Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Together Time Tales

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration is needed

Young children and their caregivers are invited to drop in to the Friends Room for Together Time Tales.

Paint by Numbers

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Relax and unleash your inner artist at our Spring-themed paint-by-numbers program, perfect for adults and teens.

Preschool Art Show Reception

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Exhibits, Performance

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Exhibits, Performance

Event Details:

For artists participating in the Preschool Art Show and their families

This special reception is being held to celebrate the many talented young artists whose work is on display in this year’s Preschool Art Show.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

Glastonbury Social Connections Project

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Connect, Learn, and Build Community at WTML!

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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!

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Blue Hour

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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: "The Blue Hour" by Paula Hawkins.

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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.

11oz ceramic mug with Mr. Beans face on it.

Design your own Mug!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

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:

In this creative session, participants will learn how to use digital design tools to create perfectly sized layouts for custom 11oz mugs.

Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Rachel, The Replanted Witch, for a night of divination! We will explore the ways that we can use crystals in jewelry, create a crystal tipped wand, and cast a spell together.

Teen: Paint a Glass Jar!

2:00pm–4:00pm

Teens

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to make fun mandala designs with pointillism.

Cozy Crafters Club (Evening Edition)

6:30pm–8:30pm

Adults

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Can’t make it to our weekly daytime Cozy Crafters Club? This monthly evening meetup is a relaxed, after-work complement for those who prefer to craft once the day winds down.

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!

Library Closed until 5:00 p.m.

9:00am–5:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Description:

WTML is CLOSED during the day on Wednesday, 3/18 for staff training to better serve our community!

We will be OPEN 5:00-9:00 p.m. this evening.

Tinkerlab

10:00am–11:30am

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Event Details:

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

The TINKERLAB is place for little ones to learn, play, create, and explore with a favorite adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mindful Nature Journaling

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nature

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Due to the space limitations of this program, registration begins by phone (860-652-7720) for Glastonbury residents with a valid library card on February 23rd at 9 a.m. and opens online for all on March 2nd at 9 a.m.

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!

Nice and Easy Adult Coloring Time

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

This relaxing workshop invites adults to unwind and de-stress through the meditative practice of coloring intricate patterns and detailed illustrations. The library provides a wide array of colored pencils, fine-tip markers, and coloring sheets.

Tea for 250!

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children in Grades K-6

America's 250th, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: America's 250th, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins March 11 for residents; March 22 for nonresidents.

Enjoy an afternoon of old fashioned-fun as the Children’s Department hosts our own version of the Boston Tea Pa

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.

Feathers & Fun

4:15pm–5:15pm

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-2

Registration begins March 12 for residents; March 23 for non-residents.

Join us for some feathery fun in honor of this year’s adorable brood of chicks.

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!

Teen: Arts & Crafts Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Teens

Arts & Crafts

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens, join us for an hour of arts and crafts! We will have some supplies out, but feel free to bring your own project.

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Cozy Crafters Club

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

6:30pm–8:30pm

Adults

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Can’t make it to our weekly daytime Cozy Crafters Club? This monthly evening meetup is a relaxed, after-work complement for those who prefer to craft once the day winds down.

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!

Upcoming Events

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Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

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Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins March 11 for residents; March 22 for nonresidents.

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations

Food Allergies

For kids in grades K-2

Registration begins March 12 for residents; March 23 for non-residents.

Disclaimer(s)

Duplicate Registrations