Upcoming Events

Name: Holiday Story Break
Start: 2024-12-02T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-02T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Featured Events

Holiday Story Break

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Baby, Toddler, Preschool

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool

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 select

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.

Poetry Reading: David Vasquenza

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Required

Seats Remaining: 59

Event Details:

Join us for a reading from CT poet, David Vasquenza. Vasquenza is the founder of WINS For Life. He has led a multifaceted career in education, human services, coaching, and motivational public speaking.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Glowforge Laser Cutter with some example pieces around it.

Glowforge Laser Cutter Demo

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Event Details:

Come and watch as we demonstrate our Glowforge laser engraver. Get some insight on how the laser engraver works and what software we use to make our prints come out extra awesome! Drop in!

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Off the Shelf: Humphrey's Not So Tiny Celebration

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins November 21 for residents; December 2 for nonresidents.

It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Humphrey the Hamster, and he is stil

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Baby, Toddler, Preschool

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Put on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

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.

Wee Rock the Holidays! Music & Movement

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Baby, Toddler, Preschool

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays.

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.

First Friday Films: White Christmas

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults

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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 "White Christmas" (1954)

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Library Closes at 5:00 p.m.

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing

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Library Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Closing

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Glowforge Laser Cutter Demo

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Children, Teens, Adults

Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Event Details:

Come and watch as we demonstrate our Glowforge laser engraver. Get some insight on how the laser engraver works and what software we use to make our prints come out extra awesome! Drop in!

Holiday Card-Making Workshop for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create up to three holiday greeting cards with Debbie Martin of Stampin’ Up! We will have multiple holidays to choose from. Craft your own design or be guided through the process. No experience necessary.

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!

Code Crafters

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Children, Teens

STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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

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

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

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: 15

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.

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Workshop

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?

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Workshop

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?

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Workshop

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?

CLOSED - Staff Training

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Workshop

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?

Learn to Play Bridge

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Workshop

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?

Language of Flowers Poetry Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Workshop

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Riverfront Community Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

Unlock the secret language of flowers in this unique poetry workshop led by Glastonbury Poet Laureate, Victoria Nordlund.

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Homemade Pizza Workshop for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Food, Workshop

Registration

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Matthew Yanarella presents everything you wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings to the plate in just two hours. Explore the world's favorite food and make (and taste!) a fabulous pie for yourself.

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For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins November 21 for residents; December 2 for nonresidents.

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For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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For families with kids ages 5 & under

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