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Welles-Turner Memorial Library

12:00pm-9:00pm

Welles-Turner Memorial Library
2407 Main St
Glastonbury, CT 06033
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm

Wed: 12:00pm-9:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery Support Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more.

Drop in; registration not required.

Bedtime stories

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Vanessa Riley

Virtual Author Talk: Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Wee Rock

Wee Rock! Music & Movement

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Hamilton

Meg's Movies: Hamilton

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

America's 250th, Movie

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: America's 250th, Movie

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Our Head of Adult Services, Meghan Withers-Tong, has curated a lineup of her favorite films to share with the community. Come relax and connect with fellow movie lovers.

TYCTLD

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, STEAM, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, STEAM, Storytime

Event Details:

For families with children of all ages

No registration is needed.

Teen hangout with images of switch controller, pencils, and a game board.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Event Details:

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

needle felted cactus

Needle Felted Cacti Workshop for Adults

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Due to the space limitations of this program, registration begins by phone (860-652-7720) for Glastonbury residents with a valid library card on January 12th at 9 a.m. and opens online for all on January 19th at 9 a.m.

Cozy Crafters Club

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!

the Nickel Boys

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Nickel Boys

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

This month we're reading: "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead.

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 (11/17)	Mon (11/18)	Tue (11/19)	Wed (11/20)	Thu (11/21)	Fri (11/22)	Sat (11/23)
10 am							This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Yoga Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Health & Wellness, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For kids ages 4 - 7 Registration begins November 9 for residents; November 20 for nonresidents. This Gratitude Yoga Storytime, led by Kristina Diamond, will include a story read by a libra
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Lunch & Learn: Beginner Meditation 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults Lecture Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom!
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELLED Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Comic Crew 3:30pm–4:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades 2-6 Registration begins November 6 for residents; November 17 for nonresidents. In this monthly club, kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our children’s
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 2CF Studio Demo: Silhouette Cameo 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults STEAM, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: STEAM, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to use our Silhouette Cameo and leave with a customized drink tumbler! All supplies provided.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Book Discussion, Food 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: 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 Self-Love Series with Shine Your Light CT: Sound Healing & Gentle Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Health & Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Here is your invitation to pause, reflect, and nurture your well-being before we enter the busy holiday season. Whether you attend one session or the entire series, you'll leave each evening feeling more grounded, grateful, and rejuvenated.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Bedtime Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Babies & Toddlers 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens TAB Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed 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: TAB Registration Required Join the Teen Advisory Board and share your ideas for programs, materials, and improvements we can make in the Teen Department. In addition to giving your opinion, you can earn volunteer/community service hours. This is a monthly program.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: Native Rights and Culture with Mona Susan Power 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Discussion Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: *THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*