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Featured Events

Holiday Story Break

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

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 selected to ap

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Online Scams & Identity Theft Prevention

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

This month's topic is online scams and identity theft prevention.

Bedtime Stories

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Story Nook at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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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.

Thursday Night Book Club: How the Penguins Saved Veronica

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

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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 fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.

Tinkerlab

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

KidStruction Lab

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Visit the Children's Story Nook for KidStruction Lab.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, December 22, 2025 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.

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 23, 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:

Start your afternoon with a knitting, crochet, quilting, or sewing project and some good conversation at WTML! Join us in the 2CF Studio, our newly opened area where “makers” in the community can meet to learn from each other.

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class

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, STEAM, Technology Class

Event Details:

Unlock your creativity at 2CF Studio! Take advantage of our extended Tuesday hours in November and December to craft seasonal items.

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9 am					This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group National Pokémon Day 9:00am–8:30pm Children in Grades K-6 This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" 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: Children in Grades K-6 Event Details: Suggested for families with kids ages 4-12 No registration needed. In honor of National Pokémon Day, visit the library to participate in a scavenger hunt to help capture Pokémon, design a	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Friends of the WTML Children's Book Sale 9:00am–4:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group 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: Friends Room Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Event Details: Join us for the Friends of Welles-Turner Memorial Library Children’s Book Sale on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.!
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2 pm	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group LEGO® Robotics for Beginners 2:00pm–3:00pm Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, STEAM 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: 2CF Studio Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades 2-5 Registration begins February 8 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents. The Galvanized Guardians, the Glastonbury High School Robotics team, will lead kids in hands-on building a
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Make Art Monday 4:15pm–5:15pm Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group KidStruction Lab 4:00pm–6:30pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers STEAM This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 2CF Open Hours CANCELLED 4:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers 2CF Studio This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group 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 Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: 2CF Studio Event Details: Please be advised that the 2CF Studio will not be open this evening due to a library event. This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Let's Build!: LEGO® Brick Creations 4:15pm–5:15pm Children in Grades K-6 STEAM 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: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades K-6 Registration begins February 12 for residents; February 23 for nonresidents. Show us your love for LEGO® Bricks and come help us with a colossal hearts engineering project.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Kids' Kitchen: Valentine's Treats 4:15pm–5:15pm Children in Grades K-6 Food 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: Food Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades 3-6 Registration begins February 13 for residents; February 24 for nonresidents. Bring your appetite! Join us in the kitchen to make some yummy Valentine's Day themed treats. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Teen: Make Your Own Clay Pen! 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: 2CF Studio Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Teens, come make your own clay pen in this fun and creative two-hour workshop! All supplies provided and the finished product is yours to take home.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Nutmeg Nibbles: A Rover's Story 6:30pm–7:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Book Discussion, Food, Fun & Games 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: Book Discussion, Food, Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades 4-6 Registration begins February 6 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents What better way to enjoy this year's Nutmeg Nominees than by talking about them with friends?!

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Suggested for families with kids ages 4-12

No registration needed.

For kids in grades 2-5

Registration begins February 8 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents.

For kids in grades K-6

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

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids in grades K-6

Registration begins February 12 for residents; February 23 for nonresidents.

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins February 13 for residents; February 24 for nonresidents.

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For kids in grades 4-6

Registration begins February 6 for residents; February 20 for nonresidents