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Featured Events

8th Annual Poetry Inspired by Art

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Exhibits

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits

Event Details:

Victoria Nordlund, award-winning poet, Glastonbury Poet Laureate and lead master teaching artist at the Nook Farm Writers Collaborative at The Mark Twain House & Museum, has gathered a dazzling array of established and emergin

Silent Book Club

Saturday, January 31, 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.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, February 2, 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

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, February 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 19 for residents; January 30 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids learn about a comic book/graphic novel from our children’s colle

The Birth of Rock and Roll (America's 250th)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

America's 250th, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: America's 250th, Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

As part of our "America's 250th" event series, travel back to one of the most dynamic and influential eras in U.S. history—when rock ‘n’ roll burst onto the scene and changed everything.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

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!

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Custom Laser Etched Wooden Keychains

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, 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, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to design your own personalized swag at our super cool engraved wooden keychain workshop!

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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:

Join us 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; registration not required.

SMART Recovery Support Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more.

Drop in; registration not required.

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Time	Mon (7/31)	Tue (8/01)	Wed (8/02)	Thu (8/03)	Fri (8/04)	Sat (8/05)
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: Pets, Pokemon, and Pizazz 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 25 for residents; July 28 for nonresidents. For this week's challenge, creative kids can choose to build pets, Pokemon, or something with pizazz.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Storytime @ the Fire Station - NEW DATE & LOCATION 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 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: Families with children ages 6 & under No registration is needed. Join the librarians at Company #3 at 1089 Chestnut Hill Road (across from Hopewell School) for stories and rhymes about our 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 Flicks: Lilo & Stitch 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: Families with kids of all ages. No registration required. After his ship crash-lands on Earth, an extraterrestrial is soon adopted by a young girl who mistakes him for a puppy.
11 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank 11:30am–1:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Nature 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: Nature Event Details: For families with kids of all ages No registration needed. Meet a variety of live sea creatures including lobsters, horseshoe crabs and shellfish. Drop in anytime during the time frame listed. 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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2 pm				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Beach Crafts: You Otter Make One 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 ages 2-12. No registration needed. Drop-in during the time listed to create a cute otter friend we found on BuggyandBuddy.com. All supplies will be provided. Young children may need the assistance of an adult. 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: Mystic Aquarium Visits Welles-Turner 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Education, Nature 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: Friends Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Learn all about Marine Animal Rescue Science!
3 pm			This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Off the Shelf: I Survived the Library 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Registration Required Event Details: For kids ENTERING grades 3-6. Registration begins July 26 for residents; July 31 for nonresidents. Do you have what it takes to stand up to sharks, extreme earthquakes, and grizzly bears?
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5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Pastel Paint a Jellyfish for Adults 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Join Gregory Maichack, (award-winning artist and two times Massachusetts Cultural Council Gold Star Award Program nominee) for a hands-on workshop at WTML.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group You & Me & a Ukulele 6:30pm–7:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Music 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: Music Registration Required Event Details: For kids entering grades 4-6 (a parent may join too!) Please register both kids & adults.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Movie Theater Thursday: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 6:00pm–8:45pm Teens, Adults Movie This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Friends Room Age Group: Teens, 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 "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022) The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.

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For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 19 for residents; January 30 for nonresidents

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For kids ENTERING grades 1-6.

Registration begins July 25 for residents; July 28 for nonresidents.

Families with children ages 6 & under

No registration is needed.

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Families with kids of all ages.

No registration required.

For families with kids of all ages

No registration needed.

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Kids ages 2-12.

No registration needed.

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For kids ENTERING grades 3-6.

Registration begins July 26 for residents; July 31 for nonresidents.

For kids entering grades 4-6 (a parent may join too!)