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Featured Events

Connecticut Yuletide Carolers in Concert (Ella Waters Event Series)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

The Commons at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: The Commons

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

Program Type: Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step back in time and enjoy the bright sounds of the season with a festive a cappella quartet dressed in traditional Victorian costumes!

Create your own Jibbitz Program

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all Croc enthusiasts! Get ready to jazz up your favorite footwear at our super fun program where you'll design your very own custom Jibbitz on Tinkercad!

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

Sunday, December 14, 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins November 30 for residents; December 11 for nonresidents.

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

Holiday Story Break

Monday, December 15, 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

Teen Hangout!

Monday, December 15, 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.

Comic Crew

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins December 1 for residents; December 12 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our c

Cookbook Club: Sally’s Baking 101

Monday, December 15, 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.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, December 16, 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 16, 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

View Details

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.

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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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Mother Goose 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For babies birth – 24 months with a parent or care giver 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 Cancelled Storytime @ the Fire Station - SEE CHANGES BELOW 10:30am–11:15am 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The July 26 Storytime has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 2 and has moved to Company #3 at 1089 Chestnut Hill Road (across from Hopew 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Let’s Build: Mighty Marvels 10:00am–11:15am 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 21 for residents; July 26 for nonresidents. Suit up and unleash your inner hero with an incredible challenge based on some Marvel-ous books available at the library.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Beach Crafts: Lobsters & Crabs 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: Kids up through age 12. No registration needed. Drop-in anytime during the time period to make your paper crustacean. Little ones will make a crab crown and older children can make a paper lobster.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Under the Sea Origami 2:30pm–3:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 1-4 Registration begins July 19 for residents; July 24 for nonresidents Come learn the art of paper folding! First, we will listen to a fascinating tale of the haenyeo, women divers/mermaids.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Amazing Race: Seven Seas Edition 2:30pm–3:45pm Children in Grades K-6 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 Story Nook Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Registration Required Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 4-6. Registration begins July 20 for residents; July 25 for nonresidents. Set sail for adventure as each team races around the world competing in Road Blocks and Detours to be the first to visit all s
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6 pm		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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Nutmeg Nibbles: Leonard (My LIfe as a Cat) 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 Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: This book discussion has been changed to Thursday, July 27.		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Nutmeg Nibbles: Leonard (My Life as a Cat) 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: Children's Craft Corner Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 4-6. Registration now open. This book discussion has been rescheduled from July 25.

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For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins November 30 for residents; December 11 for nonresidents.

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The July 26 Storytime has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 2 and has moved to Company #3 at 1089 Chestnut Hill Road (across from Hopew

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For kids ENTERING grades 1-6.

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

Kids up through age 12.

No registration needed.

For kids ENTERING grades 1-4

Registration begins July 19 for residents; July 24 for nonresidents

For kids ENTERING grades 4-6.

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

For families with kids ages 6 & under.

No registration needed.

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Accompanying Adults

This book discussion has been changed to Thursday, July 27.

For kids ENTERING grades 4-6.

Registration now open.