Week Calendar

Filters
Age Group
On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
Time Sun (9/29) Mon (9/30) Tue (10/01) Wed (10/02) Thu (10/03) Fri (10/04) Sat (10/05)
9 am

One is Wonderful

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 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration begins September 9 for the 5-week session and must be made through t

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.

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).

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

One is Wonderful

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:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Children 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration begins September 9 for the 5-week session and must be made through t

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.

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.

Together Time Tales

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:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration is needed.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to drop in to our story nook for Together Time Tales.

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.
11 am

Got Your Goat Storytime

11:30am - 12:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Nature, Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Riverfront Community Center
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 1 - 5 years

Registration begins September 17 for Glastonbury residents.

*** Special registration in the Children's Department, in person or by telephone (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.
12 pm

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

Virtual Author Talk: A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with the Smithsonian

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Nature
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

First Friday Films: Psycho

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: 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 "Psycho" (1960)
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

Teen: Sweet Potato Pies with Marshmallow Whipped Cream

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Food
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a seasonal dessert class!

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.
6 pm

Behind the Scenes at the Bushnell

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Step into the captivating world of The Bushnell with a dynamic, interactive presentation.

ESL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Education
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Drop-in 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.

La Dolce Vita: A Journey to Modern Italy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in Italian culture this October with "La Dolce Vita," a series presented by Anna Oliva where she will share her love for Italy through different topics each week, guiding participants on a journey to discover the country’s rich hi

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Put on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes.   

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.