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Holiday Story Break

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs. Stories a

Teen Hangout!

Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

Holiday Card-Making Workshop for Adults

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

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 November 10th at 9 a.m. and opens online for all on November 17th at 9 a.m.

Holiday Story Break

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

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 selected to ap

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Start your afternoon with a knitting, crochet, quilting, or sewing project and some good conversation at WTML! Join us in the 2CF Studio, our newly opened area where “makers” in the community can meet to learn from each other.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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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

Event Details:

Unlock your creativity at 2CF Studio! Take advantage of our extended Tuesday hours in November and December to craft seasonal items.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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!

Climb Aboard the Polar Express: Early Departure

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

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Mother Goose Storytime

11:00am–11:30am

Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Babies birth-15 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will be notified of your c

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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.

Side By Side Storytime

9:30am–10:00am

Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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.

Side By Side Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime

9:30am–10:00am

Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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.

One is Wonderful Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

CLOSED Sundays for the summer / Resume after Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Storytime

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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)

Branches:

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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Babies birth-15 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will be notified of your c

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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Accompanying Adults

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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Accompanying Adults

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults