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Our 3D printers want to say hi!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Visit us at the 2CF Studio and meeting our 3D printers. We’ll discuss how these printers work and what kind of creations you can do with them. See what It takes to go from an idea to an actually physical print!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: Tom Lake

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 second Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Food
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Virtual Reality

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
STEAM, Technology Class
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the world of Virtual Reality or VR for short. Come and see our Meta Quest headsets. Find our how these headsets and VR work.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Reducing Retirement Risks

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Lecture
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wrap Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Sneak away for a festive evening of gift-wrapping fun! Need some space to wrap your presents away from prying eyes at home? We’ve got you covered.

Library Closed at 12:00 PM

12:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

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

Join us for a movie on our big screen!  Registration is not required.

This month we will be watching "The Philadelphia Story" (1940)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Bookpage Workshop for Adults

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join artist Jean Rill-Alberto for a unique craft project exploring the art of watercolor painting on vintage book pages. Learn how to use translucent watercolor techniques to create beautiful, layered effects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

ESL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Drop-in 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.

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: 24
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: Hello Beautiful

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 second Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

2CF Studio Grand Re-Opening!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for the grand reopening of the 2CF Studio! We'll be showcasing our latest tech, including 3D printers, a laser engraver, and a CNC machine. Plus, learn about upcoming events and book one-on-one sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CT's Bald Eagles

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lecture, Nature
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Did you know that you can spot a bald eagle right in Glastonbury? Bald eagles were once so endangered that many considered whether to replace them as America’s national symbol.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: Maid

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 second Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This month we're reading: "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive" by Stephanie Land.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Engraved Portraits using the Glowforge Pro

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come and learn how to engrave any picture / image of your choosing into wood material using our laser engraver. Find out what free software you can use to touch up blurry pictures, enhance, and get an image laser ready!