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Astronomy Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 5-11 | Registration RequiredThe night sky is vast and amazing. Each club meeting focuses on a constellation and a scientist. 

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

Ages 5-11 | Registration Required

The night sky is vast and amazing. Each club meeting focuses on a constellation and a scientist. 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Misadventures on the High Sea: Shipwrecks

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 5 - 7 | Registration RequiredThe Mystic Seaport Museum presents on oceanic calamites.  Humanity has been exploring the world’s oceans for thousands of years, but not ever...

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 - 7 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Magnet Maker Kit

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5-12 | First Come, First ServedMake custom magnets from things you have at home! This kit provides you with all the tools you need to make magnets with any des...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5-12 | First Come, First Served

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

The Poop Museum

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3-12 | Registration RequiredGet ready to be amazed and disgusted, all while laughing. Susie Maguire from the Poop Museum will share her extensive knowledge of poop. By the end...

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

Ages 3-12 | 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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Friday Flicks for Kids: Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

Friday, July 26, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Make Your Own Rain Stick

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 5-7 | Registration RequiredCome join music educator, Ralene Goff, to make your own rain stick rhythm instrument. We will decorate the rain sticks and then learn a song to use ...

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

Ages 5-7 | Registration Required

Come join music educator, Ralene Goff, to make your own rain stick rhythm instrument. We will decorate the rain sticks and then learn a song to use them with! 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, July 30, 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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Doodle + Comics for kids

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-11 | Registration RequiredTime to let your imagination come to life! We'll start with a conversation about the unique mechanics of how comics can tell stories. Then we'll co...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 8-11 | 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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

PokéParty

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-14 | Drop InCome join us for a Pokémon themed party! There will be trading cards, video games, coloring pages, a scavenger hunt, a tournament, and more! Coll...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-14 | Drop In

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Jawsome Sharks

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 5-7 | Registration RequiredSharks are both amazing and frightening! We’ll explore these fin-tastic creatures with books, activities, and a craft.

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

Ages 5-7 | Registration Required

Sharks are both amazing and frightening! We’ll explore these fin-tastic creatures with books, activities, and a craft.

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Friday Flicks for Kids: Finding Dory

Friday, August 9, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Day of Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 9-14 | Registration RequiredA mysterious dragon egg was gifted to our adventurer’s long ago. Now, they must go on a quest to hatch it safely. All are welcome at this library D...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Summer Reading, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-14 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Friday Flicks for Kids: Raya and the Last Dragon

Friday, August 23, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, August 27, 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

Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/2
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library