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Teen Hangout!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Fun & Games

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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.

Holiday Card-Making Workshop for Adults

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

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Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: 2CF Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Due to the space limitations of this program, registration begins by phone (860-652-7720) for Glastonbury residents with a valid library card on November 10th at 9 a.m. and opens online for all on November 17th at 9 a.m.

Holiday Story Break

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

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

Fiber Arts Friends

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts

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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.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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:

This month we're reading: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, December 9, 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 9, 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.

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Glastonbury Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center!

Climb Aboard the Polar Express: Early Departure

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

Climb Aboard the Polar Express

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

Imaginations will power this trip to the North Pole where children will enjoy a reading of the classic holiday story,

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9 am					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 2CF Studio Friday Hours 9:00am–12:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Education, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Education, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Event Details: Friday Studio Hours From June Through July 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Mother Goose 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime 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: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver No registration needed. Short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books introduce babies to the wonders of language. A playtime with soft toys and	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Little Bookworms 10:00am–10:30am Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" 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: Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For families with kids ages 6 & under No registration is needed. Join the Children's Librarians in the Friends Room for this drop-in storytime filled with stories, songs, action rhymes and fun fo 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Storytime @ The Firehouse 10:30am–11:15am Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families with children ages 6 & under No registration is needed. Join the librarians at Company #4, 1247 Manchester Road, for fun stories, rhymes and songs about our town he 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.
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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: 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Women and Money Roundtable 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Finances, Virtual Closed Registration 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 Registration Required 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. Disclaimer(s) Duplicate Registrations Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!
2 pm	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group The Art of the Story: Just a Worm & Quilling 2:30pm–3:30pm Children in Grades K-6 Arts & Crafts, Storytime 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For kids entering grades 2-4 Registration begins July 7 for residents; July 12 for nonresidents. Enjoy the book Just a Worm written and illustrated by Marie Boyd. Disclaimer(s) Duplicate Registrations Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!	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 MOVED TO THE LIBRARY: Popsicles in the Park 2:30pm–4:30pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Fun & Games 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: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: MOVED TO THE LIBRARY FRIENDS ROOM & CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT due to the heat advisory. For families with kids of all ages No registration required. Join the librarians on the Hubbard Green for a fun 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group Fun Flicks: Harold and the Purple Crayon 2:30pm–4:15pm Children in Grades K-6 Movie 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: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Movie Event Details: Rated PG, 90 minutes No registration required Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it.
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Hangout 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Fun & Games 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: 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.			This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Colorful Crafts: Perler Beads 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 entering grades K-6 No registration is required PLEASE NOTE: Due to very small pieces and use of a hot iron for this craft, YOUNGER CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
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
5 pm	Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Trash Art Workshop for Adults 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Closed Registration 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: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join local artist Sarah Schneiderman in this engaging workshop where you'll learn to transform found objects and non-recyclable trash into imaginative works of art. Disclaimer(s) Duplicate Registrations Duplicate registrations will be removed from the guest list. Each attendee must be registered with a unique name to secure their spot in the program. If you are registering multiple participants, please provide a distinct name for each individual. Thank you for your cooperation!		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	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 Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For families with kids ages 6 & 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 "Teens" group Teen: Altered Books 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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: Friends Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For teens entering grades 7-12.

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Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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Friday Studio Hours From June Through July

For babies birth – 18 months with a parent or caregiver

No registration needed.

For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration is needed.

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Families with children ages 6 & under

No registration is needed.

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For kids entering grades 2-4

Registration begins July 7 for residents; July 12 for nonresidents.

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MOVED TO THE LIBRARY FRIENDS ROOM & CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT due to the heat advisory.

For families with kids of all ages

No registration required.

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Rated PG, 90 minutes

No registration required

For kids entering grades K-6

No registration is required

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For families with kids ages 6 & under

No registration needed

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