canvases.

Intro to Sourdough Bread

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Food, Lecture, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food, Lecture, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

*Second Session Announced!* This program filled quickly, so we’ll be hosting an additional session on 3/2.

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!

Food Allergies

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

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:

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

Meg's Movies: The Long, Long Trailer

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Movie

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Our Head of Adult Services, Meghan Withers-Tong, has curated a lineup of her favorite films to share with the community. Come relax and connect with fellow movie lovers.

Facing War: Connecticut in World War I (America 250)

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

America 250, Lecture

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: America 250, Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

What was life like on the home front during WWI?

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Cozy Crafters Club

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Arts & Crafts

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!

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!

ESL Conversation Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us to practice speaking English with other language learners at this monthly conversation group. Improve your English communication skills and increase your confidence in the language.

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No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

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Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

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Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations