Week Calendar

Name: Fiber Arts Friends
Start: 2025-01-21T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-21T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Featured Events

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 2CF Studio, 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.

Learn to Play Bridge

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?

Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture, Technology Class

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence! In this lecture, Mary McPheat will touch on key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations.

Virtual Author Talk: The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Nutmeg Nibbles: Invisible

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins January 3 for residents; January 20 for nonresidents

What better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with friends?!

Cartoon image of young woman meditating, holding a lotus flower.

Teen: Learn to Meditate

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

This class will teach teens how to meditate and also introduce them to some beneficial concepts: how to connect to a sense of inner peace, to identify with our potential, develop compassion and gratitude for the kindness of others, and let go of a

LEGO® Robotics for Beginners

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins January 11 for residents; January 23 for nonresidents.

The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building an

Make Art Monday

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Children's Craft Corner at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Children's Craft Corner

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.

We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Cookbook Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Book Discussion, Food

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 2CF Studio, 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.

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10 am					This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Tinkerlab 10:00am - 11:30am Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, STEAM This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. 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 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. 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. College Entrance Exam Practice Session 10:00am - 2:00pm Teens Education Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education Required Seats Remaining: 6 The Welles-Turner Memorial Library is partnering with C2 Education to offer free full-length practice tests for the Digital PSAT, Digital SAT, and ACT for local high school students. Students will get to experience a real test environment and will then receive their score via email. Testers are asked to provide their own calculator for all practice tests. Digital PSAT and SAT testers must bring their own fully charged laptop or iPad in order to take the test. Please be aware that C2 Education will need to collect your contact information, including your name and email address, in order to send test results. Disclaimer(s) College Entrance Exam Please note: Teens who attend multiple testing events are not guaranteed a unique exam each session.
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12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Fiber Arts Friends 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adults 2CF Studio, 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: 2CF Studio, 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: Disney Travel Tips 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults Virtual Closed 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: Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 77 Event Details: Grab a notebook and a PB&J for this monthly lunchtime webinar series presented on Zoom! This month's topic is Disney travel!
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Women and Money Roundtable 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Finances, Virtual Closed 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: Finances, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: 93 Event Details: *THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM* Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone will lead a lively and informative discussion on today’s financial markets and how they might fit into your portfolio.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. 2nd Tuesday Book Club: Maid 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Book Discussion 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: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. This month we're reading: "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive" by Stephanie Land.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn to Play Bridge 2:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Workshop Closed 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: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge?
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group. Kindness Club: Warm Winter Wishes 4:15pm - 5:15pm Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Closed 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, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: For kids in grades K-3 Registration begins January 2 for residents; January 13 for nonresidents. The Kindness Club will meet monthly to spread kindness throughout our community.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. CT's Bald Eagles 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lecture, Nature Closed 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: Lecture, Nature Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Did you know that you can spot a bald eagle right in Glastonbury? Bald eagles were once so endangered that many considered whether to replace them as America’s national symbol.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Laser Engraved Portraits using the Glowforge Pro 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Closed 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: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come and learn how to engrave any picture / image of your choosing into wood material using our laser engraver. Find out what free software you can use to touch up blurry pictures, enhance, and get an image laser ready!		This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Bedtime Stories 6:00pm - 6:30pm Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. 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: 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. 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 "Adults" group. Artist Reception: Roy Wrenn - Landscapes & Seascapes 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Exhibits 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 Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us in the gallery to see our newest exhibit, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the work on display. Light refreshments will be provided. Drop-in; no registration required. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens TAB Closed 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 Required Seats Remaining: 17 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Author Talk: TJ Klune 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Book Discussion, Virtual Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual Event Details: *THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Week Calendar

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For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins January 3 for residents; January 20 for nonresidents

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For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins January 11 for residents; January 23 for nonresidents.

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For kids in grades K-6

No registration required, just drop in during the time frame listed.

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Families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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College Entrance Exam

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins January 2 for residents; January 13 for nonresidents.

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Accompanying Adults