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Featured Events

8th Annual Poetry Inspired by Art

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

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

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Exhibits

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Adults

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Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibits

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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

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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.

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

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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!

ESL Conversation Club

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

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

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Join us to practice speaking English with other language learners at this monthly conversation group. Improve your English communication skills and increase your confidence in the language.

Drop-in; registration not required.

SMART Recovery Support Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more.

Drop in; registration not required.

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Time	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)
9 am	This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Smart Start Storytime: WAITLIST 9:30am–10:00am Preschoolers Storytime This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Side By Side Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children ages 24-36 months with an adult Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th. All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group One is Wonderful Storytime: WAITLIST 9:30am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children ages 15-24 months with an adult THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. 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.
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Side By Side Storytime: WAITLIST 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children ages 24-36 months with an adult Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th. THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group One is Wonderful Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Children's Story Nook Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children ages 15-24 months with an adult Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th. All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will 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 "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 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Mother Goose Storytime: WAITLIST 11:00am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Babies birth-15 months with an adult THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group 2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Nickel Boys 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 Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead.		This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart 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.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Kids' Kitchen: Sweet Valentines 4:15pm–5:00pm Children in Grades K-6 Food Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: Food Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades 3-6 Registration begins January 28 for residents; February 8 for nonresidents Make some sweet treats to share with your Valentines. 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! Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.	This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Crafternoon: Puzzle Valentines 4:15pm–5:30pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Arts & Crafts 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 Craft Corner Age Group: Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: For kids of all ages. No registration needed. Drop-in during the timeframe. Make a mini-puzzle valentine for someone special.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Felted Cacti Workshop for Adults 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 January 12th at 9 a.m. and opens online for all on January 19th at 9 a.m. 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 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen: Creative Writing Workshop 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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.

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For kids in grades 2-6

Registration begins January 19 for residents; January 30 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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For Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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Accompanying Adults

Children ages 24-36 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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Accompanying Adults

Children ages 15-24 months with an adult

Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th.

All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will

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Accompanying Adults

For families with kids ages 5 & under

No registration needed

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Babies birth-15 months with an adult

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

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Accompanying Adults

Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins January 28 for residents; February 8 for nonresidents

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Duplicate Registrations

Food Allergies

For kids of all ages.

No registration needed. Drop-in during the timeframe.

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Duplicate Registrations