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

Smart Start Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Pre-K children ages 3-5 on their own 

Resident registration begins September 9 for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Side-by-Side

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Children 24-36 months with an adult.

Resident registration begins September 9 for the 6-week session and must be made through

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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.

Side-by-Side

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children 24-36 months with an adult.

Resident registration begins September 9 for the 6-week session and must be made through the Children’s Department in person or by phone (860-652-7718).

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.

Tinkerlab

10:00am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed.

The TINKERLAB is place for little ones to learn, play, create, and explore with a favorite 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 "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Yoga Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 - 7

Registration begins September 14 for residents; September 25 for nonresidents.

This Fall Yoga Storytime, led by Kristina Diamond, will include a story read by a librari

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!

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

Comic Crew

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6 

Registration begins September 11 for residents; September 22 for nonresidents.

September 25 is National Comic Book Day and the Children’s Department is celebra

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

Make Art Monday

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration needed

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the 2CF Studio between 4:15 and 5:15 pm to make a masterpiece.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Code Crafters

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens
STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come practice coding! Code Crafters, run by two Glastonbury High School students, aims to provide fundamental programming education to middle school students.

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

The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs. the FBI

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lecture
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Local author and former FBI agent Greg Dillon shares his whistleblower story in his book, the Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs. The FBI, to show just what happens when one tries to report FBI misconduct.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Readers & Writers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Workshop
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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: Intro to Calligraphy

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Teens, come learn Blackletter Calligraphy, which is also known as the Gothic style! It is a classic, dramatic lettering style and a great way to introduce yourself to the broad edge nib.