Week Calendar

Name: Fiber Arts Friends
Start: 2025-01-21T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-21T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Featured Events

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, January 21, 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:

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.

Learn to Play Bridge

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence! In this lecture, Mary McPheat will touch on key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations.

Virtual Author Talk: The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Cartoon image of young woman meditating, holding a lotus flower.

Teen: Learn to Meditate

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

This class will teach teens how to meditate and also introduce them to some beneficial concepts: how to connect to a sense of inner peace, to identify with our potential, develop compassion and gratitude for the kindness of others, and let go of a

Nutmeg Nibbles: Invisible

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins January 3 for residents; January 20 for nonresidents

What better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with friends?!

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Education, Performance, Storytime

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

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

Program Type: Education, Performance, Storytime

Event Details:

For families with kids of all ages

No registration needed

You are invited to share in the learning and celebration of Lunar New Year, a special celebration that marks the beginning of a ne

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins January 11 for residents; January 23 for nonresidents.

The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building an

Make Art Monday

Monday, January 27, 2025 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

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Craft Corner

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Cookbook Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 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.

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Time	Mon (6/26)	Tue (6/27)	Wed (6/28)	Thu (6/29)	Fri (6/30)	Sat (7/01)
9 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Rain or Shine Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Terrace Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For families with kids ages 6 & under. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Let’s Build: Art Smart 10:00am - 11:15am Children in Grades K-6 STEAM Closed Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 1-6. Registration begins June 20 for residents; June 25 for nonresidents. Aspiring artists can create some amazing art using Lego® bricks.			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Friday Flick: Surf's Up! 10:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Movie This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Movie Event Details: A penguin on a surf board is about to take part in the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off. How far from Antarctica can this penguin get? Rated PG; 85 min. No registration required.	This event is in the "Teens" group. College Entrance Exam Practice Session 10:00am - 2:00pm Teens Education Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education Required Seats Remaining: 12 The Welles-Turner Memorial Library is partnering with C2 Education to offer free full-length practice tests for the Digital PSAT, Digital SAT, and ACT for local high school students. Students will get to experience a real test environment and will then receive their score via email. Testers are asked to provide their own calculator for all practice tests. Digital PSAT and SAT testers must bring their own fully charged laptop or iPad in order to take the test. Please be aware that C2 Education will need to collect your contact information, including your name and email address, in order to send test results. Disclaimer(s) College Entrance Exam Please note: Teens who attend multiple testing events are not guaranteed a unique exam each session.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Off the Shelf: Junie B. Jones 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Closed Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 1-3 Registration begins June 19 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents. June is Junie B. Jones month, and we think that's un-B-lievable that her books have been around for over 30 years!		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Big Boat Build 2:30pm - 4:30pm Children in Grades K-6 STEAM Closed Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Library Front Lawn Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 2-6 Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 26 for nonresidents. Set sail with us!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Beach Crafts: Fish Prints 2:30pm - 4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Suggested for kids ages 3 & up. Create your own underwater masterpiece by printing with a rubber fish and paper tubes. Young children will need assistance from their adults.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Nutmeg Nibbles 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Book Discussion Closed Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Terrace Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 4-6. Registration begins June 20. The Nutmeg Nominees for 2024 are out and waiting to be read. Join Mrs. Pease as we nibble our way through the ten new titles.
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5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Personal Storytelling 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lecture Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: Ira Glass of This American Life says, “Great stories happen to people who know how to tell them.”	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Bedtime Stories 6:00pm - 6:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Terrace Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For families with kids ages 6 & under. No registration needed. Put on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories. We will meet on the Children’s Terrace if weather allows, indoors if it 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 "Teens" group. Teen Craft: Ocean Zen Garden 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Teens, come craft an ocean-themed Zen garden! All supplies provided. For teens entering grades 7-12.

Week Calendar

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For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins January 3 for residents; January 20 for nonresidents

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For families with kids of all ages

No registration needed

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For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins January 11 for residents; January 23 for nonresidents.

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No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.

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Accompanying Adults

For kids ENTERING grades 1-6.

Registration begins June 20 for residents; June 25 for nonresidents.

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College Entrance Exam

For kids ENTERING grades 1-3

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

For kids ENTERING grades 2-6

Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 26 for nonresidents.

Suggested for kids ages 3 & up.

For kids ENTERING grades 4-6.

Registration begins June 20.

For families with kids ages 6 & under.

No registration needed.

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Accompanying Adults