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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

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, 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 (6/24)	Tue (6/25)	Wed (6/26)	Thu (6/27)	Fri (6/28)
10 am		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Let's Build: LEGO® Brick Creations 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: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: For kids entering grades 1-6 Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 22 for nonresidents. Kids will tackle exciting challenges using LEGO® bricks to build and create.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Little Bookworms 10:00am–10:30am 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 families with kids ages 6 & under No registration is needed. Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun for the family. 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 Big Box Build 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: For kids entering grades 2-6 Registration begins June 21 for residents; June 26 for nonresidents. What can each group create with cardboard boxes and other recycled materials?
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Beardsley Zoo Wild Assembly: Life in the Wild 1:00pm–2:00pm Children in Grades K-6 Education, Nature 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: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Education, Nature Event Details: For kids entering grades K-6 Adults may join only if space remains.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults Workshop 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: The Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Event Details: Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center! This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Comic Creators: Surviving the Wild 2:30pm–3:30pm 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: 2CF Studio Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Registration Required Event Details: For kids entering grades 2-6 Registration begins June 19 for residents; June 24 for nonresidents. Help protect the planet and learn about some amazing animals along the way by participatin
3 pm	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Earth Agents: Create Your Own Compost 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 3-6 Registration begins June 17 for residents; June 22 for non-residents. Master the art of composting as you learn how organic matter decomposes.
4 pm
5 pm	This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween and Teen: Critter Chat with Beardsley Zoo 5:00pm–6:00pm Preschoolers, Teens Lecture Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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: Preschoolers, Teens Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: What do you see when you look into your backyard? A great horned owl? White tail deer? Spring peepers? Join Beardsley Zoo educators to learn about Connecticut’s fauna and flora and learn what makes our state so special!			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Family Picnic at J.B. Williams Park 5:30pm–7:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Food, Nature 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 Program Type: Food, Nature Registration Required Event Details: For families with AT LEAST ONE CHILD AGES 3 & up Registration begins June 20 for Glastonbury residents only. Join the Children's Department for a family picnic at the J.B. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group CT Conservation with Beardsley Zoo 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Nature Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Nature Registration Required Event Details: Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo engages in a diverse array of conservation work in Connecticut.	This event is in the "Adults" group Readers & Writers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Discussion, Workshop 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: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking to hone your writing skills by learning what the experts have to say? Are you interested in meeting up with other local writers to discuss the art? Join the Readers & Writers Book Club!		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Arts & Crafts Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Teens, join us for an hour of arts and crafts! We will have some supplies out, but feel free to bring your own project.

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For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 19 for residents; January 30 for nonresidents

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No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

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For kids entering grades 1-6

Registration begins June 18 for residents; June 22 for nonresidents.

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed.

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Accompanying Adults

For kids entering grades 2-6

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

For kids entering grades K-6

For kids entering grades 2-6

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

For kids entering grades 3-6

Registration begins June 17 for residents; June 22 for non-residents.

For families with AT LEAST ONE CHILD AGES 3 & up

Registration begins June 20 for Glastonbury residents only.

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Accessibility

Accompanying Adults