Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Demystifying Dyslexia

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

This month's topic is dyslexia.

Crafternoon: Winter Wonderland

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Children's Craft Corner at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Craft Corner

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

For kids ages 4-12

No registration needed

Design a 3-D Winter Wonderland with one piece of paper. Use your imagination to add a background and your favorite snow activities.

Thursday Night Book Club: The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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:

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.

Paint by Numbers

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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:

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

Teen Hangout!

Monday, January 26, 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.

Cookbook Club: Ottolenghi Comfort

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, January 27, 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!

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Hologram Box V2

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Waitlist

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to conjure some magic at our Hologram Box workshop, where you'll build an amazing device using wood and acrylic that brings 3D images to life right before your eyes!

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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!

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KidStruction Lab

4:00pm–6:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Hologram Box V2

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to conjure some magic at our Hologram Box workshop, where you'll build an amazing device using wood and acrylic that brings 3D images to life right before your eyes!

National LEGO® Day

4:15pm–5:15pm

Children in Grades K-6

STEAM

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the timeframe

You won’t believe what awesome building challenges we’ve constructed for you in honor of National LEGO® D

KidStruction Lab

4:00pm–6:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Custom Laser Etched Wooden Keychains

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to design your own personalized swag at our super cool engraved wooden keychain workshop!

Take Your Child to the Library Day

9:30am–4:00pm

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

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, STEAM, Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, STEAM, Storytime

Event Details:

For families with children of all ages

No registration is needed.

Winter Olympics STEAM

11:30am–4:00pm

Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, Education, STEAM

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Education, STEAM

Event Details:

KidStruction Lab

4:00pm–6:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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.

KidStruction Lab

10:30am–12:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

Meet the PE900 Embroidery Machine

12:30pm–1:30pm

Adults, Teens

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Workshop

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover the creative potential of your library's Brother PE900 Embroidery Machine in this informative session designed for adults and teens.

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.

KidStruction Lab

10:30am–12:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

KidStruction Lab

10:30am–12:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

TinkerCAD 101

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this beginner-friendly workshop, patrons aged 10 and up will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using the intuitive, web-based software Tinkercad.

CLOSED Sundays for the summer / Resume after Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

KidStruction Lab

10:30am–12:30pm

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

STEAM

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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

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

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Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

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Primary tabs

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the timeframe

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For families with children of all ages

No registration is needed.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.