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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

Open

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,

Climb Aboard the Polar Express

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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,

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters with Poseidon emerging from the water

Off the Shelf: Percy Jackson - The Sea of Monsters

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Friends Room at Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Children in Grades K-6

Open

Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Room: Friends Room

Age Group: Children in Grades K-6

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

Seas the day and head to the library for a fun afternoon featuring plenty of action and al

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jingle Babies 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: Friends Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For babies ages birth to 15 months with a caregiver No registration required. This special holiday version of Mother Goose features rhymes, songs, and bounces to introduce babies to the wonders of lan 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 Holiday Story Break 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 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 Holiday Story Break 10:00am–10:30am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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 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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12 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Create your own Jibbitz Program 12:30pm–1:30pm Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group Open Library Branch: Welles-Turner Memorial Library Room: 2CF Studio Age Group: Teens, Children in Grades K-6 Program Type: 2CF Studio, STEAM, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Croc enthusiasts! Get ready to jazz up your favorite footwear at our super fun program where you'll design your very own custom Jibbitz on Tinkercad!
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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 This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Climb Aboard the Polar Express: Early Departure 4:15pm–5:15pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Arts & Crafts, Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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, Disclaimer(s) 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 Off the Shelf: Percy Jackson - The Sea of Monsters 4:15pm–5:15pm Children in Grades K-6 Fun & Games 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: Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: For kids in grades 3-6 Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents Seas the day and head to the library for a fun afternoon featuring plenty of action and al 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!
5 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 Extended Open Hours For Seasonal Makes! 5:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6 2CF Studio, Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Technology Class 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 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Climb Aboard the Polar Express 6:30pm–7:30pm Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers Arts & Crafts, Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children in Grades K-6" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group 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, Disclaimer(s) 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 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 Connecticut Yuletide Carolers in Concert (Ella Waters Event Series) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Teens, Children in Grades K-6, Preschoolers, Babies & Toddlers Music 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 This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Waitlist 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 and enjoy the bright sounds of the season with a festive a cappella quartet dressed in traditional Victorian costumes!

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Suggested for ages 4 through grade 6

No registration needed, just drop in during the timeframe.

For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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For kids in grades 3-6

Registration begins November 24 for residents; December 8 for nonresidents

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For kids ages 4 to 10

Registration begins November 24th for Glastonbury residents only.

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Food Allergies