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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Movie Monday: Wonka

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Movie
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Rated PG. Runtime: 116 minutes.

A sweet musical comedy about the origin of Willy Wonka.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book Discussion, Food
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-3

Registration begins July 10 for residents; July 15 for nonresidents.

Sink your teeth into the delicious world of ice cream with Lisa Robinson's The

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Little Bookworms

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Mother Goose

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Earth Agents: Bee Robots

3:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins July 12 for residents; July 17 for non-residents.

Explore why bees are so important in nature from the flowers we see to the food we eat.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Composting at Home

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lecture, Nature
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Ready to go green at home?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Readers & Writers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Discussion, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Little Bookworms

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins July 19 for residents; July 24 for nonresidents.

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

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Movie Monday: A Bug's Life

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Movie
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Rated G. Runtime: 96 minutes.

When greedy grasshoppers keep bugging his colony, a tiny insect comes up with a big idea to hire “warrior bugs” to save his food, family, and friends. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sustainable Stitching: Creative Mending Workshop

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop, led by Ashley Parker of Sew This, where you'll learn basic sewing skills to mend clothing and add beautiful hand embroidery to your garments.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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 "Some Like It Hot" (1959)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Macramé Workshop for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Instructor, Vanessa Fasanella, will teach us all about basic macrame knots, designs, and supplies. Attendees will go home with a knotted plant hanger or piece of wall art. Participants are encouraged to bring their own ideas.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Education
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
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. Drop-in; no registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Virtual
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club: Portrait of a Thief

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Discussion
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 second Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

The Homegrown String Band celebrates the American tradition of families making music together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
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.