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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
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
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.

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.

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.

Wee Rock! Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Music
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

Move and groove to your favorite kids’ tunes. Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays.

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.

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

Mother Goose

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This program is FULL, the waitlist is OPEN.

Babies birth-14 months with an adult

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

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
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.
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 "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939)

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
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6 

Registration begins October 16 for residents; October 27 for nonresidents.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us for an enlightening presentation by A Place Called Hope (a renowned Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey based in Killingworth, CT) as they delve into

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: Children's Craft Corner
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity. Visit the Children's Craft Corner between 4:15 and 5:15 pm to make a masterpiece. A different medium will be featured each month.

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

Leaf-Printed Canvas Tote Workshop for Adults

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a creativeworkshop where you can design your very own canvas tote bag! In this session, you'll have the opportunity to decorate your bag with beautiful leaf prints (made with real leaves!) and uplifting words of affirmation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen: Halloween Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Teens, join us for a Halloween party! We'll be watching Hocus Pocus and doing a craft. Snacks provided. 

Hocus Pocus (1993)

Starring Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy