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Holiday Story Break

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration is needed

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations with seasonal stories, rhymes and songs. Stories a

Teen Hangout!

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

Teen Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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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.

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

Age Group:

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

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.

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,

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Time	Sun (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled CANCELLED - 2CF Studio Friday Hours 9:00am–12:00pm Adults, Teens 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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 Program Type: 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Event Details: 2CF Studio will be closed on Friday, September 12, 2025.
10 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 This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Friends of the Library Book Sale 10:00am–3:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Event Details: The Friends of Welles-Turner Memorial Library will hold their Fall Book Sale at Academy School/Town Hall on Main Street in Glastonbury. This location allows for a spacious, multi-day indoor sale! Pricing:					This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Little Bookworms Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Friends Room Age Group: Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For families with kids ages 5 & under No registration needed Join the Children’s Librarians for stories, finger rhymes, songs and FUN in the Friends Room. 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 Plant a Seed With Miss Rumphius 10:30am–11:45am Children in Grades K-6 Education, Nature, STEAM, 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: Education, Nature, STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades K - 4 Registration begins August 30 for residents; September 11 for nonresidents. Members of the Glastonbury Pollinator Pathway will share the children's book 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!
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12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group [Virtual] Mastering Marketing & Budgeting for Small Business Success 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults Finances, Virtual Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: Finances, Virtual Event Details: Are you a small business owner in your first year of business? Struggling to create a marketing plan and manage your finances effectively?	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.	This event is in the "Adults" group [Virtual] Mastering Marketing & Budgeting for Small Business Success 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults Finances, Virtual Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: Finances, Virtual Event Details: Are you a small business owner in your first year of business? Struggling to create a marketing plan and manage your finances effectively?
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 "Adults" group 2nd Tuesday Book Club: James 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: "James" by Percival Everett.	This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: Jefferson Fisher 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion, Virtual Virtual Event 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: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual Event Details: *THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*
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.
4 pm			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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Korean Traditional Dance (Buchaechum) Class for Adults 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Music, 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: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an engaging and interactive session exploring Buchaechum, Korea’s elegant traditional fan dance taught by EunHyung Son of The Korean Language and Cultural Education Institute. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group How to Print 3D Reliefs! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Closed Registration Required 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 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, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a super fun library program where you'll transform your favorite photos into awesome 3D printed reliefs.	This event is in the "Adults" group The Brooks-Shelf: A Geraldine Brooks Book Discussion Group 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Geraldine Brooks is coming to Glastonbury on September 28th! To celebrate, we will be discussing her incredible collection of works through a series of book discussions.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen: Creative Writing Workshop 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Workshop 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: 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.

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Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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For families with kids ages 5 & under

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For kids in grades K - 4

Registration begins August 30 for residents; September 11 for nonresidents.

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Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

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