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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 School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am Children in Grades K-6 This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Event Details: The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group School Field Trip to Library 9:15am–10:45am Children in Grades K-6 This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Event Details: The Children's Department will be buzzing this morning as we welcome a field trip group. Kindergarten classes will tour the Children's Department, enjoy storytelling and receive library cards.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Cozy Crafters Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club!		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 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 "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group KidStruction Lab 10:30am–12:30pm 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 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group 2nd Tuesday Book Club: The God of the Woods 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion This event is in the "Adults" group 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: "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore. This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 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	Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Glastonbury Room
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Living with Connecticut's Wildlife 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Lecture, Nature Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture, Nature Registration Required Event Details: Discover the incredible wildlife that calls Connecticut home! Join certified Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn for an engaging presentation on how to safely coexist with the wild animals in our backyards. 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 Laser Engrave on Cork Coasters 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Waitlist 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 Waitlist 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: Get ready to design some super cool and practical art at our Laser-Etched Cork Coaster program!	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 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 "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens TAB Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: TAB Registration Required 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.

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