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Break It!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 1-5 | Registration Required The library has a pile of old electronics and we need YOU to help us dismantle them. Whether you want to take things apart to figure out how t...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-5 | Registration Required

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help! Homework Help is offered in English and Spanish and follows the public scho...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

White hand signing I Love You in front of a blue background

Sign Language Club for Kids

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration encouraged Come practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration encouraged

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

small glass jar filled with pink and purple sequin stars on a purple and black background

Create and Take Club: Galaxy Jars

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration Required Hold the galaxy in your hands and see just how calming it can be! We will make our calming galaxy jars using paint and shiny, shimmering stars...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration Required

Hold the galaxy in your hands and see just how calming it can be! We will make our calming galaxy jars using paint and shiny, shimmering stars. 

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help! Homework Help is offered in English and Spanish and follows the public scho...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
People holding various trading cards

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 4 - 8 | Registration encouraged Calling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4 - 8 | Registration encouraged

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help! Homework Help is offered in English and Spanish and follows the public scho...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

Captain America throwing his shield

Cosplay Con at WPL!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Event Details:

Kindergarten - High Schoolers | Registration encouraged for a reminder emailCome celebrate your favorite characters and fandoms at Cosplay Con! You can come dressed up as a charact...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kindergarten - High Schoolers | Registration encouraged for a reminder email

Group of kids laughing together

Homeschool Meetup

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged Looking to connect with other homeschooling families? Stop by the library on the first Monday of every month to chat, share ideas, ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

Math homework

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help! Homework Help is offered in English and Spanish and follows the public scho...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

White hand signing I Love You in front of a blue background

Sign Language Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration encouraged Come practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration encouraged

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Juneteenth

Wallingford Table Presents: A Juneteenth Celebration!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the next event in our Wallingford Table series: a community celebration of Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the next event in our Wallingford Table series: a community celebration of Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On Tuesday, June 18th, we will gather at St.

Juneteenth

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
Grey ship in fog giving a spooky feel

Ghost Ships with the Mystic Seaport Museum

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 5-11 | Registration RequiredAs long as humans have been sailing, the sea has been full of mystery and danger.  In this program, we will be exploring the accounts and lege...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-11 | Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

People holding various trading cards

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 9-14 | Registration encouragedCalling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the lib...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-14 | Registration encouraged

A sign for the Wallingford Land Trust on a tree

Wallingford Land Trust Hiking Passport

All Day
Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5-11 | First Come, First ServedGrab a hiking passport and get it filled out by taking pictures at various Wallingford Land Trust landmarks and trailheads! Comp...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5-11 | First Come, First Served

Campfire at night

Spooky Campfire Stories

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | Registration RequiredThis story time is not for the faint of heart! Gather around our library campfire, have a s'more, and see if you can handle these spooky stories! P...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Multi-colored beads spread out with a pair of pliers and a rose

Beading Kits

All Day
Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 7-12 | First Come, First ServedAre you a brilliant beader? These kits are for you! The kits contain the supplies and instructions to make a beaded fish keychai...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 7-12 | First Come, First Served

Ghostbusters

"Ghostbusters" Marathon!

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 8:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

To celebrate our "Eerie Encounters" summer reading theme, we're showing the cult classic Ghostbusters, starring Bill Murphy and Sigourney Weaver, on repeat throughou...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Film & TV
Event Details:

To celebrate our "Eerie Encounters" summer reading theme, we're showing the cult classic Ghostbusters, starring Bill Murphy and Sigourney Weaver, on repeat throughout the day!

Two soap boats floating in water

Soap Bar Boats

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 6-9 | Registration RequiredCome race boats made from soap bars! We will be performing a science experiment where we race our boats through various challenges. We will make a h...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-9 | Registration Required

Movie poster of Moana and Maui standing confidently with ocean waves around them

Friday Flicks for Kids: Moana

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Film & TV
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 3-11 | Drop InEnjoy air conditioning and a fun family movie. Feel free to bring pillows to relax on. Registration is not required, but recommended for reminder email.7/12 – Mo...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-11 | Drop In

Enjoy air conditioning and a fun family movie. Feel free to bring pillows to relax on. Registration is not required, but recommended for reminder email.