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

One is Wonderful

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
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: 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.

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

Smart Start Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
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: 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
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: 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.

One is Wonderful

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
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: 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.

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

Side-by-Side

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
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: 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.

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

Tinkerlab

10:00am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: 8
Event Details:

For kids ages 4 - 7

Registration begins October 12 for residents; October 23 for nonresidents.

This Halloween Yoga Storytime, led by Kristina Diamond, will include a story read by a librar

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

Mother Goose

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Friends

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Author Talk: Lori Gottlieb

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

3 pm
4 pm
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
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Spooky Story Stroll

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts, Food, Storytime
Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

PROGRAM FULL! 

Add your child to the waitlist at the link below.

For families with preschool-elementary age children

Registration is required and begins online through Parks &

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Read for the Record: Piper Chen Sings

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Suggested for kids ages 3 to grade 2

No registration needed.

Join the fun as over two million readers and thousands of classrooms, libraries and communities come together to celebrate early liter

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

Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Food
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Readers & Writers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Workshop
Closed
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Adults" group.

La Dolce Vita: Essential Italian for Travelers

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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

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: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

What can you do to support the young people in your life?  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tweens and Teens: Healthy Relationships and Boundaries

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Lecture, Workshop
Closed
Required
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: Lecture, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Tweens and teens in grades 6-8, come learn about fostering healthy friendships! You will learn about identifying unhealthy relationship traits, understanding personal boundaries, and how those boundaries apply to all relationships.