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KidStruction Lab

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
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.

Picture of the 2CF Studio

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
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.

job search

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
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!

polar express

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
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,

polar express

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
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
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

Cartoon of young woman with laptop.

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
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

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
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

yuletide carolers

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
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!

picture of Jibbitz on Crocs

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
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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