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Welles-Turner Memorial Library

9:00am-9:00pm

(860) 652-7719

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Books in Bloom

All Day 4/22 - 4/25

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Exhibits

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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

Program Type: Exhibits

Event Details:

In collaboration with Welles-Turner Memorial Library, the Evergreen Country Gardeners of Glastonbury are pleased to present "Books in Bloom" in honor of Library Appreciation Week.

Teen: Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all teen writers! Join Glastonbury Poet Laureate and master teacher Victoria Nordlund for an exciting writing workshop. Whether you love poetry, short stories, or exploring new genres, this group is for you.

Tinkerlab

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Children's Department at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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.

Picasso Rose Painting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Trade your "Blue Period" blues for the warm terracotta and blush hues that defined Picasso’s romantic and whimsical Rose Period.

Silent Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Gallery at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: The Gallery

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

There’s no assigned reading at Silent Book Club—all readers are welcome! Grab a coffee next door, bring your own book, or find something new on the library shelves.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Teens

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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.

An Introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step inside the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence with Dennis Gleeson, a former Director of Strategy in the CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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!

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Story Nook

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

On Tuesday afternoons the Children's Story Nook will be transformed into the KidStruction Lab.

National Superhero Day

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

America's 250th, Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: America's 250th, Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins April 14 for residents; April 25 for nonresidents

Today is National Superhero Day! Fly over to the library and enjoy listening to a powerful pict

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6 pm			This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Laser Cutter Demo 6:00pm–7:30pm Preschoolers, Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Preschoolers, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Event Details: Come and watch as we demonstrate our Glowforge laser engraver. Get some insight on how the laser engraver works and what software we use to make our prints come out extra awesome! Drop in!

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