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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.

Wee Rock! Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Music
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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.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Cultural Crafts: Rangoli & Cavalera

10:00am - 3:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Arts & Crafts, Education
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Craft Corner
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Event Details:

For kids ages 2-12

No registration needed.

The United States is home to people of many different cultures.  On November 1st, Diwali and Día de los Muertos are celebrated.

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

Together Time Tales

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:

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
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
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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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Explore STEAM

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School Age
STEAM
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration is needed.

Come and play with the new STEAM materials that have arrived for kids.

2 pm
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: 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.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Thinking Outside the Bait Box: The Hidden Dangers of Rodenticides

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Nature
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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
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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
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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
Cancelled

Teen: Halloween Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
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