Upcoming Events

What do you see when you look into your backyard? A great horned owl? White tail deer? Spring peepers? Join Beardsley Zoo educators to learn about Connecticut’s fauna and flora and learn what makes our state so special!

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo engages in a diverse array of conservation work in Connecticut.

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 22 for nonresidents.

Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.

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.

For kids entering grades K-6

Adults may join only if space remains.

Are you looking to hone your writing skills by learning what the experts have to say? Are you interested in meeting up with other local writers to discuss the art? Join the Readers & Writers Book Club!

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun for the family.

Beekeeping is vital for sustainability. It helps plants grow, protects nature, and reduces harmful chemicals. It's a way for people and nature to work together for a better world.

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver

No registration needed.

Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language.  A playtime w

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.

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 25 for residents; June 29 for nonresidents.

Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.

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. Drop-in; no registration required.

Join us for a movie on our big screen!  Registration is not required.

This month we will be watching "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942)

Public meeting of the Welles-Turner Memorial Library Board.

Adults of all abilities will be inspired with this Pinecone Flower Art workshop led by Denise Smith. Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece using materials found in nature.

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.

This month we're reading: "Pineapple Street" by Jenny Jackson

Meet in the lobby at Riverfront Community Center (300 Welles Street).

Join us for the Chapter Chasers – a seasonal walking book club for active senior readers!

Suggested for kids ages 3 & up

No registration needed; drop-in anytime during the time frame listed.

Create some art from trash.

Feeling a little baffled by technology? Struggling to navigate your smartphone or laptop? Join us monthly in the 2CF Studio for Tech Help!

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed. 

Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun for the family.

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the second Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.