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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

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.

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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9 am	This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Smart Start Storytime 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 Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th. All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. Yo	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 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 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.
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 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. 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 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Mother Goose Storytime 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 Resident registration period is January 8th – January 15th. All registrations will be processed randomly on January 16th. You will be notified of your c 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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Meg's Movies: The King and I 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Movie This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Our Head of Adult Services, Meghan Withers-Tong, has curated a lineup of her favorite films to share with the community. Come relax and connect with fellow movie lovers.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Sourdough Bread 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Food, Lecture, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Lecture, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Due to popular demand, we’ve opened this second session! The original session on 12/29 filled quickly, so if you were able to register for that date, please leave this new session open for others who didn’t get the chance to sign up. 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 "Adults" group SMART Recovery Support Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	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 "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 Colchester Continental Fife and Drum Corps in Concert (America 250) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Music Upcoming 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 This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Upcoming Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: The Commons Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Music Registration Required Event Details: Step back in time with the stirring sounds of fifes and drums as the Colchester Continentals bring Revolutionary-era music and pageantry to life.

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Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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For Pre-K children ages 3-5, on their own

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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Babies birth-15 months with an adult

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

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For families with kids ages 5 & under

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