Upcoming Events

Featured Events

fife and drum

Colchester Continental Fife and Drum Corps in Concert (America's 250th)

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Commons at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

America's 250th, 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: America's 250th, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back in time with the stirring sounds of fifes and drums as the Colchester Continentals bring Revolutionary-era music and pageantry to life.

Together Time Tales

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
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.

spring theme paint by numbers

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
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

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
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 with images of switch controller, pencils, and a game board.

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
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.

For All Ages

Glastonbury Social Connections Project

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults
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

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
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!

The Blue Hour

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
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

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
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
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.

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