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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.
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10 am

Holiday Story Break

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

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration required.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs.  Stories are select

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.

Wee Rock the Holidays! 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.

Holiday Story Break

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Nook
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration required.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs.  Stories are select

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
12 pm

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

Virtual Author Talk: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

First Friday Films: White Christmas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Movie
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 "White Christmas" (1954)

*RESCHEDULED* Winter Poetry Reading

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 8th at 2 p.m.

Click here to register
3 pm
4 pm

Off the Shelf: Humphrey's Not So Tiny Celebration

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School Age
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins November 21 for residents; December 2 for nonresidents.

It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Humphrey the Hamster, and he is stil
5 pm
6 pm

Poetry Reading: David Vasquenza

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join us for a reading from CT poet, David Vasquenza. Vasquenza is the founder of WINS For Life. He has led a multifaceted career in education, human services, coaching, and motivational public speaking.

ESL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Drop-in to practice speaking English with other language learners at this monthly conversation group. Improve your English communication skills and increase your confidence in the language.

Bedtime Stories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 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.

Holiday Concert feat. the New Blue of Yale University (Ella Waters Event Series)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Music
Open
Required
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: The Commons
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert featuring the renowned a cappella group, The New Blue of Yale.