Week Calendar

Featured Events

KidStruction Lab

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, April 21, 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
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.

Tinkercad

TinkerCAD 101

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: 2CF Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this beginner-friendly workshop, patrons aged 10 and up will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using the intuitive, web-based software Tinkercad.

Books in Bloom in partnership with the Evergreen Country Gardeners of Glastonbury

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
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.

Miranda Cowley Heller

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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*

the extraordinary caterpillar

Film Screening & Discussion: "The Extraordinary Caterpillar"

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Nature

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6
Program Type: Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day, join us for a captivating documentary that explores the hidden world of caterpillars and their vital role in sustaining Earth’s ecosystems.

Cartoon of young woman with laptop.

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
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

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
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.

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College Entrance Exam Practice Session

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Friends Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Pink Period Flowers

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
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

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
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.

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