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Welles-Turner Memorial Library

9:00am-5:00pm

(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

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.

Paint by Numbers - Winter Edition

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults, Teens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to cozy up with creativity at our delightful Winter Colors Paint-by-Numbers program! We'll provide everything you need to bring a beautiful winter scene to life, from vibrant paints to easy-to-follow numbered canvases.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, December 29, 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.

Intro to Sourdough Bread

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Food, Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food, Lecture, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

*Second Session Announced!* This program filled quickly, so we’ll be hosting an additional session on 3/2.

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades K-3

Registration begins December 16 for residents; December 27 for nonresidents

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and plenty of fun as we say goodbye to 2025 and

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4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Virtual Author Talk: Marie Lu 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Teens Book Discussion, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual Event Details: Explore the intricate world of
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Community Conversation: The Anxious Generation 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Parents, staff, and community members are invited to join us in discussions of this timely book by psychologist Jonathan Haidt. July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6:30–7:30 pm at Glastonbury High School Library

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Registration begins December 16 for residents; December 27 for nonresidents

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