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Welles-Turner Memorial Library

12:00pm-9:00pm

(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

Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual

Event Details:

*THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM*

Teen: Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens

Open

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.

8th Annual Poetry Inspired by Art

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Exhibits

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits

Event Details:

Victoria Nordlund, award-winning poet, Glastonbury Poet Laureate and lead master teaching artist at the Nook Farm Writers Collaborative at The Mark Twain House & Museum, has gathered a dazzling array of established and emergin

Silent Book Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Gallery at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: The Gallery

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

There’s no assigned reading at Silent Book Club—all readers are welcome! Grab a coffee next door, bring your own book, or find something new on the library shelves.

Teen Hangout!

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

Comic Crew

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 19 for residents; January 30 for nonresidents

In this monthly club, kids learn about a comic book/graphic novel from our children’s colle

The Birth of Rock and Roll (America's 250th)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

America's 250th, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: America's 250th, Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

As part of our "America's 250th" event series, travel back to one of the most dynamic and influential eras in U.S. history—when rock ‘n’ roll burst onto the scene and changed everything.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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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!

KidStruction Lab

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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.

Custom Laser Etched Wooden Keychains

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

2CF Studio at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6

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 your own personalized swag at our super cool engraved wooden keychain workshop!

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6 pm			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 Sublimation Printing on Mousepads! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, 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, Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to transfer their own high-quality photos and digital drawings onto durable mousepads using a sublimation heat press.

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