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Featured Events

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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
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.

Glastonbury Arts

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
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

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
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.

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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
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.

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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
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

rock n roll

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
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

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
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

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
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.

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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
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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ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Glastonbury Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Room: Glastonbury Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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.

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