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Teen Hangout!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Fun & Games

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Teens

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

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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.

Cookbook Club: Good Things

Monday, February 23, 2026 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

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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.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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*

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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.

Laser Engraving on Scratch Paper!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

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

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, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this creative workshop, participants will discover how to use a laser engraver to precisely etch intricate patterns and images onto colorful rainbow scratch paper.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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!

Thursday Night Book Club: Come and Get It

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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:

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

Bead and Button Mosaic

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your inner mosaic artist at our dazzling Bead & Button Mosaic Mania program!

Silent Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Gallery at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: The Gallery

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

There’s no assigned reading at Silent Book Club—all readers are welcome! Grab a coffee next door, bring your own book, or find something new on the library shelves.

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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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Storytime @ the Firehouse 10:30am–11:15am Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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: Off Site Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Friday Flick: Finding Dory 10:00am–12:00pm 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: 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Exploring the Elementary Nutmegs 2:30pm–3:45pm Children in Grades K-6 Book Discussion Closed Registration 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 Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Beach Crafts: Sharks! 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 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 Registration 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: Food Registration Required 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Let's Build 3:00pm–4:15pm Children in Grades K-6 STEAM Closed Registration 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 Registration Required 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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Family Luau at J.B. Williams Park 5:30pm–7:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Off Site Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Registration Required 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 Registration 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: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Nutmeg Nibbles: Scritch Scratch 6:30pm–7:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Book Discussion Closed Registration 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 Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required 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 "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.

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Families with children ages 6 & under.

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For kids ENTERING Grades 2-3

Suggested for kids ages 3 and up.

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

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For kids ENTERING grades 1-6

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

For families with AT LEAST ONE CHILD AGES 3 & up

Registration begins June 29 for Glastonbury residents only.

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Registration begins June 27.

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