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9 am
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Rain or Shine Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Storytime
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Terrace
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
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" group.
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Storytime @ the Firehouse

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Storytime
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with children ages 6 & under.

No registration is needed.

Join the librarians at Company # 1 Fire Station at 2825 Main Street for stories and rhymes about our town heroes.

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

Friday Flick: Finding Dory

10:00am - 12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Movie
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

No registration required.

When the forgetful fish Dory remembers she has a family she sets off with her fishy friends Nemo and Marlin to find them. Rated PG; 97 min. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Exploring the Elementary Nutmegs

2:30pm - 3:45pm
Elementary School Age
Book Discussion
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Terrace
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

For kids ENTERING Grades 2-3

Let’s go on an expedition to discover the Elementary Nutmeg nominees for 2024. We will fill our Captains Log with all the nominees we find. Participants will vote on one to read together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
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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 Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

This month we will be reading "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt

This title is available as an e-book and e-audiobook on Hoopla with your WTML library card.

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

Beach Crafts: Sharks!

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 and up.

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

Celebrate Shark Week with us by making an origami shark bookmark or a shark newspaper collage.  Choose one.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Rainbow Pasta

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Food
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teens, come learn how to make homemade pasta dough with vibrant colors using natural food colorings! All supplies provided.

For teens entering grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

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

Let's Build

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Elementary School Age
STEAM
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For kids ENTERING grades 1-6

Registration begins July 3 for residents; July 9 for nonresidents.

If you have enjoyed the Mario movie, brace yourself for a super challenge with Lego® bricks.

4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Family Luau at J.B. Williams Park

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Closed
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

For families with AT LEAST ONE CHILD AGES 3 & up

Registration begins June 29 for Glastonbury residents only.

Join the Children's Department for a family picnic at J.B. Williams Park on Neipsic Road.

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.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting with Sea Glass for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own beach finds into wearable art with wire wrapping in this guided class taught by Laurie Lynne of Creative Girl Studios.

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

Nutmeg Nibbles: Scritch Scratch

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary School Age
Book Discussion
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

For kids entering grades 4-6

Registration begins June 27.

Do you believe in ghost stories?  Come nibble on snacks as we discuss the Nutmeg 2024 nominee Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie.

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

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Terrace
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
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.